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10 Colourful Africa's cities to visit

Africa is a huge continent that has transformed over millennia into a world of flowers, rivers, mountains, and deserts that are home to a wide variety of wildlife. The cities on this vibrant continent are also showcasing its distinct urban charm to tourists from around the globe, so let us look at some of the most tourist-friendly African cities.

Similarly, the cities on this vibrant continent are showcasing their own urban beauty to tourists from around the globe.


Ghana's Kumasi

The Ashanti people of Kumasi are the most devoted and contented people on the continent, if Ghanaians are the nicest people in Africa. Visitors can explore the city's renowned museums and historical landmarks in Kumasi, Ghana, as well as the 10,000 stalls and Kejetia Market, the biggest shopping mall in West Africa. Visitors will undoubtedly experience the friendliness and warmth of the natives when exploring in Kumasi.


Sudan's Khartoum

Sudan's capital, Khartoum, has a completely peaceful urban environment and is remote from the turmoil in the west. In addition to enjoying one of the safest and friendliest cities on the continent, tourists may explore the historic riverbank settlements and converse and sip tea with the residents.


Kenya's Lamu

Lamu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its intact Swahili village on Kenya's Indian Ocean coast. A century ago, the city was a major commercial port for African ivory, spices, and slaves, even if its residents now travel by rudimentary conventional means like donkey carts. These days, tourists may discover more than just the city's streets.


Zimbabwe's Bulawayo

Bulawayo, the second-biggest city in Zimbabwe, is situated on Africa's southern plateau and, because of its historic urban design, its citizens continue to live comfortably with lots of sunshine. Try riding a bike through the city's streets, museums, and neighboring colonial cities while you are here.


Morocco's Tangier

Visitors will be reminded of a scenario from a spy book by Tangier's bazaars and enigmatic tea shops. Tangier, an old city in northern Morocco, has its own distinct appeal, even if the American movie "Casablanca" made Morocco's "white city" more well-known.


Botswana's Mahon

Maon was a hot and dusty safari region twenty years ago, but now it has the continent's busiest airport and upscale resorts along the Sahara Desert. Maon is well-known for its world-class retail and supply centers in addition to its well-known deserts and deltas.


Namibia's Windhoek

The largest city in Namibia, Windhoek, has a wealth of both modern painted architecture and classic German building in its downtown. In addition to the well-known yearly Windhoek Street Art Festival and Oktoberfest, Windhoek is a city full of excitement, offering a wide range of nightlife activities.


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