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Top luxury island resort destinations in Africa

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Mahé
Tropical Paradise with a Wild Side
8.6
Morne Seychellois National Park holds the island's tallest peak at 905 metres. Mahé covers 157 square kilometres and is the largest island in Seychelles. About 86 percent of the country's people live here, including in the capital Victoria. The international airport on the island opened in 1971.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Hike to the summit of Morne Seychellois for panoramic views
  • 🤿 Snorkel in Sainte Anne Marine National Park’s coral reefs
  • 🏖️ Relax on the powdery white sands of Beau Vallon Beach
Seychelles
Tropical paradise with pristine beaches
7.7
Coco de mer palms grow only on Praslin and Curieuse and produce the heaviest seed in the world. Forty-two granitic islands form the core of this country. About 42 percent of its territory is set aside for conservation. Aldabra atoll is a UNESCO site with about 150,000 giant tortoises.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Hike the scenic Copolia Trail on Mahe Island
  • 🐢 Encounter giant tortoises on Curieuse Island
  • 🏖️ Visit Anse Source d'Argent, famed pink sand beach
Mauritius
Tropical Bliss in the Indian Ocean
8.6
UNESCO listed the 556 metre monolith of Le Morne Brabant in 2008. In the early 19th century the peninsula was suggested as a refuge for people who had escaped slavery. A large coral reef surrounds the island. It shelters lagoons with warm water between 22 and 27 degrees Celsius.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Snorkel among coral reefs in Blue Bay Marine Park
  • 🥾 Hike to the summit of Le Morne Brabant
  • 🏝️ Relax on the turquoise shores of Trou-aux-Biches Beach
Zanzibar
Turquoise Waters and Spice Perfume
7.4
Mnemba Island lies about 3 kilometres off the northeast coast of Unguja. The island is private, so only guests can land. A 500 metre exclusion zone keeps other people out of the nearby water. An oval reef about 7 by 4 kilometres surrounds it and holds around 600 reef fish species.
Highlights:
  • 🐒 Visit Jozani Forest to see rare red colobus monkeys
  • 🤿 Snorkel in the clear waters of Mnemba Atoll and spot vibrant marine life
  • 🏰 Explore Stone Town's narrow streets and historic sites
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