| South Africa

South Africa is world-famous for its excellent beaches.  With images used in television commercials around the world, many people from different countries may have actually seen our beaches without ever having been here. And if you have ever wondered which is the best beach in South Africa, Jeffreys Bay is frequented by international travellers throughout the year.

South Africa is so much more than just beaches but if you like the sand and surf, come and see what we have to offer.  It is not just the Big 5 we are so proud of, come to our sea safaris and get close to the Big 7 or if you like action, some beaches also offer shark cage diving. 

A word on some of our beaches:

Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is home to some fine beaches. Port Elizabeth and East London are surfing hotspots, and the Wild Coast is famous for its craggy landscapes, furious seas and extravagantly beautiful beaches.

Port St John's, Wild Coast
Port St John's is a lovely and unspoilt stretch of tropical coastline. A fairly undeveloped place, there's great swimming and good lazing in the waters of the coastal lagoon.

Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth's benign beaches, protected by the gentle curves of Algoa Bay, offer safe swimming and surfing. Kings Beach is a favourite, and Humewood Beach is clean, safe and most importantly – environmentally safe. There's also a nearby snake park and dolphins at play in the oceanarium.

East London
The laid-back city of East London has a thriving beach culture, with sand dunes, rock outcrops and ocean views. Orient Beach has good swimming, and the black rocks of Eastern Beach are great for photos and exploration. Or you could take long walks down Nahoon Beach and Gonubie Beach.