Winelands
This colourful boutique guesthouse is impeccable, thanks to hosts Luc and Hilde. A champagne breakfast is served, as are superb dinners on request, and…
Must-see hotels in Africa
KwaZulu-Natal
The village’s flashest place, with enormous decks, forest views over Umlalazi Nature Reserve and the ocean, and luxury trimmings. In 2017 the owners added…
Kruger National Park
The highest-end option within the private 100-sq-km Mluwati concession, Hamiltons has six sumptuous safari tents that are built on stilts next to the dry…
Rodrigues
This excellent little guesthouse along the northwestern coast is a real find. The rooms are more warmly decorated than most in this price category and the…
Addis Ababa
Vying for the title of Addis' best top-end hotel, the Capital is a classy establishment with a soothing wellness spa, good restaurants and stylish rooms…
Mauritius
Part of the smart but reasonably priced Attitude chain, this place on Trou d'Eau Douce's northern outskirts is a refreshingly accessible slice of semi…
Chefchaouen
This hotel does quality budget accommodation well, with friendly and attentive management, a central location, traditional decor, spotless rooms and a…
Stellenbosch
In a suburban neighbourhood bordering a small nature reserve east of the town centre is this elegant guesthouse. The immaculate rooms are bright and…
Kruger National Park
On a rise overlooking a riverbed, Senalala is quietly luxurious with contemporary-styled rooms in spacious thatched bungalows. Excellent guides and…
Northern Cape
Perched on the banks of the Auob River, these four stilted cabins are connected by raised walkways between the camel thorn trees. Urikaruus is the second…
Nairobi
Handy for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (6km away) and/or Syokimau railway station, this fine little townhouse has tidy, simple rooms that are…
Winelands
A superluxurious hotel set in a Cape Dutch manor house, offering wonderful mountain views, a heated swimming pool and the excellent Bosman’s Restaurant…
Zimbabwe
Luxury thatch-and-canvas tented chalets with outdoor bathrooms and a prime position overlooking the Zambezi. Its set up is more like the original style…
Northern Ethiopia
Awra Amba's simple guesthouse (earthen walls, sheet-metal doors and a bathroom out back) has about the cleanest shoestring lodging you’ll ever see. Be…
Namibia
The basic Brukkaros Campsite has sites with toilets and a bush shower, but you must supply your own drinking water. Half of the campsites are literally…
Senegal
A delightful option set near the water, Le Bazouk has spacious bungalows scattered over a vast, sand-covered garden in which bougainvilleas lend shade and…
Ghana
Elegant rooms and suites all have river views and are set in beautifully manicured grounds alongside the river. There's every facility you could want here…
Sierra Leone
This fancy new spot offers plush rooms that wouldn't look out of place in London or New York, as well a pub, a restaurant and an excellent sushi bar. Oh,…
Douz
A popular Zone Touristique hotel that still sees enough tour groups to keep things running well. Rooms are relatively simple, but the central pool area is…
Lomé
This breezy, open hotel and grounds is a sweet place to spend a few days. Staff are attentive, the restaurant serves excellent seafood (meals CFA5700 to…
Accra
Behind the austere khaki concrete facade hides a sleek boutique hotel. The opulent rooms were designed according to themes – Soho, Coco Chanel, Last…
Franschhoek
Set around a leafy courtyard and pool, the large rooms at this opulent hotel have fireplaces, huge beds and stylish decor. If you're feeling flush, try…
Dar es Salaam
Serena has an unbeatable location in enormous gardens overlooking the golf course of the Gymkhana Club, and a lovely, large swimming pool. Rooms offer all…
Southern Tunisia
Cheery campsite at the entrance to Ksar Ghilane, divided into two halves – tents on one side of the lane and the restaurant and bar on the other. Run by…
Masai Mara
Extremely attractive, light-filled safari tents just outside Talek Gate overlook the river and have a star quality lacking in many of the older Mara camps…
Ghana
Gorgeous bungalows decorated with African art and textiles are hidden in vibrant tropical gardens along a suitably dreamy stretch of beach. There's also…
Etosha National Park
Part of the elegant and varied Mushara Collection (which includes three other fine properties), this lodge is impeccably attired in wood, thatch and…
Mauritius
Stunning sea views, luxurious accommodation, a golf course and endless activities. What more could you ask for? Not to be missed is the fresh seafood at…
Garden Route
Part of the Protea chain, this is a classy hotel set in the old post office building. Its restaurant, Café Gannet, has a large seafood, meat and pizza…
Western Madagascar
This place gets the thumbs up from readers who enjoy the large rooms and friendly staff. The suite, really a villa, is stunning – you'll feel like royalty…
Swakopmund
Very much part of the new wave of contemporary-styled boutique hotels sweeping Swakopmund, Organic Square is close to the city centre and gets that whole…
Kruger National Park
If your dream safari involves classic safari decor – animal-skin rugs, wooden chests, colonial artworks, brandy decanters and silver water jugs – Kings…
The North
Set back from the main road, but a short walk from the beach, this gorgeous hotel has a vaguely boutique feel, with beautifully appointed rooms and good…
Zimbabwe
A prime spot with a commanding hilltop location, Hornbill has unique open-air design, thatched rondavels with lake views. It's set among landscaped…
Senegal
Set in a picturesque Goréen home, this low-key guesthouse has four lovely rooms painted in rich colours and decorated with folk art. There's a craft shop…
Lagos
A luxury boutique hotel, the Wheatbaker ranks at the absolute top. Experience the secluded grounds and gorgeous pool at Sunday brunch to get a taste of…
Garden Route
This is the area’s most luxurious option, with three 18-hole golf courses designed by Gary Player, a health spa and four restaurants. It's about 6km from…
Plettenberg Bay
Built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas, this five-star place is pure decadence, with fantastic rooms, a spa and a top-class restaurant (mains…
Damaraland
Run by Grootberg Lodge, this superb campsite sits among towering boulders with excellent facilities including a fine swimming pool, flush toilets and…
Hermanus
This wonderful place, built in the style of a Provençal villa, is right in the centre of town. Many rooms have ocean views. Rates do not rise during peak…
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