African Beach Holidays were always a popular add-on before or after safaris or desert expeditions. Now they have become full-on holiday destinations.

African Beach Vacations - a Great Destination

Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Kenya, Tanzania - Yes, Africa is a great destination for beach vacations. Europeans have been enjoying African beach holidays for many decades. Now Americans are starting to discover the practicality of combining a beach holiday with a thrilling safari or desert expedition and a tasty side dish of African culture.

Resorts, hotels, apartments, guest houses, lodges - there is a choice of accommodation; just remember to pack enough sunscreen. African beach holidays arethe perfect the way to unwind, cool down, get the dust of the plains or the dessert out of your lungs and have some fun in the sun at some great vacation spots.

Beach Vacation Accomodation of all Kinds for all Budgets in North Africa

Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco have plenty of beach resorts with tourist packages available for all budgets. Visitors will find fancy marinas, golf courses and all kinds of water sports and resort activities. Splash out a bit and dine in exotic restaurants and sample the local cuisine on this beach vacation. The nightlife is hectic in season, so don’t forget to pack “a little black number.”

Well developed tourism infrastructures enable travelers to explore the towns and countryside when they are tired of the beach. Most resort places in North Africa offer quite a dizzying choice of waterfront hotels featuring sun and water sports like windsurfing and sailing, scuba, underwater sightseeing, fishing and boat rides.

East African Beach Holiday Destinations - Mobassa, Zanzibar, Diani

Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastal waters are gentle and warm, fanned with mild monsoon winds- perfect for African beach holidays. There are great beaches and perfect vacation spots in Malindi, Mombasa, Diani and Lamu where friendly villages and resorts with facilities from top-of-the range to rustic-n-rural stand ready to welcome the traveller.

Deep sea fishing in Mombasa has become very popular. If it is big game fishing you’re after, you could catch Wahoo, Kingfish, Barracuda, Sailfish, Shark, Marlin and other game fish in these East African waters.

Tanzanian Beach Resorts

Zanzibar offers white sands clear water and an interesting history and culture. Stonetown itself is as legendary as the many vacation spots, beaches and fishing villages around the island.

Mainland Tanzania also has plenty to offer in the line of perfect African beach holidays. Considering that less than a million visitors come to Tanzania over a given year, visitors can be assured of some privacy at the beach destinations of their choice.

South of Dar es Salaam. Ras Kutani is the perfect hideaway to relax in after an exciting safari. For those who prefer a more active stay, there are also facilities for sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling and fishing.

Scuba Dive on Pemba Island

Scuba divers from across the world come to Pemba Island to explore the reefs and ocean marine life. Pemba has some of the richest reefs in the world, with an unparalleled variety of hard and soft corals and diversity of tropical fish.

Topless Bathing is not Permitted on East African Beaches

East African beaches have excellent weather all year round. The clear and warm water makes it perfect for all kinds of beach activities. Take note that topless bathing is not permitted on any East African beaches or along the coastline.

Some travellers may want to blog their vacation so that you have a record of it and share their African Beach holiday expereinces with others. Most of these wonderful photos come from Travelblog.org.

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