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Experience Africa’s Waters: The Best Beaches, Waterfalls and Rivers to Visit

Africa is a continent blessed with some of the world’s most unique bodies of water – among them, waterfalls, rivers and seaside beaches too…

From Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta to the pristine beaches of the Mother City, travellers are spoilt for choice on which African waters to enjoy!

So, to with your decision-making, we have rounded up some of the best waters across Africa…

1. Beautiful, voluminous Victoria Falls

Bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is renowned the world over for its powerful, thundering beauty. Otherwise referred to as Mosi-oa-Tunya (which translates to ‘The Mist that Thunders’) – this beautiful waterfall is found on the equally lovely Zambezi. Not only is Vic Falls one of the world’s largest falls, but is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and rightly so!

Aside from marvelling at that this twinkling, streaming curtain of endless beauty, during a visit to Vic Falls, travellers can also enjoy some fun land and water-orientated activities.

For the more adventurous, there is white water rafting and elephant back safari experiences, which will bring you closer to these majestic creatures.

Or, for those craving something more soothing, a sunrise or sundown safari should be right up your alley!

And, perhaps saving the best for last, there is also the ‘Flight of Angels’. This helicopter flight over the falls is perhaps the best way to experience Victoria Falls, while a quick flight up river and back over the Zambezi National Park afterwards is a fitting end to a memorable adventure! Plus, what better way to see these beautiful bodies of water?

2. Cape Town’s tantalising coastline

The Mother City is arguably one of the finest cities not only in Africa, but in the entire world. This unique, vibrant city, where mountains and oceans meet, is full of glorious beach and sea experiences to enjoy!

Whether you wish to boat, swim – or simply enjoy a beautiful road trip around the Peninsula – Cape Town offers something for every kind of traveller to dive headfirst into!

For those with a sense of adventure, take a drive out of the city and journey to Cape Point. Found within the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (found within the vast Table Mountain National Park), Cape Point offers a restaurant with ocean views to die for, fun hikes, secret beaches and two, cliff-hugging lighthouses.

Best of all, at the Cape of Good Hope, you can enjoy the south-western point of Africa!

From there, venture into Simon’s Town and head to the much loved Boulders Beach. This family-friendly beach is a delightful, tranquil haven, home to a colony of adorable, busy African penguins… These cute little guys even swim in the waters with you and flap about on the beach while you sunbathe.

Other attractions in Cape Town include insightful boat trips to the iconic Robben Island; amazing coastal drives along Chapman’s Peak and Clarence Drive; romantic cruises at sunset; and of course, swimming and surfing at the city’s glorious beaches.

To name just a few, these include Camps Bay, Clifton, Muizenberg, Blouberg, Boulders and Hout Bay Beach… So, go on, make a splash in the Mother City!

3. Remarkable Okavango Delta

Ah, the Okavano… now here’s a place filled to the brim with natural, life-changing magic!

Africa’s last Eden, the Okavango Delta  is a vast, thriving wetland and the jewel of the Kalahari.

It owes its existence to the Okavango River, which flows from Angolan highlands and across the Caprivi Strip in Namibia, before finally reaching the unyielding Kalahari Desert.

This peaceful wetland is not only a unique source of life to an otherwise thirsty, arid region – but it is also one of the best places in Africa to experience a water-based safari.

Travellers can spend the day exploring the Okavango’s incredible waterways, in dugout canoes or on dreamy boat cruises.

The Okavango itself is an excellent fishing destination, for both fly and traditional spin fishing. Happily, though, so, too is the Kwando River, which presents its own wonderful fishing opportunities! (Note: Due to government regulations, fishing is not permitted during January and February.)

Pack your bags… It’s time to discover the Okavango Delta.

4. Marvellous Mozambique Beaches

Mozambique is fortunate to possess some of the world’s most gorgeous beaches. Given this, it’s no wonder that globetrotters from far and wide flock here annually to enjoy rare beach beauty.

Warm, azure waters, perfect stretches of pristine beach, invigorating adventure activities and amazing seafood… Tempted by an epic beach holiday near the Indian Ocean yet?

One of the standout destinations in Mozambique is certainly Benguerra Island, which lies within the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Known as the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Bazaruto Archipelago offers six incredibly beautiful islands: Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Santa Carolina (Paradise Island), Bangue and Pansy Shell Island – but Benguerra is definitely top among them!

