Beach Holidays

The beaches and exotic islands found along Africa’s glorious Indian Ocean coast are among the best in the world and offer everything from five star luxury to bare foot escapism.

Beach Holidays

The beaches and exotic islands found along Africa’s glorious Indian Ocean coast are among the best in the world and offer everything from five star luxury to bare foot escapism.

Beach Holidays

The beaches and exotic islands found along Africa’s glorious Indian Ocean coast are among the best in the world and offer everything from five star luxury to bare foot escapism.

Africa’s glorious Indian Ocean coastline stretches from the Eastern Cape in South Africa, through Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya before finally coming to an end around the Horn of Africa. Many of the beaches and exotic islands found here are among the best in the world and offer anything from five star luxury to bare foot escapism.

Mauritius, the Seychelles and South Africa are probably the best known for sophisticated luxury, where elegant hotels sit side by side with glamorous resorts. The island properties scattered off the Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania coasts offer some truly wonderful options where thatched cottages, just metres from the sea, provide the ultimate in laid back relaxation.

For the adventurous, Madagascar has some spectacular and remote white sandy beaches. Although not strictly on the coast, the beaches on the shores of Lake Malawi are great for stunning scenery and elegantly relaxed accommodation, fishing, sailing and kayaking.

Experience the tranquillity of a private island in this video of Denis Island, Seychelles perfect for honeymoon beach holidays.

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Travel Tips

A few days on the beach complement a safari perfectly. It’s a nice way to prepare for, or recover from, the early morning safari starts.
Many African beach destinations work well as a standalone holiday too, not simply as a safari add-on.
The enormous variety in accommodation style along the African coastline – from Robinson Crusoe hideaways to resort-style hotels – means there really is something to suit everyone.
Activities are not limited to watersports; there is mountain biking, horse riding, cultural visits and plenty more.
The Indian Ocean can be visited year-round making it the perfect destination for some winter sun or relaxing after a summer safari.
Take the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful snorkelling and diving, an African underwater safari is just as exciting as the land based version.

The Chatterton Family Holiday to Mauritius

Might think about direct flight next time although transit in Dubai was easy and seemless – as tall chap quite nice to stretch out legs for second leg. First time and certainly will be coming back.  Professional and thorough. Made my life so much easier.

The Mocatta Family Holiday to Mauritius

The villa with the butler – by Day two, while everyone one else was playing golf or still asleep, the butler had already laid out a towel on the lounger and brought me tea on a tray by the Indian Ocean. I played a game with myself every day trying to sneak out quietly – and always got perfect tea within five minutes.

A Beach Holiday to Mozambique

Fantastic! Some of the best beaches I’ve ever seen and all off the beaten track. The snorkelling and clarity of the water was out of this world.

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