5 Amazing African Islands

Many are often quick to assume that a holiday treat in Africa would mean camping in the jungle with monkeys and chimpanzees on watch, a trip to the safari and the many ancient monuments and relics of the slave trade era. However, Africa is home to some of the most spectacular islands in the world. A trip to any of its beautiful island would have you wonder why you ever considered the Caribbean and South East Asia as the perfect Island for a holiday getaway.

1.       Zanzibar Island

The hilly island which lies off the coast of Tanzania is the most populous of all the islands in the Zanzibar archipelago. Its endless white sandy beaches with crystal clear water, swaying palm trees, the historic Stone Town, Jozani Forest and its various endemic wildlife like the Zanzibar Leopard, Zanibar red colobus and the many butterflies in the area makes the island an ideal tourist heaven.

2.       São Tomé Island

São Tomé Island, the largest island of the Portuguese speaking nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is a plant enthusiast’s delight. It is one of the unspoiled and rarely explored islands of Africa located off the western coast of Central Africa. It is home to over 150 species of tree ferns, 129 species of orchids and various bird species. The local chocolate peculiar only to the island which was famed as one the 20^th century’s highest producer of cocoa is one of the world’s best.

3.       Praslin Island

he island is a tourist heaven with stunning white sandy beaches and lush tropical forests covering its hills. It is the second biggest island in Seychelles with its beaches, Anse Lazio and Anse Geogette been among the top ten best beaches and amazingly beautiful destinations in the world. The island features an 18 holed championship golf course and the exotic plant, Coco De Mer peculiar to Seychelles which led to the belief that it was the true Garden of Eden.

4.       Mauritius Island

Mauritius Island is a small island located in the Indian Ocean not far from Madagascar and Seychelles. On this island, you discover the true meaning of beauty, it was renowned as the only habitat of the weighty, flightless dodo bird. The culture of its people and the taste of the food on the island will make your experience an unforgettable one.

5.       Lamu Island

The island is a part of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, the Lamu Old town is one of the oldest yet well preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa. The island offers a mixture of soft sandy beaches and excellent sea food. There are no roads on the island, just alleyways, trails and very few vehicles hence creating an aura of tranquillity.