10 Beautiful Islands off the Coast of Africa
When people think of Africa, they most likely imagine the savannahs, jungles and deserts of the main continent. Yet the islands off the coast of Africa are some of the most spectacular in the world, with stunning beaches, a host of marine wildlife, architecture and cuisines influenced by...
Top 10 Places To Visit Along the Tanzania Coast
Tanzania’s long and lovely coastline stretches for 1,424km/885mi along East Africa’s Indian Ocean shore. From the country’s border with Kenya in the north to its frontier with...
Guide to Visiting Mafia Island (Tanzania) – All You Need To Know
Beautiful Mafia Island, lapped by the Indian Ocean off the south coast of Tanzania, attracts a fraction of the tourists who flock to its northern neighbor Zanzibar. But if you’re looking for quality beach time to round off a Tanzanian safari...
Top 10 Places To Visit Along the Kenya Coast
When talking about the Kenya coast, it’s not just a question of where to go. The Kenyan coastline is also an adventurous, highly active destination, one where you can go diving or snorkeling, travel along the coast in a dhow (traditional wooden sailboat), or simply...
Top 10 Best Kenyan Islands
Kenya’s mainland coastline is superb, but the islands that ripple out into the Indian Ocean are also some of Africa’s finest. From Lamu and Kiwayu in the north to Chale and the Penguti islands in the south, these ...
Top 10 Luxury Kenya Beach Resorts & Hotels
Kenya’s Indian Ocean shore is simply superb, and many of the resorts and hotels you find here rank among the best places to stay in Kenya. You’ll have the widest choice around ...
Top 10 Best Beaches in Kenya
Kenya is renowned as a safari destination. But this diverse East African country also boasts an idyllic Indian Ocean coastline studded with palm-lined beaches, pristine coral reefs and centuries-old Swahili ports...
Top 10 Best Zanzibar Luxury Beach Resorts & Hotels
Zanzibar ranks among the world's most evocative place names. This sultry Indian Ocean island is also a tremendous place to unwind on a tropical beach, whether you visit it on a stand-alone seaside holiday, or in combination with a safari on mainland Tanzania. For many, the idyllic beaches...
Top 10 Best Beaches in Madagascar
The wild coasts of Madagascar take in some of Africa’s most remote and beautiful beaches, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. Madagascar has more than 5,000km/3,100mi of coastline, including many islands. Yes, there are resorts where the beaches can get crowded. But these are the exception. Coral reefs protect many beaches...
Top 10 Best Beaches in Africa 2025
Africa’s coastline is very much a part of the continent’s irresistible natural drama. Remote Indian Ocean islands and the wild shores of Madagascar. Lake beaches in the interior. Palm-ringed ocean coves in the east. The surf beaches of the south. How to choose between them? Start with visiting as many beaches in Africa as you can. Then...
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