Africa has seen a rise in the last few years. Don’t get me wrong, we’re still a major shit-hole and half of the countries in Africa still suffer from economic, political, social, and infrastructural, technological problems you’ll typically find in a third world.
Yet, among all the bad there’s always some good rising above in the form of Chinese investments which has helped a few African countries forge ahead of their peers, some have used entertainment & the growth of their tech scene to put their country on the map giving them more global attention and authority while others rely on tourism and commerce.
We’ve rounded up the African countries with the most powerful passport right now according to the 2020 Henley Passport Index. The report ranks passports based on their total visa-free score.
Seychelles
I’m sure you’re asking, ‘Where the fuck is Seychelles?’
Seychelles, Island republic in the western Indian Ocean, comprising about 115 islands, with lush tropical vegetation, beautiful beaches, and a wide variety of marine life. Seychelles, one of the world’s smallest countries, is composed of two main island groups: the Mahé group of more than 40 central, mountainous granitic islands and a second group of more than 70 outer, flat, coral-line islands.
The Island republic hold the title for the most powerful passport in Africa for the third year in a row. Seychelles has a mixed developing economy that is heavily dependent upon the service sector in general and the tourism industry in particular.
Visa Free Access to 151 countries.
Mauritius
Mauritius is located in the middle of the turquoise Indian Ocean, inhabited by a multi-racial, peaceful people, covered in great golf courses, offering myriad water sports, mountain trekking, hunting, bird-watching, luxurious resorts, an old colonial capital, great food, three- and four-star hotels, one of the world’s best botanical gardens, good nightlife, beautiful beach bars, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
It’s great for holidays and chills.
Visa Free Access to 146 countries.
South Africa
SA is one of the biggest countries on the continent and leader in a lot of fields.
Visa Free Access to 151 countries.
Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa with a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods.
Botswana’s borders is a rich variety of wildlife, including many species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. They also have the largest elephant population on the continent, they’re known for their large herds of elephants.
Visa Free Access to 84 countries.
Namibia
Namibia, the country led by Africa’s first female leader in 2015. Saara Kuugongelwa is the country’s fourth prime minister and the only female leader on the continent. The country is spectacular with amazing mountains, canyons, savannas landscape and home to the world’s oldest desert. More cheetahs live there than anywhere else also.
Visa Free Access to 76 countries.
Lesotho
Lesotho officially called the Kingdom of Lesothois made up mostly of highlands, where many of the villages can be reached only on horseback, by foot or light aircraft.
It’s a land of tall mountains and narrow valleys, Lesotho has a long history of political autonomy to the mountains that surround it and protect it from encroachment.
Visa Free Access to 74 countries.
eSwatini
Swaziland, currently known as eSwatini is a small, landlocked monarchy in southern Africa, known for its wilderness reserves and festivals showcasing traditional Swazi culture. It’s the last absolute monarchy in Africa.
The country has a rich dance culture, dancing is key to the Swazis’ cultural identity, and every single member of the community is expected to participate during cultural celebrations.
No wonder they’re host to one of the best festivals in the world, MTN Bushfire Fest noow in heading to 14th year.
Visa Free Access to 73 countries.
Malawi
Malawi landlocked country in southeastern Africa hemmed in on all sides by other, bigger neighbours – by Mozambique to the east, south and south-east; by Zambia to the west; by Tanzania to the east and north-east but a fifth of it is water.
Lake Malawi is the main reason to visit Malawi. Partly because of its sheer size. It is 350 miles long from its northern to its southern tip. This measurement make it the ninth largest lake in the world, and the third largest and second deepest in Africa (eclipsed by Lakes Victoria and Tanganyika).
Visa Free Access to 72 countries.
Kenya
Kenya is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands and an amazing tech scene.
Visa Free Access to 151 countries.
Tanzania
Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.
Visa Free Access to 70 countries.
