Most visitors that Africa receives, come in as tourists, with few visiting for business, education, among other reasons. Tourism is an important economic sector for many countries in Africa. The touristic particularity of Africa lies in the wide variety of points of interest, diversity and multitudes of landscapes as well as the rich cultural heritage. There are many countries that benefit the most from tourism, with successful countries in tourism are thriving due to a variety of factors, including; beautiful beaches, breathtaking landscapes, rich history, artifacts, wild safari expeditions, etc.
Here are the top 10 most visited cities in Africa.
| Rank | City | International visitors |
| 1. | Johannesburg, South Africa | 4.3 million |
| 2. | Cape Town, South Africa | 1.6 million |
| 3. | Cairo, Egypt | 1.5 million |
| 4. | Lagos, Nigeria | 1.4 million |
| 5. | Casablanca, Morocco | 1 million |
| 6. | Durban, South Africa | 0.9 million |
| 7. | Accra, Ghana | 0.8 million |
| 8. | Nairobi, Kenya | 0.6 million |
| 9. | Dakar, Senegal | 0.6 million |
| 10. | Entebbe, Uganda | 0.5 million |
