Africa’s Venice: A Town on Bamboo Stilts

Every child’s dream home is a reality in the African town of Ganvie. While probably not exactly the tree house you have in mind, these homes, churches, restaurants, and markets are built on bamboo stilts above Lake Nokouéin Africa. With a sizeable population of 30,000 people, every home in this community sits on bamboo stilts above water. Dubbed the “Venice of Africa,” Ganvie is one of the greenest towns around.

This brief clip captures a glimpse of this unique destination:

More photos and details at BambooKI.com.

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