Top Eight Cleanest Cities in Africa, Tourists Should Visit

VIVA – Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It also hosts a huge diversity of human ethnicities, cultures, and languages. Unfortunately, many people still think of Africa as a country that lacks cleanliness. But in fact, the country has some impressively clean cities.

That said Africa is under improvement and development. Many African cities have taken serious steps to have a cleaner environment for locals and tourists alike.

Here are some of the cleanest cities in Africa that tourists should visit, as quoted from various sources.

1. Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali is the most populous and largest city in Rwanda. The city's transformation in a short time is surprising. All residents are passionate about keeping clean and there is hardly any litter on the streets of Kigali.

2. Port Louis, Mauritius

The Port Louis city council keeps the city clean and sanitized. Even in terms of air quality, the city competes with cities in Scandinavia due to its high standards. Port Luis is also frequented by tourists to take advantage of the year-round sunshine.

3. Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town has won many international travel awards for its impressive nature and people. The city has a targeted Solid Waste Management Department that ensures general cleanliness in the streets and public spaces.

4. Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis is one of the cleanest cities in Africa as the city council is responsible for cleaning the streets. Not only that, Tunisians are encouraged to rely on energy sources such as solar, wind, biofuels, and others. Local people there have also switched to using bicycles and electric vehicles.

5. Windhoek, Namibia

Inspired by Germany in architecture and street names, Windhoek is the only place in Africa where people understand German. In addition to all the German beer and sausages served on every corner, the Windhoek city government has always involved the community in solid waste management to keep the environment clean.

6. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam is located on the shores of the Indian Ocean which makes it very beautiful. Half the city and its surroundings have been covered with trees and shrubs that absorb carbon dioxide and release large amounts of oxygen into the atmosphere.

7. Gaborone, Botswana

Gaborone has a strong economy paired with a wise city government. They are constantly educating residents on how to recycle, compost and reuse.

8. Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi in Kenya has many hills, valleys, and vast green parks, Nairobi is known as the 'Green City in the Sun'. The majority of Nairobi residents walk, take public transportation, or use bicycles to commute to reduce the amount of carbon monoxide emissions.