Mauritius
Perennially popular with the expat crowd, Big Willy's is the it spot for DJ-ed dance beats and rugby on TV. It's all good, clean fun.
Must-see nightlife in Africa
Windhoek
Good for a cocktail and a dance or just a chill out in lounge chairs, this bar is located on the corner of Nelson Mandela and Sam Nujoma Aves.
Lusaka
A decent rooftop bar atop of Foxdale Court shopping centre, Sky Bar attracts a young crowd for DJs spinning house, hip hop and R&B tracks.
Dar es Salaam
This upmarket nightclub (entry Tsh15,000) with DJ is on the rooftop of the Hyatt Regency, and attracts a mixed crowd of locals and foreigners.
Antananarivo
Tana’s biggest, flashiest club space, with modern design, has a DJ spinning recent tunes from the lofty winged booth above the dance floor.
Sierra Leone
This lively Irish bar across the road from the beach features regular live music and film nights; it also screens big-name football matches.
Harare
Taking over from the long-established Jazz 105, this city pub continues in the same vein with live bands and DJs playing Afro jazz nightly.
Dar es Salaam
Happy hours, steak-and-wine Wednesdays, live music on Fridays and big-screen weekend sports. There's a Tsh10,000 entry fee for some events.
Rio Muni
An open-air bar with some sports screens, located next to the old stadium, this is a great place for a beer, especially on match nights.
Dakar
A lively daytime spot for drinks and snacks, with a great open-air setting over the ocean. You can also rent surfboards and bodyboards.
Northern Mozambique
Nampula's coolest bar is this newish perch encased in the Monica shopping centre that offers cocktails, live music and DJs most nights.
Zanzibar Island
Rickety wooden tables in the sand, palm-thatch roof, cheap beer, friendly staff and a widescreen view of the ocean. What's not to like.
Réunion
The Beach Club draws good-looking and well-dressed hordes looking to get down to salsa, Latin rock music and electro (among others).
Zanzibar Town
Enjoy sundowners and sea views from this rooftop bar above 6 Degrees South restaurant on the southwest-facing side of Stone Town.
Sierra Leone
Reopened in 2015 after a refit, this sleek club favours banging house and hip-hop. It's popular with moneyed locals and expats.
Maputo
This faded jazz cafe at the train station has a dusty, vaguely old-world ambience and a mix of live music (Saturday) and CDs.
Siwa Oasis
Abdu's packs out nightly with local men smoking shisha, downing tea and slapping backgammon pieces with triumphant vigour.
Uganda
Gulu’s most popular drinking spot for locals and expats alike, with plenty of seating areas and live music on weekends.
Uganda
Across from the bus park, this modern cafe is the place to go for excellent coffee, juice, breakfast and tasty wraps.
Dar es Salaam
The Hyatt's chic rooftop bar has wonderful views over the harbour, lounge seating and live music some evenings.
Maputo
This sleek tapas and late-night place has live music on Thursday evening. By day, try the juices and smoothies.
Grand Baie
This large, popular spot serves up great cocktails all day long in its open-air setting in the heart of town.
Cabo Verde
On the main plaza in Nova Sintra, Esplanada is a great spot for a pick-me-up after a long walk on the island.
Maputo
The late-night waterside bar at the yacht club is especially popular with old-timers on Thursday and Friday.
Rio Muni
This is a good place for beer. You'll find lots of Moroccans here from the Somagec housing complex opposite.
Tunisia
One of Mahdia's most atmospheric cafes, Gamra offers tables under leafy trees in the heart of the medina.
Maputo
A popular place with a constantly changing array of groups. Most performances start about 10pm or later.
Réunion
This chic venue has excellent cocktails, good tapas (from €6) and themed nights – check the website.
Kumasi
Big outdoor space, English premiership football and blaring music are the staples at this low-key bar.
High Atlas Mountains
A pleasant spot for a coffee or tea with outdoor tables on the square, just opposite the new mosque.
Zimbabwe
Mutare's best spot for a drink is this historic social club that attracts a mixed crowd of all ages.
Cape Town
Cover charges vary at this new LGBT friendly dance venue on the far southern edge of De Waterkant.
Sal
Busy pub on the main strip, with sidewalk tables, nightly happy hour and DJ-spun tunes from 11pm.
Réunion
Kick off the night with a few shots at this atmospheric venue that draws the crowds on weekends.
Addis Ababa
A pulsating club, playing a little bit of this and little bit of that in rather plush surrounds.
Stellenbosch
This funky bar is a Stellenbosch institution. There's regular live music and decent bar food.
Réunion
A pulsating club playing a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Also has karaoke.
Eastern Cape
This intimate pub off the main street has tap beer aplenty and serves good pub grub.
Réunion
Bump your hips with a mature crowd in this dance club famous for its themed nights.
Dar es Salaam
A popular place for sundowners, with prime sunset views. Meals are also available.
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