By EPN Reporter
MBABANE – Eswatini continues to be one of the most visited countries in the African continent.
According to World of Wonder Lust (worldofwonderlust.com), Eswatini has been ranked as the 10th most visited country in Africa. Eswatini follows Mauritius, according to the order presented by the World of Wonder Lust.
According to this website, Eswatini could enable its visitors to venture out on a safari for a fraction of the cost. The visitors could also as many camping and day hikes as they could imagine. The website further stated that Eswatini could be preferable, as an under-the-radar destination, as it had existed under the shadows of South Africa for a long time. Eswatini is also known to be a country that has people-loving people, who are welcoming to tourists. The country also boasts of great cultural heritage, which is celebrated several times in each year. The Incwala ceremony was concluded on Saturday last week and it has attracted a number of tourists, who had come to experience the event.
The most visited country, according to this website, is Morocco. The culture of that country is said to be the biggest drawcard, considering that there is none like it in any other part of the world. The food in that country is said to be nice and leave the visitors yearning for more. Cities such as Marrakesh and Fes are places that tourists want to visit.
Egypt is another most visited country in the continent, thanks to its pyramids, the Pharoahs’ tombs and the Luxor temple, dating back thousands of years. South Africa has been listed as the third most visited countries in the continent, following Egypt. South Africa has been described as one of the countries that were the most popular choices for safari goers, offering the big five wild animals to tourists.
Tunisia follows South Africa as the most visited country in the continent. Tunisia has been described as a country that is famous for its ancient cities, the Sahara Desert and its hot desert temperatures. The North African country has been dubbed as the next Morocco for being slightly less under the radar and for being a more affordable option.
Victoria Falls has also been described as one of the many reasons why tourists have to visit Zimbabwe. This Southern African country has also been described as one of the best choices for safari goers. Zimbabwe has the world’s largest waterfalls in Victoria Falls, as they extend for some 1 708 metres in length.
Cote d’Ivoire, also known as the Ivory Coast, has something to offer to the international tourists, hence it has been ranked as the sixth most visited country. The country has been a favourite for travellers in search of the sea, sun and the beautiful temperatures found in West Africa. Such conditions are currently enjoyed by soccer lovers, as the country is hosting the ongoing 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Uganda and Kenya have been listed as the seventh and eighth most visited countries in the continent. Uganda offers mountain gorilla viewing, while Kenya has the Massai Mara as one of the popular choices for safari goers.
