Africa is recognized for its breathtaking vast deserts, incredible wildlife, rolling hills, mountains, and beautiful savannah grasslands, not to forget many people who all have distinct cultures. Even though Africa is often regarded as the world's poorest continent, several towns on the continent make you reconsider this generalization. When ranked, these cities may be found next to some of the world's most populous cities, such as Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Paris, and even Tokyo.
With more than 50 nations, Africa offers a diverse range of places to visit, but in this video, we'll focus on the top 10 of the continent's most beautiful cities worth wowing to.
This is the African cities side you are not often shown on TV! The last three will wow you and will leave you almost applying for visa and plane tickets to these cities.
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10 most beautiful cities in Africa that you must visit
Africa is recognized for its breathtaking vast deserts, incredible wildlife, rolling
hills, mountains and beautiful savannah grasslands.
Not to forget many people who all have distinct cultures.
Even though Africa is often regarded as the world's poorest continent, several towns
on the continent make you reconsider this generalization.
When ranked, these cities may be found next to some of the world's most populous cities,
such as Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Paris and even Tokyo.
With more than 50 nations, Africa offers a diverse range of places to visit.
But in this video, we'll focus on the top 10 of the continent's most beautiful cities
worth wowing to.
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Here's the African cities side you are not often shown on TV.
The last three will wow you and will leave you almost applying for visa and plane tickets
to see these cities.
Number 10.
Gaborone, Botswana On the last spot on the list are Gaborone,
a lovely city and the capital of Botswana, located in the country's southern region.
It is economically strong and politically stable.
It is one of the world's largest producers of rough diamonds, but don't expect to find
or pick a diamond on the street.
It houses the National Museum and the Art Gallery, exhibiting cultural relics.
It is also known for the Gaborone Game Reserve, home to migratory and resident birds, impalas
and wildebeests.
Mokolodi Nature Reserve, which is a home to giraffes and rhinos, is located in the city's
southwestern outskirts.
You might also trek to the top of Khaleil Hill for a better perspective of the city.
Number 9.
Esewera, Morocco Esewera, a Moroccan port city on the Atlantic
coast, is one of the country's most picturesque cities.
Due to strong currents and an abundance of wind, the town, a renowned vacation town,
is famed for its exceptional kite surfing, windsurfing and regular surfing.
It is even known as the Wind City of Africa.
Begin your tour in the historic Medina.
It's surrounded by 18th-century seaside walls and dotted with palm-lined avenues and winding
lanes crowded with cafes, art galleries and modest hotels.
Check out the antique brass cannons that line the defensive walls of this lovely fishing
hamlet.
Number 8.
Marrakech, Morocco Morocco's fourth-largest city, Marrakech
is a mesmerizing place to visit, filled with ancient architecture and modern culture.
Marrakech is home to a vibrant medieval-walled Medina in the western part of the country,
which dates back to the Berber Empire.
You'll want to spend some time wandering its narrow maze-like streets, where you'll
find souks, marketplaces, selling all sorts of traditional goods from jewelry to spices
and textiles.
Another one of Marrakech's must-sees is the 12th-century Qutubiyah Mosque and its
Moorish minaret that forms an integral part of the city's skyline.
Also, don't miss new attractions like the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Madin
and the galleries making up Marrakech's burgeoning art scene.
If you're trying to decide where to stay, the Lux Oberoi Marrakech is one of the best
nights of sleep in the city.
Number 7.
Durban, South Africa Thanks to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this city
can bag a spot on this list of most beautiful towns in Africa.
Durban, South Africa's third-largest city, is noted for its multicultural past and as
the birthplace of Mohandas Karamshad Gandhi, who was born here on June 7, 1893.
Today, the Indian Ocean coast is a popular South African beach resort with substantial
surf breaks.
The water is also warmer here than in Cape Town.
It's also noted for having a sizable Indian community and a thriving food scene.
One of Durban's top attractions is a seaside promenade that stretches from Ushaka Marine
World, a giant amusement park featuring an aquarium, to the Moses Madiba Stadium, constructed
for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Golden Mile is another name for it.
Another famous destination is the Durban Botanical Gardens, which has a broader range of African
species.
Number 6.
Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, or Jo'burg as the locals
call it, is the biggest metropolis in South Africa and one of Africa's wealthiest and
most progressive cities.
Expect skyscrapers, world-class hotels and a diverse range of eateries to match those
in big western cities like New York.
In reality, much of Johannesburg resembles New York City's youthful, lively, hectic
and never-ending energy.
The Apartheid Museum, which is not to be missed, is located in the city center.
However, the suburbs are equally noteworthy since they are where the majority of the hotels
and restaurants are situated.
Johannesburg also has a plethora of retail malls, many of which are anchored by more
upscale hotels and restaurants, to which locals still throng.
