Aerial view of a white sandbar between turquoise and deep blue water in the Andaman Islands, Indian Ocean
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Africa & Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean island escapes

Mauritius, Zanzibar, the Seychelles and Mozambique — short flights from Johannesburg to warm water.

About Indian Ocean island escapes

For beach time without a long-haul flight, the Indian Ocean islands are hard to beat from South Africa. We compare resorts, meal plans and flight times so the trip suits your budget, whether it is a honeymoon or a family holiday.

Wooden boats anchored in turquoise water off a beach with thatched umbrellas, Tanzania
Aerial view of a white beach and reef along the coast of Fuvahmulah, Maldives

Highlights

What we'd build a trip around

  1. Mauritius: resorts for families and couples, many with all-inclusive options
  2. Zanzibar: Stone Town history and east-coast beaches
  3. Seychelles: island-hopping and granite-boulder coves
  4. Mozambique: diving, dhow trips and laid-back lodges

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