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Beach Days in Africa: 15 Sorted by Price

36 tours  ·  from $11

The shortlist you would send a friend before they fly: 15 beach days, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Maidens Cove and the first Cape Town views
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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

1.Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,032 reviews · 10 hours · from $40Our pick

This 10-hour Cape Peninsula tour takes you from Cape Town to Maidens Cove, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg. An English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Gabriel, Keren, or Coco leads the day in an air-conditioned minivan. Add the Seal Island boat trip if conditions and tickets allow.

“Keren was a wonderful guide such fun and so helpful. The trip took so much and we learnt a lot Thank you for a great day”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Pickup in Cape Town and the road south
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

2.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Travel from Cape Town in a comfortable Cape Xplorer coach with an English-speaking guide such as Charles, Paul, or Brahm. Visit Cape Point, walk the cliff path to the Cape of Good Hope, and watch African penguins at Boulders Beach. Entry fees and lunch cost extra, and the optional hike requires steady walking.

“The guide was excellent—very professional and considerate. She took great care in explaining everything there was to know about the locations we visited. Her knowledge and approach made the experience truly memorable. A big hello 👋 and see you soon! Cheers, Stefano”

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From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Trip with Beach Activities - The Argan Oil Cooperative Stop
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From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Trip with Beach Activities

3.Essaouira Day Trip with Beach Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,620 reviews · 10 hours · from $11Best value

Ride from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus, stopping at an argan oil cooperative before four hours of free time by the Atlantic. Explore the UNESCO-listed medina, port, Skala de la Kasbah, seafood stalls, and artisan workshops. Drivers such as Abdul, Rezikki, Ikram, and Mustafa are praised for friendly service, though no dedicated guide is included.

“Everything was okay, we liked it. we also liked the guide bijad he told us a lot of historical and useful facts”

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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated - Hout Bay and the optional seal cruise
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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

4.Must DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 961 reviews · from $49Top rated

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula with a guide and driver, stopping at Hout Bay, Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Optional seal-boat and penguin visits cost extra. Expect scenic drives, wildlife, commentary, and a 17-person maximum.

“It’s an amazing one day tour, Mike and Bobby with us all day along. Mike was so kind with patience, tell us all the details about Cape Town and good hope. Bobby is a good driver as well. So lucky to experience all this in South Africa.”

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Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach - Pickup from Agadir, Taghazout, or nearby villages
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Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach

5.Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 888 reviews · 1h 30m · from $176

Ride for 90 minutes along the beach near Agadir or Taghazout with experienced English- or French-speaking handlers. Beginners receive calm horses and close support, while confident riders may get a guided canter or gallop. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and small groups of up to eight keep the outing simple.

“Really lovely experience, the tour guide was really nice, took our photos, a really beautiful experience overall!!”

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Agadir/Taghazout: Beach Quad Bike & Desert Sandboarding Tour - Pickup from Agadir, Taghazout, and nearby towns
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Agadir/Taghazout: Beach Quad Bike & Desert Sandboarding Tour

6.Agadir/Taghazout: Beach Quad Bike & Desert Sandboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 554 reviews · 5 hours · from $21

You’ll leave from Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght, Anza, or Le Spot for Sidi Toual Beach. Ride a quad along the shore and desert trails, sandboard steep golden dunes, pause for Moroccan tea and biscuits, and choose the camel ride option. Guides speak English and French, with helmets and safety instruction provided.

“It was absolutely amazing, but I will not recommend booking it under the rain as they are not much prepared for rainy days. Besides that amazing value for money.”

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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour - Bo-Kaap gives the morning a human beginning
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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

7.Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Cape Town to Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg. English-speaking guides such as Rodney, Candy, Nana, and Joseph lead small-group or private trips in an air-conditioned vehicle. Seal Island is optional, and entry fees are extra.

“We LOVED this day trip! Rodney, our tour guide, was phenomenal. He was very informative, friendly, and made sure we got to see & learn about ALL of the beauty and history of Cape Town. I highly recommend this day trip and am glad that we selected this one. It was a great first day in South Africa!”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour - Chapman’s Peak Drive delivers the road-view moment
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

8.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from central Cape Town to Maiden’s Cove, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and Muizenberg. Your English-speaking guide, including possible guides such as Coco, Guyon, Keren, Bizo, or Patrick, shares local history and wildlife facts. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and water are included, while entry fees are extra.

“The tour was about the right amount of time we returned to our hotel by 3.00 pm. All the sights had more than adequate viewing time. A good trip with excellent guide and driver. The attraction entry costs were not minimal but the actual tour cost / bus and driver were excellent value.”

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Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise - Setting off from Thesen Island Harbour Town
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Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

9.Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

From Thesen Island, your English-speaking skipper takes you across Knysna’s estuary toward the dramatic Heads on the Oyster Boat. Expect open views, local stories, birds, fish, and perhaps a sealion. Guides such as Justin, Bryan, Jake, and Kyle are praised for friendly, clear explanations. Bring sun protection and arrive ready for a relaxed 75-minute ride.

