Touring Africa soon? Here are 10 of the best places to visit

As the year comes to an end, we will continue sharing the best tourist destinations for first-timers looking at visiting Africa or possible returnees looking up new and beautiful destinations.

In that regard, CNN has released its list of the most beautiful places to visit on the continent. Join your ultimate online destination for global black lifestyle news, Nsuri, as we share with you the top 10.

Check them out below:

Nyika Plateau National Park, Malawi — Photo Credit: malawitourism.com

10. Nyika Plateau National Park, Malawi

The largest national park in Malawi, Nyika Plateau National Park, besides its amazing landscape, is home to a diverse species of wildlife. Nyika, which means “where the water comes from”, is also situated in one of the country’s most important catchment areas.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt — Photo via Flickr

9. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is arguably one of the most popular tourist attractions on the continent. The Great Pyramid, which is the oldest and largest of the three Giza pyramids, is on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Erg Chebbi dunes — Photo via Flickr

8. Sahara Dunes, Morocco

The Sahara Dunes in Morocco offers an amazing experience. Erg Chebbi is one of the most popular and most visited dunes. Tourists can experience the dunes via a camel trek.

Spitzkoppe, Namibia — Photo via Flickr

7. Spitzkoppe, Namibia

Located in the Namib desert, Spitzkoppe, which is a group of bald granite peaks, are a perfect spot for climbing and stargazing.

Victoria Falls

6. Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Locally referred to as “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, which means “the smoke that thunders,” Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world with a length above a kilometer and height that is above 100 meters.

Mountain gorillas, Rwanda

5. Mountain gorillas, Rwanda

A trip to Rwanda to take a look at the famous mountain gorillas on a guided tour is a guaranteed worthwhile experience.

Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia

4. Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia

Sossusvlei, which means “the gathering place of water”, is one of the most popular tourist spots in Namibia. The dunes “are some of the highest in the world, reaching almost 400 meters, and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light.”

Djemaa el Fna, Morocco — Photo Credit: jemaa-el-fna.com

3. Djemaa el Fna, Morocco

Djemaa el Fna is a town square and market located in Marrakesh’s old city. Frequently thronged by tourists, the square manifests its rich history “through its storytellers, dancers, water sellers and snake charmers.”

Table Mountain, South Africa

2. Table Mountain, South Africa

Table Mountain in Cape Town offers breathtaking and jaw-dropping views of the ocean.

The great migration

1. The great migration, Tanzania

Coming up tops on the list is the great migration. An annual phenomenon, the migration sees wildebeest and zebras make their way from the Ngorongoro Reserve in Tanzania in January to the Serengeti in June, and then further to the Masai Mara in Kenya around September, according to CNN.

Ama Nunoo

Ama Nunoo is an optimist. She believes every situation has its upside no matter how devastating some may be. She has a Master's degree in International Multimedia Journalism from the University of Kent's Centre for Journalism and a Bachelor's in English and Linguistics.

Recent Posts

16-year-old Ethiopian Hana Taylor Schlitz breaks sister’s record to become the youngest graduate from TWU

The famous Taylor Schlitz family is making headlines once more as the youngest of the…

10 hours ago

Tahra Grant is reportedly the first Black woman to be Chief Comms Officer at a major Hollywood studio

Sony Pictures Entertainment has appointed Tahra Grant as its Chief Communications Officer. She replaces Robert…

10 hours ago

How Ashley Fox quit her Wall Street job and built a startup to financially empower those Wall Street would never talk to

Meet Ashley M. Fox, the founder of Empify and the first in her family to…

10 hours ago

‘It wasn’t worth it’ – Tyra Banks says the first time she drank alcohol was when she was 50

Tyra Banks, the iconic former host of Dancing With the Stars, has made a delightful…

13 hours ago

Brazilian woman who wheeled dead uncle to bank to withdraw his money is being investigated for manslaughter

A Brazilian woman named Érika de Souza, 42, is under investigation for manslaughter after authorities…

14 hours ago

For the first time, Ghana’s Asante King displays long-lost treasure looted by British forces in 1800s

Ghana’s Asante king Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has unveiled the long-lost treasure of the kingdom…

15 hours ago

Colorado generated $113 million in Deion Sanders’ first season, here’s how

Deion Sanders is a retired American professional football and baseball player who currently coaches at…

15 hours ago

Tiger Woods to receive $100M loyalty reward from PGA Tour: report

Tiger Woods is set to receive $100 million from PGA Tour Enterprises for his loyalty,…

17 hours ago

Jalen Hurts’ $200,000 donation for ACs improves comfort for students in Philadelphia schools

Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback, has shown his affection for the community by contributing…

18 hours ago

Shaq says he spends $1K on pedicures after his mom advised him to paint his toenails: ‘I know my feet stink’

It appears Shaquille O'Neal is willing to go all the way out to pamper his…

19 hours ago

U.S. Army Major found guilty of smuggling guns to Ghana in rice barrels

A U.S. Army Major faces up to 240 months in prison after he was found…

19 hours ago

Brittney Griner reveals she contemplated suicide while in Russian jail: ‘I felt like leaving here so badly’

In her first interview about her conviction in Russia on drug smuggling charges, WNBA star…

20 hours ago

Alison Hammond sells off glamorous old-size clothes after drastic weight loss, all proceeds go to British Liver Trust

The beloved host of This Morning, Alison Hammond, is making headlines by selling off her…

2 days ago

Two female students make history in Michigan earning Boy Scouts’ highest rank: Eagle

Two high school students in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have earned a place in history. The…

2 days ago

Family and friends mourn 36-year-old firefighter who died of heart attack after being laid off

Derek Floyd, a 36-year-old Fire Department of New York probationary fireman, died of a heart…

2 days ago