Beach destinations in Africa

1 How we make money.

End a safari on the sand, or make the beach the whole trip.

The full list

Zanzibar

Spice island beaches and the winding alleys of UNESCO-listed Stone Town.

Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb 4 to 7 nights

Cape Town

Table Mountain, beaches, penguins, wine and food in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Oct to Apr 4 to 6 nights

Lake Malawi

A vast freshwater lake with clear water and colourful fish.

May to Nov 3 to 5 nights

Tofo

A laid-back beach town famous for diving with manta rays and whale sharks.

Apr to Nov 4 to 6 nights

Diani Beach

Long white beaches and coral reefs south of Mombasa.

Jul to Mar 3 to 6 nights

Not sure where to start? Try the trip finder or see where to go each month.

Tips from travellers

Been to Beach destinations in Africa? Share one tip for the next traveller. The first good one goes right here.

Share a tip

We read every tip before it goes live. No links, please, and nothing personal about other people.

More for planning your Africa trip