Africa is renowned for its diverse landscapes, including deserts, forests, islands, waterfalls, and beaches. Despite its beauty and wealth of natural attractions, some African countries receive minimal tourism for various reasons, including accessibility and tourist preferences. While countries like Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa are popular destinations, there are others that see far fewer visitors.
Based on data from the World Bank on foreign visitors’ overnight stays, here are the least visited countries in Africa: 1. Equatorial Guinea With around 6,000 international visitors annually, Equatorial Guinea holds the title of the least visited country in Africa. Despite efforts to boost tourism by offering visa-free entry to US and American Samoan citizens, it remains largely undiscovered.
The country is split into two sections: the capital Malabo on the island of Bioko, and Rio Muni on the mainland. 2. São Tomé & Principe These two small islands, south of Nigeria and west of Gabon, rely heavily on cocoa exports.
The difficulty in obtaining a visa, which requires advance application, contributes to its low tourist numbers. 3. Comoros Situated north of Madagascar, Comoros receives about 21,000 visitors each year.
Its relative obscurity and limited amenities make it less appealing to tourists, despite its unique charm. 4. Mauritania Despite having interesting sights, Mauritania has never been a popular travel destination.
5. Guinea-Bissa.