Visiting Africa: Top Best African Vacations 2019

In this article, I will be presenting you with the list of the top best African Vacations 2019.
The T&T Competitiveness Index measures four broad factors of competitiveness. These factors are organized into subindexes, which are further divided into 14 pillars.
Travel and Tourist industry contributed US$7.6 trillion to the global economy (10.2% of global GDP) and generated 292 million jobs (1 in 10 jobs on the planet) in 2016. Listed below is the top 12 most competitive tourist destinations in Africa based on the the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 (World Economic Forum).
The Enabling Environment subindex
Business Environment
Safety and Security
Health and Hygiene
Human Resources and Labour Market
ICT Readiness
The T&T Policy and Enabling Conditions subindex
Prioritization of Travel and Tourism
International Openness
Price Competitiveness
Environmental Sustainability
The Infrastructure subindex
Air Transport Infrastructure
Ground and Port Infrastructure
Tourist Service Infrastructure
The Natural and Cultural Resources subindex
This index captures the principal the reasons to travel
Natural Resources
Cultural Resources and Business Travel
List of top 12 best destination in Africa
(1) South Africa
South Africa tops the list of the best country to visit in Africa. And visiting South Africa is one of the best African trips you can ever make. This is due to global interest and demand for South Africa’s natural resources is increasing. And also they rely It continues to rely on cultural resources, strong natural resources, and a conducive business environment, characterized by minimal red tape and modest administrative burden. Five indicators that made South Africa top the list of the best African vacations from world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (46th), Ground and port infrastructure (59th), Tourist service infrastructure (59th), Natural resources (23th), Cultural resources and business travel (19th)
Overall world rank: 53
Travel and Tourism Index: 4.01
Tourist attractions in South Africa: Kruger National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, etc.
(2) Mauritius
This is the second best destination in Africa in 2018 according to the ranking. Mauritius is a right attraction for vacations, pulsating experience, and a beautiful place to visit. This is because the country is rich in culture and tourist service infrastructure. Five indicators that made Mauritius second in the list of the best African vacations from world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (56th), Ground and port infrastructure (27th), Tourist service infrastructure (36th), Natural resources (102th) , Cultural resources and business travel (109th)
Overall world rank: 55
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.92
Tourist attractions in Mauritius: Seven Coloured Earths, Black River Gorges National Park, Chamarel Waterfall, Blue Penny Museum, etc.
(3) Morocco
This is the fourth best African holiday destination. It is an amazing place to visit due to their world class tourist service infrastructure. Five indicators that made Morocco third in the list of the best African vacations from world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (56th), Ground and port infrastructure (27th), Tourist service infrastructure (36th), Natural resources (102th), Cultural resources and business travel (109th)
Overall world rank: 65
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.81
Tourist attractions in Morocco: Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakesh Medina, Hassan II Mosque, Ouzoud fall, Majorelle Garden, etc.
(4) Egypt
Five indicators that made Egypt fourth in the list of the best African vacations from world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (59th), Ground and port infrastructure (82th), Tourist service infrastructure (93th), Natural resources (97th), Cultural resources and business travel (22th)
Overall world rank: 74
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.64
Tourist attractions in Egypt: Valley of the Kings, Giza pyramid complex, Lake Nasser, Luxor’s Karnak Temple, etc.
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(5) Kenya
Five indicators that made Kenya fifth in the list of the best African vacations from world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (72th), Ground and port infrastructure (70th), Tourist service infrastructure (95th), Natural resources (15th), Cultural resources and business travel (77th). From the indicators, Kenya is a country rich in natural resources.
Overall world rank: 80
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.59
Tourist attractions in Kenya: Lake Victoria, Nairobi National Park, Buffalo Springs National Reserves, etc.
(6) Namibia
Five indicators that was used for Namibia by world economic forum for the world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (58th), Ground and port infrastructure (66th), Tourist service infrastructure (73th), Natural resources (40th), Cultural resources and business travel (127th)
Overall world rank: 82
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.59
Tourist attractions in in Namibia: Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Twyfelfontein, etc.
(7) Cape Verde
Five indicators that was used for Cape Verde by world economic forum for the world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (43th), Ground and port infrastructure (76th), Tourist service infrastructure (52th), Natural resources (127th), Cultural resources and business travel (134th)
Overall world rank: 83
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.55
Tourist attractions in Cape Verde: Pico Do Fogo, Tarrafal Camp, Farol de D. Maria Pia, etc.
(8) Botswana
Five indicators that was used for Botswana by world economic forum for the world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (87th), Ground and port infrastructure (89th), Tourist service infrastructure (84th), Natural resources (50th), Cultural resources and business travel (109th)
Overall world rank: 85
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.52
Tourist attractions in Botswana: Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Mokolodi Nature Reserve, Elephant Sands, etc.
(9) Tunisia
Five indicators that was used for Tunisia by world economic forum for the world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (56th), Ground and port infrastructure (27th), Tourist service infrastructure (36th), Natural resources (102th), Cultural resources and business travel (106th)
Overall world rank: 87
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.50
Tourist attractions in Tunisia: Port El Kantaoui, Bardo National Museum, Djerba Explore Park, etc.
(10) Tanzania
Five indicators that was used for Tanzania by world economic forum for the world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (106th), Ground and port infrastructure (102th), Tourist service infrastructure (103th), Natural resources (8th), Cultural resources and business travel (86th)
Overall world rank: 91
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.45
Tourist attractions in Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro, Pemba Island, Serengenti National Park, Ngorongoro conservation, etc.
(11) Rwanda
Five indicators that was used for Rwanda by world economic forum for the world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (114th), Ground and port infrastructure (56th), Tourist service infrastructure (123th), Natural resources (78th), Cultural resources and business travel (115th)
Overall world rank: 97
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.36
(12) Uganda
Five indicators that was used for Uganda by world economic forum for the world rank are: Air transport infrastructure (121th), Ground and port infrastructure (117th), Tourist service infrastructure (100th), Natural resources (44th) , Cultural resources and business travel (79th)
Overall world rank: 106
Travel and Tourism Index: 3.20
Below is the list of other Africa country you can make a vacation trip to: They are listed according to how high their Travel and Tourist index:
- Zambia
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Senegal
- Gambia
- Zimbabwe
- Ethiopia
- Algeria
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Madagascar
- Mozambique
- Malawi
- Cameroon
- Benin
- Lesotho
- Nigeria
- Mali
- Sierra Leone
- Mauritania
- Congo, Democratic Rep.
- Burundi
- Chad