(Posted 03rd October 2026)
From iconic landmarks and cultural spaces to wildlife experiences and destinations that draw visitors from across the world, Africa’s tourism attractions tell stories that deserve to be experienced.
For Tourism Attraction of the Year, these 10 nominees represent some of the continent’s most distinctive visitor experiences:
Grand Egyptian Museum — Egypt
Jardin Majorelle — Morocco
Lion And Safari Park — South Africa
Nike Art Gallery — Nigeria
Robben Island Museum — South Africa
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Co (Pty) Ltd — South Africa
The Great Wildebeest Migration — Tanzania
V&A Waterfront — South Africa
Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) — Zimbabwe
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University — Nigeria
Ten remarkable attractions. One coveted title.
Who will take home the Balearica?
The countdown to Africa Tourism Awards 2026 continues.
1 November 2026 | Hilton London Canary Wharf, London
Tickets are now available.
Secure your tickets: https://lnkd.in/d8vtY-Pi
Also published were the nominees for Regional Airline of the Year 2026:
12 airlines have been recognised among this year’s nominees:
Air Côte d’Ivoire— Côte d’Ivoire
Air Peace Limited — Nigeria
Airlink — South Africa
ASKY Airlines — Togo
fastjet Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe
LAM – MOZAMBIQUE AIRLINES — Mozambique
FlySafair — South Africa
Precision Air Tanzania — Tanzania
RwandAir Ltd — Rwanda
Uganda Airlines — Uganda
From West to East and Southern Africa, these airlines represent the breadth of Africa’s regional aviation landscape.
One category. One Balearica.
Who will take home Regional Airline of the Year?
The countdown to Africa Tourism Awards 2026 continues.
1 November 2026 | Hilton London Canary Wharf, London
Tickets are now available.
Secure your tickets: https://lnkd.in/d8vtY-Pi
