South Africa · Naturist beaches
South Africa naturist beaches
13 beaches and clothing-optional venues. South Africa permits public nudity only in designated areas. The Sexual Offences Act criminalises public indecency, but naturist beaches exist in Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Th…
Boulders Beach
Small nudist area in a secluded section
Hout Bay
Hout Bay is a known informal naturist beach in South Africa. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Magaliesberg
Magaliesberg is a known informal naturist beach in South Africa. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Margate
about 1 km from the Indian Ocean coast. "The whole guest house property can also be booked as a clothing optional retreat for Naturist/Nudist groups on request."
Mpenjati Nature Reserve
}} near [[Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal|Trafalgar]] and north of [[Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal|Port Edward]], is a beautiful wildlife reserve, administered by [[Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife]], which has a popu...
Mpenjati Naturist Beach
KwaZulu-Natal's official naturist beach with over 250 metres of protected coastline within a nature reserve. A designated and well-managed naturist venue.
Port Alfred
and [[East London, Eastern Cape|East London]], in 2003 there were plans to make this beach an official nudist beach; the plans never took off.
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is a known informal naturist beach in South Africa. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Pretoria
.[[File:Owlsnest Deluxe Naturist Chalet in the Bush.jpg|thumb|Owlsnest Deluxe Naturist Chalet in the Bush]]
Rustenburg
Rustenburg is a known informal naturist beach in South Africa. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Sandy Bay
Cape Town's established nude beach with dramatic rocky outcrops and a long-standing naturist tradition. Accessible via a scenic coastal walk from Llandudno.
Suurbraak
Suurbraak is a known informal naturist beach in South Africa. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Nudist section north of Durban
Legal context
South Africa permits public nudity only in designated areas. The Sexual Offences Act criminalises public indecency, but naturist beaches exist in Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The South African Naturist Federation (SANF) works with municipalities for designated areas.