Beach holidays in Africa

Kenya's coast awaits you with a picture-book beach paradise: long white sandy beaches, coconut palms, crystal-clear water, relaxed beach bars, diving, kitesurfing and deep-sea fishing. Whether north of Mombasa in Kilifi and Watamu or on the south coast at Diani Beach, if you want to experience a classic beach holiday on the Indian Ocean, you are in the right place here.

Whether you are an active holidaymaker, a nature lover or a seeker of peace and quiet – Mauritius is very versatile and has something for everyone. The island is ideal for a beach holiday after a safari in South Africa or after an active holiday on the neighbouring island of La Réunion. Water sports, hiking, boat trips, bars, restaurants and strolling, or simply lazing around and relaxing in the sun

A paradise for divers – that is Mozambique. Manta rays, whale sharks, dolphins and sea turtles gather along the coast, which is more than 2,000 kilometres long. The coral reefs of the Quirimbas Archipelago in the north enchant you with a fascinating underwater world. In the south, the beach resorts of Ponta do Ouro and Xai Xai await divers and those seeking relaxation after an exciting safari in neighbouring South Africa

From the rugged west coast on the Atlantic, past Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa, to the warmer waters of the Indian Ocean on the east coast – South Africa impresses with over 5,000 kilometres of coastline. From a classic beach day to picnics, horse rides, surfing and walks, you can enjoy the often strong sea breeze here and really take a deep breath.

Even today the island nation in the Indian Ocean looks in many places as if it had stepped out of a picture book: white sandy beaches, crystal-clear, tropically warm water and coconut palms await you. Besides the largest and busiest island, Mahé, with its capital Victoria, there are also smaller, more remote islands where you can live the dream of the perfect beach holiday. If you can tear yourself away from the sun lounger, you will experience the fascinating birdlife, plant life and underwater world of the Indian Ocean on hikes, diving, snorkelling and kayak tours.

The island in the Indian Ocean combines beach and culture, holiday and history – if you travel to Zanzibar, you enjoy a dream holiday on the palm-fringed beaches and get to know the island's eventful history in Stone Town. On spice tours you smell and taste vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Divers and those seeking peace and quiet find their happiness on Pemba, Zanzibar's little sister.