Title: Visit Africa: Best of Africa Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Africa Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Africa.d6023185.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Africa](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Africa.d6023185.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Africa Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Africa.d6023185.Flight-Destinations)[Africa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Africa.d6023185.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Africa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Africa.d6023185.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Africa ## Tourist Guide #### As the second-largest continent on the planet, harboring more than 50 different countries as well as an amazing variety of cultures, landscapes and wildlife, Africa is full of surprises. Africa is huge. The continent stretches from the Mediterranean in the north, narrows at the equator and tapers down in the temperate zone of the Southern Hemisphere. The often spectacular scenery includes the Sahara Desert, soaring sand dunes in Namibia, mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, and the rainforests of the Congo river basin. Don’t forget Madagascar, the Seychelles and Mauritius either, three jewels in the crown of the Indian Ocean. Mixed in among these landscapes are animal species and peoples as varied as the terrain. In Northern Africa, the idyllic Mediterranean beaches of Tunisia and Algeria, along with the Red Sea in Egypt, entice sunbathers and scuba divers. The Atlas Mountains in Morocco attract avid hikers, while history lovers flock to the Egyptian pyramids and museums. Although Africa is the birthplace of civilization, it’s still a wild continent at heart. Visitors from all over the globe flock here for wildlife safaris to see “the Big 5” in their natural habitat. Good places to start are South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. For cultural experiences with local tribes, opt for the Masai Mara and Serengeti regions of Kenya and Tanzania. Here, massive nature reserves allow for the free movement and protection of an incredible array of wild animals. As lions hunt zebra and wildebeest and leopards chase gazelles, elephants and giraffes can be seen grazing nearby. Cape buffalos roam and hippos wallow as crocodiles lie in wait for an unsuspecting meal. If it’s your dream to spot a gorilla in the jungle, then Uganda is the place to be. Or, get off the beaten path to visit the ancient city of Timbuktu in Mali and the rock-carved churches in Ethiopia. Looking for some creature comforts? In South Africa the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town with its surfing beaches and its nearby verdant wine region serves up a modern and easy-going slice of African life. It’s true that the rest of Africa doesn’t share its charms as easily. Touring this continent can be slow, challenging and a shock to your senses. But what you see and experience, what you will feel and remember, is something that can be found nowhere else on Earth, but in Africa. ### Popular cities in Africa [Cape TownKnown for Mountains, Sea and Tours](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town.dx6046820) With its marvellous mountain backdrop at the tip of the continent, this fascinating city belies cliché and truly melds cultures, cuisines and landscapes. ## Reasons to visit - Boulders Beach - Castle of Good Hope - Long Street [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town.dx6046820)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels.d6046820.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [JohannesburgKnown for Shopping, Safaris and Cafes](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg.dx6051471) Johannesburg surprises even the most experienced travellers. The city has many interesting cultural sites, beautiful attractions and a diverse population. And although there are still some no-go areas in the city, most of the city is considered safe and a joy to explore. ## Reasons to visit - Nelson Mandela Square - Gold Reef City Casino - Apartheid Museum [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg.dx6051471)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels.d6051471.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [CairoKnown for Museums, Historical and Cafes](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo.dx178243) Egypt is the land of pharaohs and pyramids, and home to the longest river the in world. You’ll find all this and more when you holiday in the thriving capital city of Cairo. One of the world’s most densely populated cities, Cairo is an exciting jumble of old and new. Medieval, Islamic and Coptic sites stand among modern streets packed with upmarket shops and business centres. ## Reasons to visit - Egyptian Museum - Pyramid of Khufu - Tahrir Square [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo.dx178243)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairo-Hotels.d178243.