Wildlife and national parks
Plan safaris in places such as the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Okavango Delta, Kruger, Chobe, Etosha, Queen Elizabeth, Pendjari and South Luangwa.
Africa tourist attractions hub
Explore Africa's 54 extraordinary attraction destinations
Africa offers one of the world's most diverse travel experiences, with 54 internationally recognized countries, each featuring its own landscapes, cultures, wildlife and historical heritage.
Wildlife safarisAncient civilizationsBeaches and islandsMountains and desertsUNESCO heritage
Why visit Africa?
From the Pyramids to the Serengeti, Africa has a destination for every traveler
The continent includes Mediterranean coastlines, Sahara landscapes, tropical rainforests, savannas, mountains, Atlantic and Indian Ocean beaches, ancient cities and vibrant modern capitals.
Culture and heritage
Explore pyramids, medinas, castles, rock art, ancient churches, old trading towns, royal palaces and living cultural traditions across the continent.
Beaches, islands and landscapes
Relax in Seychelles, Mauritius, Cabo Verde, Zanzibar and Mozambique, or travel through deserts, waterfalls, highlands and rainforest regions.
All 54 countries
Choose an African country and explore its attractions
Every country page is written separately with its own attractions, visitor guidance and best-time recommendations.
North Africa
EgyptGreat Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Luxor TempleMoroccoChefchaouen Blue City, Marrakech Medina, Jemaa el-FnaaTunisiaAncient Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Sahara DesertAlgeriaTassili n'Ajjer National Park, Hoggar Mountains, Casbah of AlgiersLibyaLeptis Magna, Cyrene, Mediterranean CoastSudanPyramids of Meroë, Jebel Barkal, Nubian heritage
East Africa
TanzaniaSerengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro CraterKenyaMaasai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Mount KenyaUgandaBwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mountain gorilla trekking, Murchison FallsRwandaVolcanoes National Park, Gorilla trekking, KigaliEthiopiaLalibela Churches, Simien Mountains, Danakil DepressionMadagascarAvenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Andasibe National ParkSeychellesAnse Source d'Argent, Praslin, La DigueMauritiusLe Morne Brabant, Chamarel Seven Colored Earth, Black River GorgesComorosMount Karthala, White-sand beaches, Marine biodiversityDjiboutiLake Assal, Lake Abbe, Gulf of TadjouraEritreaAsmara, Dahlak Archipelago, Red Sea coastlineSomaliaMogadishu beaches, Laas Geel cave paintings, Historic ports
Southern Africa
South AfricaTable Mountain, Cape Town, Kruger National ParkNamibiaSossusvlei, Deadvlei, Etosha National ParkBotswanaOkavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi PansZambiaVictoria Falls, South Luangwa, Lower ZambeziZimbabweVictoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Great ZimbabweAngolaTundavala Gap, Serra da Leba Pass, Iona National ParkLesothoMaletsunyane Falls, Sani Pass, Drakensberg MountainsEswatiniMlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Hlane Royal National Park, Mantenga Cultural VillageMalawiLake Malawi, Liwonde National Park, Mount MulanjeMozambiqueBazaruto Archipelago, Tofo Beach, Gorongosa National Park
West Africa
GhanaCape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum National ParkSenegalDakar, Gorée Island, African Renaissance MonumentBeninOuidah, Pendjari National Park, Ganvié lake villageBurkina FasoSindou Peaks, Karfiguéla Waterfalls, Bobo-DioulassoCôte d’IvoireBasilica of Yamoussoukro, Taï National Park, AbidjanNigeriaLagos, Olumo Rock, Yankari National ParkGambiaKunta Kinteh Island, River Gambia, Bijilo Forest ParkGuinea-BissauBijagós Archipelago, Orango Islands National Park, Bissau old townGuineaMount Nimba, Fouta Djallon Highlands, Conakry coastlineLiberiaSapo National Park, Robertsport beaches, MonroviaSierra LeoneRiver Number Two Beach, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Freetown PeninsulaTogoKoutammakou, Lomé, Fazao-Malfakassa National ParkMaliDjenné Great Mosque, Bandiagara Escarpment, TimbuktuNigerAir Mountains, W National Park, Sahara landscapesMauritaniaBanc d'Arguin National Park, Eye of the Sahara, ChinguettiCabo VerdePico do Fogo, Sal Island, Boa Vista
Central Africa
CameroonMandara Mountains, Mount Cameroon, Waza National ParkCentral African RepublicDzanga-Sangha Reserve, Forest elephant clearings, Ba'Aka cultural experiencesChadZakouma National Park, Ennedi Plateau, Lakes of OuniangaRepublic of the CongoOdzala-Kokoua National Park, Congo River, Lowland gorillasDemocratic Republic of the CongoVirunga National Park, Garamba National Park, Kahuzi-Biéga National ParkEquatorial GuineaBioko Island, Pico Basile, Monte Alén National ParkGabonLoango National Park, Ivindo National Park, Lopé National ParkSão Tomé and PríncipeObo National Park, Pico Cão Grande, Tropical beaches
Gateway cities
Africa's best gateway cities for attraction itineraries
These cities are useful starting points for first-time travelers who want museums, city culture and practical access to famous nearby attractions.
| City | Country | Highlights | Popular day trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | South Africa | Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront | Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach |
| Cairo | Egypt | Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili | Giza Pyramids, Saqqara |
| Marrakesh | Morocco | Medina, Bahia Palace | Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley |
| Nairobi | Kenya | Museums, nightlife | Nairobi National Park, Lake Naivasha |
| Kigali | Rwanda | Modern city, museums | Volcanoes National Park |
| Zanzibar City | Tanzania | Stone Town | Spice farms, beaches |
| Windhoek | Namibia | German heritage | Sossusvlei, Etosha |
| Dakar | Senegal | Atlantic culture | Gorée Island, Pink Lake |
| Accra | Ghana | Markets, museums | Cape Coast, Kakum National Park |
| Luanda | Angola | Atlantic coastline | Tundavala Gap, Kissama National Park |
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Travel FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many country attraction pages are included?
This Africa attractions guide includes pages for 54 internationally recognized African countries, each with its own attractions, travel planning notes and best-time guidance.
What types of attractions can visitors compare?
Visitors can compare wildlife parks, heritage sites, beaches, cities, islands, deserts, mountains, waterfalls, cultural villages and national parks across Africa.
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