Dallen J. Timothy, ed. Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Africa. New York: Routledge, 2023. 342 pp. Illustrations. $39.19. Paper. ISBN: 9780367722241.

Cultural heritage tourism is recognized as one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors (1).This type of tourism is a branch of cultural, ethnic, and educational special interest tourism, covering various elements of tourist behavior that range from exploring the physical remnants of the past to engaging with contemporary cultural traditions.Therefore, the book Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Africa, edited by Dallen J. Timothy, is a timely publication that presents an interesting and illuminating discussion on the history, status, and contemporary challenges of cultural heritage tourism in Africa.As the introductory chapter highlights, this form of tourism is among the fastest-growing segments.However, most existing literature on this topic has primarily covered regions outside of Africa.Therefore, this book, dedicated solely to the continent, significantly contributes to the literature on this subject.Divided into eighteen chapters, this work emphasizes Africa's unique challenges and perspectives, promoting a comprehensive understanding of its diverse narratives.The chapters include: Chapter One, focusing on "Africa's Heritage and Tourism"; Chapter Two, exploring "Intangible Heritage as a Cultural Asset for African Tourism"; Chapter Three discussing "Indigenous Tourism in Africa"; Chapter Four examining "Cultural Events and Tourism in Africa"; Chapter Five covering "Religious Heritage, Tourism, and Pilgrimage in Africa" from historical, traditional, and contemporary viewpoints; Chapter Six highlighting the "Spatial Mismatch between Cities and Heritage Tourism Sites in Africa"; Chapter Seven looking into "Rural Heritage and Tourism in Africa"; Chapter Eight addressing "Growing Agri-heritage Tourism in Africa," including its challenges and opportunities; Chapter Nine showcasing "Culinary Traditions and Heritage Foods in Africa"; Chapter Ten presenting "The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Africa's Epitomous Heritage Tourism"; Chapter Eleven discussing "African Diaspora Tourism," exploring concepts, issues, and prospects beyond slaveryoriented heritage; Chapter Twelve evaluating "Industrial Heritage Tourism in Africa," considering its prospects and challenges; Chapter Thirteen investigating "Dark Tourism and 'Painful Pasts' in Africa," looking at concepts, contexts, and challenges; Chapter Fourteen reflecting on "Colonialism, Post-colonialism and Its Heritage Imprint"; Chapter Fifteen examining "African Archaeology and Tourism"; Chapter Sixteen focusing on "Natural Heritage: Wildlife and Nature Reserves in the African Tourism Landscape"; Chapter Seventeen addressing "Climate Change, Cultural Heritage, and Tourism in Africa," highlighting critical