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10 Top Tourist Destinations In Africa

Tourism is the moving from one place to another for curiosity, education purpose, leisure, and pleasure. Africa has the best tourist destinations in the world which gives the people in Africa the pleasure to host such beautiful sceneries within their domicile continent.[3] Moving may be from one country to another or continent to another. If anyone is looking for the best tourist sites in the universe you cannot jump the eyes on African continent.[1]

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The following are the top 10 tourist destinations in Africa.

If you are among the many that are overwhelmed by the attracting features in Africa.

  • Masai Mara (Kenya)

This is one of the top tourist destinations, infant the first tourist site in Africa it is located in the south-west region of Kenya within the East Africa, it is best for tourists during July October months.[6] In this region we find the one of the kenya’s biggest tribe the Masai known for their nomadic pastoralism which is one of the eye-catching sceneries to the tourists. Therefore if you are looking for places to spend and splash money, this place has to strike your brain.

  • Victoria falls

This water fall is found in between Zimbabwe and Zambia,  it is one metre wide and gives a clear view of a true definition of a water fall . Have you ever seen a sun making love to water especially in the evening times?  then come to the Victoria falls in Zimbabwe and witness the above words.[10]

victoria falls tourist destinations

  • Pyramids of Giza Egypt

This one is among the seven wonders of the world. Pyramids show the greatest architectural feats in the world.[1] These wonderful Pyramids were built-in the days of the historical king Pharaoh of Egypt, therefore, anyone out there shouldn’t miss out these awesome Pyramids.[4]

Pyramids-of-Giza-Egypt tourist destinations

  • Djenne (Mali)

Djenne is among the sub Saharan Africa’s oldest cities. It was built-in 800AD as a market place, even though  up to-date,[6] it’s a market held on Mondays . It is on an Island in the Niger river delta. It was known for Islamic learning which is evidenced by a beautiful grand mosque in the market centre. Therefore u cannot travel through the African continent then miss to visit the Djenne market.[2]

Djenne mali tourist destinations

  • Cape town (South Africa)

It’s  natural beauty has made it  among the attractive cities in the world and one of the top tourist site in Africa,[5] therefore when you have whatever it takes, check out the cape town in South Africa.

cape town tourist destinations

  • Markech ( Morocco )

It is situated at the foot of Atlas in Morocco,  it also has a unique view for tourists which also makes it among the top destination in Africa.[1]

Marrakech-morocco tourist destinations

  • OMO river region ( ETHIOPIA )

It is located in the south-western Ethiopia  and it is also one of the best fascinating tourist destinations . The remote area barely inaccessible by cars has meant that traditions,[3]  customs and beliefs are very much intact for more than 50 tribes who live there. All the above have also made this region the best tourist sites in Africa.

tourist destinations

  • Virunga Mountains ( tracking Gorillas )

It is located on the boarders of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo, if you are talking about tourism, you definitely can’t miss to mention the above countries.[7]  Out of 700 mountain gorillas left in world,  about 300 are found on the Virunga mountain in this volcanic region. The time for watching these Gorillas is limited,  but the hour your spend watching these mountain gorillas is not regretful.

virunga mountain tourist destinations

  • Mountain Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

This is the best destination of adventure travels in Africa and its also the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. It is 5896 metres tall  and it will take you 6 days to reach its top if you’re  fit and determined with no special equipment used which has made it a unique scenery in Africa,[4] it’s commonly known as ” the roof of Africa “.

mount-kilimanjaro tourist destinations

  • Zanzibar

This  area is one of the top 10 African tourist destination because of its fascinating history and incredible beaches.[9] It is located in the Indian ocean off the Tanzanian coast, it is also a natural trading centre throughout the history famous for its species. It was also a slaving trading stall under Arab ruling.[8]

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    am glad Uganda is among the list

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