Africa Action & adventure, Bird + Water sports pictures

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Cycle like a local, go snorkeling near rocky outcrops and beachcomb through the seaweed harvest along this secluded haven of tranquility.

Gaze up at the exotic birds and spot the elephants and lions in one of the world’s most famous wildlife reserves.

Enjoy the solitude and scenery and learn of the horrors of shipwrecks off the foggy and perilous West African coast.

Enjoy the solitude and scenery and learn of the horrors of shipwrecks off the foggy and perilous West African coast.

Partake in a fish auction and enjoy the charming ambiance among the fisherman and surfers of this suburban village on False Bay.

Enjoy a beautiful stretch of white sand and blue sea surrounded by plenty of amenities, as well as a turtle conservation site.

Cool down with a swim in a natural pool and embark on a rhino-tracking excursion in this scenic and fascinating park.

Immerse yourself in an interesting mix of African, Arabian, Indian and European culture in this island off Africa’s eastern coast. Visit its beautiful beaches too.

See flamingos outside the town, visit an artificial island of birds and note the reminders of the British colonial presence.

See flamingos outside the town, visit an artificial island of birds and note the reminders of the British colonial presence.

See the hulks and ruins on the foggy Skeleton Park coastline and learn about the regional history in the town’s German institutions. 

Swim, surf, bodyboard or just work on your tan while enjoying the scenery at this pretty coastal spot on the Atlantic.

Cool down with a swim in a natural pool and embark on a rhino-tracking excursion in this scenic and fascinating park.

Sunbathe by the ocean, watch for marine wildlife and ride waves on one of the Western Cape’s best beaches.

Enjoy a beautiful stretch of white sand and blue sea surrounded by plenty of amenities, as well as a turtle conservation site.

Cool down with a swim in a natural pool and embark on a rhino-tracking excursion in this scenic and fascinating park.

Drift off under an umbrella at the private beach resort and notice local women working in the seaweed farms of the public section.

Gaze up at the exotic birds and spot the elephants and lions in one of the world’s most famous wildlife reserves.

See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.

See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.

Enjoy a beautiful stretch of white sand and blue sea surrounded by plenty of amenities, as well as a turtle conservation site.

Immerse yourself in an interesting mix of African, Arabian, Indian and European culture in this island off Africa’s eastern coast. Visit its beautiful beaches too.

Snap photos of the natural gorge and waterfall and marvel at the colorful creatures in the world’s largest free-flight aviary and bird sanctuary.

Enjoy the solitude and scenery and learn of the horrors of shipwrecks off the foggy and perilous West African coast.