Top 10 Best African Beaches 2023

Top 10 Best African Beaches 2023 Your Ultimate African Beach Getaway: Top 10 Destinations for 2023 Hello everyone and welcome to Africa’s Craziest, where we bring to you THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE OUTRAGEOUS insights about Africa. In today’s video, we are taking a look at the Top 10 Best Vacation Beaches in Africa. Africa is a BIG continent. You can fit the entire China, United States and Canada into it, and still have free space! Its 38 coastal countries and island states rack up a total coastline of about 30 500 kilometres (18 950 miles) in length, and boast some of the most beautiful and untouched beaches on Earth. 10. Ilha Caldeira, Mozambique This private island off the coast of Mozambique is earmarked for being next year's ultimate barefoot luxury escape. Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts are set to open their first luxury resort in Southern Africa on this pristine Indian Ocean jewel in 2022. With sustainability at the forefront, Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira’s private villas will showcase breath-taking views of the islet’s white sand beaches and glorious sunsets. 9. Bom Bom Island, São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe comprises two tropical islands floating in the Gulf of Guinea off the west coast of Africa. This emerging hidden gem and bucket-list African beach destination combines barefoot luxury with Crusoesque adventure. 8. De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa Often referred to as the 'jewel of the Western Cape', the De Hoop Nature Reserve is located about three hours’ drive from Cape Town and offers a convenient stopover for travellers exploring South Africa’s gorgeous Garden Route. This remarkable coastal reserve is part of South Africa’s Whale Coast, renowned for delivering the world’s best land-based whale watching. 7. Mafia Island, Tanzania While Zanzibar is the most popular island off Tanzania’s coast, Mafia Island offers discerning visitors a serene and exclusive hideaway, far away from the tourist crowds that frequent some of the other Tanzania beaches. The largest island of the Mafia Archipelago, Mafia is home to one of the world's best dive sites, the Mafia Island Marine Park. Excellent diving equipment and logistics are provided by Mafia's fantastic beach lodges, or you can simply live out your castaway fantasy on some of the best beaches in Africa. 6. Lamu, Kenya The Lamu Archipelago, located just off Kenya’s north coast, comprises the alluring Indian Ocean islands of Lamu, Manda, Pate, Kiwayu and Manda Toto. These islands are well worth visiting if you’re looking for tranquil, away-from-the-crowds African beach vacations. Enjoy activities like historical walking tours, dhow (traditional sailboat) trips, kayaking and swimming with dolphins. Snorkelling and scuba diving conditions are best between November and March when the water is at its clearest. 5. Trou aux Biches, Mauritius When it comes to choosing the top beach destination in Mauritius, west is best. This Indian Ocean jewel’s west coast is largely sheltered from the weather during the rainy season (January to March) and lined with some of the best beaches in Africa – ranging from the fine white sands of Trou aux Biches in the far north to the isolated Le Morne Peninsula on the south-west tip of the island. 4. Anse Source D’Argent, Seychelles Anse Source D’Argent on La Digue Island The sensational islands of the Seychelles Archipelago are seriously tough to beat if you’re looking for some of the best African beach vacations. Set against the placid blue waters of the Indian Ocean, with only granite boulders or the occasional cluster of palm trees breaking the long runs of white sand beaches, the Seychelles offers you the chance to live out your tropical island fantasy in pure, world-class luxury. 3. Cape Town, South Africa Sunset over Clifton It’s no secret that South Africa’s Mother City has some of the best beaches in the world. Whether you're searching for buzzing beachside bars, world-class restaurants, secluded coves, safe swimming areas or a romantic spot for a sunset picnic, the best beaches in Cape Town will tick all the boxes. 2. Quirimbas, Mozambique Azura @ Quilalea Private Island Consisting of 32 idyllic islands strung along the Mozambican coastline, the Quirimbas Archipelago boasts significant cultural and historical value – not to mention some of the best beaches in Africa! Many of the islands are under the protection of the Quirimbas National Park, offering nature lovers the opportunity to explore enchanted forests, see unique marine life like turtles and dugongs, and discover thriving coral reefs. 1. Mnemba Island, Tanzania Located just off the northeast coast of Unguja, the largest island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, Mnemba Island is the pinnacle of barefoot luxury. This romantic hideaway is a private paradise of unblemished beachfront that hugs the dappled shade of a casuarina pine forest. Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video on some of the craziest things about Africa.