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10 best mountain cities in Africa

Hiking on the weekend, ski lifts in winter, and a backdrop that never gets old.

Ranked by climate, cost of living, language access, safety, and lifestyle fit. Personalize this →

  1. #1

    Cape Town, South Africa

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    Where a flat-topped mountain drops into two oceans. Few cities marry nature and city this well.

  2. #2

    Kigali, Rwanda

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    Land of a Thousand Hills. Clean, organized, and one of Africas most ambitious tech and startup policies.

  3. #3

    Stellenbosch, South Africa

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    Cape wine country university town. Oak-lined streets, granite mountains, world-class vineyards.

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