5 Underrated destinations in Africa

Here are the top 5 Underrated destinations in Africa

While although ignorant people in the west would often refer to Africa as a single country, so do in fact every one of these 54 countries on the continent have a very different and unique culture, making the African continent one of the world´s most interesting travel destination. There are so many countries in Africa you wouldn’t expect, amazingly diverse and beautiful landscapes that you can hardly find any pictures of online. So here Are 5 Underrated Destinations In Africa, That Deserve Much More Tourists.

1. Sao Tome & Principe

This is a tiny island nation of the west coast of Africa and the second smallest country on the continent. A Portuguese until 1975, is one of the worlds least visited countries by tourists only about 29 000. The country has so much to offer,  pristine beaches and crystal clear water, endless hiking opportunities through a landscape that looks like it´s taken straight out of Jurrasic Park, and what might be the world´s strangest-looking mountain, and not to forget maybe the world`s best chocolate. Sao Tome & Principe consists of two different islands, Sao Tome and the Principe island. Principe is even more beautiful than the main island and a paradise for birdwatchers and chocolate lovers.

2.Comoros

The tiny country, Comoros of the eastern coast of Africa, a country that few people can pinpoint on a map. A country that ranks as the 179th (11th last) poorest country in the world and a true of the beaten path destination. And one of few places on earth has given me a bigger positive surprise when it comes to a travel destination.

Amazingly friendly and warm people, world-class beaches and an underwater world, that even the most famous countries in south-east Asia would be jealous of. And to everyone surprise is Comoros one of the very best places in the world to swim with and experience Humpback whales up close.

But for some reason did Comoros received even fewer tourists than Sao Tome & Principe last year, 18 000. And that´s one of the world´s biggest mysteries why not more tourists visited this pearl of east Africa.

Check out this post too: “5 underrated destinations you must have on your travel list !”

3.Eritrea

The small unknown country in East Africa of the horn of Africa at the banks of the Red Sea, is home to one of the world’s worst dictatorships. Only 2000 western tourists visited Eritrea in 2018, so it´s one of the worlds´least visited countries.

Eritrea has a lot to offer. The capital is a charming city full of old Italian buildings and many small coffee shops, the eastern part of the country offers fantastic scuba diving in the red sea.

4.Algeria

Algeria is the largest country in Africa and a country with a fantastic diversity of landscape with the Sahara desert in the south, beaches along the Mediterranean sea to the north, mountains that offer excellent hiking during the summer and skiing opportunities in the snow during winter, and with an extremely rich history.

5.Madagascar

This is the perfect destination for the adventurous traveller and those who want to get away from mass tourism. Madagascar is home to some of the best and most underrated beaches in the world together with some really breathtaking nature and scenery.

If you are interested in pirate history is the world´s only pirate cemetery located off the eastern coast of Madagascar on the small island of Ile Sainte Marie.