Brimming with idyllic African island experiences and chic accommodation, Benguerra is also famed for its unspoilt beaches and amazing coral reefs.

In fact, it almost feels like discovering a patch of beachside heaven… Stunning food, accommodation – courtesy of both the luxurious Azura resort and intimate Benguerra Lodge – and Mozambique’s most wonderful sea life and beaches all come together here in perfect harmony.

If you’re dreaming of a beachside paradise, it doesn’t get much better than Mozambique’s Benguerra Island, and its small collection of glorious beaches!

 

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Gaynor’s Insider Guide to Cape Town

Capetonian, Gaynor Van Rooyen, Founder of the Tulips and Phoenixes Blog, has a 9-5 in the EMS industry which keeps her extremely busy. Her local travels are an escape from the daily grind and a way of recharging her batteries. Here she shares some of her Cape Town insider tips and secrets…

5 things I love most about Cape Town

  1. The beautiful Cape Winelands.
  2. Vibrant Cape Town city centre.
  3. Our world class beaches.
  4. Scenic road trip routes like Route 62.
  5. The many fabulous food and wine festivals happening every month.

A few quirky/cool/fun things only locals know about Cape Town

The cool street art and vintage pop-ups in Woodstock are the best quirky spots in Cape Town in my opinion. Both are different from your usual everyday activities but still interesting and fun.

The least touristy thing to do in Cape Town

Go to a local hip hop show. Check Facebook events as they’re held at various venues.

Best place in Cape Town to enjoy…

The water: Bloubergstrand beach – both for kitesurfing and frolicking in the water!

The mountains/countryside: The Overberg – start with Marloth Nature Reserve in Swellendam and Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve just outside Swellendam.

Swellendam

The outdoors: Zip lining with Cape Canopy Tours in the Hottentots Holland Reserve offers unparalleled views of the mountains and waterfalls.

The food: Definitely at one of the many great markets. My personal favourites are the Root 44 Market in Stellenbosch and the Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay.

The general vibe or nightlife: Bree and Kloof street in the CBD.

Good coffee/tea/wine: For coffee, you can take your pick between Truth, Bootleggers and Origin Coffee in the CBD ( central business district). And for the white wine lovers (like myself), the Durbanville Wine Valley is well-known for its award winning Sauvignon Blanc – visit Diemersdal and Nitida wine estates.

Meet locals: At any of our local concerts, sports matches and music festivals.

Hout Bay

What makes a city/town special for me

It’s all about the people. Their willingness to help, their enthusiasm when they chat about their businesses and the effort put into making your stay special.

My favorite small town in South Africa and why

The area that made the biggest impact on my family is definitely Tsitsikamma and Storms River. The area is known for attracting adventure junkies and yet we visited with our 4 month old baby and parents during winter and there were so many family-friendly activities to do. We visited the famous suspension bridge, Big Tree, the Marilyn’s Retro Diner, did zip lining and one of us even went bungee jumping. To top it all off, everyone was helpful and friendly and we are already making plans to return – which says a lot because I don’t believe in visiting the same place twice.

If I could do a 10 day road trip through South Africa, these are the stop I’d make:

I’d definitely explore the East Coast. Kenton-on-sea, Coffee Bay, Hole in the Wall, Isimangaliso Wetland Park – the whole works. It’s the perfect area to be explored by car and there are many overnight stops one can make.

The ultimate bush experience anyone can have in SA

All of the South African National Parks offer self-drive options with incredible accommodation in the parks. The Bontebok National Park and West Coast National Park are firm favourites during Spring and Summer seasons.

But if you’re not up for roughing it alone, you can visit one of our many five star game reserves. Our personal favourites for full-board stays (all activities included) are Madi-Madi Karoo Safari Lodge near Oudtshoorn and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Mossel Bay. We’ve visited both for guided game drives, scenic river cruises and outdoor massages.

My best beach/island experience in Southern Africa

A stay on the Kraalbaai houseboats in the West Coast National Park and a trip to Mozambique is on my bucket list.

The most magical place in South Africa and why

Cape Point has the ability to make one feel incredibly small and awe inspired at the same time. Diaz beach is also one of Cape Town’s best kept secrets.

