Many of the best beaches in Africa combine seamlessly with the wildlife safari destinations that African travel is synonymous with.
You don't have to fly to Thailand for tropical beaches after your African safari.
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Pristine, sandy beaches and warm waters are the norm across the board at these 4 African beach spots. Here's a look at each beach paradise in a little more detail:
Located on the east coast of southern Africa, Mozambique's coast and its islands boast the warm water of the Indian Ocean.
Travel to Praia de Zavorra, Morrungulu, Inhambane, Praia do Tofo, and Vilanculos, on the mainland near the Bazaruto Archipelago. Water activities include snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, surfing, kayaking, and dhow sailing trips. Bazaruto, known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is world-famous for its pristine reefs and abundant sea life, from manta rays to whale sharks, making for superb scuba diving and snorkeling.
Within Mozambique, the capital, Maputo, is a popular starting point for travel. The most affordable trips to the Bazaruto Islands are typically based in Vilanculos, on the mainland. In terms of budget, traveling overland from Maputo to Vilanculos is usually the cheapest option.
Many of our most reasonably priced Mozambique tours begin in the South African city of Johannesburg, which serves as a major travel hub in Africa. You can peruse upcoming tours departing from Johannesburg here.
The allure of the exotic Spice Islands off Tanzania lies in the miles of unspoiled beaches and rich history, strongly influenced by Arabic culture along with African influences.
Most Zanzibar Island trips go to beaches on the east and northeastern coast of the main island, called Unguja, boasting palm-fringed, white sand beaches and the historic old Stone Town.
One of the most affordable ways to get to Zanzibar is to fly to Dar es Salaam and then take the local ferry to Stone Town. Many of our tours departing from Dar es Salaam travel to Zanzibar Island as part of your safari or offer an optional trip to Zanzibar as an add-on to your Tanzania safari.
The Warm Heart of Africa, Malawi, is renowned for its friendly local people. Lake Malawi is known for its clear, warm waters and fresh fish. Although this is a freshwater lake, the vast Lake Malawi is fringed by sandy beaches and is home to an abundance of tropical fish, as well as a variety of other marine animals.
Recommended starting points for trips to Lake Malawi include Lilongwe in Malawi, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. To find upcoming Lake Malawi tours, you can browse our calendar listings for tours starting in Lilongwe, tours starting in Dar es Salaam or tours starting in Victoria Falls.
Madagascar is a totally unique travel destination, referred to as the "eighth continent" by ecologists for its distinctive flora and fauna, with around 90% of the animal and plant species being endemic.
Most Madagascar tours start in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. You can fly directly to the Ivato International Airport (TNR) of Antananarivo from Johannesburg in South Africa or Nairobi in Kenya.
To view upcoming Budget Madagascar Tours, browse our Antananarivo tour departures.
There are plenty of budget-friendly African Safaris that combine game parks with top beach destinations and affordable African islands.
Contact us to book your idyllic beach and bush holiday in Africa.
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