TIME Magazine names Accra as the best place to visit in Africa + other 9 best in Africa

• Posted on January 25, 2022January 25, 2022
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
• Comment

TIME magazine has named Ghana’s capital, Accra as the best place to visit in Africa.

The recognition places the city ahead of Benguerra Island of Mozambique and Egypt’s Cairo who followed respectively.

According to TIME’s 2021 World’s Greatest Places, Accra is now easier to access with the many flights that come into the country daily.

It mentioned that tourists will have many things to see in the capital including museums, beaches, arts.

It also added that Accra is a key destination for visitors interested in connecting with Africa’s history and its people’s heritage

The Accra nightlife, as well as good food, were not left out of things visitors should look out for.

Prior to compiling the World’s Greatest Places list, TIME solicited nominations of places including countries, regions, cities and towns—from our international network of correspondents and with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.

According to TIME, its third annual list highlights one hundred extraordinary travel destinations around the world.

The publication stated that the third annual list of the World’s Greatest Places “is a tribute to the people and businesses at the forefront of those industries who, amid extraordinary circumstances, found ways to adapt, build and innovate. It shines a light on ingenuity, creativity, revitalization and reopenings in destinations across the world.”

Below are 9 destinations in Africa that followed Accra, according to TIME.

2. Benguerra Island, Mozambique.

3. Cairo, Egypt

4. Chimanimani National Park, Mozambique

Mozambique’s recently designated Chimanimani National Park is located in Zimbabwe-­bordering Manica province. The national park is a testament to the country’s ongoing conservation efforts.

Guided hikes up the mountain are highly recommended. However, one must have a certain level of stamina to go for a walk.

5. Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Animals in the park include lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos.

There are several other mammals and bird species such as vultures, eagles, and storks in the park. Mountains, bush plains, and tropical forests are all part of the landscape.

6. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal is in the northeast of South Africa. It is home to many of South Africa’s most popular attractions, despite its small size.

Here, visitors can enjoy the World Heritage-listed Drakensberg mountains, Durban’s golden beaches and surf breaks, a thriving Zulu culture, and exhilarating wildlife adventures.

KwaZulu-Natal is also home to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, the oldest game park in Africa.

7. Lake Kivu, Rwanda

One can visit lake Kivu as part of your Rwanda safari itinerary or for a weekend if you work and live in Rwanda.

Some of the activities on the lake include sunbathing, swimming, and water sports like Kayaking, windsurfing & canoeing.

8. Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech is famous for its souks (markets), and Souk Semmarine is the biggest of them all. You will find rugs, leather goods, silverware and crockery of all shapes and sizes there.

Activities one can partake in at Marrakech include camel rides, visiting the Jewish cemetery, visiting the markets, and more.

9. Okavango Delta, Botswana

The Okavango Delta has very special wildlife diversity, and it is correctly regarded as one of Africa’s best safari places all year round.

It is also one of the world’s largest inland deltas. Unlike most rivers that lead to an ocean, the Okavango River empties onto open land, flooding the savanna and creating a unique and ever-changing inland delta.

10. Sao Vicente, Cape Verde

São Vicente is an island of Cape Verde, an archipelago off West Africa. The northern port of Mindelo is a cultural hub, known for traditional music and colonial architecture like the 1900s Palácio do Povo.

Guests can spend time at the beach, hike, take cultural tours and many more.