The captivating natural drama of Africa is greatly influenced by its shoreline. Madagascar’s untamed coastline and isolated islands in the Indian Ocean. inner lake beaches. Ocean coves in the east bordered by palm trees. The southern surf beaches. How can I decide between them? Begin by going to as many African beaches as you can. Then create your own list for the rest of your life.

1. The Seychelles’ Anse Lazio

There are many contenders for Africa’s (or maybe the world’s) greatest beaches in the Seychelles. However, Anse Lazio was in mind when they drafted the Seychelles tourism brochures. Anse Lazio is surrounded by woodlands close to the island of Praslin’s western tip, with striking boulders at either end. Between them is a row of palm palms that move subtly in the tropical wind. The turquoise sea, the bath-warm seas, and the powder-like sand. It is truly the most amazing location.

2. Mauritius’ Le Morne Islands

Mark Twain’s comparison of Mauritius to heaven was not unjustified. Le Morne Brabant (556m), a Unesco World Heritage site, rises to the sky from the main island’s southeast corner, dominating a beautiful, lengthy arc of beach. Offshore, surfers surf a mile out to sea as waves crash and the shallow lagoon waters take on the most remarkable tones of blue. From here to Baie du Cap, the southern coastline unfolds in a series of secluded, stunning beaches.

3. Namibia’s Sandwich Harbour

With its sand-dune waters, abandoned shipwrecks, and miles upon miles of a desolate and empty shore, Namibia’s Skeleton Coast is a haunting place. Sandwich Harbour, located around 80 km/50 mi south of Walvis Bay, stands out even by these standards and is considered to be one of Africa’s best beaches. The Atlantic Ocean, in all its might and splendor, churns and rolls on one side. The Namib Desert’s vast sand-dune seas, on the other hand, extend hundreds of miles inland. There is just gravity where they meet.

4. Tanzania’s Pemba

There is a unique beach in the Zanzibar Archipelago that you may choose from practically every beach. Like the rest of Zanzibar, Pemba is devoid of tourists and large resorts. There are too many Pemba idylls to pick from, and their allure goes beyond the typical combination of palm trees, white sands, and crystal-clear waters. The shore is lined with Swahili towns, and you can always spot a classic dhow silhouetted against the rising or sunset sun.

5. Kenya’s Watamu

There are several charming spots along Kenya’s coastline, but none more so than Watamu. Mangroves, woodlands, and an untouched fishing community form the backdrop of this roughly 7km/4mi white sand beach. The entire experience of being here can be compared to discovering Kenya’s Indian Ocean shore before the tourists arrived, as the waters here are part of a marine park.

6. Lamu, Kenya’s Shela Beach

Lamu can be compared to Zanzibar in Kenya because of its intriguing culture and breathtaking natural surroundings—or is it the other way around? Almost all of the beaches here are amazing, but Shela Beach stands out. Like a specially crafted depiction of the legendary Indian Ocean shore, it stretches for 12 continuous white sand kilometers (8 miles). they aren’t any crowds like they are elsewhere.

7. South Africa’s Wild Coast

There are a lot of wonderful beaches in South Africa. Some are renowned for their top-notch surfing, while others are drawn to the opportunity to swim with sharks. However, the beaches of the Wild Coast, which stretches from East London to the KwaZulu-Natal border in the Eastern Cape, are some of the most stunning in Africa. In the hinterland, undulating green hills coexist with cliffs that soar sheer from the sea. This section of the coast frequently has a large number of empty beaches.

8. Madagascar’s Anakao

Madagascar is surrounded by breathtaking beaches, yet some have been damaged by excessive development. In the southwest, Anakao is unique. It features the typical arc of cobalt-blue waves and flawless beach. It also features humpback whales, Madagascar’s Great Reef, and a shoreline that is sparsely dotted with lodging. Additionally, except from local fishing boats, it is frequently untrammeled.

9. Mozambique’s Ponta do Ouro

Back by sand dunes, Ponta do Ouro (and its more sedate nearby neighbors Ponta Mamoli and Ponta Malongane) is as far south as you can travel in Mozambique without reaching South Africa. It’s really amazing. The diving is abundant and varied, the surfing is always possible, and the marine life includes whales passing by from July to November as well as year-round dolphins. Additionally, Maputo National Park, which safeguards elephants, buffalos, and other wildlife, is easily accessible by day trip.

10. Tanzania’s Lake Tanganyika

Beautiful beaches may be found in many inland lakes in Africa, so it’s not only about the coast. Without a doubt, the most breathtaking and uncrowded is Lake Tanganyika. You can unwind on an almost empty beach surrounded by forest and breathtaking green mountains in locations like Mahale Mountains and Gombe National Parks after spending the day with chimpanzees. only in Africa.