A private inlet that’s the ideal getaway offering pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters (Image: Getty)
is home to some of the most epic beaches offering everything you can imagine for a sun-drenched paradise.
In fact, Africa’s 38 coastal countries and island states hold an impressive 18,950 miles of golden coastlines, with many boasting of being untouched beaches on Earth.
Think warm waters, pristine natural beauty, a vibrant marine life, diverse ecosystems and often secluded settings and you’ll get an idea of what is on offer when it comes to beaches in Africa.
African holiday experts at have rounded up the best beaches in Africa, with this “private paradise” coming out on top.
Located just off the northeast coast of Unguja, it’s the largest island in the Archipelago and has been described as the pinnacle of barefoot luxury.
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A visit to Mnemba Islands and you’ll be greeted with an array of dolphins (Image: Getty)
Mnemba Island in Tanzania boasts of pristine white sand beaches with one of the most vibrant coral reefs around.
The area is also a protected marine conservation area with an array of diverse marine life on offer.
Those brave enough to embark on a spot of snorkelling or diving will be rewarded with sights of dolphins and turtles soaking up the beauty beside you.
The beach is also far more secluded than many other paradise spots thanks to its private island status.
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The area is also a protected marine conservation area with an array of diverse marine life on offer. (Image: Getty)
It’s truly an exclusive and luxurious getaway experience with an unblemished beachfront with calm turquoise waters lapping away.
Mnemba’s 0.9-mile circumference may be smaller than most beaches but it packs a punch and is hardly the place to fight over towel space.
The swimming conditions here are described as being ideal with plenty of outdoor activities to keep you entertained.
Scuba diving, paddle boarding, fly fishing, kayaking, deep sea fishing and even a chance to swim with the dolphins are on offer at Mnemba when all the sunbathing gets too much.
And for the lucky few, a chance to watch the hatchlings of green turtles making their way to the great and grand ocean is also available with February and March being the best time to spot them.
After a hedonistic day in paradise, the exquisite Mnemba Island Lodge offers a one-of-a-kind stay and is the only accommodation on the islet that’s perfectly nestled among the island’s tropical forest.
“Swimming with the dolphins was a great experience with excellent snorkelling, fresh fruits on the sandbank, it was perfect,” read one Tripadvisor review of Mnemba Islands.
Another shared the love too, reading: “For snorkelling lovers I highly recommend Mnemba with beautiful corals, lots of fish – we had an amazing”.