The best places to visit in South Africa for…

  1. Solo travelers: Stay at one of the many backpackers lodges in the CBD and work your way through exploring all the major attractions in the surrounds. There’ll be more than enough local visitors to keep you company and offer additional info if needed.
  2. Couples: A treehouse stay at the beautiful Vindoux Guest Farm in Tulbagh. All meals are served on your private treehouse balcony overlooking the mountains, orchards and zebra. You can also have a couples’ massage on site.
  3. Families: Robertson and surrounds. Wine estates, mountain biking, hiking, tractor rides and farm accommodation – there’s literally something to keep every member of the family happy.
  4. Luxury travelers: Franschhoek – five star accommodations in the culinary capital of South Africa.
  5. Those seeking off-the-grid spots: The Kamiesberg area of the Northern Cape. Best to visit during Spring when it’s flower season. Take the gravel road turn off in the town of Kamieskroon and travel south-east to Leliefontein. You won’t have any signal so it’s the perfect digital detox getaway.

Kamiesberg, Northern Cape.

Gaynor van Rooyen is the Founder of  www.tulipsandphoenixes.co.za, a proudly South African blog focusing solely on highlighting local attractions and hidden gems. We aim to inspire South Africans to get out and explore their own beautiful country. Aside from her blog get more insider tips fro Cape Town and beyond on Twitter 

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How to Keep Cool in South Africa’s Big Cities

Whether you’re in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban, you may need a place to cool down, a body of water to dive into and a way to refresh in between your city sightseeing. Here’s a few hotels, pools and dams to dip into within South Africa’s big cities:

Johannesburg

Saxon Hotel

Find solace at the luxurious, leafy retreat of the Saxon Hotel in the heart of Sandhurst, Johannesburg. Some luxury villas and suites have their very own pools else you can dip into their heated pool. Or even better, book yourself into their spa with cascading water features and Himalayan salt and copper influences.

Public Swimming Spots

With no coastline, lots of nearby dams and a few public swimming pools; your best option would be at your hotel or there’s the Linden indoor heated swimming pool or the biggest public swimming pool ( Olympic-size) at Ellis Park.

Durban

The Canelands Hotel

Whether you’re on deck on walk or sipping cocktails on the terrace of The Canelands Hotel; you’ll be surrounded by views of the ocean and the pool blue beside you. Wake up to hear crashing waves, dive into the ocean, dip in the pool, go horse-riding on the coast or micro-light along the coast.

Public Swimming Spots

Durban’s golden mile of coastline is a wonderful place to enjoy the beach.  With safe-swimming beacons, lifeguards on duty at most beaches, warmer water, shark nets and public amenities, there is so much on and around the beach to enjoy.

Cape Town

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel

Catch a city break here in the heart of Cape Town’s cultural quarter at Mandela Rhodes Place and when the days get hot and you’re not keen on finding your way to the seaside, laze on lofty heights and dive into the rooftop swimming pool.

Public Swimming Spots

Being a peninsula, Cape Town has a plethora of options where everyone can cool down. Dams and little streams running down from the mountain and beaches galore. Choose between the Atlantic Seaboard beaches tucked between giant boulders with white sand beaches and cooler Atlantic ocean water or the False Bay peninsula with warmer water and family-friendly tidal and rock pools and beaches. Here’s more ideas in our Mini-guide to Cape Town’s Coastline.

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A Mini-Guide to Cape Town’s Coastline

There’s a reason ( or many in fact) why Cape Town has been voted the world’s most beautiful city time and time again. We could attribute this to its cascading mountains hemming the city against the ocean, or the vibrant melting pot of people and cultures who call this peninsula home. Perhaps it’s the vineyard regions yielding top wines, the forests or the way you can never quite escape the coastline on this Souther-Western most tip of Africa. Either way, when in Cape Town, you’ll find yourself drawn to the water somewhere and feel all the better for it. Here’s a mini-guide to Cape Town’s coastline…

False Bay Peninsula

This peninsula jutting out into the ocean is often overlooked by Cape Town visitors but unlike its icy Atlantic Ocean seaboard of Camps Bay, Llandudno and Clifton; these waters are warmer and provide a family-friendly landscape with something for everyone to enjoy. Make like a local and take the train from Muizenberg all the way to Simonstown and back- you’ll be treated to ocean views all the way.

