Africa: continent, that has stopped being exotica and become the main trendFive years ago, Africa for most travelers was associated with safaris, pyramids, and endless transfers. Today, it is the fastest-growing tourist region in the world. In the first half of 2025, the number of foreign tourists visiting Africa increased by 12% compared to the same period last year — this is the highest indicator among all continents. The continent attracted more than 80 million travelers. And this is just the beginning. Africa is no longer a \"difficult\" destination and is turning into a place where people go not for a tick, but for experiences that can't be found anywhere else.New geography: where to go, when Kenya and Tanzania no longer surpriseTraditional leaders — Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa — remain at the top. Sales of safari tours to these countries have increased by an average of 20%. But today, travelers are looking more often at less hyped destinations. Namibia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Angola, and Mozambique are becoming new stars of African tourism.Namibia is presented for the first time at the largest Russian tourist exhibition MITT in 2026. Its main trump card is the alien landscapes of the Namib Desert, the red dunes of Sossusvlei, and the complete detachment from civilization. Here, you don't need souvenir shops and noisy bars — you need silence, stars, and the feeling that you are on another planet. Uganda attracts those who have already seen the classic safari and want more: trekking to mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and encounters with chimpanzees in the Kibale Forest become the main magnets for experienced travelers.Angola, which has been in the shadow for a long time, launched a new tourist brand \"Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life\" in 2025. And Zanzibar, thanks to direct flights from Moscow (only 8.5 hours of flight), is experiencing a real boom: demand has grown exponentially, and tours are booked 3-4 months before departure. Even the ... Read more