An Overview of Tourism in Africa
Tagline: Awesome Things to Do and See in Africa
Title: An Overview of Tourism in Africa | African Travel Guide| Main Highlights of Africa Tourism
Meta Description: Find out all of the amazing places to visit in Africa, breathtaking must-see attractions, and exciting bucket-list experiences that you should try while touring this vast continent.
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Africa is one of the largest continents in the world, both in terms of people and land. The continent has 50 countries, several diverse landscapes, and countless tribes and ethnic groups. This makes it a prime tourist destination, with a myriad of places to visit and things to do. Unfortunately, with so many places to visit and things to do, choosing the top tourist
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Wild Safaris and Animal Parks
One of the top highlights tourism in Africa is Wild Safaris. “Safari” is a Swahili word that means “journey”, and is quite similar to tours that are found in various destinations all over the world. Wild safaris are a popular activity in the East, Central, and Southern Africa, and they are a must-do activity when visiting these regions. The best safaris are in East Africa, where you can witness the breathtaking wildebeest migration in Kenya and Tanzania. The region also offers plenty of safaris where you can spot up-close the Big Five animals.
Other African countries you can visit for wild safaris include South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. In these countries, you will also be able to spot the Big Five and other amazing animals such as gorillas, cheetahs, antelopes, giraffes, crocodiles, and others.
2. Gigantic African Mountains
On top of wild animals, Africa is also known for its gigantic mountains. These mountains offer plenty of opportunities for hiking, climbing, and trekking, and they are perfect for adventure seekers. Some of the top mountains to visit in Africa include the Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mt. Kenya, Mt. Elgon, and Aberdare Ranges in Kenya, Mt. Elgon and Rwenzori Mountain in Uganda, Atlas Mountain in Morocco, Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa, and others. Essentially, almost any country you visit in Africa will have a mountain or amazing terrains where you can enjoy hiking and trekking.
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5. Tasty African dishes
Africa is a diverse continent with over 3,000 distinct ethnic group, each having their own different delicacies. Therefore, there are lots of delicacies you can enjoy while visiting different countries of the continent. Some of the top delicacies that you must taste in Africa include:
• Sadza (ugali) - a staple dish that is eaten throughout Africa, but mostly in Kenya. The dish is served with a variety of meats, vegetable stews, and soups.
• Jollof Rice – a popular dish served in the western Africa countries, including Nigeria, Senegal, Liberia, Gambia, Togo, and Sierra Leone.
• Doro Wat – a tasty delicacy in Ethiopia and Eritrea that is prepared with a variety of meats, vegetables, and a mixture of spices
• Bobotie – a tasty delicacy in South Africa, which is prepared with minced meat and spices. It is served with spicy rice, potatoes, or pasta.
• Pilau – a rice dish that is influenced by Indian culinary art. It is prepared with meat and spices, and it is popular among the East African communities, especially those found in Tanzania, Zanzibar, and the Kenyan Coastal
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Wildlife tourism has become a particularly popular trend over the years. Riding on elephants, taking pictures with lions, swimming with dolphins are only a few of the adventurous and thrilling activities that wildlife tourism provides. Even my own school is planning a trip to South Africa to participate in several of the enthralling ventures.
Africa is the second largest of the earth's seven continents, covering about twenty-two percent of the world's total land area. From its northern most point, to its southern most tip is the distance of nearly five thousand miles. Africa is both north and south of the equator. The Atlantic Ocean is located west of the continent, and the Indian Ocean is on the east. Width of the continent is also nearly five thousand miles. Although Africa is so large, much of it is inhabitable. Desert soils, which have little organic content, cover large areas. The Sahara Desert, in the northern part, covers more than one fourth of Africa, and the Kalahari Desert is in the southern part of the continent. These two deserts are a natural detriment to the African continent because they make it difficult to reach the inland where most of the people live. Although Africa is relatively close to Europe, travel by land over the Sahara desert is very prohibitive. Another topographical feature that also isolates the central region of Africa is the coastline.
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