Die Tuishuise & Victoria Manor
Eastern Cape
The 'homely home' consists of 31 beautifully restored and handsomely furnished Karoo houses, their stoeps (porches) opening onto one of Cradock's oldest…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Kenya
Treetops is sold through the Outspan Hotel in Nyeri, where check-in happens. From here guests must drive themselves to Treetops, where they dine, sleep…
Sharm El Sheikh
Attached to the highly reputable dive centre of the same name, Camel Hotel is the smart choice to stay at if diving is your main agenda. Despite being in…
Mirleft
This whitewashed house overlooking the rocky cove of Aftas Beach is one of the best hostels in southern Morocco, not for its simple rooms and shared…
Amboseli National Park
Lying at the heart of Amboseli, on the edge of a dense acacia forest, Ol Tukai is a splendidly refined lodge with soaring makuti (thatched roofs of palm…
Southern Rift Valley
Inside the private Soysambu Conservancy and named for the shape of the mountain formation that cradles it, the Sleeping Warrior is exquisitely remote – it…
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge & Nature Reserve
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This little morsel of paradise about 14km north of Piggs Peak is a dream come true for those seeking to get well and truly off the beaten track. It lies…
Kilifi
Both an ecolodge and a backpackers, this place gets it so right. The fantastic owners, staff and guests have created a living, breathing space that's a…
Masai Mara
A traditional Maasai manyatta (village) 2km north of Sekenani Gate, offering a homestay with the Maasai. During your stay you'll help with daily chores…
Rwanda
A gem! Preferring intimacy to opulence, the Palm Garden is home to nine boutique-quality rooms decorated with well-chosen furnishings and antiques. Most…
Rwanda
One of the most stunningly situated places in the region, the Virunga Lodge, nestled on a ridge above Burera and Ruhondo lakes, offers incredible views…
Gauteng
For a real township experience, this well-established hostel set by lovely parklands is your answer. It’s a healthy walk from the Vilakazi St action, but…
Siwa Oasis
This gorgeous, curvy mud-brick hotel is seamlessly grafted onto, and part of, the Shali fortress with its labyrinthine architecture all built from kershef…
Hôtel Village Vacances Les Sables Blancs
Djibouti
Right on the beach, this is a lovely place to chill out for a couple of days. Accommodation is simple (huts with beds and mattresses only) or you can opt…
Northern Madagascar
In serene countryside with fantastic views of the bay and Nosy Lonja, this boutique hotel has a gorgeous pool. The 12 bungalows have thatched roofs and…
Lake Naivasha
Within a private 400-acre conservancy and dairy farm, this beautiful place makes the perfect weekend escape from Nairobi. The rooms are stylish, high…
Malawi
Affiliated with the neighbouring Gecko Lounge, this neat and well-maintained compound offers a family room and five twin or double bamboo cabins with walk…
Rwanda
Located along the shores of the Rubona Peninsula, this lodge continues to get wonderful reviews from loyal guests. Accommodation is in four apartments in…
Kick4Life Hotel & Conference Centre
Lesotho
Attached to the sport-focused NGO Kick4Life, this smart hotel with a football (soccer) theme funds the charity's work and its staff includes Kick4Life…
L'Hôtellerie de l'Hôpital Albert Schweitzer
Gabon
Right next to the hospital museum and the river, this is by far the most atmospheric and interesting accommodation in town. Sleek and smart rooms are…
Marsa Alam
This large-scale camp 24km north of Marsa Alam offers a range of accommodation from tents to deluxe chalets, and spectacular snorkelling and diving on the…
Malawi
Set in the foothills of the Zomba Plateau, Annie's has a bar-restaurant with an appealing terrace for a sundowner, and black-and-white-brick chalets with…
Sudan
Even if you're on a tight budget, consider spending a little more to enjoy the comforts of this well organised midrange venture. By far Port Sudan's…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This community-run place 37km northeast of Simunye in the Lebombo Mountains (21km on tarred road and 16km on dirt road; turn at signs indicating Shewula)…
Todra Gorge
Just inside the palmeraie (palm grove), this delightful guesthouse has a series of pretty terraces draped with flowering vines and attractive rooms set…
Auberge Le Jardin Secret – Chez Pascal
Benin
An atmosphere of dreamlike tranquility wafts over this well-organised guesthouse tucked away in a side von in a quiet neighbourhood. The neatly tended…
Cape Town
Jo'burg investors are behind this new and buzzing place offering a good range of rooms, including pods – essentially a dorm bed but instead of a bunk you…
Réunion
This gîte set in a Creole house has all the hallmarks of a great deal: well-maintained dorms that can sleep six people, practical shared bathrooms, a…
Kampala
Red Chilli has created its dream hostel on these premises. Drawing upon years of experience, the end results include piping-hot water, comfy beds, a…
Lesotho
Roma Trading Post is a charming trading post operated since 1903. The attached guesthouse includes garden rooms, rondavels and the original sandstone…
Sudan
Perched on the riverbank with lovely views of the Nile, position alone would make this a good choice, but it's also an opportunity to stay in a simple yet…
Alexandria
The historic Cecil Hotel is a true Alexandria legend, though a series of refits over the years has unfortunately erased most of the days-gone-by lustre…
Rwanda
Outside of town along a very rough road, this stunner of a lodge melds rock, lake and wood into a truly memorable place to stay. The rooms, which are all…
Durban
An excellent budget option within chirping distance of the Umgeni River Bird Park. It's set around a suburban garden and has a couple of free-standing …
Northern Nile Valley
On the Nile about 1km from the centre, this remains our top-pick hotel although that is mostly because of the lack of competition. Staff are friendly and…
Blyde River Canyon
Beautifully located just a short walk from Berlin Falls, these six self-catering chalets have stone walls, African-print bedspreads, kitchens, garden…
Gauteng
An attraction in its own right, this four-room B&B in a renovated farmhouse is like something from an interior-design magazine crossed with an conceptual…
Guinea
On a short stretch of private white-sand beach (entry for nonguests GFr15,000) that's swept clean every morning, this gorgeous hotel might well be the…
Lamu Island
Wonderfully situated right on the waterfront, this is the beating heart of Shela. Owner Carol knows everything there is to know about Lamu (and provides…
Marrakesh
Madcap Djemaa El Fna is around the corner, but Le Gallia maintains the calm and grace of another era with comfortable, clean-as-a-whistle rooms, all with…
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