Muizenberg Beach

This is perfect for taking the kids to a sandy play park, grabbing lunch or drinks right opposite the beach or learning how to surf or bodyboarding has a family. St. James beach with its colourful huts is a smaller beach with a tidal pool perfect for swimming and splashing around with little ones. If you’re keen for a walk, walk along the Muizenberg ‘Cat walk’ between Muizenberg and St. James beach and find many little beaches and rock pools along the way. It’s not really pram-friendly so if you’re not jogging or running and with young kids, walk this route on the Main Road sidewalk.

Muizenberg beach

*Be Mindful to not walk this route alone during non-peak times ( early evenings) as there have been muggings here and on St. James beach during quiet times*

 

St James beach

Kalk Bay

This quirky little town needs a visit and mention all on it’s own. With weekly markets, the Kalk Bay Co-op bring designers and artists wares together for sale, antique shops, nurseries and clothing boutiques; you’ll find once-off wares for your home and your cupboard.  Eat Kalkies speciality of fish and chips at the harbour, stop off for coffee and a fresh croissant at one of their many bakeries and sample Cuban cocktails at Cape to Cuba with the sand at your feet or beers at the local favorite of the Brass Bell.

Fishhoek beach is a long, family-friendly beach that can tend to be windy but with shallow windows, a playground and a restaurant right there, it’s a favorite amongst locals and fills quite a bit on hot, summer days.

Simonstown

This has been the naval base since the British Royal Navy was stationed here and still retains so much of its old-world naval charm in its Jublilee square, harbour and Main Road eateries situated in buildings harking back to the 1800’s. Swim, walk and learn to dive on Long Beach, take a boat cruise from Simonstown’s harbour or continue onwards towards Boulders Beach and other smaller alcoves.

Boulders Beach

Foreigners and locals alike will always flock to see these cute African penguins. You’ll pay an entrance fee to bask in the sunlight beside these fellows and are warned not to try touch them as they will bite. Between Boulders and Cape Point you will encounter so many white-sand beaches nestled between giant boulders perfect for tanning, relaxing and dipping.

 

Boulders beach

Cape Point Nature Reserve

Aside from the rougher Diaz beach, the main attraction here is the way this South-Western most tip of Africa juts out in the ocean. There’s a reason we are called the ‘Cape of Storms’ as it is here that many passing ships met their demise. Many trails and hikes begin or end here within the Table Mountain National Park and you can cycle your way through this reserve too. Somewhere between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas is there the icy Benguela current meets the warmer Agulhas current from the sub-tropics but if you’re looking for the actual places where the two oceans meet, this would be further down South Africa’s coastline at Cape Agulhas.

Aerial View of Cape Point.

Noordhoek

If you drive all the way around the peninsula to get to the Atlantic seaboard you’ll first pass Kommetjie, Long beach in Noordhoek and then the world-renowned Chapman’s Peak Drive.

Long beach was named correctly and is great for horse-riding and lengthly strolls on the beach and sunsets. Surfers love the waves in ‘Die Hook’ ( the corner in Afrikaans) and sunsets are particularly magical here.

*Be mindful of not going alone but in groups, during the day and especially in the evenings as the lights goes. Always best to visit with a local guide and in a big group*

Chapman’s Peak Drive

This curvy drive with its breathtaking cliff drops, never-ending ocean and hairy 32 bends will give you an entirely new appreciation for this part of the world. Visitors do side-car trips along here, guided cycle tours and more all to take it all in and stop along the way for photos and picnics at various viewpoints. Pack a picnic and sit at some of the designated areas for lunch ( with toilets) and continue onward to Hout Bay. Sunsets along Chapman’s Peak bring locals from around the city, all to witness the sun drop into the ocean behind the Sentinel Peak.

Hout Bay

This town with its beach, harbour, fish and chips and market cannot be missed. The docked boats, scrumptious fish and chips ( from Mariner’s wharf and Fish on the Rocks) continue to draw crowds on weekends. Visit the Bay Harbour market for local-made crafts, decor, jewellery, clothing and artisan food treats of every kind. Friday and saturday nights will see live bands taking to the stage.

