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If you are in search of a picturesque setting for your next getaway, then Africa beach holidays are the answer. The continent’s coastline is home to some of the most picturesque destinations on earth - places where you can stroll barefoot on soft sands, relax under palm trees, or enjoy exhilarating water sports in stunning surroundings.
The Seychelles offers the quintessential island escape, with 155 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. Its beaches, such as Anse Lazio and Anse Source d’Argent, consistently rank among the best beach holidays in Africa, framed by granite boulders and turquoise lagoons. Couples often choose the Seychelles for romance, but families will also find safe, shallow waters and kid-friendly resorts.
For year-round sunshine, Mauritius is an island paradise with a vibrant culture. Beyond its golden beaches, travellers can hike in Black River Gorges National Park, explore colourful temples, or enjoy catamaran cruises. A Mauritius beach holiday can be as active or as tranquil as you choose.
Mozambique remains one of Africa’s hidden gems. Its 2,500km coastline offers idyllic island getaways in the Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos. Here, whale sharks, manta rays and dugongs thrive, making it one of the finest diving and snorkelling locations in Africa.
On the tropical shores of Madagascar, travellers can watch turtles nesting, take dolphin-spotting cruises at sunset, or combine beaches with rainforest adventures.
For something completely different, Malawi offers the sandy shores of Lake Malawi, where freshwater beaches rival the ocean for beauty, with swimming, kayaking and snorkelling among colourful fish.
With all of this on offer, African beach holidays promise to create unforgettable memories.
No beach getaway in Africa is complete without a luxurious hotel, resort, lodge or private hideaway to reside in during your stay. Africa Travel curates hand-picked beach accommodation - from chic resorts and boutique lodges to private villas - tailored to your family or romantic escape.
In Kenya, the Alfajiri Villas offer exclusivity with private pools and chefs. In Mauritius, resorts like Shanti Maurice provide acres of beachfront luxury, while in the Seychelles, hideaways such as North Island redefine barefoot indulgence. In Mozambique, boutique island lodges deliver true castaway seclusion.
For travellers seeking South Africa beach holidays, the Cape’s dramatic coastlines and seaside towns like Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay combine beaches with whale watching and wine country.
So, wherever you choose to spend your sublime African beach break, you can guarantee that you’ll enjoy a stay of absolute comfort and luxury when booking with Africa Travel.
Africa Travel is the UK’s premier African holiday specialist, able to offer both peaceful and adventurous holidays to the continent’s top destinations. As a boutique African tour operator with over 30 years’ experience, we create the best beach holidays in Africa, whether you dream of romance, family escapes, or combining safari with a coastal retreat.
Our team has explored these destinations first-hand, from Seychelles to South Africa, so every recommendation is based on personal experience. With offices in both the UK and South Africa, we also ensure your Africa beach vacation is seamless from start to finish.
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Chris joined Africa Travel directly from university in 1992 and knows both the company and Africa extremely well.
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Julia’s love for travel began at a young age. Born in Cape Town, she spent many a holiday exploring Southern Africa with her family before starting her career in travel.
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Felicity, who joined Africa Travel in 2004, has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and originally comes from South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province
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Christine fell in love with Africa over 30 years ago, and has been managing the Cape Town office since 2008, and is looking forward to exploring Namibia more.
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Shaun joined the travel industry just over 10 years ago, working first for an online travel booking portal and an ecotourism company, specialising in sustainable travel in Southern and East Africa.
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Debbie joined Africa Travel in May 2009 and has been in the travel industry for over 20 years, enjoying a number of roles, from airline ticketing to accounting.
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Christine first came to Africa as a young woman and immediately felt a connection which has never allowed her to leave. She lived in Johannesburg and in Knysna on the Garden Route, but came to Cape Town 22 years ago and realised it was where she wanted to be!
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Alyson grew up in Zimbabwe and it was her parents who influenced her a great love of the African bush. It was not just a love of the wildlife but the plant and bird life and everything that is associated in the wild spaces of Africa.
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