The Best Places to Go in Africa in 2026

"One of the thrills of editing this list each year is being able to tap into our network of writers across Africa and beyond who are so eager to shine a light on the diversity of experiences throughout the continent. Of course, they put plenty of exciting new safari lodges on our radar - among them, hotly anticipated openings in beloved regions like Botswana's Okavango Delta, a clutch of stylish new lodges scattered across the remote reaches of northern Namibia, and untrammelled national parks in Angola."

"As Africa's largest country by area, Algeria has loads for tourists to discover, from its swath of the Sahara and rock-art-studded mountains to Islamic architecture, Roman ruins, and Mediterranean beaches. So why is Algeria so rarely visited, especially compared with its North African neighbours Morocco and Tunisia? One reason has been a complex visa process. But that's changing. Visas on arrival have been introduced for the southern Sahara region, and there are plans to roll"

Many new safari lodges are opening in places such as Botswana's Okavango Delta, northern Namibia, and untrammelled national parks in Angola. Victoria Falls remains a leading adventure destination. The ancient medinas of Fès, Morocco, are undergoing a massive restoration. Coastal Mozambique features pristine white-sand beaches. Nairobi is developing an emerging creative neighbourhood. Algeria, Africa's largest country, contains a vast Sahara, rock-art-studded mountains, Islamic architecture, Roman ruins, and Mediterranean beaches. Complex visa processes have limited visits to Algeria, but visas on arrival have been introduced for the southern Sahara region and further easing is planned.

Read at CN Traveller