5 Reasons Why Africa Is The New “It Travel Destination” For 2023

5 Reasons Why Africa Is The New “It Travel Destination” For 2023

Three giraffe on Kilimanjaro mount background in National park of Tanzania With travel back in a dramatic full swing, many travelers are looking for something new to tick off their bucket list, often visiting outdoor destinations over crowded cities. The ability to finally put into motion pre-Covid vacation plans (and the credits that were precariously on hold) are fueling the fire. With Africa and Asia now almost fully open again, both continents are getting their turn at a piece of the tourism pie. A recent trend report (pdf) released during the recent World Travel Market Africa conference in Cape Town outlines many of the key reasons that Africa is ready to hit (and maybe even exceed) its pre-Covid stride. Here are five notable trends that shed light on why the continent is better positioned than ever before. United's inaugural flight from Cape Town to its Washington Dulles last year. A primary deterrent to travelers for far-flung destinations is the length of time it takes them to reach them. New nonstop flights from the U. S. and Europe to Africa are helping to improve the continent's accessibility. Both Delta and United have added new nonstop flights to Cape Town in recent