We all love to see a beautiful sunset and sunrise, especially when we are on the beach. So, where can we find them in Africa?
It has been said that looking at a sunset or sunrise makes everything feel right in the world. We feel a sense of beauty and wholeness when we look at a perfect sunset or sunrise.
HawaiianIslands.com analyzed TripAdvisor reviews by tourists for the first 50 “Traveler’s Favorite” beaches listed for every country. They ranked the beaches according to the percentage of English-language reviews that mention the word “sunrise” or “sunset”.
Here are the best beaches to see the sunrise and sunset in Africa:
Tanzanian beaches make up 25% of the beaches in Africa’s ranking for the best sunrise and sunset. In Tanzania, the island of Zanzibar presents endless opportunities to witness stunning sunrises. Located on the eastern coast of Tanzania, Matemwe Beach provides the ideal spot to witness the breathtaking spectacle of the sun and the moon rising gracefully from the vast Indian Ocean.
5.8% of TripAdvisor reviews specifically mention “sunrise” at Matemwe Beach, which has Zanzibar’s longest stretch of undeveloped coastline and is quiet and uncrowded. Matemwe Beach is a refuge for visitors hoping to witness the grandeur of dawn.
Beaches in Africa with the best sunrise
Matemwe Beach, Tanzania
matemwe beach [yellow zebra safari]
2. Paradise Beach, South Africa
Paradise beach [CNN]
3. Diani Beach, Kenya
4. Golden Mile, South Africa
5. Nahoon Beach, South Africa
6. Nyali Beach, Kenya
Nyali beach [Trip101]
7. Praia do Tofo, Mozambique
8. Fish Hoek Beach, Kenya
Fish Hoek Beach, Kenya [pinterest]
9. Uroa Bay, Tanzania
10. Paje Beach, Tanzania
Beaches in Africa with the best sunset
Nungwi Beach, Tanzania
Nungwi Beach, Tanzania [Eastafricatours]
2. Kendwa Beach, Tanzania
3. Flic en Flac Beach, Mauritus
4. Anse Severe, Seychelles
Anse Severe, Seychelles [istockphoto]
5. Strand Beach, South Africa
Strand beach [Trip advisor]
6. Beau Vallon Beach, Seychelles
7. Bloubergstrand Beach, South Africa
8. Scarborough Beach, South Africa
Scarborough Beach, South Africa [Tracy’stravelintime]
9. Tamarin Bay, Mauritius
10. Noordhoek Beach, South Africa