Number 5.
Cairo, Egypt This list would be incomplete without mentioning
one of Africa's most famous and rich in historic cities.
Cairo, Egypt's most significant metropolis and located on the banks of the Nile River,
is a hectic city.
It's known as the city that never sleeps because there's always something happening
in this vast metropolis, where ancient culture collides with futuristic skyscrapers.
Expect to hear a cacophony of horns and the rumbling of traffic at all hours of the day
and night.
But those who like significant cities will find the noises refreshing and rejuvenating.
Visitors come to Cairo to learn about Egypt's vast and illustrious history.
The Egyptian Museum, which houses millennia's worth of antiques and relics, including mummified
remains of ancient monarchs, is one of Cairo's top attractions.
The vast, public Tahir Square, with its center traffic circle, is the beating heart of Cairo
and a popular spot for political rallies.
The 187-meter-high Cairo Tower in the Zamalek area of the Gezira Island region is a must-see
for panoramic city views.
Giza, home to Egypt's most renowned sites, including the iconic 26th-century BC pyramids
and the Great Sphinx, is also close by.
Come see the dawn or sunset on a camel and have a view that will forever remain in your
memories.
Number 4.
Stone Town, Zanzibar By just its name, you already feel the need
to visit Stone Town, which isn't a huge city.
It's a historic Swahili coastal trade town, yet it's one of Africa's most fascinating
places.
On the beautiful island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, Stone
Town is the island's heart and soul.
It would be right to compare this town with the famed Maldives, Fiji, and Bahama Islands.
The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 200 years of history, adding to
its view-satisfying sights.
Winding alleys abound, as do old riots with intricately carved wooden doorways that now
serve as guesthouses.
Take a stroll around the town's bustling bazaars and get a bite to eat from one of
the many food cellars serving up fresh meals right on the water's edge.
Number 3.
Cape Town, South Africa Imagine yourself in one of the tallest skyscrapers
as you feel the ocean breeze in the evening in your town, watching the sunset on the horizon.
Wouldn't it be refreshing, right?
You can be able to do this right in this city.
Located at the base of Table Mountain and right on the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town has
it all.
The city is home to many beautiful beaches and many natural attractions, like climbing
to the top of Lion's Head to view the sunrise, or hiking in Table Mountain National Park.
It also features the gorgeous Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, and there's an opportunity
to see wild African penguins just about 30 minutes outside the city centre.
Cape Town is also culturally rich and home to many museums, galleries, and historical
attractions, like Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years.
When it comes to dining and shopping, Cape Town has excellent restaurants and trendy
shops.
Don't miss the lively Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, home to both.
There are also hotels for all travellers' budgets, and due to a favourable exchange
rate for Americans, Canadians, and Europeans, even the luxury hotels here are affordable.
If you do want to splurge, the Silo Hotel is one of the nicest in town, with Instagram-worthy
bathtubs.
That's the third city, and I believe it has wowed you.
What about the next one?
Number 2.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, is a bustling and diverse destination with some of the continent's
most outstanding infrastructure.
Expect to see a combination of modern skyscrapers and a traditional Kenyan architecture, as
well as plenty of cultural and historical monuments.
Do you believe you can enjoy watching wildlife on the outskirts of any city in the world
except for Nairobi?
Nairobi's proximity to African wildlife safaris is one of the city's most appealing features.
Nairobi National Park, a wildlife reserve famous for raising endangered black rhinos,
is located on the outskirts of the city centre.
It is also home to various species, including zebras, lions and giraffes.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Elephant Orphanage, located near the reserve, is another
popular Nairobi destination.
That's the second wow you've got, I believe, now to the first city ranked as the most beautiful
one in Africa.
Number 1.
Kigali, Rwanda
Finally the first one.
This is without doubt the cleanest city in Africa.
This town probably has even the newest roads you will ever see.
There are no billboards on the roadside, which emphasises the city's level of cleanliness.
It offers an excellent geographical position for exploring this developing attraction.
Being in the country centre and just a 2.5 hour drive from Volcanoes National Park, where
people come to hike and view Rwanda's mountain gorillas.
The city, which goes back to the 11th century and is situated a little over 5,000 feet above
sea level, is mountainous, with buildings built on slopes and valleys.
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a must-see.
Though gloomy, Kigali attraction commemorating the atrocities committed during Rwanda's civil
war in 1994.
Traditional handicrafts, including wooden carvings, jewellery and woven baskets, may
be found at the Kaplaki Craft Villages, various merchants.
Kigali's restaurant and nightlife sector is also a thriving one that would raise your
adrenaline.
This city combines all the aspects of modernity, cleanliness and rich history in a balanced
way.
This qualifies it to be crowned as the most beautiful city in Africa.
Reaching that point marks the end of today's video.
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