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Top 10 beach destinations in Africa

Ignite your wanderlust and book your beach vacation with family, friends or lovers and enjoy the sun and the pristine waters of exquisitely unique coastlines in Africa. The most beautiful beaches in Africa await you for a beach holiday each year. We mean picture perfect postcard of beaches — blue and turquoise waters beaches backed by soft sands and swaying palms in most enchanting and exotic shores in the continent. Discover the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius, Gambia, Seychelles, Tanzania as well as Ghana, Kenya, a selection of the best beach holiday destinations in AfricaFor your next beach vacation or honeymoon on the beach, read on for our pick of the best beach destinations in Africa.

Tunisia

Tunisia Top 10 beach destinations in Africa
Mediterranean beache in Djerba, Tunisia | Photo: Courtesy of Philippe Doignon

It wouldn’t be a top beach destination in Africa without some exotic Mediterranean beaches. Tunisia is one of the most-visited countries in Africa, and also one of the most popular beach holiday destinations in the world for a number of reasons. With its cinematic coastline, warm temperatures and eternal charm, Tunisia attracts beach lovers from all over the world all year round. The beaches here are incredible, and offer holidaymakers a true glimpse of tropical paradise!

Ghana

ghana top 10 beach destinations in Africa
Axim, Western Region, Ghana | Photo: Courtesy of Danny Wonders

Amazing beaches can be found in abundance along Ghana’s stunning coastline that runs over 500 kilometers. With an average temperature of 30 degrees in December, and year-round heat and sunshine, it’s no surprise why Ghana is among the top beach destinations in Africa. Explore the traveller’s guide to Accra, the capital of Ghana.

Egypt

egypt top 10 beach destinations in Africa
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

Ancient cities, historic monuments, beaches and Red Sea resorts – that’s holidays to Egypt in a nutshell. The Red Sea beaches are perfect, the destination is modern and luxurious, and the food is amazing. The beach holidays here offer you a true glimpse of Mediterranean paradise! Now you know why more than 12 million tourists flock here every year, making it the most-visited country in Africa.

Mauritius

Mauritius top 10 beach destinations in Africa
Mauritius beach | Photo: Courtesy of Hiresh Sonoo

With over 300 kilometers of pristine coastline, Mauritius is a luxury beach destination where idyllic aquatic world is guaranteed. This beautiful African island nation is dotted with classy beach resorts and dive sites. As one of the best places to travel in Africa where weather is always warm, Mauritius’ weather can be relied upon almost any time of year, an ultimate destination where summer never ends. Belle Mare stretches over several miles and boasts white sands and inviting warm waters. On the west coast, Flic en Flac is a picture-perfect beach spot lined with beautiful and clean warm waters.

Gambia

Gambia top 10 beach destinations in Africa
Cape Point, Gambia | Photo: Courtesy of The Gambia Experience

The Gambia is a fantastic beach holiday destination that guarantees tropical weather all year round. This smallest country within mainland Africa boasts the best crowd-free coastline in West Africa and by far our most beautiful, idyllic, and undoubtedly exciting beaches.

Tanzania

tanzania top 10 beach destinations in Africa
Beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania | Photo: Courtesy of Zanzibar Destination

Holidays to Tanzania serve up stunning beaches, wildlife and amazing people. With perfect beaches and magnificent Indian Ocean islands, Tanzania’s idyllic Zanzibar is brimming with sheer scale of powdery beaches and beauty. Now, you can see why Tanzania is one of the best beach destinations in Africa and home to a few of the world’s top 50 beaches. A beach holiday here isn’t different of the likes of Bali and Maldives.

Morocco

Morocco top 10 beach destinations in Africa
Beach in Imsouane, Morocco | Photo: Courtesy of Mariss Balodis

Vibrant cities, deserts and Atlantic beach resorts – Morocco holidays serve up sunbathing hotspots with a side order of unforgettable moments to cherish foreverBook your accommodation, discover the best destinations for a perfect holiday in one of the best places to enjoy sun and sand in Africa.

Seychelles

seychelles top 10 beach destinations in Africa
Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles | Photo: Courtesy of Alex Potonya

Offering a scenic Indian Ocean coastline and one of Africa’s most sought-after honeymoon destinations, holidays to Seychelles give world’s top tourist destinations a run for their money. A nation famously known as a playground for the rich and famous – luxury beach vacation destination of tropical islands, including Mahé, and Praslin, with warm water beaches and stunning coral reefs for diving and snorkellingYou can easily identify a Seychelles beach with the signature look – the sky-blue waters and huge granite boulders. Explore our guide to the best places to visit in Seychelles.

Kenya

Kenya 10 best beach destinations in Africa
Diani Beach in Mombasa, Kwale County, Kenya | Photo: Courtesy of Diani Reef Beach Resort

The stunning Diani Beach in Kenya, is number eleven on the list of the world’s top 50 beaches. Kenya’s beaches are the stuff of legend thanks to the bleached white sands and clear Indian Ocean waters. Kenya is a gorgeous country, and a beach holiday here offers you a perfect mix of relaxation and sightseeing opportunity of the Big Five. 

Cape Verde

Cape Verde and Kenya 10 best beach destinations in Africa
Santa Maria, Cape Verde | Photo: Courtesy of Hotel Odjo dagua

As one of the sunniest destinations in Africa, beach lovers from across the world have been booking holidays to Cape Verde for a while now. Thanks to the warm weather year-round. Cape Verde holidays serve up beaches, volcanoes, lunar-like landscapes and Portuguese-African culture. 

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