Africa turns up on most naturist shortlists, and with reason. Africa's naturist scene is concentrated in South Africa, which has a legal nude beach and several resorts and clubs.
What sets it apart is south africa's legal mpenjati beach — alongside south africa's legal mpenjati beach, bush and beach naturist resorts, low prices and long summers and wildlife day trips. Mpenjati, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape resorts are where to look first.
Work down into South Africa for the detail; each has a different mix of coast, campsites and clubs.
Why naturists choose Africa
- South Africa's legal Mpenjati beach
- Bush and beach naturist resorts
- Low prices and long summers
- Wildlife day trips
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Africa
Beach
Mpenjati, KwaZulu-Natal
Africa's first officially designated nude beach.
Resorts
Western Cape resorts
Naturist guesthouses and clubs in wine country.
When to go and what the rules are
Two things shape a visit to this region of the world: the season and the local etiquette. October to April in the south of the continent. Outside the designated beach and private resorts, nudity is an offence. Discretion matters.
- Best time to visit
- October to April in the south of the continent.
- Etiquette & law
- Outside the designated beach and private resorts, nudity is an offence. Discretion matters.
Naturist countries in Africa
Reviewed naturist venues in Africa
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Naturist Africa FAQ
Is Africa good for a naturist holiday?
Africa's naturist scene is concentrated in South Africa, which has a legal nude beach and several resorts and clubs. Start with Mpenjati, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape resorts.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Africa?
October to April in the south of the continent.
What are the nudity rules in Africa?
Outside the designated beach and private resorts, nudity is an offence. Discretion matters.
Where can you go naked in Africa?
Mpenjati, KwaZulu-Natal (beach) is the obvious starting point — africa's first officially designated nude beach.