African Beach Villas

Escape to an African beach villa and experience living in your own luxury beach house, overlooking the warm Indian Ocean and a sweep of soft white sand.

We've searched the continent's top coastlines and found a selection of exclusive beach villas in idyllic locations: from a secluded bay on South Africa's splendid Garden Route to the palm-finged Kenyan coastline.

If you'd prefer to cast off to a tropical island, choose from a scattering of African island villas in prime beachfront locations on the peaceful Bazaruto Archipelago or enjoy a fun family holiday in a Mauritius beach villa.

Spend balmy days snorkelling coral reefs, strolling along deserted beaches or doing one of the most appealing activities in these idyllic locations - absolutely nothing! Our recommended villas have all been designed with plenty of perfect places to simply relax, while the sound of waves mingles with the clinking of ice cubes in your drink.

All our African beach villas have that real home away from home feel, but with all the extras including personalised service from a team of discreet but attentive staff, who ensure your every need is anticipated.

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Kizingoni Beach Houses are on escape-from-it-all Lamu Island, just off the Kenya coast, with its palm trees, dhows and soft sandy beaches. These luxurious 4- and 5-bedroom beach villas all have spacious entertainment areas where friends and families can sit down together to fresh seafood dishes whipped up by their personal chef.

Banyan Tree - Presidential Villa, part of the award-winning Banyan Tree Resort, sits on a private cove on the Seychelles island of Mahe. The villa is tastefully decorated in an eastern style, and has a free-form pool carved into the granite boulders. Banyan Tree is known for discreet service and stress-dissolving spa treatments.

Villa Chibuene is on Benguerra Island in Mozambique's magical Bazaruto Archipelago. This 2-bedroom beach villa has a Moroccan feel with rich reds, dark woods and deep copper bathtubs. Staying footsteps from a long stretch of squeaky clean sand you can swim, fish, snorkel or simply simply relax on the sunloungers next to your pool.

Alfajiri Cliff Villa is perched on the edge of a small cliff above Diani Beach, in Mombasa on the Kenya coast. This glamarous 4-bedroom villa is furnished with East African artefacts and flowing fabrics. Spend balmy afternoons lazing on sofas on the wide shaded verandahs, looking out across the villa gardens to the glittering Indian Ocean.

Pezula Private Castle sits on a secluded beach in Knysna, on South Africa's Garden Route. Live like royalty in the Edwardian style castles: 5 ultra-luxurious suites each have vast living areas and a private terrace overlooking the ocean. Pezula was awarded "Best Property in the World" - CNBC International Property Awards, 2008.

Anahita is in a superb location on the east coast of Mauritius. Choose between 2- and 3-bedroom luxury apartments, each with a spacious verandah and private plunge pool overlooking the turquoise lagoon or world- class golf course. Ananhita also has a fantastic pool area, plenty of watersports and a professionally run kids club.