35 Countries Where Tourists Get the Royal Treatment (And 20 Where They Don't)

53. Equatorial Guinea: Opacity and Limited Infrastructure

Equatorial Guinea is one of Africa's least visited and most challenging destinations due to its opaque governance, extremely limited tourism infrastructure, and high cost of travel. Visas are difficult to obtain, and once there, visitors face a scarcity of reliable services, poor roads, and a general lack of transparency. The government maintains tight control, and independent travel is often discouraged. This combination of bureaucratic hurdles, high expenses, and a general environment of suspicion rather than openness makes for a decidedly unwelcoming and often frustrating experience for tourists.