Africa's Top 50+ Beaches
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Maclear Beach // South Africa
© Vanbasten 23 / CC BY One of Cape Town's quieter and more secluded beaches, Maclear Beach lies close to Cape Point at the tip of the Cape Peninsula.
Half hidden behind rocky headlands, the beach is a short walk from the car park through native fynbos vegetation, behind the famous Cape Point sign marking the most south-westerly point in Africa.
While facing west and out into the… read more »
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Macassar Beach // South Africa
South Africa's Macassar Beach is located on the eastern shores of False Bay. A short distance from Cape Town, the beach occupies the most unspoilt area of the bay, sitting in front of a belt of protected dunes four kilometres long.
Macassar Beach itself forms just a part of a continuous ribbon of fine sand that stretches right around this side… read more »
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Glen Beach // South Africa
© Randall. Lavelot / CC BY Cape Town's Glen Beach is made up of white sand and clean waters beloved of surfers looking to test out their skill on the beach breaks. Lying on the Atlantic coastline of the city, it sits beneath the expensive low-rise homes of the Camp's Bay area, backed by the Lion's Head and Twelve Apostles mountains.
Glen Beach is divided from the… read more »
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East Beach, Muizenberg // South Africa
giesing Starting its run right next to Muizenberg train station and the amusements at Muizenberg Water Slides, East Beach lies a short distance south of Cape Town at the neck of the Cape Peninsula. Sheltered by the magnificence of False Bay, East Beach is part of a ribbon of light-coloured sand that continues for 20 kilometres around the bay.
The flat, wide… read more »
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Diaz Beach // South Africa
Diaz Beach is an incredible, secluded beach right next to the Cape of Good Hope near Cape Town. You will need to hike for 20 minutes to get to this beach, but when you do, you'll find the scenery mesmerizing. The sandy beach faces into the full force of the Atlantic Ocean with jagged rocks stretching out into the… read more »
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Margate Beach // South Africa
© ~ souTH AFRica ~ / CC BY Named rather quaintly – for the comparison ends there – after a beach on the south coast of England, the almost orange sands of Margate Beach in South Africa lie on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal province, around 90 minutes from Durban.
A paved footpath runs along the beach amid the occasional lofty palm swaying gently in the breeze, but… read more »
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Brenton-on-Sea // South Africa
© Meraj Chhaya / CC BY Situated on the Garden Route some 15 kilometres west of Knysna in Western Cape province, Brenton-on-Sea Beach extends its light sands for approximately three kilometres.
Largely undeveloped due to official protection afforded to the endangered Brenton Blue butterfly (most easily sighted from the end of October until December), the sound of the warm Indian Ocean waves is likely to be all… read more »
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Buffalo Bay // South Africa
© Werner Bayer / CC BY Buffalo Bay, or Buffelsbaai, is found in the Goukamma Nature Reserve in the Western Cape. Stretching for 14 kilometers this vast beach has incredible white sand and dunes which contrast with the beautiful blue waters of the ocean. With a backdrop of coastal forest the beach here really can feel like a lost paradise.
The beach has plenty of activities… read more »
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Scottburgh Beach // South Africa
© Ossewa / CC BY Scottburgh Beach lies on a curved bay of KwaZulu-Natal province's South Coast region. It is reached via a footpath that runs across an area of grass perfect for games or for sitting down to a picnic. Its position on the south bank of the Mpambanyoni River as it exits the Indian Ocean means visitors are able to enjoy not only… read more »
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Kariega Beach // South Africa
© Africa Deluxe Tours / CC BY Part of the charming seaside resort town of Kenton-on-Sea, Kariega Beach is situated between Port Elizabeth and East London on South Africa's southeast coast. It is a quiet town where many people spend their holidays. As you relax on the golden sands, you can gaze at the incredible sunsets over the blue ocean. You will have a glimpse of… read more »
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Kelly's Beach // South Africa
© South African Tourism / CC BY Kelly's Beach is located near the Kowie River estuary mouth at Port Alfred and is a wild and beautiful place. A wide stretch of pale golden sand backed by sand dunes where natural vegetation abounds.
You can relax on the sandy beach and then view the amazing sunsets from one of two viewing decks late in the afternoon. When the whales… read more »
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uShaka Beach // South Africa
© Diriye Amey / CC BY With a fine location at the southern end of Durban's Golden Mile of beaches, uShaka Beach on the Point Waterfront is a relatively sheltered stretch of glorious golden sands with direct access to the uShaka Marine World theme park that backs on to it.
Technically one of the free to access parts of the park, uShaka Beach is also… read more »
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Petite Anse Kerlan // Seychelles
Fabio Achilli This small beach of Petite Anse Kerlan has sweeping views over the turquoise waters towards a small offshore island, and the white sand is bookmarked by large boulders. Behind, shady palm and coconut trees stretch down to the beach.
The water is calm and shallow, and it is almost always safe for everyone including children. Most of the beach-goers are guests… read more »
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Anse Kerlan // Seychelles
dronepicr Along the northwest coast of Praslin is a beautiful slice of paradise. Anse Kerlan is an amazing beach with incredible views of Cousin and Cousine islands, and this west-facing beach also has phenomenal sunsets. This stretch of Seychelles coast has a somewhat wilder more remote feel and there are often fallen trees on the beach. The waves can be strong… read more »
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Anse Cocos // Seychelles
Tobi 87 Anse Cocos is a beautiful location on La Digue, with its pale golden sandy beaches and a natural pool of crystal clear water. Formed by huge time-sculpted boulders, this pool is shallow at low tide and perfect for swimming. You will need to access the beach on foot, but there are a few easy paths, so it is not difficult… read more »
