Mpumalanga
Enjoy platteland (farmland) hospitality at this very Afrikaans and very friendly lodge 6km northwest of the town centre. Accommodation is in spacious,…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Lalibela
Of all the hotels lined up along the ridges that face out over the valleys and mountains, this is the one we like best. With just 15 rooms, it has a more…
Middle Atlas
Rooms at this elegant hotel in the wine country around Meknes are beautifully furnished, with lots of wood, a mid-century feel and modern Moroccan rugs…
Serengeti National Park
One of the most highly regarded places in the Serengeti, this camp has 20 large, stunning tents with decks, set around a kopje by the Grumeti River where…
Tangier
Designed by a French architect and named after her daughter, this medina hostel stands out from the pack. Over several floors in a pretty traditional home…
Hôtel Le Doge Relais & Châteaux
Casablanca
This downtown 1930s villa has been lovingly restored to its art deco splendour, with 16 individually decorated rooms dressed in period furnishings, and a…
Jinja
Gately's stylish rooms boast high ceilings, mosaic tile floors and batik fabrics. They're split between a lovely garden house and loft apartments and a…
Grand Baie
Once known as Chez Vaco for the artist's enchanting paintings adorning almost every wall, this wonderful guesthouse now takes its name from the badamier…
The North
Easily the most stylish option in Trou aux Biches, Le Sakoa is instantly recognisable by its high-pitched roofs that match the neighbouring palms in both…
Rabat
The medina’s most stylish boutique is adorned with Andalusian stone columns and cool contemporary artwork, heavy wooden doors and 11 brightly painted…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
This impressive family-run complex has a mix of B&B rooms and self-catering apartments, with attractively designed lodgings set with modern furnishings…
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
Mahé
This gorgeous villa-only property is the smallest Hilton in the world and we love it all the more for it. There's a quiet sophistication and intimacy…
Madagascar
For many years this was a broken relic of colonial days, but today the Hôtel Thermal has been given a new lease of life and is one of the best boutique…
Port Louis
Le Suffren is the trendier but quieter sister to the Labourdonnais, and just a short complimentary water-taxi ride away. For better or worse, you feel as…
Todra Gorge
Get back to nature in romantically lit cave rooms dug right into the hillside and finished in moulded tadelakt (waterproof plaster), or rock-walled, solar…
Botswana
One of the more attractive options in the southern Kalahari, this private game lodge, 25km northwest of Kang along the Trans Kalahari Hwy, combines a…
Southwestern Uganda
Right in the park and next to the UWA headquarters, this deluxe forest lodge is perfectly located for chimp tracking. Luxury stone cottages have timber…
Senegal
One of Senegal's most original campements lies in a pristine setting on the edge of a lagoon. You can sleep in atmospheric tree houses that cling to the…
Tsavo West National Park
Run by the same people as Severin Safari Camp, Kitani is located 2km past its sister site, but is equally good value. These thatched concrete bandas …
Southern Tunisia
About 20km south of Ksar Ghilane – and you'll need a 4WD to reach it – this is the best tent camp in the south, in great part because of its isolation and…
Namibia
These are some of the best campsites in Namibia. There's plenty of shade, firewood is provided, there's a (freezing!) swimming pool, hot showers and flush…
Western Madagascar
Set in a 200,000-sq-metre garden, with views out over the surrounding wilderness from the restaurant and gorgeous infinity pool, Le Soleil des Tsingy is…
Sousse
This renovated place in Sousse's city centre is deservedly popular, with facilities similar to the resort hotels in Port El Kantaoui: restaurants (two…
Tunis
Hotel openings in the medina are rare occurrences and five-star hotels had been non-existent until this classy establishment in a converted 18th-century…
Tetouan
The spotless, palatial rooms are truly fantastic: big bathrooms with lots of Spanish glazed tiles (one has a Jacuzzi for two), quality furniture and…
Zanzibar Island
Bellevue is deservedly popular for its efficient management and laid-back atmosphere. Set in lush gardens on high ground overlooking the sea, rooms are in…
Winelands
If McGregor isn't quiet enough for you, head to this luxury lodge north of town. The thatched, stone cottages sit atop a hill and have wow vistas across…
Addis Ababa
Finally, Addis has produced a guesthouse with style. It’s sparkling clean, with constant hot water, and even has that rare thing – character in abundance…
Southwestern Uganda
Providing a wonderful experience for guests, this ultrapopular Belgian resort suits all budgets. Beyond the warm welcome and helpful service, there's…
Sousse
A very welcome addition to Sousse's less-than-stellar line-up of hotels, Dar Antonia comprises four suites arranged on two floors of a meticulously…
Northern Tunisia
Formerly the Corail Royale, the Marina Prestige has undergone a complete refit and is all slick and clean modern lines, nice linens, shiny bathrooms and…
Draa Valley
Wild Morocco's secluded desert camp is just a 90-minute round-trip hike from Erg Chigaga's tallest dune. Hike – or let a camel take the strain – sandboard…
Essaouira
Sleek and sophisticated, this riad-turned-boutique hotel is decorated with a mix of modern Moroccan crafts and souq finds. The five, neutral-toned rooms…
Source of the Smile Guesthouse
Jinja
With cool tropical design, a gorgeous garden and pool, this relaxed guesthouse indeed invites smiles. Its Icelandic owner and local staff are helpful and…
Gaborone
Located within the Grand Palm Resort complex, this affordable business hotel has classy if smallish rooms with a hint of Afro-chic in the decor. If this…
Kenya
Easily the pick of the accommodation if you're not staying in the park, the Lutheran Guesthouse occupies a handsome house on a farm 1km west of the…
Addis Ababa
One of Africa’s elite hotels, the Sheraton has long been the standard bearer for luxury accommodation in the capital. Its rooms are uber-luxurious and its…
Amboseli National Park
Set on its own private 24-sq-km conservancy close to Kimana Gate and with its own airstrip, Tawi Lodge is our pick of the places southeast of the park…
Cameroon
This friendly hotel decorated with local crafts and fronted by bronze statues is by far the best choice in Foumban. Just 200m from the royal palace, it…
Marrakesh
This stylish dar (traditional house), down funky Derb Arset Aouzal with its alley-wall mural art, is run by Parisians Celine and Fabian and offers six…
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