The East
This well-established guesthouse scores points for its location: it's perched above the sea, 1.5km south of Ste-Rose. The six rooms are small and…
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La Digue
Both eclectic and peaceful, this long-standing favourite has three room categories squeezed into its green confines. There's also a cavernous restaurant…
Lake Nakuru National Park
The big draw here is the view, stretching outwards from the lodge down into the park. Not all rooms have views – snaffle rooms 101 to 103 if you want to…
Agafay Desert
Get away from it all at this peaceful spot amid the lunar terrain with fine views of the distant Atlas Mountains. Lodging is in spacious luxury tents…
KwaZulu-Natal
Dripping with character, this grand old hotel (1902) is a good midrange option. Rooms are a bit old and rickety (and water pressure can be hit-and-miss),…
Cairo
This modern mid-rise does a lot right; one of the reasons it's used by many tour groups. Staff here are charming and on the ball, and while the large…
Ouarzazate
On the southern fringe of Ouarzazate’s palm oasis, this stylish hotel offers Moroccan-minimalist guest rooms around a central courtyard photography…
La Digue
Found down a lovely palm-lined road on the edge of La Réunion and La Passe, this verdant place offers four large, well-thought-out apartments with open…
The East
The Longanis stuns with its modern architecture and bucolic setting by a river shaded by majestic longani trees. The villa can accommodate up to six…
Rwanda
High on a hill above Gisakura, this efficiently run place has large and finely decorated cottages with panoramic views, excellent bathrooms and a tiny…
Rwanda
The well-established Muhabura is in Musanze's centre and was once the town’s leading hotel, and although it has been superseded by a whole slew of rather…
Réunion
The closest thing St-Denis has to a boutique hotel, the Villa Angélique occupies a nicely renovated historic building and is just oozing with atmosphere…
Madagascar
Run by the Lutheran Church and a Norwegian aid agency, this guesthouse in the centre of town is a little gem. The grounds are large and feel like an oasis…
Eastern Ethiopia
The friendliest option by far is this family-run hotel on the cliff above the Awash River, where you might see crocodiles in the day. Rooms are small and…
Northern Tanzania
This restored 1930s farmstead and working farm is primarily a base for horse-riding safaris (for experienced riders) that range across Tanzania's north,…
Zambia
This spacious, secluded spot about 5km southwest of Mfuwe village is popular with both overland groups and independent travellers. There are nine simple…
KwaZulu-Natal
This old dame exudes a slightly faded, late-19th-century charm, and its English-style flavour is perfect for a spot of post–Rorke’s Drift R&R. The rooms…
Réunion
While not luxurious, this sprawling three-star resort consisting of various pavilions is a reliable base, especially if you can score promotional rates…
Masai Mara
This may be the oldest lodge in the Mara, but thanks to a recent makeover the 101 rooms are modern, bright and tastefully decorated with tribal arts and…
Northeastern Tanzania
This Lushoto institution has changed ownership and is warmly recommended. It's full of charm, with vine-covered buildings, extensive gardens and…
Cape Town
Perfectly located in the middle of the city's restaurant and bar action, SunSquare offers stylish if compact rooms, some with excellent views of Table…
São Tomé
While older than its nearby flagship sister, the Pestana São Tomé, the Miramar is the better deal. Instead of entering resort-land, you get the feeling of…
Réunion
This well-run three-star abode is set in an attractive 3-hectare garden beside the roundabout in the middle of town and a two-minute walk from the beach…
Dar es Salaam
If you want to stay in Dar a couple of days and connect with an interesting project, consider checking into Friendly Gecko Guesthouse, 20km north of the…
Lake Chala Safari Lodge & Campsite
Northern Tanzania
If you’re looking for something remote and relaxing, this eco-camp overlooking its namesake caldera lake by the Kenyan border could be perfect. It has…
Sinai
Basata (meaning ‘simplicity’ in Arabic) is an ecologically minded settlement that uses organically grown produce and recycles its rubbish. Self-catering…
Southern Morocco & Western Sahara
Run by French expat Pierre, this wonderful oasis of civilisation in the desert is about 40km northwest of Goulimime (the last 9km is a rough dirt track)…
KwaZulu-Natal
For the best view in the Battlefields area check out the common areas and restaurant of this hotel. A large rotunda with walls of windows, massive sofas…
Livingstone
Hippos, hammocks and harmony. On a lush island with sandy beaches in the middle of the Zambezi River, around 50km from Livingstone, Jungle Junction…
Masai Mara
Set alongside a narrow river where animals often come to drink, this is arguably the Mara's best-value camp, and one of few aimed at budget and midrange…
Northern Nile Valley
The newest, smartest and largest hotel in Asyut is already looking a little worn. Part of a property development by a Gulf-backed consortium, it has an…
Zambia
A kilometre from the town of Sinazongwe, Lakeview Lodge has comfortable chalets with ceiling fans and a secluded terrace overlooking the lake and verdant…
Western Madagascar
Run by the local community, Le Camp Amoureux is, despite being an hour's drive south of Kirindy, many people's preferred base for visiting the reserve. It…
Gauteng
Kloofzicht is on a small nature reserve featuring elands, warthogs, blue wildebeests, red hartebeests, gemsbok and zebras. There’s also a fly-fishing…
Etosha National Park
This convenient alternative to staying in the park is 25km from Etosha, right on the C38. It has cubicle-type chalets that are rather ugly, but forgiven…
Zimbabwe
Located 180km north of Harare is this lodge run by the team from Small World backpackers in Harare. It makes for a good rural retreat, off the beaten…
Pemba
This delightful place has an airy upstairs seating area with views across the bay, and just two rooms available. It's clean, neat and tidy, and right on…
Rwanda
This sprawling guesthouse occupies a charming location on a wooded peninsula jutting into the lake. The older rooms are in red-brick blocks and are small…
Zambia
Lake Tanganyika's most popular all-round choice is this South African–managed resort fronted by a pure white sandy beach. Undoubtedly the best pick here…
La Digue
Design-savvy travellers will enjoy the stylish furniture, boldly coloured feature walls, soothing tones and vibrant George Camille artwork in the spacious…
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