The best African county to visit this December
WELCOME to December, a month of the year that brings its own
very special atmosphere. Everywhere looks like love and fun, with
weather and climatic change of diverse types in different regions
of the earth. The euphoria in December is so unlike any other
month of the year and to most people it is a period of rest,
relaxation and absolute comfort as most people look forward to
splashing heavy bags on their December budgets. December
records the highest number of inter-state and inter-continental
travels, the highest amount of tourist visitation and the highest
amount of flight ticket sales as people always have reasons to
tour the world in December.
Africa is a continent blessed with over 50 different countries all with their own distinct culture, languages, religion, food, entertainment and even sports. Today we would be considering the best African cities to visit for vacation this December.
10. Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek is the social, economic, political and cultural center of the country. Nearly every
Namibian national enterprise, governmental body, educational and cultural institution is headquartered at Windhoek. Namibia houses the oldest desert and the only desert in the world where you can find large mammals. Namibia has a unique mix of wildlife, spectacular scenery and diverse cultures. National attractions include the Namibia desert, the Fish River Canyon, the world-famous sand dunes at Sossusvlei, the Skeleton Coast and the Etosha National Park. Namibia also has amazing roads and potable water. You are definitely guaranteed to have an amazing stay at Windhoek this December
9.Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda, a gorgeous landlocked country in central Africa that has made huge leaps. Kigali is the cleanest city in Africa with hills and valleys, lakes and fascinating wildlife. The crime rate is incredibly low and Rwanda is a phoenix in the tourism industry because it picked itself up after the 1994 genocide. Rwanda has a beautiful art scene, amazing wildlife habitats and the Rwandans are known generally for their warm and welcoming gestures towards visitors and tourists.
8.Dakar, Senegal
Dakar is Senegal’s capital city and acts as a port city to Senegal, Dakar offers magnificient beaches, world heritage sites, unique arts, wildlife, beautiful music predominantly in French seeing it’s the official language in Senegal. Senegalese people have been said to be incredibly welcoming to visitors exploring their wonderful nation. Dakar has the rare privilege of being the last to see the sunrise and sunset. The city also offers architectural excellence as Dakar is home to some of the most well thought out structures you can think of. Dakar offers various mouth-watering cuisines across its many destinations. The art scene is also exciting to explore, many creatives seek out Dakar for inspiration.
7.Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria’s most populous city. A country on its own with a lifestyle so unlike other Nigerian cities. The entertainment hub of Africa as it is home to the finest entertainment exports in the continent. Entertainers like Wizkid, Burnaboy and Davido all reside here, football stars like Osimhen, Ighalo, Iheanacho all have their country homes in this city of lagos. This is one place you need to experience at least once in your lifetime. Lagos is not entirely the place to visit if tourism is what you are looking for but I can assure you, you will fall in love with this city .
Asides the transportation chaos and the rowdiness on Lagos roads, Lagos offers premium content. From its beaches to its hangout spots, hotels, clubs and bars, art galleries and museums, theatres and conservation centers and all, you would find a reason to step out of your hotel room everyday as you explore Lagos. Contrary to the western perception of Lagos as a completely unsafe zone, Lagos is in fact safer than a lot of the cities in Europe and America.
6. Cape Town, South Africa
easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A modern, cosmopolitan city surrounded by nature and centered around the Table Mountain which was declared as one of the new 7 wonders of the world. Cape Town offers forests, beaches, gardens, mountains, oceans, grasslands, nature reserves as well as one of the most unique floral biomes in the world. It indeed is a paradise full of exquisite scenery and a wide range of variety of attractions to make any holiday maker happy. There is an abundance of activities you could try during your visit to Cape Town like wine tasting and dinning, hiking and mountain climbing, diving etc.
5.Accra, Ghana
The homecoming was a theme adopted by black and African-American entertainers around the world when they spoke about visiting Africa in the year 2021. Celebrities like Beyonce, Jay Z, Kelly Rowland, Ludacris, Usher, Rick Ross and many more all trooped down to Ghana for the homecoming year. Accra is Ghana’s most populous city and it boasts of monumental buildings, glitering beaches, museums, galleries, libraries, traditional markets and a lively nightlife with so many monumental places to visit like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the popular Makola Market and luxurious hotels to stay. You should definitely try out the local cuisines available in Accra and also bump your feet and satisfy your soul with some real Afrobeats.
4. Marrakesh, Morocco
named the 9th best destination in the world in 2019 according to TripAdvisor, Marrakesh should definitely be on your bucket list this December. It is called the Red City due to the color of the walls that encloses the old Medina. Medina is a fine blend of scents and colors and this is
the perfect place to begin your exploration of the Moroccoan culture.
3.Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and it is the only capital in the world with a national park with open grass plains and scattered acacia bush. The park plays a host to wildlife of various kinds and species. Animals like zebra, baboons, birds, antelopes and even the magnificient 5- Rhino, elephants, lions, buffalos and leopards. You can choose to explore the Karura Forest, an actual forest with green picnic sites, bikes and hiking trails, a beautiful waterfall, caves for you to marvel at and a handful of wildlife. Generally, if what you want is an opportunity to explore nature in its fullness, Nairobi Kenya is the place to be. Just so you know, Nairobi is more than just wildlife, Nairobi also is the city that doesn’t sleep. Nightclubs, restaurants and bars are ever ready to serve fans of the nightlife.
2. Cairo, Egypt
The ancient city, home of human civilization. Egypt is definitely a dreamy holiday destination for history lovers. People looking to experience the Egyptian culture first-hand will ensure, Cairo remains top on their to-visit list. Whenever Egypt is mentioned, one of the first things that comes to mind is the Egyptian pyramid and you will majorly find them at Cairo scattered across the Egyptian desert. Egyptian hieroglyphics represents history written on walls across different tombs and caves in Cairo.
Egyptian music dates back to thousands of years and in a bid to complement the music, beautifully adorned waist dancers clothed in bright, multi colored bras would swing their quite delicate waist in the most alluring manner to the thrill of onlookers. Cuisines that represents the Arab culture can also be found in Egypt. When it also comes down to shopping, be guaranteed to have an amazing experience as different scents and fragrances, Egyptian silk and spices can be acquired across shopping malls and markets in Cairo. Not forgetting the River Nile also which is the longest river in the world stretching approximately 4000 miles long.
1.Johannesburg, South Africa
without doubts, anyone who has been has had the privilege of touring Africa will agree with me that Joburg deserves the top spot on our list. A very dynamic and cosmopolitan city, Joburg is an embodiment of beauty, history and amazing culture.
You can start your tour from the Apartheid museum which
features a collection of provocative and heartbreaking films and
images, footages, photographs and artifacts making the events of
the apartheid era clearer to those who never experienced it first-
hand. Generally, Johannesburg is home to the actual South
African struggle against white supremacy and oppression. Shopping is one fun activity you can take on while at
Johannesburg as it offers everything you could bein need of. From
stunning local fashion to leading global brands, authentic African
crafts and so many delicious meals and if you are an avid lover of
books, this city has a wide range of libraries that covers whatever
niche you enjoy and then the Joburg weather is one point of
reference as days are typically bright and sunny during winter
with very cool nights. You could also choose to explore the world’s
largest man-made urban forest or just sit back and enjoy the
different genres of performing arts and music that South Africa has to offer..
