Africa Destination Guides

20 Best Cities in Africa

From vibrant metropolises and ancient capitals to coastal gems and safari gateways — the essential African cities for travelers.

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Cape Town

South Africa

Table Mountain, beaches, winelands and one of the world’s most beautiful settings.

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Marrakech

Morocco

Souks, riads, Djemaa el-Fna and the gateway to the Atlas and Sahara.

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Cairo

Egypt

Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Nile views and intense urban energy.

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Nairobi

Kenya

Safari capital, national park on the city edge, and East Africa’s main hub.

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Stone Town, Zanzibar

Tanzania

Historic spice island capital, alleys, beaches and Swahili culture.

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Johannesburg

South Africa

Economic powerhouse, museums, Soweto, and gateway to Kruger.

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Accra

Ghana

Vibrant West African capital, markets, nightlife, and coastal forts nearby.

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Lagos

Nigeria

Africa’s largest city by population — energy, music, art and business.

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Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Diplomatic capital, coffee culture, museums and highland setting.

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Casablanca

Morocco

Modern Moroccan metropolis, Hassan II Mosque and Atlantic coast.

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Luxor

Egypt

Ancient Thebes — Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Nile temples.

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Fez

Morocco

Medieval medina, tanneries and one of the world’s great historic cities.

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Dakar

Senegal

West African cultural hub, music, markets and Gorée Island nearby.

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Kigali

Rwanda

Clean, green and safe capital — gateway to mountain gorilla trekking.

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Livingstone / Victoria Falls

Zambia / Zimbabwe

One of the Seven Natural Wonders — adventure sports and thundering falls.

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Windhoek

Namibia

Gateway to the Namib Desert, Etosha and epic self-drive landscapes.

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Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

Major port city and springboard to Zanzibar, Selous and the south.

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Maputo

Mozambique

Portuguese-influenced capital with seafood, architecture and coastal vibe.

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Tunis

Tunisia

Medina, Carthage ruins, Sidi Bou Said and Mediterranean atmosphere.

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Kampala

Uganda

Friendly capital on seven hills — gateway to gorilla trekking and the source of the Nile.