Are you a beach person, enjoy the lure of water lapping at your feet or sand between your toes, nature calling to you and demanding an answer that is not satisfied by mere pictures or a TV show. Maybe it’s time you start saving for a vacation.
A holiday in Africa nonetheless one of the best beaches on the continent. Take a break, let nature teach you a thing or two about beauty, and get back to work. Make wonderful memories, and the following year you can even hop on to another of Africa’s best beaches until you’ve got them all covered and become the king or queen of the African beach experience!
This list barely covers the plethora of beautiful beaches in Africa, some countries have 2-10 great beaches, Seychelles is a good example, Mauritius is another but the following beaches are hard to leave off a list of the best beaches in Africa.
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the Sinai Peninsula desert and the Red Sea. Sharm el-Sheikh is known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs.
Diani Beach, Kenya
Diani Beach is a major seaside resort on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 30 kilometers south of Mombasa in nearby Kwale County. The beach is about 10 kilometers long, stretching from the Congo River in the north to Galu Beach in the south
Nakupenda Beach, Stone Town, Tanzania
Nakupenda has crystal clear waters from the Indian Ocean.
Ile Plate Beach, Cap Malheureux, Mauritius
Ile Plate is a beautiful beach on a small island off the north coast of Mauritius. 11 kilometers north of Cap Malheureux, the northernmost point of the mainland.
It can be reached by boat catamaran or with locals from Cap Malheureux.
Anse Lazio, Praslin Island, Seychelles
Anse Lazio is just one of Seychelles’ many beautiful beaches. Located in the north-west of Praslin Island, it is considered one of the best beaches in the archipelago.
With the incredible mix of turquoise water, golden sand, tall palm trees and imposing rock formations – this is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, perfect for photography, sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling.
Praia de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Praia de Santa Maria is located in the southern part of the island municipality of Sal, Cape Verde and approximately 16 km south of Amílcar Cabral International Airport and 20 km south of the island’s capital, Espargos.
With its beautiful white sand and clear water, this beautiful beach in Cape Verde will put you at ease just by looking at it.
Legzira Beach, Sidi Ifni, Morocco
In the southern Moroccan region of Sidi Ifni is one of the best beaches in the world – Legzira Beach. The rarity and uniqueness of the beach is second to none.
What makes this beach special and unique are the two mammoth stone arches that formed naturally after years of erosion.
These sediment giants jut out into the constantly crashing waves and are accessible at low tide. Imagine the perfect moment offered by this red arch on Legriza beach.
Clifton Beaches, Cape Town Central, South Africa
Clifton First through Fourth Beaches are beautiful with white powdery fine sand and a clean blue sea.
Interestingly, each beach attracts its own type. 4th Beach is popular with teenagers, 3rd Beach attracts Cape Town’s gay community, 2nd Beach is frequented by models and 1st Beach is for people with dogs or for those looking for a more relaxed experience.
Mahdia Beach, Tunisia
Quiet, serene, beautiful palm trees, white sand, Mahdia Beach is the perfect spot for your next vacation.
Lake Malawi, Malawi
Lake Malawi lies between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is also known as Lake Nyasa by the Tanzanians and as Lago Niassa in Mozambique.
Lake Malawi offers us some golden beaches and there is a lot that a visitor can do there like kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving and water skiing.