Tourism

Experience the beauty of Africa through travel. Shore Africa showcases top destinations, cultural experiences, and tourism trends across the continent.

From Mauritius to Seychelles, city escapes, our Tourism category highlights the diversity and richness of Africa’s travel experiences.

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Cape Town tourism

V&A Waterfront posts $86.7 million festive sales as major expansion advances

V&A Waterfront posts $86.7 million in festive sales, attracting 3 million visitors amid major expansion and hotel growth.

Timilehin Adejumobi February 6, 2026

Africa tourism economy

Africa’s 10 most visited countries

Africa’s most visited countries are turning tourism into an economic engine, attracting capital, boosting FX earnings, and reshaping investment strategies.

Feyisayo Ajayi February 6, 2026

South Africa’s largest libraries driving research

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10 biggest libraries in South Africa

South Africa’s top libraries preserve heritage, embrace digital innovation, and fuel research, learning, and community growth nationwide.

Feyisayo Ajayi February 6, 2026

Official figures show the country welcomed 10.48 million international visitors

African travel

South Africa visitor numbers hit record 10.48 million in 2025

South Africa’s tourism sector closed 2025 on a high note, breaking its own records and offering rare good news for an economy hungry for jobs and investment. After several uneven years, the rebound has gathered pace, with foreign visitors returning in numbers not seen before. Official figures show the country welcomed 10.48 million international visitors between January and December 2025, a 17.6% jump from 2024. The increase reflects stronger air links, easier entry processes and sustained demand from long-haul markets,…

Oluwatosin Alao February 5, 2026

Baobab Beach Resort in Diani

Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa offers heritage, wildlife and luxury stays

Luxury safari lodge in Kenya’s Taita Hills with private balconies, wildlife views, and heritage-rich experiences.

Timilehin Adejumobi February 5, 2026

The Nest Tropical Oasis blends modern comforts with Swahili-inspired architecture.

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The Nest Zanzibar blends luxury, calm and island living

The Nest Tropical Oasis sits quietly along Zanzibar’s southeast coast, where Paje’s palm-lined beach meets a steady Indian Ocean breeze. It is positioned less as a conventional resort and more as a place to slow down, aimed at travelers who value space, design and a sense of connection to their surroundings. Set within lush gardens, the property blends modern comforts with Swahili-inspired architecture. Villas and tree houses are built with sustainability in mind, using natural textures and open layouts that…

Oluwatosin Alao February 5, 2026

Global hotel chains

10 Africa’s fastest-growing global hotel groups in expansion race

Top hotel groups like Marriott, Hilton, and Accor are rapidly expanding in Africa.

Timilehin Adejumobi February 5, 2026

African Safari Luxury

Inside Chem Chem lodge: Tanzania’s slow safari luxury

Chem Chem Lodge offers a refined slow safari experience, pairing privacy, sustainability and immersive wildlife travel in Tanzania.

Timilehin Adejumobi February 4, 2026

President João Lourenço approved the spending to support tourism zones in Cabo Ledo, Quicombo and Namibe

Africa tourism investment

Angola backs $530 million tourism infrastructure push

Angola is moving to unlock its beach and coastal tourism market with a €449 million ($530 million) public investment package aimed at building basic infrastructure in some of the country’s most visited seaside areas. President João Lourenço approved the spending to support tourism zones in Cabo Ledo, Quicombo and Namibe, part of a broader effort to reduce the economy’s dependence on oil and draw more private capital into hospitality and leisure projects. Officials say the move comes as interest from…

Oluwatosin Alao February 4, 2026