Réunion
One of the best things about this peaceful inn is the road to it, which travels through sugar-cane fields despite being only a couple of kilometres from…
Must-see hotels in Africa
KwaZulu-Natal
Just like something out of a BBC TV production with its verandas, trimmed lawns and stunning garden, this mansion has a range of neat, sophisticated rooms…
Mousebird Backpackers & Safaris
Namibia
Tsumeb’s long-standing backpacker spot continues to stay true to its roots, offering economical accommodation without sacrificing personality or character…
Namibia
A surprisingly swish hotel with elegant rooms in addition to a very popular restaurant and bar. The menu is limited, but the beer is cold and it has a…
Les Acacias – Chez Axel et Patricia Nativel
Réunion
If you like peace and quiet, you'll have few quibbles with this welcoming B&B. It's very simple but clean and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Digs are in…
Zanzibar Town
In a modern building, the Golden Tulip has the air of a business hotel. Rooms are spacious, although the dark wood furniture is a bit gloomy, and…
Santo Antão
The last lodging option up the valley from Vila das Pombas is Chez Sandro, a hostel-like guesthouse run by a Frenchman and his Cabo Verdean wife. It has…
Cameroon
Not in Limbe itself, but 18km beyond along the rain-lashed coast, this is a good choice if you want to enjoy the beach and creature comforts. The location…
Johannesburg
This lovely, small guesthouse in the heart of Jewish Johannesburg has all the hallmarks of a great deal: seven tasteful, immaculate rooms complete with…
Mpumalanga
This rustic hillside eyrie has rooms in the main cottage and two chalets. With a fully equipped kitchen, a wood-burner and book exchange in the comfy…
Zimbabwe
Here at the entrance to the national park is the former holiday home of Cecil Rhodes, converted into a hotel in 1933. It features tropical verandahs and…
Mozambique
On the main street in the lower part of town, this pension is the place in Gurúè, not just for its simple, comfortable rooms but also for its affiliated…
Southwestern Uganda
Next door to the park headquarters, this rustic but pleasant camp is Bwindi's most popular budget option, looking directly out to lush forest. Bandas …
Masai Mara
This tented camp sits between Naboisho and Olare-Orok Conservancies and is run by Maasai Trails, one of the best hiking operators in western Kenya. It's a…
Northern Tanzania
With safari tents that look as though they could be removed without leaving a trace, Halisi has an appealing bush-camp feel to it without compromising on…
Zimbabwe
While its pink Sardinia-inspired facade is in need of a coat of paint, all up this lakeside resort offers a decent place to stay, in a kitschy Afro…
Sierra Leone
Tokeh Sands, which has sleek, white rooms with 24-hour power and air-con, opened here in 2013. You can swim out to the old helipad nearby, or kick off…
Southern Ethiopia
Dinsho Lodge is located above park headquarters (park fee applicable) and surrounded by endemic species; a stay here is a no-brainer. It feels more like…
Cape Town
Rooms are smart (and, naturally, decorated in shades of grey), but most are very small, especially at the lower end of the price range when the bed…
Southern Ethiopia
If fancy decor is not the question, but hygiene, location and solid amenities are high on your list, then this salmon three-storey edifice near the main…
Namibia
This simple campsite overlooks a channel of the Kwando River and is an excellent base for excursions in the area; fishing trips can be arranged here…
Mozambique
Tete's newest hotel is a large, business-like affair with modern, functional rooms, well-manicured grounds and a few bells and whistles – the gym and spa…
Namibia
Accommodation in this recommended place looks like a fairy-tale illustration – the handmade wooden furnishings are all fabulously original, while the…
Southern Ethiopia
This smart resort has a spectacular location on Lake Langano's northeastern shore and is set in beautifully landscaped gardens. It comprises 29 well-sized…
Cairo
The high-ceilinged, colour-saturated rooms at this old-school hostel are exceedingly simple but brim with old-fashioned character. All share toilets but…
Agafay Desert
Luxury tents here are equipped with all the necessities, with more-expensive options boasting small terraces with sunrise views, and staff seem to be…
Sinai
You can't miss this mammoth resort complex. It towers over Taba's low-rise town. If you've just wandered across the dusty border and want to rest up…
Zanzibar Island
This luxurious hotel has well-appointed rooms, some overlooking the sea, in traditionally styled two-storey buildings, surrounded by gardens. All rooms…
Botswana
Around 37km from the park gate along a sandy track, South Camp has 10 sites clustered quite close together behind some trees at the edge of one of the…
Malawi
This historical two-bedroom cottage sleeps six and comes with a living room complete with cooking fireplace. There are two single beds and two bunks. It’s…
Northern Tanzania
As close as you can sleep to the lake, Lake Natron Camp is wonderfully sited, with tents just back from the shore. The tents are excellent and often…
Namibia
The top spot in Grootfontein is modest by any standard, but its truly enormous rooms (not all – ask to see a few) leave you plenty of space to unpack your…
Lilongwe
This five-star Peermont hotel offers an air-conditioned welcome in its Wild Orchid bar-restaurant and reception decorated with cute model cars. It soars…
Swakopmund
Campsites here have large, shady trees and there are even sunroofs around the camping ground. Fireplaces and electrical powerpoints are big ticks, and the…
Mwanza
A smart and welcoming city-centre hotel that verges on having business suaveness. The standard rooms are very small but they've made the most of the…
Toubkal National Park
Aroumd's original guesthouse remains popular among tour groups and independent travellers alike thanks to comfortable rooms and plenty of common spaces in…
Kampala
Formerly a members-only club for US embassy staff, Makindye Country Club is now under British management and open for all. The eclectic mix of rooms, all…
It's a Small World (Harare Centre)
Harare
In a period house in a leafy inner-city suburb is the relaxed sister guesthouse to Small World Backpackers in Avondale. This option will suit longer-term…
Aswan
A great place to unwind for a few days. The rooms in this beautiful mud-brick house are painted in Nubian style, decorated with colourful carpets and…
Moravian Church Conference Centre Hotel
Western Tanzania
A beautiful trumpet vine colours the outer walls here. Rooms are spare but pleasant and spacious (it's worth the extra Tsh10,000 for a larger one), and…
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