Every year at Christmas time, tourists fly to different beautiful tourist destinations in Africa to have a relaxing and exotic holiday.
During Christmas in Africa, there are lots of fun outdoor activities to enjoy and we’ve got the weather to thank for that – it’s mostly sunny and the air is somewhat dry. Tourists to Africa at this time will experience the amazing scenery of either a coastline near the oceans, a valley with rivers or a big safari park with untouched wild nature. Travelers also get the opportunity to enjoy various unique African Christmas dishes, too.
Here are four fascinating Christmas holiday destinations you should visit in Africa.
Calabar, Nigeria
Calabar is the capital of Cross River State in Nigeria. It’s a port city located at the southeastern part of the country, near the Cameroon border. Calabar occupies a land mass of about 406 km2 with a fairly humid weather. It is one of the best destinations for celebrating Christmas in Nigeria, because of its yearly “Calabar Carnival”. Regarded as Africa’s biggest street party with lots of parties, competitions, and concerts, the Calabar Carnival hosts celebrities from all over Africa and even Hollywood. The city is filled with exciting activities for both the locals and tourists during the season. It’s definitely the No. 1 getaway destination on our list.
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Etosha National Park, Namibia
Etosha has one of the most amazing wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. The park is in North Western Namibia, occupying a land mass of about 22,270 km2. Etosha Park has fascinating views, especially when you get a glimpse of wildlife taking a drink from the water holes. It’s a good place to observe and take beautiful pictures of wildlife and nature.
Via Africa Geographic
Seychelles
If you want to have a relaxing holiday, far from your usual environment, plan a trip to the Republic of Seychelles which is along the coasts of the Indian Ocean off East Africa. Seychelles is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs, and nature reserves. During the Christmas season, the weather there is warm and tourists usually spend time relaxing on the snow-white beaches. Hope you add this to the list of your tourist destinations, too.
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You can also plan a trip to Marrakech, where you can enjoy a hot air balloon ride to tour the famous atlas valley and 3 mountains. Or head over to Malawi for a luxurious boat ride on Lake Malawi.
Wouldn’t you love to visit any of these destinations for a Christmas vacation?
Source: afroturism.com
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