African cities are seeing a significant increase in searches as they are revealed as one of the most trending destinations for 2025.
Data suggests Brits are craving big adventures and long-distance holidays this summer.
Kayak's travel experts analyzed flight searches on the site and found that eight of the top 10 trending destinations for summer 2025 are outside of Europe.
Zimbabwe saw a 93% year-on-year increase in flight searches to its capital, Harare.
Also on the list is Johannesburg, South Africa. The city increased by 62%.
The average return economy flight price is £767.
Kayaking suggests that Brits are keen on surfing in South Africa.
Surfing waves say the country “polices” “lots of swell” from the Antarctic lows and is surrounded by ocean on three sides.
This makes for “huge surfing potential.” The site adds: “This coastline is swept by two major ocean currents, the warm south-flowing Mozambique-Agruha Current and the cold Benguela Current, and all coasts are pounded by surf all year round.
“There are a lot of world-class surfing spots, but they're not interesting. The world of surfing got its first taste in the movie Endless Summer.
But experts warn: “Watch out for sharks!”
Johannesburg itself is South Africa's largest city, with a population of over 8 million people.
It began as a settlement that adopted gold in the 19th century before growing. The city was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, whose former former home is now the Mandela House Museum.
Other museums focus on the struggle to end apartheid.
Expedia advises visiting Johannesburg's cultural district in New Town and Braamfontein. The theater offers a “stylish” bar, an attractive restaurant and a “charming” cafe.
The site adds:
“Take a walk around Maboneng, east of the city center, witnessing suspicious urban neighborhoods, seducing suspicious people and winning over Jozi's charms.”
