Africa earns its place on any naturist holiday shortlist. Africa's naturist scene is concentrated in South Africa, which has a legal nude beach and several resorts and clubs.
The draw is simple: south africa's legal mpenjati beach, bush and beach naturist resorts, low prices and long summers and wildlife day trips. Start with Mpenjati, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape resorts and work outwards.
Within Africa we cover South Africa, each with its own beaches, resorts and rules.
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
As a naturist region of the world, Africa is best understood through its season and its rules. 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
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.