There is so much to explore on a diving holiday to Africa. From the whale sharks and salt lakes of Djibouti, to the unknown Mafia Island of Tanzania, all the way to Mozambique's untouched Quirimbas Archipelago. Here are our top picks:
Where to Go Diving in Africa
Where to go in Africa
Mozambique
Untouched beauty along with some of our favourite dive sites. What's not to like about Mozambique?
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Luxury Hotels in Africa
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Constance Tsarabanjina
A private island paradise just off the Madagascan coast, Constance Tsarabanjina houses just 25 thatched villas set within a tropical jungle leading...
Miavana
Possibly the most exclusive castaway experience out there, Miavana is an ultra-luxurious private island hotel located off Madagascar’s northern...
Thanda Island Private Marine Reserve
With sugar white shores fringed by coconut palms and outstanding diving potential across the largest marine protected area in the Indian Ocean,...
Mafia Island Lodge
Mafia Island Lodge, a little tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, is nestled amongst tall palms on a sandy beach in Chole Bay. It has a welcoming,...
The Manta Resort
Located on idyllic Pemba Island, The Manta Resort is a peaceful retreat fronted by sandy beaches and turquoise seas and backed by lush forest....
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa
The Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa is nestled on the private island of Bazaruto (just off the coast of Mozambique). The island is part...
Bahia Mar Club
With views across the beautiful Bazaruto Archipelago, Bahia Mar Vilankulo is a boutique hotel on the soft white shore of Mozambique’s mainland.
Baia Sonambula
Nestled unassumingly behind Tofo Beach, Baia Sonambula offers an understated and yet stylish beach hideaway on Mozambique’s southern coast.
Fundu Lagoon
Located on Pemba Island, just to the north of Zanzibar, Fundu Lagoon is the essence of ‘barefoot luxury’ and a secluded and peaceful retreat...
Chole Mjini
Chole Mjini is a unique island lodge whose seven tree house chalets offer a lofty luxury adventure.
Pole Pole
Nestled amidst the tropical jungle on Mafia Island, overlooking calm ocean waters, Pole Pole (or “slowly slowly” in Swahili) is an exclusive...
Mnemba Island Lodge
Located off the north-east coast of Zanzibar, barefoot luxury escape Mnemba Island Lodge is an award-wining jewel sitting in the untouched Mnemba...
Benguerra Lodge
Benguerra Lodge is an intimate, romantic and luxurious beach retreat situated on the protected north-western side of Benguerra Island, part of...
Azura Benguerra
Located on the tropical paradise island of Benguerra, off the coast of southern Mozambique, Azura Benguerra is a boutique beach eco-lodge built...
Coral Lodge
Set atop a peninsular overlooking one of Mozambique’s most beautiful beaches, it is little wonder Coral Lodge is renowned for both location...
Vamizi Island Lodge
Vamizi Island is an eight-mile long finger of jungle covered island, fringed by idyllic sandy beaches and pristine coral reefs. It also happens...
Azura at Quilalea
Azura at Quilálea is an idyllic Mozambique island resort situated in a forgotten corner of Mozambique's Quirimbas Archipelago.
Nuarro Luxury Eco Lodge
Backed by bush and baobab forest and facing shockingly turquoise ocean waters, Nuarro Luxury Eco Lodge is located on the sugar-white shores...
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