The charming capital city offers lush mountain ranges, fine beaches, stunning coral reefs and picturesque villages. Learn of the rich cultural heritage Port Louis' five districts have to offer or admire the natural beauty of this volcanic island situated in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.

Pointe des Galets is the principal port of Réunion Island, is a visual paradise as it emerging from the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Its dramatic landscapes include lush mountains and volcanic peaks and white- and black sand beaches. A major attraction remains the fascinating and still active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise.

Also known as Tolagnaro, Fort Dauphin is a picturesque gateway to Madagascar. Visit Nahampoana Reserve to see endemic flora and fauna, including every lemur species native to southern Madagascar, such as the ring-tailed lemur. Enjoy the remote, pristine Lokaro Beach, views from Saint Louis over Lokaro Bay and Dauphine Cove, and historic sites like Fort-Flacourt, the Portuguese Fort, and Sainte Luce fishing village.

Toliara (previously known as Tulear) is a coastal town in southwest Madagascar with a population of 200,000. You can relax on the picture-perfect beach or set out to explore the fragrant flora that grows in this region of the world. For an authentic cultural experience, take a tuk-tuk ride through town, as they are the main form of transportation by locals.

Discover Maputo's relaxed charm: wide European-style boulevards lined with jacaranda, bougainvillea, and tropical foliage; colonial palaces לצד modern high-rises. Visit the 1944 cross-shaped Cathedral, lively Mercado Central, the National Museum of Art, and Avenida Julius Nyerere for boutiques, vendors, and restaurants. Seek Pancho Guedes buildings and Eiffel's Praça de Trabalhadores, then sip coffee at a seaside café.

Durban, a bustling subtropical city and Africa's busiest port, was named Natal by Vasco da Gama in 1497, then renamed Durban in 1843 for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today it offers a colorful mix of ethnic neighborhoods and excursions to game reserves and Zulu culture. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront, the Botanic Gardens, and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.

Durban, a bustling subtropical city and Africa's busiest port, was named Natal by Vasco da Gama in 1497, then renamed Durban in 1843 for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today it offers a colorful mix of ethnic neighborhoods and excursions to game reserves and Zulu culture. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront, the Botanic Gardens, and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.

Durban, a bustling subtropical city and Africa's busiest port, was named Natal by Vasco da Gama in 1497, then renamed Durban in 1843 for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today it offers a colorful mix of ethnic neighborhoods and excursions to game reserves and Zulu culture. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront, the Botanic Gardens, and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.

Located on the Eastern Cape of South Africa, East London is home to the country's only river port. Founded in 1836, East London lies on the coast of the Indian Ocean between the Buffalo River and Nahoon River. Its sub-tropical climate and beautiful natural environment make East London a popular tourist destination, with nearby safari reserves for those looking to catch a glimpse of the Big Five game animals.

Located at the endpoint of South Africa's picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is nicknamed "The Friendly City." While regarded as one of the country's most important seaports, Port Elizabeth is also considered the water sports capital of South Africa. Visitors enjoy the area's beaches, scuba diving, game fishing, surfing and whale watching.

Situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay offers more than 37 miles of beaches and at least 300 days of sunshine a year. Known as the location where the first Europeans made landfall on South African soil in 1488, today's Mossel Bay is one of the country's most popular beach destinations, as well as a haven for outdoor adventurers.

Called "the fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth" and one of the world's most beautiful cities, Cape Town offers museums, parks and shops, plus mountains, beaches and wineries. Ride a cable car up Table Mountain for views of valleys and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. A historical highlight is Robben Island, once home to anti-apartheid leaders including Nelson Mandela.