Durban

The warm-water city on the Indian Ocean

Lamu

A car-free Swahili island

Nosy Be

Boat on turquoise water off Nosy Be

Nosy Be is Madagascar’s main beach island, off the north-west coast, with warm water, white sand and a backdrop of volcanic hills and ylang-ylang plantations. It is known as the Perfumed Island for its scented flowers, and the main town of Hell-Ville has colourful markets. Boat trips lead to the smaller islands and reefs nearby. […]

Zanzibar

White sand beach with palms on Zanzibar

Stone Town and white-sand beaches

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