East and Southern Africa offer some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. From warm, Indian Ocean destinations such as Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique to some of the chillier, wilder coasts of South Africa and Namibia, visitors can enjoy a wide range of settings and activities off the mainland coast. Africa also is home to a number of exquisite islands including Zanzibar, Seychelles and many more. Some of our favorites include:

Zanzibar
In our estimation, Zanzibar offers the best combination of culture, history and gorgeous beaches. With clean, white-sand beaches and warm, turquoise water, it’s a beautiful place to end a Tanzania safari, along with it’s neighbors Pemba and Mafia islands.

Lamu
Also part of the Swahili Coast, Lamu is paradise in East Africa. Snorkeling, scuba and relaxing reign supreme here. Also inviting are it’s neighbors Malindi and Mombasa.

Mozambique
Some of the most stunning and gorgeous beaches in Southern Africa. A Portuguese heritage sets it apart from neighboring countries.

South Africa
From the incredible and wild coastline near the Cape, to the warmer surrounds further North, South Africa’s beaches offer a wide range of activities including surfing, whale watching (seasonal), scuba diving, great white shark cage diving and more.

Namibia
Namibia’s coastline is the most dramatic in Africa. Frigid Atlantic waters meet the great Namib desert here, creating a foggy, mysterious coastline hiding seal colonies, sand bars, shipwrecks and more.

Seychelles
Probably the best known of Africa’s island countries, Seychelles is a beach-lovers dream. It’s many islands offer a wide range of scuba, snorkeling and fishing activities.

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