Namibia
Probably the best of the in-town options, Stone House has six attractive rooms overseen by Boet and Magda. This guesthouse has a welcoming, family feel to…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Durban
King of the seafront hotels, this is classic and comfortable, with fresh-polish smells and full-on decor.
Tangier
This grand hotel overlooking the strait offers a fascinating taste of International Zone archaeology; parts of The Sheltering Sky were filmed here. There…
Tangier
This budget hotel near the Petit Socco was built in 1950, but just underwent renovations a few years ago. Rooms are clean and brightly coloured – you…
São Tomé
Occupying the northern end of the island, this resort offers spacious duplex cabins of varnished wood with decks in a garden setting, overlooking a…
The Wild Coast
Bulungula is legendary for its stunning location, community-based activities and ecofriendly ethos. It’s 100% owned by the local Xhosa community, which…
Kenya
Inhabiting the rocky slopes of a kopje that rises above the Tsavo plains, Kipalo Hills is a wonderful hideaway with superlative views. The nicely spaced…
Western Madagascar
Found on an isolated stretch of coast, some 40 minutes' drive north of Majunga, Antsanitia (pronounced ‘An-tsan-tee’) is a fantastic resort. As well as…
Zambia
While it's all a little bit tired and in need of a refurb, this laid-back beachfront resort is still the best spot for independent travellers. It has its…
Namibia
Together with its sibling properties in Etosha, the Waterberg Camp is part of NWR’s Classic Collection. At Waterberg, campers can pitch a tent in any…
Malawi
Run by likeable Englishman (and Eric Sykes lookalike) John, Bua River – perched above a beautiful boulder-strewn section of the river – is an adult…
Lusaka
One of the more established and respected backpackers in Lusaka, this place is deservedly popular with those on a budget. The centrepiece of activity is…
Luxor
The oldest hotel on the west bank, the Marsam was originally built in the 1920s as a house for archaeologists from the University of Chicago, but was…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
In search of an authentic rural experience in a wonderfully scenic location? Beeline for this community-run lodge perched high on the edge of a gorge in…
Malawi
Safari's magical hillside gardens cascade in a riot of bougainvillea and boulders down to the beach. There are four air-conditioned rooms in the lodge,…
Malawi
This traveller's magnet is the main reason to hang around in Monkey Bay, with a sheltered beach bookended by smooth boulders and campsites on the sand or…
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
Seychelles
Possibly the most affordable private-island resort in the Seychelles, the five-star Hilton Seychelles Labriz comprises 111 villas of varying levels of…
Namibia
One of Namibia’s top backpacker lodges that appeals beyond the budget market, Ngepi makes a great base for the area. Crash for the night in a bush hut or…
Zambia
Boasting a wonderful waterfront location, Kanyemba has a relaxed garden resort atmosphere that's both social and family-friendly. Its main hangout is its…
Luxor
This intimate guesthouse in a traditional Egyptian house is tucked away in the village behind the ACHTI Hotel, close to the Nile, but a world away from…
Luxor
The Winter Palace was built to attract Europe's aristocracy and is one of Egypt’s most famous historic hotels. A wonderfully atmospheric Victorian pile,…
Botswana
The first camp to be opened within the CKGR and the only one out in the park's west, this solar-powered luxury lodge overlooks magnificent Tau Pan from a…
Senegal
Some 28km south of Saint-Louis, this relaxed place has plenty of character. You can stay in well-equipped, low-roofed Mauritanian-style tents (with…
Southwestern Uganda
Queen Elizabeth's iconic, classic safari lodge has a commanding location with excellent views over Lake Edward and Kazinga Channel, with herds of hippos…
Namibia
This wonderful (and terribly kitsch) place attempts to recreate a roadhouse out on the wildest stretches of Route 66 – at least as it exists in the…
Jinja
Situated 15km downstream from the rafting starting point, Hairy Lemon's isolated location on a small island makes it the perfect getaway retreat. More…
Etosha National Park
Etosha’s easternmost camp is defined by its landmark whitewashed German fort. Namutoni offers an immaculate campsite (the only campsite in the park with…
Rwanda
The campsite at the park's reception centre is currently the only option at Uwinka. There are several choice spots, many with impressive views overlooking…
São Tomé
You have reached the end of the road. And that is why you are here. Compared to São Tomé's other ecolodges, Jalé is primitive, with three bungalows, a…
Pensão-Restaurant Sunset Boulevard
Northern Mozambique
A restored residence close to a patch of beach, Sunset Boulevard offers simple but – given its location on the road to nowhere – surprisingly good rooms…
La Digue
Set along a beautiful section of Anse Réunion, this resort has a variety of revamped A-frame chalets and rooms. The best budget options are in the…
Zambia
On a large, leafy property along a kilometre of riverfront, Flatdogs has 11 safari tents of varying features. All are well kept and have outdoor showers…
Namibia
With the exception of the upmarket Sossus Dune Lodge, this is the only accommodation inside the park gates – staying here guarantees that you will be able…
Zambia
This old place is suitably attired for a grand old English manor, with fireplaces, four-poster beds, oil paintings and big old roll-top baths. There’s a…
Malawi
Within staggering distance of the Ilala ferry, this low-slung cream building with art-deco aspirations is quirky to say the least, incorporating old boat…
The Wild Coast
Power down and disconnect at this ecologically minded coastal retreat, which offers accommodation (six doubles and one eight-bed dorm) in traditionally…
Zambia
This camp is located on a beautiful private island 18km from Sinazongwe – it's mostly wooded, with impala, kudu, zebra, bushbuck and the occasional…
The Wild Coast
On the isolated northern bank of the beautiful Mtentu Estuary, just across from Mkambati, is this lodge. Six comfortable wood cabins and a dorm with ocean…
Réunion
The German owners have long lived in Africa – hence the name. Their B&B features six rooms that are individually designed, with such themes as Kreol,…
Botswana
Luxury East African–style canvas tents with private verandahs overlooking the Boteti River make for some of the best views in the northwestern Kalahari…
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