Must-see hotels in Africa

  • Tamarin Hotel

    Mauritius

    Recently reopened after a major and much-needed overhaul, this is now a modern resort hotel on a prime patch of beachfront real estate. The rooms are…

  • Victoria Falls Restcamp & Lodges

    Victoria Falls (town)

    A great alternative for independent travellers wanting to avoid the backpacker scene, it has a relaxed holiday-camp-style feel, within secure grassy…

  • Changa Safari Camp

    Zimbabwe

    From the same owners as the Hide in Hwange National Park, this is a similarly classy but more rustic affair overlooking Lake Kariba. Its thatched, tented…

  • Villa Ma-Amoura

    Cap Bon

    Set within acres of fig, olive and almond trees, this former farmhouse has been lovingly restored, and the attentive hosts offer an intimate stay fuelled…

  • Jan's Camp

    Masai Mara

    This is a beautiful low key camp with a mixture of finely decorated safari tents and rustic chic rooms with a dollop of luxury thrown in. The setting,…

  • Residencial Chez Hujo

    Santo Antão

    The recently opened Chez Hujo has 12 brightly painted rooms, all with quality mattresses, windows overlooking greenery and private hot-water bathrooms …

  • Casa D-Mar

    Santo Antão

    This delightful five-room guesthouse offers comfortably furnished rooms and a lovely terrace with sea views, not to mention a warm welcome provided by the…

  • Zungulila

    Zambia

    Imagine a Vogue photo shoot with an Out of Africa theme and you'll have the sophisticated design aesthetic of this camp. Spacious safari tents evoke…

  • Hippo Bay Bush Camp

    Zambia

    Hippo Bay is easily one of the best budget options in south Kafue. It has six rustic, well-priced thatched reed chalets with attached bathroom, or a…

  • Riad Al Massarah

    Marrakesh

    The ultimate feel-good getaway: British-French owners Michel and Michael redesigned this old riad sustainably to maximise comfort and sunlight, and…

  • Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

    Namibia

    Wooden chalets on elevated stilts facing the setting sun from atop a sand dune... The rooms here have a range of styles with soothing earth tones, high…

  • Quicksilver Boardriders Dakar

    Dakar

    Tucked behind the Quicksilver shop is this appealing guesthouse, which has the hip-but-laid-back surfer vibe you'd expect from the well-known clothing…

  • Namashashe Lodge

    Namibia

    Part of the upmarket Gondwana Collection chain, Namashashe sits just across the river from Bwabwata National Park with all the wildlife possibilities that…

  • Casa no Caminho

    Santo Antão

    North of Chã da Igreja, the German-run Casa no Caminho consists of three attractive bungalows, all with fine views. The pleasant garden is strung with…

  • Mpilo Boutique Hotel

    Lesotho

    Opened in 2015, Maseru's first true boutique hotel quickly became the gathering spot of choice for the city's upper crust. The hotel features 28 sumptuous…

  • Park Inn Tete

    Mozambique

    One of Tete’s smart new business hotels built during the coal boom, the Park is modern, friendly and comfortable. There's a gym, a pool, wheelchair…

  • Villa Mandarine

    Rabat

    Set in a gorgeous garden full of vibrant bougainvillea and orange trees, this French-owned family-home-turned-boutique-hotel is filled with art, antiques…

  • Ngoma Safari Lodge

    Chobe National Park

    At the western end of the Chobe Riverfront, close to the Ngoma Bridge border crossing between Botswana and Namibia, this lovely lodge is removed from the…

  • Chuiba Bay Lodge

    Northern Mozambique

    You'll feel like a Swahili sultan as you recline in the tropical luxury of the Chuiba Bay. Six stone bungalows with individual, ethnic-chic decor are…

  • Petit à Petit

    Essaouira

    A sleepover in Morocco’s first yurt means a wild Atlantic beach can be yours alone. Explore by camel, have a private surf lesson or just chill out, before…

  • Lagoon Lodge

    Walvis Bay

    A garish yellow facade greets visitors to this French-run lodge which commands a magnificent location next to the lagoon, and features individually…

  • Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Partly owned by a local community, the small six-suite lodge in the Mluwati concession embraces Tsonga culture, and you'll be welcomed with the Shangaan…

  • Résidence Lapasoa

    Antananarivo

    The exquisite Lapasoa is a modern twist on colonial decor: there are polished wood floors, beautiful wooden furniture (including stunning four-poster beds…

  • Sango Safari Camp

    Okavango Delta

    On the north side of the Khwai River, not far from the village, Sango’s is somewhat less pretentious than some other Moremi camps, but nonetheless…

  • Xudum Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Style and stellar service are recurring themes at all &Beyond properties and Xudum, in the northern Okavango Delta, is no exception. The rooms here have a…

  • Palm Beach Inn

    Zanzibar Island

    One of the Bwejuu originals, Palm Beach has seen some changes over the years, but it's still the same relaxed and friendly place with a great connection…

  • Hôtel Les Mimosas

    Northern Tunisia

    This perennially popular tourist hotel sits on a hill on the edge of the town centre. The best rooms in either the main building or annex have great views…

  • Riad Malaika

    Essaouira

    Tucked down a quiet medina street, this beautifully preserved 300-year-old riad is all ornate stucco, painted cedar wood and gleaming zellige (colourful…

  • Batonka Guest Lodge

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Mixing modern comforts with colonial charm, Batonka is an excellent choice for those not wanting a large-scale resort. It has a relaxed ambience, with…

  • The Green Ranch

    Ghana

    At this welcoming B&B and riding school, three simple rooms, handcrafted from wood, stone and mud, sit in grassy grounds with stunning lake views. The…

  • Xade Campsites

    Botswana

    Ignore the three sites by Xade Gate (but do use their hot-water showers), and head for Xade Wilderness Campsite (booking code CKWIL-05), 9km east along…

  • Hakusembe Lodge

    Namibia

    Now part of the well-regarded Gondwana Collection chain, this secluded hideaway sits amid lush riverside gardens, and comprises luxury chalets (one of…

  • Hôtel El Mouradi

    Northern Tunisia

    This four-star luxury spa resort hotel has more than 150 very comfortable rooms and 30 bungalows spread over grounds so big they have their own football…

  • Savuti Campsite

    Chobe National Park

    One of the best campgrounds in Chobe, with five of the seven sites (all with braai pits) overlooking the (usually dry) river – sites one to four could do…

  • Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel

    Mauritius

    Golf enthusiasts should consider leasing a luxurious villa here – rental packages include golfing privileges on its golf course. As the four-star resort…

  • Epupa Camp

    Namibia

    Located 800m upstream from the falls and with a lovely riverside setting, Epupa Camp offers beautifully situated accommodation among a grove of towering…

  • Shandrani

    Mauritius

    On the southern side of Blue Bay, this relaxed, family-friendly resort rambles across a private peninsula with luscious jungle foliage. It has three…

  • Eagle's Nest Chalets

    Namibia

    These two- to four-person self-catering chalets mix the deliciously remote with proximity to the affiliated Desert Horse Inn facilities 7km away; if you…

  • Ndali Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    With exquisite taste, this luxurious, colonial-style lodge on iconic Lake Nyinambuga has a stunning ridgetop location and is run by third-generation…

  • Strand Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Overlooking Palm Beach, the new Strand is the kind of upmarket hotel that the Swakopmund waterfront has been crying out for for decades; modern and…

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