Michael Onyango

South Africa’s Best Beach Holiday Destinations Among its many natural wonders and physical features, South Africa also boasts in many beautiful beaches as well as white sandy shores and salient waters. If you are planning for a vacation, you should note that the best beaches have something unique about them, perhaps because they are located in distinct areas. With a series of stunning beaches to pick from, the following list will guide you on where to go and what to do. Uvongo (KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast) Undoubtedly, Uvongo is one of the most scenic beaches on the KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast. Many tourists love coming to the beach because it is located in a spacious beachfront within a security complex. Uvongo Beach attracts many tourists due to its distinct attractive lagoon, which has a stunning view of a waterfall in the background. Hartenbos, Southern Cape Located near Mossel Bay, Hartenbos town is very popular for its sandy beaches and beautiful sceneries. This beach is perfect for the whole family since you can find many accommodation facilities including hotels, shops, and restaurants, which helps promote family holidays. When schools close, the peaceful town usually bursts into seaside activities at the beach, such as volleyball and bowling. Westbrook (KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast) Located in the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal Province, Westbrook Beach lies between La Merc and Ballito. Many people visit the coastline during hot summers not only to enjoy the sandy beaches and blue waters, but also to have fun with the dolphins. Also known as the Dolphin Coast, Westbrook is a home to many rocky bays and river mouths and again, the perfect beaches, soothing breeze, and endless miles of sand makes it the most attractive in the North Coast. Beachview (Port Elizabeth) As its name suggests, Beachview is located near a small village where travelers can capture the spectacular sight of the beach from a distance. Lying on the borders of Port Elizabeth, this beautiful destination is only a 25km drive from the city center. Taking a vacation here can satisfy your fantasy world as you watch dolphins around the clock and walk on beaches that stretch for miles. This beach stands out because it also has a Game and Lion Park located moments away. Port St Johns, Wild Coast Port St Johns is one of the friendliest beach holiday destinations located in Wild Coast, South Africa. The town positions itself in a vivid space where the Umzimvubu River forcefully finds its way into the Indian Ocean through the scattered red stone cliffs. The Thesiger and Sullivan mountains located on both sides of the river mouth serves as the gate to Port St Johns antiquated castle. This destination has untouched beaches, colorful birds, beautiful scenery and good food. Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route Plettenberg Bay is a calm town that boarders Eastern and Western Cape, with a large section of its residents living on the hillside. The steepness of this holiday destination will leave you mesmerized with spectacular sights of mountains as well as of the adjoining bay. Plettenberg Bay has several pristine beaches that you can have a hard time choosing from because they are popular for abseiling, charter boat cruises, hiking and canoeing. Sandbaai, Overberg Coast Sandbaai is located approximately 117km from Cape Town. Its popularity originates from its rousing mountain views, serene atmosphere and diverse natural beauty. Its uniqueness intensifies with the sight of unspoiled beaches that have rock pools where you can safely swim and dive. You can also take pictures of dolphins and whales as you walk along its coastline, which heightens the fun for you and your entire family.