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Africas Most Visited Countries Statistics

Summary statistics of Africa's most visited countries in terms of tourist arrivals, average length of stay, and total tourism revenue.

In this post, we explore the most visited countries in Africa, based on recent statistics. From South Africa leading the pack with 10.2 million visitors in 2019 to Rwanda drawing 1.63 million tourists in 2018, the continent offers a diverse range of attractions and experiences for travelers. Join us as we delve into the numbers and trends shaping tourism in Africa.

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"In 2019, South Africa was the most visited country in Africa with an estimated 10.2 million visitors."

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"Despite international border issues, Egypt saw the second most visits in Africa with over 9.3 million tourists in 2019."

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"Morocco comes in third with around 12 million visitors annually."

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"Tunisia, popular for its Mediterranean beaches, attracts an average of 9 million tourists annually."

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"Kenya has recently seen a surge in tourism, attracting 2 million visitors in 2019."

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"In 2018, Mauritius saw around 1.34 million tourists which considerably contribute to its GDP."

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"Ethiopia welcomed just over 900,000 visitors in 2018."

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"Zimbabwe, known for Victoria Falls, welcomed an estimated 2.5 million visitors in 2019."

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"Tanzania attracted over 1.9 million tourists in 2019, primarily to visit Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti."

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"Algeria, despite a challenging environment, attracted just over 2.7 million tourists in 2019."

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"Namibia's wildlife and landscapes brought in over 1.6 million visitors in 2018."

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"Botswana, known for its safari tours, attracted an estimated 2.3 million tourists in 2019."

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"Uganda welcomed more than 1.8 million international tourists in 2018."

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"Cape Verde, an island country, drew more than 1 million tourists in 2019."

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"Côte d'Ivoire had nearly 1.7 million visitors in 2019."

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"Madagascar drew 365,000 tourists in 2019 with its unique flora and fauna."

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"Ghana had 1.13 million tourists in 2019."

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"Algeria's visitors reached 2.74 million in 2018."

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"Seychelles drew 399,000 tourists in 2019."

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"Rwanda had 1.63 million tourists in 2018."

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In conclusion, South Africa emerged as the most-visited country in Africa in 2019, attracting over 10.2 million tourists. Egypt, despite international border challenges, followed closely with more than 9.3 million visitors. Morocco, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe also stood out as popular destinations, each drawing millions of tourists annually. It is evident that Africa’s diverse offerings – from wildlife safari tours to historical sites and picturesque landscapes – continue to allure a significant number of international travelers across various countries on the continent.

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