The Most Visited African Countries in 2025
Morocco and Egypt are the still the most famous destinations in Africa.
Africa enjoyed another strong year for international tourism in 2025, attracting millions of travelers with its diverse mix of ancient heritage, spectacular wildlife, vibrant cities, beaches, and cultural experiences.
Morocco was Africa’s most visited country, followed closely by Egypt and Tunisia. More broadly, UN Tourism reported that Africa received around 81 million international arrivals in 2025, an 8% increase from the previous year.
Morocco led the continent with 19.8 million international arrivals, setting a new national record and reinforcing its position as a premier African tourism destination.
The country’s historic cities, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, Atlas Mountains, and expanding air connections have helped attract visitors from major European markets. Morocco’s tourism ministry reported that arrivals increased by 14% compared with 2024. Ministry of Tourism
Egypt ranked second with 19.0 million arrivals. The country experienced particularly strong growth in 2025, with international tourism increasing by about 20%.
Its extraordinary combination of ancient attractions, including the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor’s temples, and the Nile, alongside Red Sea resorts continues to make Egypt one of Africa’s most recognizable destinations. Pre Web UNWTO
Tunisia came third with 11.8 million visitors, benefiting from its Mediterranean beaches, historic sites, and established resort industry. South Africa followed with 10.5 million, its highest number of international tourists on record. Its wildlife reserves, Cape Town, scenic landscapes, and diverse cultural attractions remain major draws. Government of South Africa
The remaining countries in the top ten demonstrate the breadth of Africa’s tourism appeal. Kenya welcomed 2.7 million international arrivals, while Algeria recorded 2.2 million and Tanzania 2.1 million. Zimbabwe attracted 1.8 million, followed by Uganda with 1.6 million and Mauritius with 1.4 million.
Together, these destinations highlight Africa’s remarkable tourism diversity. From North Africa’s historic cities and archaeological treasures to East Africa’s famous safari destinations and the Indian Ocean’s tropical islands, the continent offers experiences for almost every type of traveler.
The 2025 figures also demonstrate the continued recovery and expansion of African tourism. With improving connectivity, new tourism investments, and growing international interest, these leading destinations are well positioned to attract even more visitors in the years ahead.