The continent of Africa is packed with history and mystery, making it one of the most exciting and underexplored regions of the world. From the tropical African Savannah to ancient architectural wonders and striking metropolitan culture, the most spectacular cities in Africa remain untamed. Here’s a look at 8 beautiful cities of Africa:
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is South Africa‘s oldest city. It serves as the country’s legislative capital, being the seat of the South African Parliament.
Stone Town, Tanzania
Stone Town is located on the western coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Former capital of the Zanzibar Sultanate.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Marrakesh or Marrakech is the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco. It is one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco and is the capital of the Marrakesh-Safi region.
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the city-state Cairo Governorate, and is the country’s largest city, home to 10 million people.
Bahir Dar, Ethopia
Bahir Dar is the capital city of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Bahir Dar is one of the leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia, with a variety of attractions.
Lamu, Kenya
Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya.
Gabarone, Botswana
Gaborone is the economic capital as well as the government capital; it is headquarters to numerous companies and the Botswana Stock Exchange.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city and capital of Gauteng province, began as a 19th-century gold-mining settlement. Its sprawling Soweto township was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.
