Little Africa in Dry Tortugas National Park

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