10 Best African Cities for Long-Term Stays
Africa is increasingly attractive for long-stay travelers. Here are 10 cities to consider for 3+ months.
1. Cape Town, South Africa
$1,500-2,800/month + Table Mountain + beach + winelands + safest African city + 90-day visa
2. Marrakech, Morocco
$1,000-2,000/month + riads + souks + close to Sahara + 90-day visa-free for most
3. Cairo, Egypt
$700-1,500/month + ancient history + cheap + 30-day visa-on-arrival + chaotic but interesting
4. Zanzibar (Stone Town), Tanzania
$800-1,500/month + tropical island + Swahili coast + 90-day visa easy
5. Dakar, Senegal
$1,000-1,800/month + French + 90-day visa-free + emerging African capital
6. Nairobi, Kenya
$1,200-2,200/month + safari basecamp + tech hub + English + e-visa
7. Kigali, Rwanda
$800-1,500/month + safe + clean + emerging tech hub + 30-day visa-on-arrival
8. Lagos, Nigeria (short-term)
$1,500-3,000/month + chaos + Africa’s biggest economy + entrepreneurial energy
9. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$700-1,200/month + altitude + coffee origin + 90-day e-visa + cheap
10. Accra, Ghana
$800-1,500/month + English-speaking + safer than most + emerging tech scene