Not all beautiful islands in the world are in the Caribbean Seas, there is much to explore in Africa. Some of Africa’s beautiful islands look like dots on the world map, which makes them less popular. However, that doesn’t make them any less beautiful or purposeful.
10 of the most beautiful islands in Africa
1. Mauritius Island
Mauritius is an island off the southeast coast of the African continent in the Indian Ocean. It is a popular destination for tourists who want to enjoy a tropical climate with clear warm sea water, beaches, tropical fauna and flora, and a multi-ethnic and cultural population.
2. Zanzibar
The island of Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania lying off its coast. It is one of Africa’s most beautiful islands and a major tourist hub as it offers attractions such as coastal tourism, land wildlife, dhow cruises and spice tours.
Zanzibar’s capital, the historic Stone Town, which is also a World Heritage Site, is another major attraction. The city is home to numerous historical and cultural sites, including the Makusurani Cemetery (where many of the island’s past Arab rulers are buried) and the Peace Memorial Museum, which houses a national historical museum about the island’s long history.
3. Reunion Island
Reunion Island is a French territory in the Indian Ocean near the Seychelles and Mauritius.
The island’s beauty is evident in its manytropical and unique beaches. One example is Hermitage Beach, a white-sand beach lined with casuarina trees. It is a popular snorkeling spot and the largest and best preserved lagoon on Reunion Island.
Another famous beach is La Plage des Brisants, a well-known surfing spot with many sports and leisure activities.
4. Nosy Be Island
Nosy Be, meaning “big island” in the Malagasy language, is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel. It is one of the most important places in Madagascar. It is known for its tropical climate and unique wildlife, which includes the Omura whale and one of the world’s smallest frogs, Stumpffia pygmaea.
5. Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa.
The island has pristine beaches that, due to its small population, are reserved for visitors only.
6.Praslin Island
One of the most beautiful islands in the Seychelles, Praslin lies off the East African coast in the Indian Ocean.
It is a major tourist center with several resorts and hotels.
7. Ilha do Sal
Ilha Do Sal, also known as just Sal, is an island in Cape Verde, an island country spanning an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands and located in the western part of Africa off the Senegalese coast in the Atlantic Ocean.
The island has a pleasant climate with up to 350 days of sunshine making it a good holiday destination. The island also offers impressive mountain scenery as well as activities such as diving, windsurfing, sailing and trekking.
8. La Digue
La Digue is an island that looks more like a living painting. This beautiful island also belongs to the Seychelles. It is known for its beaches, particularly Anse Source d’Argent and Grand Anse.
Tourists visiting the island can enjoy the cuisine, which is a special blend of world cuisines due to colonization by many ethnic groups.
9. Djerba Island
Djerba is an island in the Gulf of Gabes off the coast of Tunisia. It is one of the largest islands in North Africa.
The island has a mild climate for the region, making it a popular tourist destination, particularly among French, German, and Italian tourists. It is known for its beaches and sunsets.
10. Mahe Island
Mahe Island is the largest and most important island in the Seychelles. The capital of the Seychelles, Victoria, is also located here. It is located in the northeastern part of the nation in the Indian Ocean.
It is very popular for its national parks and forests with rare endemic plants like the jellyfish tree that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.