Little Africa
This coral formation, located a few yards from the Loggerhead Key swimming beach, is shaped like the continent of Africa.
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Little Africa Details
This coral formation, located a few yards from the Loggerhead Key swimming beach, is shaped like the continent of Africa. Calm, shallow waters make this site ideal for beginner snorkelers or children. Here you might spot juvenile barracuda, lobsters, coral heads and tropical fish.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Little Africa
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0.1 mi away
Loggerhead Key
Loggerhead Key is the largest of the park's islands and the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, hiking or catching a mesmerizing sunset.
2.9 mi away
Windjammer Wreck
Considered the most popular dive of Dry Tortugas, this site is the wreck of the Norwegian Avanti sailing vessel.
3.1 mi away
Parade Ground
Eight open acres in the middle of Fort Jefferson.
3.1 mi away
Fort Jefferson
Historic Fort Jefferson, on Garden Key, is an ideal spot for an easy hike or watching the sun rise or set.
3.1 mi away
Dr. Mudd's Cell
Dr. Samuel Mudd is the the most famous prisoner to be held at Fort Jefferson. Mudd was found guilty of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln
