The Best Beaches In Africa

For Cond Nast Traveler, by CNT Editors.When you think of beautiful surf, your mind may not necessarily envision Africabut it should. The continent is home to paradisiacal stretches of sand and water, whether on the Atlantic or Indian Oceans, or even near freshwater lakes. These standouts span from the Ivory Coast to the Seychelles, and all the way down to South Africa.1. Bazaruto, MozambiqueA dune-filled island off the coast of Mozambique, Bazaruto sits within a marine park in the Indian Ocean. Known for its prime snorkeling, diving, luxury digs like &Beyond Benguerra, Bazaruto also offers easy fly-in access.2. North Island, SeychellesOtherwise known as Sunset Beach, North Island in Seychelles is where giant tortoises graze in the grass, the sea turns pink as the sun sets, and the West Beach Bar buzzes with the low hum of famous voices ' celebrities like George and Amal Clooney, and Prince William and Kate Middleton have honeymooned here, and if its good enough for them, its good enough for you.3. Diani, KenyaKenyas Diani Beach, about an hour south of Mombasa, is part resort, part zooyoull probably spot colobus monkeys swinging around, and camels strolling, which you can hire for rides when youre not bathing in the clear sea, sunning, or perusing crafts from local vendors.4. Grand Bassam, Ivory CoastThe original capital of Cte d'Ivoire, the colonial town of Grand Bassam suffered a decline from its heyday as a seaport until the 1930s, but that led to its revival as a resort town beginning in the 1960s, and now it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Palms line its biscuit-colored shore, and you'll be hard pressed to beat its Ivorian seafood.5. Santa Maria, Cape VerdeFlat, dry and dotted hotels, cafes, and restaurants ranging from the low end to the high end, Santa Maria, on Sal Island in Cape Verde, is a windsurfers haven with pool-blue waters.See the rest of The Best Beaches in Africa on CNTraveler.comMore from Cond Nast Traveler:The Friendliest and Unfriendliest Cities in the World50 Things to Do in America Before You DieThe Most Beautiful Island on EarthThe 40 Best Cities in the World -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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