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Best beer destinations in Africa

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Cape Town
Mountains, Beaches and a Vibrant Culture
7.6
Devil's Peak Brewing helped kickstart Cape Town's craft beer scene from a taproom in Woodstock. Dozens of small breweries have since opened across the same industrial district. Visitors can walk between tasting rooms on a self guided beer route. Table Mountain often looms in view from several rooftop bars nearby.
Highlights:
  • 🍽️ Explore the V&A Waterfront and dine by the sea
  • 🚡 Ride the cable car for breathtaking city views
  • 🥾 Hike to the top of Table Mountain
Nairobi
Where urban life meets wild adventures
6.4
Tusker beer has been brewed in Nairobi since 1922 by East African Breweries. Its label features an elephant, chosen after the company founder was killed by one on safari. Visitors can order it ice cold in bars across the city and beyond. The brand remains a fixture at football matches and safari lodges alike.
Highlights:
  • 🐘 Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and meet baby elephants
  • 🦩 Feed endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
  • 🦒 Go on a safari at Nairobi National Park
Addis Ababa
Vibrant capital where history meets modernity
8.1
St. George Beer has been brewed in Addis Ababa since 1922, making it Ethiopia's oldest label. The brand takes its name from the country's patron saint. Visitors can find the crisp golden lager in nearly every bar across the city. Local drinkers often pair it with spicy dishes like doro wat.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Climb Mount Entoto for sunrise city panorama
  • 🛍️ Stroll through Merkato, Ethiopia's largest market
  • 🏛️ Explore National Museum, view Lucy fossil
Madagascar
Unique biodiversity meets diverse landscapes
6.5
THB, short for Three Horses Beer, has been brewed in Antsirabe since 1958. The lager remains the default order at bars across the island. Visitors can watch the brewing process on tours through the original highland factory. Its label still shows the three horses that gave the beer its nickname.
Highlights:
  • 🤿 Dive the coral reefs of Nosy Be Island
  • 🦎 Spot lemurs and chameleons in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
  • 🌳 Walk the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset
Cameroon
Africa in miniature, diverse landscapes
4.8
Cameroon ranks among Africa's biggest beer consuming countries per person. The local 33 Export lager has been brewed here since the 1960s and remains a household name. Visitors can find it served ice cold in bars and roadside grillades nationwide. Bottle sizes here run larger than the standard found in most countries.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Explore Yaoundé’s colorful markets and lively street scenes
  • 🏖️ Relax on the beaches of Limbe overlooking the Atlantic
  • ⛰️ Climb Mount Cameroon, the highest peak in West Africa
Mozambique
Pristine beaches meet vibrant culture
5.7
2M beer has been brewed in Mozambique since 1932 and remains the country's best known lager. Its name comes from Dois Metros, a nod to a governor's height. Visitors can order it in nearly every bar and beach shack along the coast. The brand's blue and white label shows up on murals in several cities.
Highlights:
  • ⛵ Sail on a traditional dhow along Mozambique Island
  • 🏖️ Relax on the pristine white sands of Tofo Beach
  • 🐠 Dive among vibrant coral reefs in the Bazaruto Archipelago
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