Zanzibar combines historic urban heritage with beaches and marine tourism.
Tanzania & ZanzibarRead Full Fact →African penguins
African penguins can be seen at Boulders Beach near Cape Town.
Wildlife & Big FiveWhale watching
South Africa's coastline provides opportunities for whale watching in several coastal regions.
Wildlife & Big FiveDolphins
Dolphins can be encountered along parts of South Africa's coastline and in marine tourism experiences.
Wildlife & Big FiveBirding
South Africa's varied habitats support extensive birding opportunities.
Wildlife & Big FiveMarine Big Five
Mozambique's Inhambane coast promotes a marine 'Big Five' concept including whale, shark, whale shark, dolphins and rays.
Wildlife & Big FiveSafari variety
South Africa offers different safari styles including self-drive, guided game drives and private-reserve experiences.
Wildlife & Big FiveSouth African coastline
South Africa has a long coastline stretching along the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coasts.
Water, Coast & IslandsDurban beaches
Durban's beaches and Golden Mile form one of the country's best-known urban coastal experiences.
Water, Coast & IslandsCape Town beaches
Cape Town combines Atlantic beaches with mountain scenery and city attractions.
Water, Coast & IslandsBoulders Beach
Boulders Beach is a protected coastal area known for African penguins.
Water, Coast & IslandsGarden Route lagoons
The Garden Route includes lagoons and estuaries around destinations such as Knysna and Wilderness.
Water, Coast & IslandsiSimangaliso coast
iSimangaliso includes beaches, wetlands, lakes and marine environments.
Water, Coast & IslandsBazaruto islands
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park covers five islands and protects important marine ecosystems.
Water, Coast & IslandsBazaruto dugongs
Bazaruto is known for its important dugong population and marine biodiversity.
Water, Coast & IslandsQuirimbas
The Quirimbas Archipelago includes many islands along Mozambique's northern coast.
Water, Coast & IslandsVilankulo
Vilankulo is an important gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Water, Coast & IslandsTofo
Tofo is a Mozambican coastal destination known for diving and marine experiences.
Water, Coast & IslandsInhambane
Inhambane Province is known for beaches, dunes, water sports and marine wildlife.
Water, Coast & IslandsVictoria Falls water
Victoria Falls is formed by the Zambezi River on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Water, Coast & IslandsLivingstone Island
Livingstone Island sits on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls and access is seasonal.
Water, Coast & IslandsMaletsunyane Falls
Maletsunyane Falls in Lesotho drops about 192 metres into a gorge.
Water, Coast & IslandsNelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is central to many South African heritage sites and travel stories.
Heritage & MandelaRobben Island prison history
Robben Island was used as a prison and became a symbol of the struggle against apartheid.
Heritage & MandelaMandela House
Mandela House in Soweto preserves the history of the Mandela family's home.
Heritage & Mandela