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Southern Africa's beach vacations have been popular for decades where one can experience an ideal holiday of combining a beach experience with touch of African culture. Ideal beach holidays along Southern Africa's coastline parallels the Indian Ocean. It is the perfect destination for beach lovers, divers and water sports enthusiasts. Mozambique, its Archipeligo Islands and Zanzibar offer beautiful white sands and an interesting history and culture. Mauritius is another beautiful island that lies in the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by coral reefs. The Seychelles Islands off the East African coast are simply idyllic for beach lovers. South Africa boasts some of the best beaches for sunbathing and surfing, namely Camps Bay, Clifton and Long Beach. A safari can easily be added on to your itinerary for that added adventure! The best time to swim off South Africa's beaches is in summertime, which is November - February. The Atlantic waters on the south and west coasts, around Cape Town and Hermanus are always cold, in the region of 12C or 13C. Further east, on the Indian Ocean side, near Durban, the temperature rises to about 21C. |




Have the ultimate exclusive beach holiday at Indigo Bay Island Resort & Spa, which offers exclusive island accommodation of the highest possible standard.Classic and elegant, making the most of its superb location on the shores of Bazaruto Island, Indigo Bay Island Resort & Spa blends in...




Discover countless coves and experience blissful surroundings at Matemo Resort, a remote island that's amongst the world's best diving and fishing destinations, and offering idyllic island accommodation.Matemo Resort is a magical destination with private beaches. Accommodation consists of twenty...




Experience blissful relaxation at Medjumbe Resort, situated on a heavenly little island in Mozambique. With its private beaches and countless coves, it's rightly regarded as a magical destination.Medjumbe Resort awaits you on a small, mystical island, which is at high tide, only a kilometre in...




Experience welcoming and cosy Mozambique accommodation at Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa, on the remote coast of Pemba Bay, one of the world's largest inland bays.Situated amongst swaying palm trees on the shores of the tropical Indian Ocean is the magnificent Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa. It offers you a...



Revive old flames at Flamingo Bay Water Lodge, the ultimate honeymoon destination. With chalets on stilts in the warm Indian Ocean, it's an experience of tranquillity and serenity.Flocks of flamingos, tropical fish, the very rare dugong and incredible sunsets await you at the idyllic Flamingo Bay...



Fish, dive or swim your heart out at a place that's every nature lover's paradise, Pestana Bazaruto Lodge, a beautiful and unspoilt destination, characterised by its wild fauna, turquoise seawater and idyllic beaches, and carefully protected as a nature reserve park.Pestana Bazaruto Lodge offers...



Bask beneath kaleidoscopic sunsets, and get down to the slower-paced life at Marlin Lodge. It's a place that inspires lazy afternoon siestas, or leisurely strolls beneath star-speckled heavens.Marlin Lodge has idyllic restfulness to sate your most lesiurely desires. Built on elevated wooden...




Dive into extravagance at Azura, an exciting new luxury eco-boutique retreat being developed on Benguerra Island in Mozambique.Meaning "beautiful blue", the aptly named Azura is surrounded by miles of pure white sand and tranquil turquoise seas. It's the country's first luxury boutique...




By enraptured by the romance as you soak up the sun at Quilálea, an idyllic Mozambique island resort. Resting in a forgotten corner of Mozambique's Quirimbas Archipelago, it's an ideal honeymoon destination for those in search of the perfect romantic island getaway.Completely uninhabited and...



Be one of the small handful of guests that gets to step out of beautifully appointed beach villas into a world of powder sands, virginal reefs and secret coves. Vamizi Island Lodge is an exquisite five-star destination that remains one of the last pristine marine wilderness areas left in the Indian...




Experience breathtaking sunset views over the Pemba bay area, delicious seafood, superb diving, immaculate service and true romance at the exclusive beach and bush resort of Londo Lodge.Set on a peninsula surrounded by blue Indian Ocean waters and East Africa's finest beaches, the private boutique...



Escape to paradise and indulge yourself in luxury with this hotel's long white beach and magnificent sea views. Lose yourself in the spa and beauty treatments or activities offered on land and sea while your children are entertained by the special kids' club.The hotel maintains the highest of...



Enjoy the perfect honeymoon at the Le Canonnier on the northern tip of Mauritius, with breathtaking views over the islets of the north coast and the Port Louis mountain range.The hotel has an authentic Mauritian atmosphere set off by African and Oriental overtones in the décor. Rooms either...



Enjoy the honeymoon of your romantic fantasies or simply have a great family holiday at the beachfront Le Mauricia hotel, a hotel with a spontaneous, youthful and dynamic atmosphere.This Mauritian hotel is a favourite with young couples, families, diving fanatics, singles and lovers of nightlife....




Take a truly luxurious five-star Mauritian holiday at Dinarobin. Indulge in sumptuous spa treatments, water sports or golf, while your kids are entertained at the hotel's special kids' club.A place of grace and beauty that stimulates all your senses. Set in a dreamlike island paradise, the hotel...




Let yourself be pampered at the luxurious, sophisticated and exclusive Royal Palm, which ranks among the top hotels on the Indian Ocean, and is also included in the proud list of Leading Hotels of the World.An uninterrupted stretch of immaculate beach and the finest lagoon on Mauritius compose the...




Escape to the luxuriously fun-filled Shandrani , set in beautiful grounds with three separate beaches creating an air of peaceful seclusion.A classic example of five-star sophistication, this luxury accommodation is great for sport and entertainment, and has a choice of four restaurants for dinner....




Spend some quality time at one of the most beautiful sites in paradise: the aptly-named Paradis Hotel & Golf Club.This private peninsula of Le Morne is home to two five-star hotels, of which one is Paradis Hotel & Golf Club. This lavish hotel covers an impressive one hundred and fifty hectares,...




Enjoy the vibrant destination of Balito from the cool decks of your Hotel Izulu suite, as the azure waters of the Indian Ocean laps the golden shoreline.The 5-Star Hotel Izulu is a fine residence located near the Indian Ocean. This elegant property is complemented by the exclusive Impilo Spa...



Spend your Cape Town beach holiday at the luxurious modern Lagoon Beach Hotel, right on the silky white beachfront.The newly built Lagoon Beach Hotel opens onto a simply phenomenal seascape with the imposing backdrop of Table Mountain at the helm. This modern, world-class hotel blends luxury...




Enjoy an unhurried holiday amongst the milky white dunes as the waves wash gently into the bay in the tranquil Long Beach Hotel in picturesque Kommetjie.The delightful Long Beach Hotel is situated in the picturesque lobster-fishing village of Kommetjie on the pristine Long Beach itself. The...




Holiday in luxury at the Moevenpick Bel Ombre Resort & Spa, an upscale resort combining first-class service, excellent cuisine, exceptional spa facilities and a wide range of sports.Perfectly integrated into large sugarcane fields and lush natural vegetation, the Moevenpick Bel Ombre Resort & Spa...



Enjoy a romantic getaway in Mauritius at The Sands Resort & Spa, the perfect hideaway for couples seeking tranquillity, comfort and personalised service in a paradisial setting.When at The Sands Resort & Spa, the view across the bay and lagoon of Tamarin, with the majestic Le Morne Mountain in the...


