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Top Travel Destination in Africa for First Time Travelers

First-time visitors to Africa are indeed in an enviable position, with 54 countries to choose from and countless spectacular destinations ranging from game reserves to beaches, mountains, and cities bursting with color and culture.
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SOSSUSVLEI, NAMIBIA

In Namibia, one of the country’s greatest natural treasures is the Sossusvlei dune sea, located in the heart of the Namib Desert.
Nosy Be, Madagascar

Known as the eighth continent on account of its incredible and unique wildlife, Madagascar is probably most famous for its lemurs.
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

There is one main reason to visit, and that’s for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Another destination famous for its incredible biodiversity, the Okavango Delta is a seasonal flood plain in northern Botswana.
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA

The largest island in Africa, the Zanzibar Island (or Unguja) is located off the coast of Tanzania. Acting as a crucial trading point for centuries.
Cape Town, South Africa

For a cultural break at the other end of the continent, head to Cape Town.
Frequently voted as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, it’s flanked by the ocean on two sides and presided over by the iconic silhouette of Table Mountain.
Marrakesh, Morocco

Those interested in the unique culture and history of North Africa will find plenty of both in the most famous of Morocco’s four Imperial Cities.
The best way to immerse yourself in the spirit of Marrakesh is to stroll through the original walled city, known as a medina.
Cape Verde Islands

Cape Verde, one of the most significant islands of the west coast of Africa is a perfect getaway among African island countries. Considered as a trendy island, Sal is the most visited destination of the island.
São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé Island is the largest and the most prominent island of São Tomé and Príncipe. Many of the people living here speak in the Portuguese language.
Situated off the west coast of Central Africa, this island is popular among tourists for the opportunities of adventurous sports.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

If you’re fascinated by natural phenomena, Victoria Falls is an obvious starting point for your first African adventure.
Voted as one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the waterfall spans the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and sees the Zambezi River plunge over a drop of 354 feet into the gorge below.