TripAdvisor names Best of the Best
TripAdvisor recently unveiled its’ 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations for around the world as well as in Africa.
According to the list, these destinations were chosen because they’ve got everything travellers are looking for and more.
“The Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Out of our 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this milestone.” TripAdvisor said.
In the Africa category were 10 destinations that stood out from the rest, with one South African gem featuring too.
Coming in hot at number four on TripAdvisor’s list, was Cape Town Central for its amazing wine tastings and day trips.
“Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of “The Mother City.” The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travellers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.” TripAdvisor noted.
The top 10 destinations
Up there with Cape Town were nine other top African destinations. These were as follows:
| Rank | Destination | Country |
| 1 | Marrakech | Morocco |
| 2 | Mauritius | Mauritius |
| 3 | Zanzibar Island | Tanzania |
| 4 | Cape Town Central | South Africa |
| 5 | Nairobi | Kenya |
| 6 | Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe |
| 7 | Kigali | Rwanda |
| 8 | Praslin Island | Seychelles |
| 9 | Livingstone | Zambia |
| 10 | Ilha do Sal | Cape Verde |
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