“Very nice guide he did the tour even if it was only two of us.”

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Praia: Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach - The morning begins with cuscuz and fidjós
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Praia: Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach

10.Praia: Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 416 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $76

Spend 7 to 8 hours crossing Santiago with Bu Country Tours. Meet Mama Luisa for cuscuz and fidjós, browse Assomada Market on Wednesday or Saturday, stop in Serra Malagueta at 1,000 meters, swim at Tarrafal Beach, and return along the east coast with a guide speaking English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“It was amazing, we have seen the countryside, villages, the mountains, the beach, tasted delicious local food. The island Santiago is so beautiful, and the guides are great, speak several languages, and have a lot of information to share.”

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Cape Town: Penguin Watching at Boulders Beach Half Day Tour - Maidens Cove starts the day with a fine view
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Cape Town: Penguin Watching at Boulders Beach Half Day Tour

11.Penguin Watching at Boulders Beach Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 388 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

This five-hour small-group trip takes you from Cape Town to Maidens Cove, Chapman's Peak, and Boulders Beach, where you get about two hours with African penguins. Guides such as Bizo, Yves, Coco, and Patrick add local history and humor. Swimming is possible, but the R245 adult entry fee is extra.

“The tour was very good - we’ve been, even for short time, to all the most scenic points along the way. Coco was very well prepared and super friendly! 🙌🙌”

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Praslin: Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio Beach Full-day Tour - Anse Lazio gives the afternoon room to breathe
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Praslin: Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio Beach Full-day Tour

12.Praslin: Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio Beach Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 315 reviews · 7h 30m · from $76

Spend 7.5 hours exploring Praslin with hotel pickup, a guide, and transport included. Walk through Vallée de Mai, home of the coco de mer and black parrot, then relax at Anse Lazio. Guides such as José Esther explain the island’s plants, wildlife, and village life. Lunch and reserve admission cost extra.

“Our driver and guide José was excellent, very friendly, fun and knowledgeable! We had luck with the weather, the rain only started when the day was almost done. We had just the right amount of time in both locations. Well worth the price and so easy compared to bus travel, especially in the beginning of our trip - nice overview of Praslin Island, which made our next days much easier to plan.”

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Agadir ATV Quad wild beach Sand dunes & forest with Snacks - Sand tracks and the wild beach near Takad
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Agadir ATV Quad wild beach Sand dunes & forest with Snacks

13.Agadir ATV Quad wild beach Sand dunes & forest with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $37

Ride a quad from Lamzar, south of Agadir, across dirt tracks, argan groves, farm country, sand dunes, and the wild beach near Takad. A guide provides a short safety briefing and equipment, then leads the group to a traditional house or beach hut for mint tea, cakes, snacks, and sometimes Berber music. Hotel transfers, photos, and videos are included.

“Booked quad biking with this company based on their uploaded photos and reviews. But we were shocked that it was completely different from what they have advertised. We were expecting to ride through golden sand dunes but instead, we were taken to a sand hill full of rubbish and dumped broken cements in front of the beach. Overall not a good experience at all and waste of money. No one should be paying for this kind of experience. We tried to ask the tour operator if he could taken us to nice area of the desert and he said no. It was just me and my partner that was booked…”

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Agadir: Taghazout Beach Surf Lesson with Lunch and Transfer - The 9:15 pickup from Agadir
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Agadir: Taghazout Beach Surf Lesson with Lunch and Transfer

14.Taghazout Beach Surf Lesson with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 298 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $48

You’ll travel from Agadir to Taghazout, collect a wetsuit and board, then learn with instructors such as Youssef, Hussein, Sami, or Omar. The day includes beach theory, warm-up, coached water practice, and, on the longer option, lunch and a second surf session. Groups are limited to eight.

“Amazing day! We did the full day, first half is looking for a good spot and then followed by a quick warm up (fun) and basic steps on how to surf! Instructors are with you and help you, we managed to get standing and riding waves within in 30 minutes. Lunch was a sandwich and fruit which was very nice (cafe close by if not your thing). Second half of the day the instructors just let you go on your own, but they seen the group was struggling to get the waves as the see was abit flat, and they quickly came running down and guided everyone from the beach…”

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Sharm El Shiekh: Beach and City Desert Horse Riding Tour - What the horses and guides add to the experience
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Sharm El Shiekh: Beach and City Desert Horse Riding Tour

15.Sharm El Shiekh: Beach and City Desert Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 2 hours · from $98

Ride from Edelweiss Equestrian Center through Sharm El Sheikh’s open desert to a beach on the Red Sea. Guides such as Mohammed and Mahmood match horses to your ability, teach beginners, and supervise beach riding and time in the water. Choose sunrise, morning, or sunset. Transfers and professional photos are available at extra cost.

“I love it! Very worth it to do! Totally recommends 100%”

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