Réunion
This four-star establishment stretches over a rocky promontory at the northern end of the beach and gets plenty of sunshine, even in the late afternoon…
Must-see hotels in Africa
High Atlas Mountains
Country living comes with Marrakesh style at Chez Momo II. Garden bungalows have tadelakt (waterproof-plaster) baths, pine-beam ceilings, kilim…
Dar es Salaam
Integrated into the seafront Slipway shopping complex, this apart-hotel offers good-value accommodation. Rooms and apartments are bright and breezy, with…
Rwanda
Sitting on its own hillside with stunning 270-degree views across Lake Kivu, this church-run pad has rooms of varying standards (and different prices)…
La Digue
With day beds on the edge of Anse Patates and a pool set into oceanfront rocks, this quirky hotel offers a few great perks and a wide variety of ocean…
Johannesburg
We're not sold on the metallic animal print upholstered chairs in the lobby, but otherwise it's a big thumbs up for this new, efficiently run business…
Malawi
Enabling visitors on a budget to stay in the reserve and fully immerse themselves in the wildlife-viewing activities, this campground has shady places to…
La Digue
Beneath the bougainvillea-draped arch welcoming you at Chalets de Palma is a delightful little pool and eight simple rooms found in four red-roofed…
Guinea-Bissau
Newly opened by Bissau-Guinean-American champion kickboxer Adlino Costa, this camp on Ilha de Bubaque feels worlds away from the relative bustle of town –…
Johannesburg
This quirky hostel is set in a rambling mansion that looks like a miniature castle and was once the home of a 1970s drugs baron. The wide assortment of…
Sidi Ifni
Formerly the headquarters of the Spanish navy, this art-deco clifftop mansion has superb views of the Atlantic. Charming owners Benoit and Dominique have…
Northern Kenya
Once the home of Joy Adamson, of Born Free fame, this is now an outrageously luxurious camp in Shaba's remotest corner. The accommodation is in ‘tents’,…
Malawi
Hidden down a dirt road off Michiru Rd, on the crest of a hill northwest of the city centre, friendly Kabula enjoys peace aplenty and scenic mountain…
Zimbabwe
Run by Zimparks, this national park campsite offers only basic facilities but has a magnificent lakeside location. Accommodation comprises a few tent…
Gabon
This is a smart place with rooms set around the garden, river views and a great pool. It's very popular at weekends but you'll have the place to yourself…
Tunis
Run by the family who have lived here for generations, this 19th-century courtyard mansion has been decorated in a simple, stylish mix of the traditional…
Marrakesh
Fifteen minutes south of the medina in a developing shopping and nightlife zone, this modern boutique hotel has been built to emulate a medina riad, with…
Johannesburg
Best described as 'urban chic', this sexy number is a short amble from Rosebank's shopping malls. The 75 rooms are spacious and elegantly restrained, and…
Mahé
Pro: it's right on Beau Vallon beach, sandwiched between a pizzeria and a dive centre – the location is irresistible, right in the thick of things. Con:…
Senegal
Run by a Swiss couple, welcoming Djidjack has round bungalows with conical thatch ceilings, African artwork and a small terrace. Budget travellers can…
Gabon
Recently reopened, this is a fun place for weekends. On offer are a diverse medley of entertainment from games tournaments to karaoke, drumming, salsa,…
Pemba
The welcoming and aptly named Ocean Panorama is on a hill with great views over the sea. Rooms are basic but clean, with a small terrace. The manager,…
Johannesburg
One of the latest projects of Propertuity, the developers of Maboneng, is this hip hotel with rooms on floors four and five of a renovated 1970s building…
Réunion
This option perched on the southern outskirts of town has five colourful bungalows with a Creole flavour, each with two adjoining rooms. Three drawbacks:…
Western Kenya
This grand property was built in the 1950s by the Brooke Bond company and still has a lot of (very faded) period charm. The hotel’s most notable features…
Mwanza
The intimate and beautiful Wag Hill, on a small wooded peninsula outside Mwanza, is an excellent post-safari cool down. It has bungalows with screened…
Lake Manyara National Park
Located near the top of the escarpment is this hot, sometimes dusty place with camping and faded warm-water ablutions. The price is great, however, and…
Hammamet
Built in the 1970s by the presidential architect, this massive 390-room hotel has had a swish overhaul since then. The neat rooms have great views, though…
Kigali
Head and shoulders above much of the competition in this price range, this homely hotel has large and rather classically styled rooms with wood…
La Digue
An expansive, lush garden and lovely pool are the highlights of this well-run venture. The rooms in the two main houses are scrupulously clean and a…
Zanzibar Town
Over the years, this grand building has been home to an Indian merchant, the sultan's family and other Zanzibari dignitaries. Restored to its original…
Ghana
Tucked away on a quiet, clean stretch of beach, this collection of huts and cottages, set within a sandy and shady grove of coconut palms, is deservedly…
KwaZulu-Natal
This delightful spot on a working farm oozes with urban style and country charm: chic designer fabrics, cozy bathrobes and lots of trimmings, plus a…
Middle Atlas
A smart upmarket choice, Cerisiers is surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with fridges and heating, plus there is…
Namibia
This well-established and centrally located lodge sits along the main drag in Opuwo and does good business with tour groups. Fairly standard but fully…
Lake Manyara National Park
The main attraction of this place (still often known by its previous name, Lake Manyara Tented Camp) is its setting in a grove of enormous fever trees …
Réunion
Do you like rabbit? We dare ask because the owners of this pert little B&B (which translates as 'Golden Rabbit') in Jean Petit raise rabbits, meaning you…
Western Desert
Badr Abdel Moghny, the man who created Badr's Museum, had another dream: to make a small guesthouse where creative people can find a peaceful home away…
Zanzibar Town
Away from the hustle, 5km south of Zanzibar Town, trim and tranquil Mbweni Ruins Hotel (part of the Marriott-Protea chain) has light and airy rooms set in…
Northern Cape
Molopo is a traditional safari lodge offering excellent value. Accommodation includes rondavels (round huts), simple chalets and more luxurious versions,…
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