Castaway chic

Release your inner Robinson Crusoe…

A safari can be a full-on and exciting affair and you may find that you need a break after your break! We’ve hand-picked and selected some fabulous beach options for you to wind-down and relax in the Indian Ocean and beyond. From pristine white, sandy beaches, to world-class snorkelling and diving, from secluded private island coves to lapping lake shores scattered with hammocks – we know how to help you relax with the sand beneath your toes.

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We can organise a cosmopolitan city break in Cape Town & surrounds, where fine-dining and spectacular wines are served on private balconies overlooking the Atlantic. Visit as an add-on to your safari or take a long relaxing beach escape by itself on the Indian Ocean, where barefoot luxury combines with rustic architecture to provide a little ‘castaway’ chic. Private suites, villas or entire islands await with options to suit honeymooners and families alike.

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Xanadu Villas Zanzibar

As the name suggests, Xanadu is truly an idyllic retreat. Nestled in the quiet southern east coastline this stunning selection of uniquely designed private villas offers a stylish, chic and totally relaxed barefoot beach escape.

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Mnemba Island Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania

Safari Style

Mnemba island is truly a paradise found. Sitting just off the northeast coast of Zanzibar and part of the Zanzibar archipelago, Mnemba offers remote, beach living just a stones throw from the Tanzanian mainland.

Mnemba Calling

Fundu Lagoon Tanzania

Safari Style

Fundu Lagoon offers the ultimate in barefoot luxury beach escapes. Each chalet is set back from the communal boma and dining area, open to the wilds and designed to meld seamlessly with the forest and beach.

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Time & Tide Miavana Madagascar

Safari Style

Miavana lies on the coastline of Nosy Anako, to the northeast of Madagascar mainland and is the epitome of barefoot luxury. The largest of several islands

Magical Madagascar

Benguerra Island Lodge Benguerra Archipelago, Mozambique

Safari Style

Benguerra Island lodge lies within the protected Bazaruto Archipelago National Park off the coast of Mozambique and is a truly magical and stunning bolt hole, perfect for nature lovers and beach bunnies alike.

Bountiful Benguerra

Pumalani Lake Malawi, Malawi

Safari Style

Pumalani is another wonderful Robin Pope Safaris property and offers everything you would expect from this seasoned safari team.

Take the plunge

Kaya Mawa Lake Malawi, Malawi

Safari Style

What can we say? Kaya Mawa is the perfect ending to the perfect Malawi safari experience. A unique, barefoot-luxury, rustic yet chic, island home from home in the middle of Lake Malawi.

Take me there

Eat, Sleep, Safari, Repeat

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