Landmark Hunt

This worksheet strengthens students’ knowledge of major African landmarks using a fill-in-the-blank format. Students use a word bank to identify famous locations such as the Sahara, Nile River, Kilimanjaro, Victoria Falls, and Table Mountain. Each clue highlights important geographical facts-like the size of the Sahara, the height of Kilimanjaro, or the mist created by Victoria Falls. The activity builds recognition of Africa’s most iconic natural landmarks while supporting vocabulary, context-clue skills, and recall.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Geography – Major African Landmarks

Reading – Context Clues in Informational Text

Vocabulary – Proper Nouns & Geographic Names

Knowledge Building – Physical Geography of Africa