Africa is the second largest continent in the world in terms of area and population, and one of the best tourist areas in the world. Especially with regard to natural tourism and safari. The continent of Africa has many natural reserves, national parks and stunning scenery, from snow-covered mountains to the sands of the high desert desert, through the beaches and tropical forests. Here are the top tourist destinations in Africa:
Table of Contents
1- Kenya
More than half a million tourists visit Kenya every year to see the wonderful scenery and wild animals where safaris are the most important tourist activity in the country. Kenya is located on the equator in the east of the African continent and has the largest lake in all Africa, Lake Victoria and Mount Kenya, which is the second highest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro.
2- Maldives
3- Morocco
Morocco benefited from its geographical location on the African continent and its openness to the Mediterranean. Morocco receives more than 10 million tourists a year, making it the most visited country on the African continent. Morocco is distinguished by the diversity of its terrain between mountains, highlands, seas, deserts and forests. Its climate is also characterized by its four seasons, where snow and rain fall in the winter. The summer is warm and hot, while the spring is moderate and flowering, while the trees fall in the autumn and are painted in yellow, red and orange. Morocco is also famous for its antiquities and its world famous cuisine.
4- South Africa
South Africa has become one of the most popular tourist destinations on the African continent, especially after hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The tournament contributed to highlighting the natural qualifications, infrastructure and cultural heritage that South Africa abounds in. Most tourists visit the wonderful beaches, national parks and gardens scattered everywhere.
5- Cape Verde
Cape Verde is an archipelago of islands west of North Africa, 570 km from the coast of Senegal in the Atlantic Ocean. He discovered these Portuguese islands in 1460, its excellent location in the Atlantic Ocean, which then became an important center for the slave trade. In the year 1975, the Cape Verde Islands became independent from Portugal. You can do many unique activities, from sailing and fishing to windsurfing, jetski and other water sports.
6- Namibia
Namibia is located in the west of Africa, and is considered one of the wonderful tourist destinations in the African continent, as it is famous for being a destination for wild nature lovers and safari trips. Namibia has many national parks and wildlife reserves. There is one of the world’s oldest and drier deserts in Namibia as well as the “Orange River” in the south, which demarcates the border with South Africa.
7- Tanzania
Tanzania is located on the eastern side of the continent of Africa, overlooking the Indian Ocean. It is famous for its wonderful beaches and resorts, as well as safari trips that attract thousands of tourists annually. Tanzania has Kilimanjaro mountain, which is the highest mountain peak in Africa, and snow covers the top of the mountain all year round, which gives a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape. In addition to Zanzibar, which is one of the historical regions in Tanzania, as it was an important trade center in Africa and is characterized by its white houses and coral beaches.
8- Madagascar
Madagascar Island is located in the southern African continent in the Indian Ocean. It is an amazing tourist destination and often described by experts on the eighth continent thanks to its unique plants and animals, as well as stunning landscapes of rainforests, dry forests, deserts, mountains, beaches. Madagascar is home to nearly 15,000 species of plants, including huge baobab trees and famous and endangered lemurs.
9- Mauritius
Mauritius is one of the most beautiful tropical destinations on the African continent. It is located in the Indian Ocean and is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches, safari trips, parks, reserves, and national parks, as well as its rich and varied pimples, which makes thousands of tourists visit annually.
10- Zambia
Zambia is located in the south of the African continent and is a landlocked country characterized by a tropical climate, and the country’s geography varies between high plateaux, hills, mountains, valleys and rivers. And Victoria Falls is located on the border with the State of Zimbabwe, and it was named after the Queen Victoria of Britain and falls from a height of more than 100 meters and is one of the wonders of the world and therefore included by the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Zambia also has many great resorts, parks and gardens.
