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Travelers' Choice

Top 10 Beaches — Africa

Yeah, we wish we were there, too. White sand, rugged coastlines, the works — these are the beaches that travelers say are the world's best.
1
Anse Lazio
Praslin Island, Seychelles
  • “Picture perfect, with crystal clear, warm waters, shade, sun and powder white sand”
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Praia de Santa Maria
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
  • “It’s how you imagine a beach should be!”
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3
Anse Source D'Argent
La Digue Island, Seychelles
  • “The world's most stunning beach”
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4
Camp's Bay Beach
Camps Bay, South Africa
  • “Beautiful expansive beach with great sunsets.”
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5
Petite Anse
La Digue Island, Seychelles
  • “Beautiful beach for active swinging”
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Nakupenda Beach
Stone Town, Tanzania
  • “One of my highlights of the teip”
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Anse Coco Beach
La Digue Island, Seychelles
  • “Just follow the trail to find the Turquoise pool”
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Spiagge di Anse Marron
La Digue Island, Seychelles
  • “Gorgeous granite rock pools but go with a Guide!”
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Clifton Beaches
Cape Town Central, South Africa
  • “Too cold right now but beautiful views”
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