However, over a period of time, some countries have gained more popularity, and are been considered safe tourist destinations. South Africa, among all the African countries, is vying for the top position because of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup.

Some of the countries that are popular tourist destinations are:

Botswana: It is home to the Chobe National Park. There are several premier resorts and star hotels located here, serving tourists with world class hospitality and food.

Egypt: It is another popular country among tourists. The most visited cities here are Cairo and Giza and they are home to hundreds of quality restaurants.

Kenya: The place attracting the majority of tourists is Nairobi.

Mauritius: It is the most famous honeymoon spot in the world.

Morocco:  The places to visit are Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech and Essaouira.

South Africa: There are cities like Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Kruger National Park that have made their mark internationally. All of these places offer different varieties of cuisines, along with popular American restaurant chains as well as local restaurants.

Seychelles and Senegal are also popular tourism destinations.

Tanzania: It has Zanzibar which attracts people from various places.

However, by far the most popular destination of Africa is Victoria Falls. It is located in Zimbabwe and has several good resorts.

One thing about Africa is that it is home to a lot of wildlife parks. Accommodation is mostly in the form of resorts, which are self sufficient with regard to the needs of the tourists.