{"id":5409,"date":"2019-02-02T12:16:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-02T10:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=5409"},"modified":"2019-02-06T12:32:28","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T10:32:28","slug":"top-5-african-countries-to-visit-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/destinations\/top-5-african-countries-to-visit-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 African Countries to Visit In 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the second largest continent in the world with its finest geographical features, immense wildlife creatures, diverse cultures, and stunning beaches! Experience all these amazing topographies and sightseeing only in Africa!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Travel and Tourism Statistics in Africa <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to the African Development Bank Group, there\u2019s a significant upturn in the tourism sector of the continent with the total international visits of 62.9 million in 2016. Africa garnered $36.2 billion revenue, comprising 3% from the global tourism receipts.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the data gathered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista.com<\/a> in 2017, the most visited places are Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Algeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Kenya, and Mauritius.\u00a0 Now, let\u2019s explore the most popular places being search in Africa this 2019!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Morocco <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When you come across the word Morocco what comes to your mind? Well, there are countless things to explore in Morocco.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You may visit the <em><u>Imperial City of Fez <\/u><\/em>and buy their famous leather products.<\/li>\n<li>Have a sneak peek with the <em><u>blue streets of Chefchaoeun<\/u><\/em> and spend some time with their street-side cafes and guesthouses.<\/li>\n<li>Take a dip and try their steam bath in their famous and traditional <em><u>hammam<\/u><\/em>. A fascinating cultural way to cleanse and exfoliate your body and soul.<\/li>\n<li>Experience walking on the sand dunes of the <em><u>Sahara Desert <\/u><\/em>and get a chance to have an overnight stay to see the beauty of the stars.<\/li>\n<li>You can also do trekking at the high <em><u>Atlas Mountains<\/u><\/em> and see the paradise of the top view sightseeing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5411\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco.jpg 600w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/morocco-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you love surfing, you may visit the <em><u>Taghazout around the Atlantic Coast<\/u><\/em> of Morocco. Ride on your surfboard and flip on the huge waves of the Atlantic Coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>2. South Africa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to take advantage of nature\u2019s beauty, this is a must-see place to visit!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start your journey at the heart of the <em><u>Cape Town<\/u><\/em> and experience their fun-filled sandboarding and abseiling.<\/li>\n<li>Splurge and unwind at the <em><u>V &amp; A Waterfront <\/u><\/em>and get the best seaside view from their hotel\u2019s lovely terraces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/south-africa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5412\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/south-africa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"442\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/south-africa.jpg 600w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/south-africa-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/south-africa-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/south-africa-570x420.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Next tourist attraction is their famous <em><u>Cango Caves<\/u><\/em>. It has the best rock formations and massive chambers. If you will explore this place, you will surely say that it\u2019s like an ancient museum!<\/li>\n<li>Nothing beats the experience seeing the giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest running in front of you!<\/li>\n<li>Get the chance to experience the Safari life while riding on a horse at the <em><u>A World of Heritage Horse Safari<\/u><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Also, don\u2019t forget to experience the microlight flight at <em><u>Ballito Microflight School<\/u><\/em> and take a zipline adventure at the <em><u>South Africa Canopy Tours<\/u><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>3. Kenya<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone knows the Safari wild-life parks but only a few really experience its natural beauty. If you want to visit the ever-famous Safari, this is the best time to go to Kenya!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kenya.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5413\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kenya.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kenya.jpg 600w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kenya-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ride on their 4&#215;4 land cruisers and start your sighting at the <em><u>Maasai Mara National Reserve<\/u><\/em>. It\u2019s splendid name derives from the people of Mara known as Maasai while Mara came from the word \u201cmottled\u201d which refers to the acacia trees and clouded studded skies of the area.<\/li>\n<li>Have honeymoon at <a href=\"https:\/\/angama.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angama Mara<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>Aside from the Maasai Mara National Reserve, you may also explore the other popular parks of Kenya such as <em><u>Tsavo National Park<\/u><\/em>, <em><u>Samburu National Reserve<\/u><\/em>, <em><u>Amboseli National Reserve<\/u><\/em>, <em><u>Hell\u2019s Gate National Park<\/u><\/em>, and <em><u>Lake Nakuru National Park<\/u><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>4. Zambia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Massive rock formations, smoky hills and falls, and countryside parks are the most interesting places that Zambia has to offer. Take a tour at their <em><u>Siavonga town<\/u><\/em> and appreciate the scenery of the hills, Zambezi Valley, shoreline, beaches, and walking trails.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/zambia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5414\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/zambia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"447\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/zambia.jpg 600w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/zambia-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/zambia-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/zambia-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/zambia-564x420.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a picture-perfect scenery of their <em><u>Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park<\/u><\/em> and witness the cascading falls, smoky hills, and greenish plateaus.<\/li>\n<li>You may also consider visiting the wild-life countryside parks of Zambia such as <em><u>Kasanka National Park<\/u><\/em>, <em><u>Nsumbu National Park<\/u><\/em>, and <em><u>South Luangwa National Park<\/u><\/em>. Get a chance to see the elephants, water buffalo, crocs, zebras, a herd of deer, etc.\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>5. Tanzania<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To get your Africa itinerary done, don\u2019t forget to write down Tanzania on your list.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you love trekking and climbing on the mountainous landscapes, you should consider the <em><u>Mount Kilimanjaro<\/u><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Their Furtwangler Glacier gives you a Mount Everest experience. At the summit of the 5895 meters high, you will be surprised with the astonishing iconic view from its peak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tanzania.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5415\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tanzania.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"486\" height=\"501\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tanzania.jpg 486w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tanzania-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tanzania-407x420.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aside from the trekking, there are several must-see destinations in Tanzania such as <em><u>Serengeti Safari<\/u><\/em>, <em><u>Zanzibar Turquoise Beach<\/u><\/em>, <em><u>Tarangire National park<\/u><\/em>, <em><u>Lake Manyara<\/u><\/em>, and <em><u>Gombe Stream National Park<\/u><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Africa has some of the best exotic, cultural, and unique landscapes, beaches, and sceneries. To enhance your experience, read the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/expertvagabond.com\/best-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>travel tips<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the second largest continent in the world with its finest geographical features, immense wildlife creatures, diverse cultures, and stunning beaches! Experience all these amazing topographies and sightseeing only in Africa! Travel and Tourism Statistics in Africa According to the African Development Bank Group, there\u2019s a significant upturn in the tourism sector of the continent [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2685,2710,2711,2713],"tags":[4238,2618,4233,250,4237,4236,4231,4232,4135,4234,2245,4235,746,2607,4239,825],"class_list":["post-5409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-destinations","category-kenya","category-south-africa","category-tanzania","tag-cango-caves","tag-cape-town","tag-kasanka-national-park","tag-kenya","tag-maasai-mara","tag-maasai-mara-national-reserve","tag-morocco","tag-mosi-oa-tunya-national-park","tag-mount-kilimanjaro","tag-nsumbu-national-park","tag-south-africa","tag-south-luangwa-national-park","tag-tanzania","tag-travel","tag-v-a-waterfront","tag-zambia"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5409"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5409\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}