Looking out over the Sentinel and Hout Bay on the far right.

Atlantic Seaboard

Llandudno beach

Once you drive over Suikerbossie Hill from Out Bay to Llandudno, prepare to have your mind blown as the mountain drops away to reveal billionaire mansions hugging the coastline beside a aquamarine bay of Llandudno. Family-friendly and oh so beautiful, this beach is always a favorite for sunset picnics and only swimming-friendly on very hot days. This is where you’ll find the current a lot colder than False Bay.

Camps Bay Beach

Cruise along this winding road past Oudekraal; the Twelve Apostles mountain range on your right and the ocean to your left before reaching upmarket Camps Bay with its Miami-esque palm trees lining the beach and coffee shops, ice-cream parlours and restaurants.

Four Clifton beaches

Before you evening reach the ‘Cliftons’ you’ll encounter small beaches and alcoves where locals duck down to for a surf or picnic. Clifton first, second, third and fourth beaches are squashed side by side and seperated only by giant boulders. Each one draws its own crowds but due to the water’s iciness here, these beaches are popular for sun seekers, tanners and those keen to play a few beach games before retiring to their umbrellas and showing off sleek bodies in stylish swimsuits.

Sea Point Promenade

This has fast become the hub for active Capetonians and visitors where joggers, pram-pushers and cyclists take to the pedastrian-only promenade beside the ocean. Families will find wonderful playgrounds on the grass and a mini-blue train on the Mouille point side, fitness fanatics can use the exercise equipment and anyone can rent bikes to peddle along here. This is also where SUPPers (stand-up paddle boarders) and kayaks launch on calm days.

The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

The most visited tourist attraction in Cape Town, the waterfront provides a place for you to grab food from every nation and for every palate with food courts, Food Market and an abundance of ocean-view restaurants. Take a boat trip to Robben Island from here, shop until you drop in the high-end aisle of the mall or enjoy a romantic sunset cruise here. Kids will love the Two Oceans Aquarium, playgrounds, Thomas the Tank Engine train ride and Scratch Patch for gems.

Big Bay and Strand

This coastline also draws its fair amount of visitors especially water-sports fanatics who harness the wind for kite and wind surfing as well as surfing and body boarding. This is also of course where you’ll get the best view of Table Mountain combined with the ocean from afar; giving you the feeling that you’ve almost left the city but are still very much there.

Overlooking Table Mountain from the Blouberg side.

One of the best views of Table Mountain from Big Bay and Strand side of Cape Town.

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Beaches not to miss in Southern Africa

The Southern African countries of Namibia, South Africa and Mozambique present beauty and diversity in their varying landscapes of mountains, islands, rivers, deserts and of course beaches. Come rain or shine, each coastline will present families, romance-seekers and adventurers with many opportunities to enjoy the water. While there are too many to mention, we’ve narrowed it to down a few beaches for every kind of traveller and ones you can’t miss when visiting these African countries:

1. Coffee Bay, South Africa’s Wild Coast

Wild, rural and beautiful without abandon this is a beach and stretch of coastline best enjoyed by walking along it. Coastal trails will take you past rural huts, river mouths and grazing cattle. Trail with a guide to the natural wonder of Hole in the wall which juts out to sea, try a surf lesson at Coffee Bay Beach or perch atop one of the green cliffs and take in the endless views of this blissful rural life that still exists in very few parts of South Africa.

2. Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Don’t arrive expecting to relax, tan or frolic in this wild, chilly Atlantic Ocean, but come with anticipation of a rugged stretch of beach found between the Kunene and Swakop rivers. A haven for seals, marine birdlife and ship wreakages ( due to the tumultuous ocean), where the barren warm desert meets the cold ocean and forms a haunting mist. Come with your camera and desire to witness one of the most unique stretches of African coastline.

3. Bazaruto, Mozambique

It’s not called one of the world’s most picturesque islands for nothing. A tropical paradise bringing day trip visitors from the mainland, divers seeking great visibility and dugong sightings as well as snorkelers wanting to enjoy the turquoise ocean, turtles and rich marine life. Climb the dunes for island views and a feeling of being caught somewhere in the desert and savanah, enjoy a fish braai with local guides on the beach or hop on a dhow cruise to bid farewell to the sun.

