Dahab
Ghazala’s white-domed rooms rim a narrow courtyard set with colourful mosaic tiles. There's a level of spic-and-span cleanliness here that punches well…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Rwanda
For that 'end-of-the-earth' feeling, you could head to this lovely venture perched on a ridge about 300m from the main road. You'd be hard pressed to find…
Mahé
Just above the main coast road, next to a dive centre, these four rooms in a modern villa are large, pathologically clean and equipped to a high standard…
Réunion
If you're really looking to push the boat out in the Wild South, then to be honest there's only this five-star resort. Peacefully reposed on a promontory…
Northern Tanzania
Ngorongoro's only public campsite is Simba A, up on the crater rim not far from headquarters. It has basic facilities and can get very crowded, so the hot…
Rwanda
This ramshackle place has rather gloomy and very basic rooms that on their own wouldn't be worth mentioning, but the camping area has nice shady plots and…
Namibia
Kuiseb Canyon is a shady site at the Kuiseb River crossing along the C14 and is also a convenient place to break up a trip between Windhoek and Walvis Bay…
Banana House & Wellness Centre
Lamu Island
Arranged around a tranquil, flower-filled courtyard with a small pool, this is Lamu's premier yoga retreat and is a generally tranquil place to while away…
Kenya
A slightly cheaper alternative to the luxury tented camps and offering an appealing sense of wilderness, this adventure camp accommodates guests in basic…
Malawi
At the foot of the mountain in lakeside Chitimba, this beach camp is an excellent launch pad for tackling the ascent to Livingstonia. The whitewashed…
Namibia
Homeb is located in a scenic spot upstream from the most accessible set of dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park, and can accommodate several groups. Residents…
Lilongwe
Lilongwe’s liveliest backpacker spot buzzes with a mix of travellers, overlanders and volunteers relaxing by the pool and in the large, shady gardens…
Zimbabwe
Just outside the national park, Bumi has a commanding hilltop location with magnificent panoramic views of the lake. It's more resort than safari lodge …
Hurghada
Kempinski doesn’t do understated and this massive complex is no exception. From the palatial arabesque lobby to the immense beach and huge pool area, this…
Al Fayoum
This 45-acre organic olive farm overlooking Lake Qarun offers self-catering accommodation in suite-style rooms and two villas, all designed in a…
The North
German-owned Maritim Hotel has an enviable position out of the wind on Turtle Bay and attractive, luxury rooms. Its main plus is a 25-hectare park,…
Amahoro Guesthouse – Red Rocks
Rwanda
Run by the excellent Amahoro Tours, Amahoro Guesthouse is the best budget place in town. The rooms are painted in bright, primary colours and there's a…
Ouarzazate
Located within walking distance of the Place Al Mouahidine, this sleek pisé (rammed-earth) villa with crenellated turrets is the home of Jean-Michel and…
Sierra Leone
The only hotel on Bonthe, this place is firmly aimed at game fishermen, who come down from Freetown to search for tarpon in the local estuaries…
Etosha National Park
Excellent grassed campsites spill over a large area here, so there’s a good chance you’ll get a pitch even if you haven’t booked. This whole place is set…
Réunion
This quirky B&B sits in isolated splendour on the main road between St-Philippe and Le Grand Brûlé. The two individually decorated rooms in the main house…
Réunion
This villa has a compact but respectable collection of various-sized rooms and apartments, but only four units have direct sea views. They all feel past…
Southwestern Uganda
Immersed within the tea plantations, this atmospheric colonial guesthouse is located inside the former residence of the tea-estate manager. Its simple…
Malawi
Easily the city's plushest digs, this large hotel in imposing grounds has huge rooms with deep-pile carpet, flat-screen DSTV, fridge and views of Mzuzu's…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This is a wonderfully relaxing option with six tastefully designed rooms, a pool and a terrific sculpture garden. Each room has a different theme and…
The Wild Coast
This venerable hotel offers a great mix of old-fashioned charm and modern elements, with generous buffet meals, a lovely thatched beach bar and chalet…
Malawi
Popular with the aid-work fraternity, these pleasantly decorated rooms with mozzie nets and bright bedspreads are hidden away in a suburban house. Choose…
Réunion
One of Cilaos’ few mid-range accommodation options, this abode has a range of well-maintained rooms in a two-storey, motel-like building. The decor is…
Dar es Salaam
This large resort has rooms in two-storey rondavels lined up along the waterfront, all with TV, minifridge and sea views. In addition, there are 28 self…
Zimbabwe
This relaxed lodge, just off the main highway, is a great new affordable, easily accessible addition to Hwange. There's camping and no-frills A-frame…
South Coast
Named after the spit of sand exposed by low tide, Sand Island consists of 10 spacious, airy, self-catering cottages overlooking the sand. Each has its own…
Ghana
Set in pretty landscaped gardens complete with wandering chickens, African Dream offers charming, if slightly careworn, rooms as well as a decent…
Zanzibar Town
This attractively restored building has a prime waterfront location, including a patch of private beach (separated from the sea and public beach by a…
Rwanda
The location (on a well-trimmed property fronting Lake Kivu) alone would make this one of Gisenyi's best options, but the six brick bungalows and four…
Mantenga Cultural Village & Nature Reserve
eSwatini (Swaziland)
These digs within the Mantenga Nature Reserve offer something different, with a cluster of offbeat bungalows, many of which overlook a river, set in lush…
Kenya
One of the longest-standing lodges in Kenya, having first opened in 1958, this property was overhauled in late 2014 and is now an excellent choice at…
Zambia
With a commanding hilltop location with lush gardens (home to some roaming zebra) and lake views, this hotel has relatively luxurious rooms (some with…
Luxor
The former Sheraton Luxor is a secluded three-storey building set amid lush gardens at the southern end of Sharia Khaled Ibn Al Walid – close to some…
Réunion
Run by a widely travelled French couple, this boutique-style B&B perched in the hills above Ste-Marie shelters three rooms that are individually decorated…
Northeastern Tanzania
The rustic Tona Lodge is the former mission house of Jakob Dannholz. It is an amenable base with views, camping and serviceable, albeit overpriced, rooms…
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