4. Durban, South Africa

Move over, Cape Town. The beach city of Durban is one of Africa’s hottest nightlife destinations. It’s here that the music genre Gqom was invented, and you’ll hear it at bars and clubs across town. Well, more like outside of town: the best nightlife is actually located beyond the city center. Head out to the suburbs for open-air dancing until the early morning at the DJ-soundtracked Eyadini Lounge. But if champagne and cigars are more your vibe, check out Rich Durban, a club for big spenders and rap stars—French Montana and Migos have been spotted hanging out on the plush velvet couches.

[Photo via Eyadini Lounge/Facebook]

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