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Africa Tourism is one of the pillars of African economy. The continent of Africa boasts of a number of countries that feature spellbinding natural beauty, you will find here forests that are home to a wide array of flora and fauna. Countries like Kenya and Congo feature some of the most dense tropical forests in the whole world.
The countless forests and national parks that are interspersed throughout the continent provide the opportunity to the tourists to participate in safari tours. These safari tours are very popular with the tourists visiting Africa and provide them the chance to witness the breathtaking natural wonders of the forests of Africa along with their variety of animal species.
Sahara Desert and Kalahari Desert are the two major deserts of Africa that draw large number of people from all over the world. These deserts are home to many historical monuments and are embellished with sand dunes. Besides this, the deserts also witness blinding and destructive sand storms.
There are countries in the continent like Egypt that boasts of a varied and diverse historical legacy that dates back to the ancient times and which is reflected through the countless monuments and other historical landmarks. Almost all the countries of Africa have been under colonial rule and as a result of this most of the countries boast of many historical and cultural sites that bear testimony to the colonial past of the continent. Another highlight of the continent is the indigenous culture of the countless tribes, scattered throughout the continent of Africa.
Overall African tourism has boosted the economy of the continent. The number of tourists that visit Africa is increasing every year. People from all across the world visit Africa, simply because of the fact that Africa offers a wide range of tourist attractions. Some of the popular tourist destinations of Africa are Egypt, South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria and many other countries.
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