Africa's Best Destinations in 2016

Africa is already bustling for 2016. Travel is on the increase, and now is the time to book one of these top-rated destinations.

Tanzania

Named by both Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler as a travel hot-spot for 2016, Tanzania is on its game. The country has a popular newly elected president, John Magufuli, who is committed to a corruption-free government and has a PhD in chemistry. The Serengeti is home to the most famous overland mammal migration in the world, where nearly two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle follow the rains to feed on fresh grasses. And now more than ever, travelers have options—accommodations range from traditional mobile camps that follow the migration to more upscale lodges boasting Wi-Fi and Egyptian cotton linens with incredible vantage points for observing both animals and landscapes.

South Africa

With the South African rand reaching a record low in December and sitting around 15 rand to 1 U.S. dollar, South Africa offers an excellent travel value right now. The country encompasses a wide diversity of habitats and wildlife experiences, and tourism serves to benefit the economy. A wonderfully varied safari at a great price is the Hidden South Africa safari, starting at just $5,925 per person for a 13-day adventure through three distinct wildlife habitats, ending in Cape Town.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has been on a comeback trajectory for half a decade or longer. Contrary to its troubled history, today it is a very safe country where warm people are eager to welcome you. Zimbabwe’s safari guides have long had a reputation as some of the best in Africa. Safari companies have invested in their Zimbabwe properties over the last several years, which is always a good sign. Linkwasha Camp was completely rebuilt as the most upmarket safari camp in Hwange National Park in 2015. Somalisa Camp also underwent a full rebuild in 2015, while all other top accommodations received refurbishments. Zimbabwe still boasts some of Africa’s largest elephant and buffalo herds, not to mention dramatic Victoria Falls and mighty Zambezi River.

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