Northern Kenya
Undoubtedly the most unique and memorable place to stay in Samburu. Massive thatched roofs cling to crooked acacia branches and tower over cosy, palatial,…
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Middle Atlas
A delightful country property, this farmstay is nestled in apple orchards and has a large pool and Berber tent in the garden. Children will enjoy the play…
Khartoum
This family-run hotel in Khartoum, the first choice of archaeologists, reeks of history and atmosphere. The Greek owners are very friendly and helpful…
Northern Madagascar
The cheaper, brick garden bungalows have whitewashed walls and colourful soft furnishings. The seaside bungalows, however, are made of local materials…
Gauteng
Relax and revive in one of the 17 very stylish and spacious timber and thatch lodge-style rooms on this property. All have verandas with sweeping views of…
Pretoria
Looking for a night somewhere extra special? Make a beeline for this unique boutique hotel. The seven rooms have been creatively designed – each one has…
Conakry
The brand-new, boat-shaped, Noom Conakry is where the city puts on its most sophisticated face. It's a face that comes with an infinity pool overlooking…
Middle Atlas
Outside Azrou with lovely mountain views, this farm produces organic fruit juice, jams and honey. The five pretty rooms are comfortable with double-glazed…
Dakhla
Ocean Vagabond draws Euro yuppies with brilliant ocean views, a beach bar, yoga, massage pavilions and a pleasing Instagram vibe. Villas and bungalows are…
Cap Bon
This whitewashed nine-room villa is a luxurious take on a typical dar. Past the small reception area, marbled floors lead to a communal dining table…
Southern Ethiopia
Perched on the edge of a cliff peacefully away from any village, this lodge boasts a sensational setting. It comprises four well-equipped new huts with…
Sudan
A touch of originality in Dongola? Yes, it's possible at this secluded property opening onto the eastern bank of the Nile (it's actually in Es Seleim,…
Libreville
Definitely the pick of Libreville's hotels, this gorgeous, design-conscious place has individually decorated rooms with Gabonese art on the walls, stylish…
Cape Town
Thope Lekau, also called ‘Mama Africa’, runs this excellent B&B with her equally ebullient daughter, Mpho. Her substantial brick home offers three…
Centre d'Accueil Mater Boni Consilii
Rwanda
It's definitely unusual to find a church-run place offering such a comfortable hotel experience, but that's just what you get here. In a tranquil…
Cairo
A serious step-up in room quality for Downtown, Golden's fresh, modern rooms are tiny but come with blue-tiled contemporary bathrooms and good facilities:…
Eastern Uganda
Located near the trailhead in Budadari, Rose's is a laid-back, comfortable, fun and friendly place that brings guests closer to the local scene. Testing…
Southern Ethiopia
Occupying an elevated position with oh-my-god views over the lake, this sprawling property sets the standard for Langano. The modern bathrooms, refined…
Draa Valley
In a palm-shaded, walled organic farm, these ecofriendly bungalows rock hand-carved wooden doors, carpets from nearby Tazenakht, palm-beamed ceilings and…
Campement Touristique d'Asboley
Djibouti
This campement touristique (traditional Afar huts with shared showers and toilets) is set in the most surreal landscape you’ve ever imagined. It lies on a…
Malindi
Drowning in a riot of bougainvillea, this makuti (thatched-roof of palm leaves) guesthouse overlooks a kidney-shaped pool in a secure, gated property. The…
Western Tanzania
Despite the lack of a view, Green View offers everything a traveller could need: spotless rooms, good air-con, hot showers and friendly, English-speaking…
Western Tanzania
The old railway hotel, originally built in 1914 by a German baron as a hunting lodge, has been restored and provides unexpected class in this out-of-the…
Malawi
Named after its oxblood veranda overlooking town, this Italian-owned guesthouse offers hillside tranquillity and the best restaurant around. Rooms in the…
Southwestern Uganda
Conveniently located for the Central (and Mahoma) Trail, this luxury mountain lodge at the foot of the Rwenzoris has large cottages with fireplaces,…
Sinai
A strip of perfect white beach, hammocks on every hut porch, solar-powered showers and a restaurant dishing up delicious meals: Sawa ticks all the boxes…
Guinea
The bungalows, with their woven, patterned roofs and colourful bedspreads, are as pretty as the tropical birds that fill the leafy garden each morning…
Mwanza
This hotel has been renovated, and is very good value, especially if you like being away from the town centre. Rooms in the new wing are spacious, and…
Conakry
This small, central place is turning the Conakry hotel scene on its head. Gone are drowsy overpriced rooms and lacklustre service. In are business smart…
Northern Kenya
For our money, this is the best place to stay in Loyangalani, just a few hundred metres north of the village and with slight lake views. There's a range…
Lamu Island
In a town where every building wants to top the preservation stakes, Lamu House stands out. It consists of two fused Swahili villas. Each of its handful…
Western Cape
This excellent budget lodge is set on a huge plot of land bordering the Marloth Nature Reserve. It's had a bit of a makeover and offers charming rooms…
Skoura
Low-key, high-romance, Skoura style: this garden guesthouse offers eight intimate rooms and three spacious suites, all with nooks carved from rammed-earth…
Zanzibar Island
Mustapha’s has a relaxed Rastafarian atmosphere, creatively decorated rooms and a dorm, all in a large leafy compound, which also has a bar-restaurant,…
Guinea-Bissau
Occupying one half of a tiny islet (Ilha de Keré), this isolated fishing lodge is made up of a collection of thatched-roof bungalows – it's ideal for…
Nosy Be
A tranquil, beautifully decorated family guesthouse with wooden floors and a veranda overlooking the beach. The rooms come in all shapes and sizes – some…
It's a Small World Lodge Vumba
Zimbabwe
This is an attractive guesthouse set in a colonial-style holiday home with an English garden and outlooks to the valley. It's currently undergoing a…
Southern Ethiopia
Behind the gates here hides a good surprise. Run by a French Rastafarian family, this haven of peace shelters three large Sidamo-style huts as well as…
Dadès Valley
Seasonal meals of garden-grown pumpkin soup and beef tajines with dates (Dh80 to Dh100) are served in the walled garden, a regular stop for 19th-century…
Rwanda
By far the most unusual sleeping option in Gisenyi, this delightful oasis on a sloping hill that lords over majestic Lake Kivu offers comfortably equipped…
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