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Naturist holidays in South Africa

South Africa combines Africa's only legal nude beach with naturist guesthouses, wine country and warm summers.

Looking for naturist holidays in South Africa? South Africa combines Africa's only legal nude beach with naturist guesthouses, wine country and warm summers.

Regulars come back for mpenjati legal nude beach, naturist resorts and clubs, excellent value and wildlife and wine nearby, and Mpenjati Beach and Western Cape guesthouses are the names that come up again and again.

Within South Africa we cover Western Cape, each with its own beaches, resorts and rules.

Why naturists choose South Africa

  • Mpenjati legal nude beach
  • Naturist resorts and clubs
  • Excellent value
  • Wildlife and wine nearby

Beaches, resorts and saunas in South Africa

Beach

Mpenjati Beach

Officially designated clothing-optional beach on the KZN south coast.

Accommodation

Western Cape guesthouses

Small naturist guesthouses with pools near Cape Town.

When to go and what the rules are

As a naturist country, South Africa is best understood through its season and its rules. November to March. The designated section at Mpenjati is signposted; the rest of the beach is textile.

Best time to visit
November to March.
Etiquette & law
The designated section at Mpenjati is signposted; the rest of the beach is textile.

Naturist regions of South Africa

Naturist South Africa FAQ

Is South Africa good for a naturist holiday?

South Africa combines Africa's only legal nude beach with naturist guesthouses, wine country and warm summers. Start with Mpenjati Beach, Western Cape guesthouses.

When is the best time for a naturist trip to South Africa?

November to March.

What are the nudity rules in South Africa?

The designated section at Mpenjati is signposted; the rest of the beach is textile.

Where can you go naked in South Africa?

Mpenjati Beach (beach) is the obvious starting point — officially designated clothing-optional beach on the KZN south coast.