8. Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique

Felicitated by the title “Pearl of The Indian Ocean” Bazaruto archipelago rightly earned this honour. One of Africa’s virgin beauties, the island flaunts it all. The white sand, the infinite blue and the option of delving into luxury all are abundantly available here. What sets this island apart is its rich population of fauna. Whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles to name a few are permanent residents of the water around the island.