4. Cape Columbine Reserve Beaches, South Africa’s West Coast

Most visitors get stuck in Paternoster and never look past the instagram-worthy fishing boats of Paternoster, but once in Paternoster, keep left until you enter the reserve where giant boulders enclose tiny bays with clear, cool water. Jump from boulder to boulder or join a kayaking tour in the bay or just savour the serenity of the reserve.

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5. Swakopmund, Namibia

Find little Germany in this town along with a beach bustling with ways for visitors to enjoy it such as  quad biking, sand boarding, kayaking and surfing and of course just lazing in the sand.

6. Tofo and Tofino Beaches, Mozambique

Four hours drive from the popular town of Vilankulo, lies 8km worth of sandy beach for swimming, wading, sunning and family fun. For those wishing to go deeper, diving, deep sea fishing excursions are on the cards. Surfers and those wanting to try their hand at fly fishing will do well to visit nearby Tofino beach.

7. North Beach, Durban South Africa

A hive of activity for those to keen to jump in the water and those wishing to enjoy it from a distance. With a skate park, bike rental, nearby coffee shops and restaurants, families can take their pick of how they’d like to spend an afternoon here. Popular amongst locals for surfing, catch a glimpse of these guys ( and girls) jumping off the pier to catch waves.

8. Smitswinkel Bay, Cape Town South Africa

A short walk down a pathway at the base of a cliff beside Cape Point Nature Reserve, you’ll find a beach much-loved by local residents and one providing a wonderful place to picnic and laze in the sand more than swim. Pack a picnic and all the food you need as there are no shops nearby and be mindful to take all refuse and goodies you brought with you.

9. Terence Bay, Namibia

Another beach known for its wildlife appeal and beach angling opportunities rather than swimming and ideal beach temperatures. The icy Benguela current will ensure that you may not want to dip into its waters, but join  a desert excursion and look out for desert-adapted wildlife roaming the coastline.

10. Cape Vidal Beach, Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Found beside Lake St. Lucia in the fairly secluded region of Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal, this beach can get windy but provides a long stretch of beach perfect for walks, family picnics, snorkeling right off the beach hugging the reef and solitude on most days.

11. Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town

The more laid-back cousin to Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard sexy beaches, Muizenberg is a beach packed with energy, life, restaurants, cafes and places to rent and get lessons in surfing, SUPPing ( stand-up paddle boarding). Dog walkers, toddlers, couples and families love this beach for its play park, coastal walk, relatively warm water ( warmer than the Atlantic seaboard) and local vibe.

12. Point and Main Beach, Jeffreys Bay- South Africa

Top International surfers hurry here from around the globe to catch one of the world’s best right-hand breaks at the beaches of Supertubes and Point. For non-surfers, these aloe-lined beaches with their wooden walkways are also enjoyable for the rock pools, long stretches of sand to walk on or a place to bring your coffee and take in the surf artistry below. Main Beach is wonderful for families who want to laze on the beach, bodyboard or even learn to surf. Coffee shops and restaurants offering incredible seafood can be found nearby as well as  water park the kids will love.

13. Chintsa Beach, South Africa’s Wild Coast

Another wild beach with hardly anyone on it, go on a coastal horse riding trail and ride on the sand, past dunes and over green hills. Find serenity and a place to relax away from the city crowds. Just in from the beach is a river where you can rent a kayak and float down the river watching the abundant bird life.

14. Kraalbaai, South Africa’s West Coast National Park

Once you set eyes on Kraalbaai’s aquamarine ocean, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’re somewhere in the Maldives. With houseboats moored in the bay, learner kitesurfer and SUPPers ( stand-up paddle boarders) loving this calm, sheltered bay, this is a beach perfect for a hot day where the refreshing water is welcomed and all you need do is lay back beneath your umbrella.

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15. Llandudno Beach, Cape Town

There isn’t a better place for romantic sunset picnics, visits with the family and a chance to bring the dog for a walk. Nestled between plump boulders and something resembling an Italian coastline, this is a beach favorite amongst locals and foreigners alike. Don’t miss out on the viewpoints from above as well as the coastal drive all the way from Llanduno to Camps bay and Clifton.

Photo Credit: thetravelmanuel.com

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