Réunion
One of St-Leu's best bargains, though the 'Palais' bit is a gross misnomer. It's comfortably central, spitting distance from the beach and restaurants,…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Réunion
Way up in the hills, the 'Hikers' Table' is a safe bet, with two doubles (one of which has private facilities), one quad and one six-bed room in a modern…
Zanzibar Town
This efficient, friendly, family-run place offers 18 rooms in a characterful house fringed with balconies and decorated with stained-glass windows. Rooms…
Le Balcon Créole – Chez François et Michèle Huet
Réunion
The four rooms here are sparkling, fresh and colourful, and provide a very cushy landing after a hard day's driving. The two ones at the front come with…
Lamu Island
This lovely Swahili house, just behind Peponi Hotel, is decked out with carved plasterwork and pastel accents. Some rooms have fine sea views, as does the…
Sinai
With its dramatic foyer replete with Pharaonic-style columns and domed star constellation ceiling, this mega-resort rises out of the desert like a powder…
Le Cimendef – Chez Noeline et Daniel Campton
Réunion
All four rooms are very simply laid out yet pleasing and are graced with ravishing views over the Cimendef (2226m). There's also an atmospheric suite…
Windhoek
A pleasant haven located about 30 minutes by foot from the city centre, Roof of Africa has a rustic barnyard feel, offering well-designed rooms of varying…
Sharm El Sheikh
Behind the terracotta walls, this charming guesthouse serves up quirky style with locally inspired architecture. The five colourful rooms come with…
Kruger National Park
Just south of Olifants, this atmospheric camp has just six huts and 15 campsites. There’s no electricity, but lanterns are provided for huts (a torch is…
Northern Tanzania
This place has expansive, trim grounds, hot-water showers, tents for hire and chalets of varying sizes. It’s about 5km north of Marangu and 700m east of…
Lilongwe
Set in 6.5 hectares of lush gardens, Barefoot makes for a quieter alternative to the city centre. There are six nicely finished chalets with private…
Sierra Leone
The most luxurious hotel on the peninsula, The Place offers airy bungalows with soaring ceilings, large bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and coffee…
Ouarzazate
For those craving light after the shady seclusion of kasbahs, book a room at the family home of mountain guide Fatima Agoujil. The modern villa has seven…
Southern Tunisia
Dar Hi (rhymes with 'tee') is an unusual concept for a town like Nefta. Think concrete brutalism meet Ikea store – an unusual pitch for somewhere billing…
Giza
Built in 1869 as Khedive Ismail’s hunting lodge, Mena House dazzles with intricate gold decoration and air that perpetually smells of jasmine. The…
Lusaka
Deservedly popular with in-the-know expats and a coterie of international business and government types, the Southern Sun is a no-brainer for those…
Limpopo
Though looking a bit worn around the edges these days, Daan & Zena’s is brought to life by lashings of colour and a friendly atmosphere, and it still…
Cap Bon
Dar Kenza is a fun, family-friendly enclave that ticks all of the summer holiday boxes. Navigate your way up and down stairs and past domed roofs through…
Lake Manyara National Park
Run by a sprightly Slovenian pensioner, this personalised place, in a bush setting amid baobab and euphorbia trees, has four straightforward safari tents…
Benin
Built to accommodate its numerous visitors, the 70 rooms at Centre Songhai are spartan but clean. Fan rooms have a shower cubicle but shared toilets; the…
Southern Ethiopia
This hotel has three levels of rooms in an old and a more recent building. They’re old-fashioned and a bit overpriced, but you're paying a premium for the…
Southwestern Uganda
Just outside the northern sector of the park, Simba is a good budget camp popular with many tour groups. Rooms are spotless with canopy beds and stone…
Zanzibar Island
With bungalows clustered around three pools, set amid gardens and palms, Dhow Inn is neat and stylish. In the rooms, beige-on-white interiors soothe heat…
The Wild Coast
At the Qhorha River mouth, this family-focused resort offers accommodation in 46 thatched units, 14 of which have sweeping ocean views. There are…
Octagon Safari Lodge & Irish Bar
Northern Tanzania
The lush and lovely gardens at this Irish-Tanzanian–owned lodge mean you’ll soon feel far away from Karatu. The cottages are small but comfortable, and by…
Aswan
This modern hotel on the west side of the Nile overlooking the desert and the Tomb of the Nobles is a great find, offering quiet, clean and comfortable…
Talassemtane National Park
English-speaking Shaima provides a warm welcome at this rural gîte (cottage) inside Talassemtane National Park. Beds are rock hard and the large 31-bed…
Southern Madagascar
It's a rough drive in, and somewhat-bare surrounds hide this convivial backpacker’s hang-out and budget gem not far from the centre of Ranohira. Run by…
Swakopmund
Villa Wiese is a friendly and funky guest lodge occupying a historic colonial mansion complete with vaulted ceilings, rock gardens and period furniture…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Ndlovu Camp is a delightfully mellow spot, with spacious grounds and an atmospheric restaurant that serves outstanding food. Accommodation is in rondavels…
Southern Ethiopia
Thanks to a canopy of lush mango trees, there’s plenty of shade at this attractive campsite next to the Kaske River. The ablution block is cleaner than…
Ouarzazate
This good-value place has attractive rooms painted in neutral tones, with silky striped bed covers, carved dark-wood furniture and decent lighting (plus…
Masai Mara
With over 100 rooms, this is one of the largest lodges in the Masai Mara and at busy times it can feel like a real package-tour production line. That said…
Botswana
Shady campsites with braai pits are adjacent to clean toilets and (steaming-hot) showers, while there are also some pricey six-person dorms. For a little…
Eastern Cape
Reflecting the spirit of its nature-loving owner – who might arrive with a rescued horse, hang from the rafters and lead a drum circle, all in the space…
Malawi
This flashpacker-style place has well-maintained rooms and six-bed dorms with fans, opening onto a long veranda dotted with wicker chairs, and self…
Zanzibar Island
South of Paje, in a very spacious garden on a small slope overlooking the sea, are a few bungalows; those lower down are bigger. A major draw is the bar…
Kruger National Park
This rustic, compact camp has lost none of its charm, despite some of its eight reed and thatch rondavels being replaced with modern versions, complete…
Damaraland
At the base of the Erongo foothills, this historic guest farm offers accommodation in the farmhouse, adjacent to a landscaped pool, a lapa (a circular…
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