Africa is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. In this article, let’s explore the top ten most visited countries on the continent.
1. Egypt
Egypt saw around 14.9 million visits in 2023 according to Africa Facts Zone. If you are a Bible reader, you would know that Egypt is a large, Arab-speaking country in North Africa which holds rich cultural, historical, and religious heritage.
2. Morocco
Morocco and Egypt battle for the first positions for the most visited countries year after year as they both saw a turnout of almost 14.9 million tourists in 2023. In 2023, Morocco fell short of Egypt by a few hundred thousand.
According to the lonelyafrica.com, most people who visit Morocco also go on to visit Egypt, and vice versa. Most visits to Morocco are rather religious.
One of the popular places to visit in Morocco is Marrakech. The country is also noted for its delicious delicacies.
3. Tanzania
Tanzania lives up to its name as one of the wildlife hubs in Africa. A visit to Tanzania does not go by without a visit to Zanzibar. In Zanzibar, there are beautiful beaches and fancy restaurants.
4. South Africa
Visits to South Africa have been publicised tirelessly by its Tourism authority signalling people to take a trip to SA to experience the country’s beauties. It is the African country with the largest population of white people.
In the Kruger National Park, you come face to face with the rarest wildlife in Africa. And you see them in their numbers, lonelyafrica.com noted.
Cape Town and, Cable Mountains, and Victoria Falls are some of the interesting places to visit in SA.
5. Tunisia
Tunisia is also in North Africa known for its large and beautiful capital city, Tunis. Tunis is one of the most beautiful and in fact one of the most peaceful countries in Africa.
Research has shown that there is a vast span of the Sahara Desert that can be experienced from Tunisia. Sand dunes and rides on Camels are some of the unique features of a visit to Tunisia.
6. Algeria
The country saw close to a million tourists in 2023 and over a million in 2022.
Algeria is one of the largest countries by land mass in Africa. It is incredibly beautiful. The Basilique Notre Dame, which is, to a large extent, one of the largest cathedrals in Africa sits in Algeria, one of the largest countries by land mass in Africa.
7. Zambia
Another country that has seen a good number of tourists is Zambia. Victoria Falls is one of the most visited places in Zambia, a country in Southern Africa with a diverse and rich culture.
8. Mauritius
Mauritius is renowned for its lakes and islands perfect for a honeymoon destination. Some of the best things to do while in Mauritius are go surfing, go swimming, or spend evenings on the beach sipping cocktails and watching nature.
Mauritius is also a favoured spot for photographers.
9. Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a religious and historic place to visit. It is believed that it is the oldest country in Africa and one of the places where traces of the earliest civilisations were found.
10. Cape Verde
Lonelyafrica.com describes this as one of the most beautiful countries in West Africa. It might seem like a small country that is not very well known. But reports have indicated that it pulls in a number of tourists every year.
