Cleanliness is one of the most important reasons why travelers are considering visiting any area.
According to the Nile Post Network in Uganda, Africa is the best continent in terms of strengthening and development.
Many cities on the continent have taken important steps to create a better and cleaner environment for their citizens.
Below is a list of the ten most clean cities in Africa according to the Nile Post.
1- Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali is the largest and most populous city in Rwanda.
If you read the recent history of Rwanda, you will be shocked at the changes that this country and its capital, Kigali, have undergone in a short period of time.
According to the network, Kigali is the cleanest city in Africa for the following reasons. All residents are passionate about keeping their city clean. Walk the streets of Kigali for several hours and follow every corner, and you will not find any rubbish, according to the Nile post network.
2- Port Louis, Mauritius
Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius is an amazing city that Mauritians are proud of.
The Port Louis City Council keeps the city clean at all times.
In terms of environmentally friendly air quality, the city competes only with Scandinavian cities because the quality of the city of Port Louis is very high compared to many other cities in the world.
Port Louis is the second cleanest city in Africa.
3- Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, the beautiful city of South Africa, has won numerous international travel awards for its fascinating nature and people.
Cape Town has a Waste Management Department that aims to ensure overall cleanliness in roads and public places.
That is why the beaches of Cape Town are among the cleanest beaches in the world.
If you want to get the best of Africa, you must visit Cape Town.
Cape Town is the third cleanest city in Africa.
4- Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis is one of the cleanest cities in North Africa and Africa as a whole.
The city council is responsible for cleaning the streets and it doesn't stop there!
Residents of Tunis are always encouraged to rely more on alternative energy sources, including solar, wind energy, biofuels, and more.
People also run their businesses using bicycles and electric vehicles that help Tunis approach a clean city!
5- Windhoek, Namibia
Getting inspiration from Germany in its architecture and street names, Windhoek is the only place in Africa where people can speak German!
Despite all the German beer and sausages in every corner of the city, Windhoek municipality always engages local communities in solid waste management, to keep its environment clean.
The city is said to be clean, relatively safe, and easy to move around.
6- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania, and also one of the cleanest cities in Africa.
The city is located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, which contributes to its beautiful and fascinating city!
You do not want to leave this city after visiting it.
Currently, half of the city and surrounding areas are covered with trees and shrubs that take in carbon dioxide and release large amounts of oxygen into the atmosphere.
Great importance is also given to cleaning water reservoirs.
7- Gaborone, Botswana
The most democratic nation in Africa is also home to one of the cleanest cities in Africa.
The Nile Post reports that Gaborone has been blessed with a healthy economy that compares to a sensible municipality that constantly educates residents on recycling, fertilizer, and reuse.
If you travel to Gaborone, you will be amazed to see its vast green parks and wide roads that are very clean.
8-Algiers, Algeria
The Algerian capital has been nicknamed the "Paris of North Africa" because of its magnificent European-style buildings that are mixed with Arabian architecture.
Algiers Municipality always comes up with different ideas to reduce the use of private cars to keep the weather pleasant.
9- Nairobi, Kenya
Because of its hills, valleys, and large green parks, Nairobi is popularly known as the "Green City in the middle of the Sun".
Many Nairobi residents walk, use public transportation, or use a bicycle to reduce carbon emissions
People in Nairobi also love to recycle waste.
10- Libreville, Gabon
Gabon's largest city is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
Libreville City Hall has had a number of innovative ideas to ensure the city's fresh air, such as increasing car parking fees and using it as a way for people to be more reliant on public transport.