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [MarrakechKnown for Shopping, Gardens and Culture](https://expedia.co.uk/Marrakech.dx6084756) Dazzling souks and historical palaces decorate this walled, medieval city that brims with rich cultural traditions and opulent riads. ## Reasons to visit - Majorelle Garden - Le Jardin Secret - Menara Mall [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Marrakech.dx6084756)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels.d6084756.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [TunisKnown for Cafes, Historical and Culture](https://expedia.co.uk/Tunis.dx6025910) This fascinating modern city boasts an exciting local culture and a deep sense of history all in a stunning Mediterranean setting. ## Reasons to visit - Zitouna Mosque - Habib Bourguiba Avenue - Bardo Museum [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Tunis.dx6025910)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Tunis-Hotels.d6025910.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [NairobiKnown for Shopping, Safaris and Nature](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi.dx178290) In the “Green City in the Sun”, you can enjoy a safari with giraffes, elephants, lions and other wildlife, all within the city limits. ## Reasons to visit - Kenyatta International Convention Centre - Nairobi National Park [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi.dx178290)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi-Hotels.d178290.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Countries in Africa [Mauritius](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauritius.dx115)[Morocco](https://expedia.co.uk/Morocco.dx122)[Seychelles](https://expedia.co.uk/Seychelles.dx159)[Egypt](https://expedia.co.uk/Egypt.dx52)[Tunisia](https://expedia.co.uk/Tunisia.dx182)[Cape Verde](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Verde.dx32)[Reunion](https://expedia.co.uk/Reunion.dx150)[South Africa](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Africa.dx165)[Algeria](https://expedia.co.uk/Algeria.dx3)[Madagascar](https://expedia.co.uk/Madagascar.dx106)[Tanzania](https://expedia.co.uk/Tanzania.dx177)[Kenya](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenya.dx92)[Ghana](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghana.dx65)[Senegal](https://expedia.co.uk/Senegal.dx158)[Namibia](https://expedia.co.uk/Namibia.dx125)[Gambia](https://expedia.co.uk/Gambia.dx63)[Nigeria](https://expedia.co.uk/Nigeria.dx136)[Botswana](https://expedia.co.uk/Botswana.dx22)[Uganda](https://expedia.co.uk/Uganda.dx187)[Côte d'Ivoire](https://expedia.co.uk/Cote-DIvoire.dx87)[Mozambique](https://expedia.co.uk/Mozambique.dx123)[Ethiopia](https://expedia.co.uk/Ethiopia.dx56)[Sudan](https://expedia.co.uk/Sudan.dx170)[Libya](https://expedia.co.uk/Libya.dx101)[Zimbabwe](https://expedia.co.uk/Zimbabwe.dx200)[Eswatini](https://expedia.co.uk/Eswatini.dx172)[Rwanda](https://expedia.co.uk/Rwanda.dx154)[Mauritania](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauritania.dx114)[Cameroon](https://expedia.co.uk/Cameroon.dx30)[Sierra Leone](https://expedia.co.uk/Sierra-Leone.dx160)[Guinea](https://expedia.co.uk/Guinea.dx72)[Angola](https://expedia.co.uk/Angola.dx5)[São Tomé and Príncipe](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Tome-And-Principe.dx156)[Zambia](https://expedia.co.uk/Zambia.dx199)[Mayotte](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayotte.dx116)[Lesotho](https://expedia.co.uk/Lesotho.dx99)[Togo](https://expedia.co.uk/Togo.dx179)[Benin](https://expedia.co.uk/Benin.dx19)[Malawi](https://expedia.co.uk/Malawi.dx107)[Liberia](https://expedia.co.uk/Liberia.dx100)[Comoros](https://expedia.co.uk/Comoros.dx39)[Eritrea](https://expedia.co.uk/Eritrea.dx11402)[Mali](https://expedia.co.uk/Mali.dx110)[Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://expedia.co.uk/Democratic-Republic-Of-The-Congo.dx198)[Gabon](https://expedia.co.uk/Gabon.dx62)[Burundi](https://expedia.co.uk/Burundi.dx28)[Chad](https://expedia.co.uk/Chad.dx35)[Niger](https://expedia.co.uk/Niger.dx135)[Equatorial Guinea](https://expedia.co.uk/Equatorial-Guinea.dx54)[Burkina Faso](https://expedia.co.uk/Burkina-Faso.dx27)[Guinea-Bissau](https://expedia.co.uk/Guinea-Bissau.dx73)[Djibouti](https://expedia.co.uk/Djibouti.dx48)[Republic of the Congo](https://expedia.co.uk/Republic-Of-The-Congo.dx40) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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