Johannesburg
Ginnegaap is a contemporary inner-city townhouse attached to an old-world Melville beauty. You can lounge in the established garden that runs right up to…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Southwestern Uganda
Run by an NGO that protects local springs and constructs water projects, Bakiga Lodge offers terrific value with its mix of stilted log cabins and safari…
Zambia
The most atmospheric place to stay in Mbala is this welcoming lodge located on the shores of Lake Chila, about 2km from town. Rooms are set in spacious…
Cameroon
If money's not a concern then this is still the best choice in town, if for nothing else than its superb location in the heart of things in Douala. Rooms…
KwaZulu-Natal
It’s a good sign when you see the owner in chef’s garb cooking a full English breakfast. Here six small units of varying shapes and sizes surround a small…
Northern Tanzania
Friendly Babylon has straightforward, clean twin- and double-bedded rooms clustered around small, attractive gardens. It’s often somewhat more flexible…
Madagascar
Located 8km south of Manakara, this popular place has thatched-roofed, canal-side bungalows that are comfortable without being overly fancy. The…
Mahé
This friendly operation has catered to budget travellers for years. Since its serious makeover back in 2012, it has featured dearer but more comfortable…
Malawi
The brainchild of South African couple Andries and Farzana, Umunthu has coolly decorated, sparsely furnished rooms and a four-bed dorm with adjoining…
Kinshasa
This superb place feels like a social club in the heart of downtown Kinshasa. It's an excellent choice for business travellers, who will love their two…
Eastern Cape
Climbing this three-storey castellated tower is like stepping into a fairy tale. The top room has a round double bed, covered with a quilt made at the…
Northern Mozambique
Just up from the dhow port, Baobibo offers several light-filled bungalows made from traditional materials. The clean, well-made bucket showers use…
Réunion
Comprising two buildings, the Central gets by on its handy location, a waddle away from restaurants, bars and shops. It offers bland, fairly identical…
Cairo
After a very swish head-to-tail refurbishment, Cairo's Nileside Sheraton reopened in mid-2017 and is now home to some of the city's chicest rooms…
Réunion
Cilaos' biggest hotel is in a transition period. Although the public areas have been spruced up, most rooms are still in need of a refurb – which should…
High Atlas Mountains
A good budget option just 400m from the top of the gorge, this family-run spot has basic rooms with shared bathrooms. The best rooms catch a bit of breeze…
Rabat
A traditional house tucked down a narrow whitewashed passage on the edge of the Kasbah de Oudaias has been turned into a small guesthouse. Five en suite…
Nungwi
At the far southern (quieter) end of the west beach, Nungwi Inn has rooms in spacious bungalows with palm-thatch roofs. All have a small veranda, and most…
Bedouin Camp & El Dohous Village
Western Desert
El Dohous Village, 3km from Mut centre, has a huge variety of domed and curvy rooms that give off good vibes, all decorated with local crafts. The hilltop…
Mikumi Park Cottages & Resthouse
Mikumi National Park
About 3km from the gate, the park cottages and resthouse offer rooms in attached brick bungalows, all with bathroom, fan and air-con, and meals on order …
Lamu Island
Built to resemble an Omani-style fort and fully staffed, this former private home overlooks a deserted stretch of Shela Beach. Its glorious isolation, its…
Zanzibar Island
The Mahali is packed tight between other hotels on the central section of beach, but once inside it's spacious, relaxing and very good quality. Rooms are…
Malawi
This faded but lovely old colonial house has lots of character: a homey kitchen, five clean rooms (two with their own bathroom), a veranda, a communal…
Northern Tanzania
This 98-room lodge is well located on the eastern crater rim (the sunset-watching side) – it's convenient for Empakaai and the Crater Highlands, less so…
Addis Ababa
It may be part of an international chain, but this appealing hotel has sophisticated rooms with more character than most in this price range.The location…
Limpopo
Even if you're not the sort to stay at a golfing estate, this place is worth considering. Rooms are an appealing mix of classic safari furnishings (heavy…
Victoria Falls (town)
In an appealingly leafy residential location away from the touristy main strip. The large, comfortable rooms are within an impressive high-ceiling…
Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt
This alluringly remote guesthouse offers sand-free beds and desert excursions, including camel rides, village visits and fossil hunts. You can also camp…
Ceuta
A fresh addition to Ceuta's ageing accommodation scene, Hercules hosts 11 clean rooms stacked over four floors. The rooms are tiny but manage not to feel…
South Coast
At the southern end of the beach, the oldest resort in Nyali has been given a contemporary facelift. It's a vast property with smart, tiled rooms with…
Kenya
Surrounded by an electric fence for your protection, this well-maintained campsite has toilets, showers, a communal cooking area and some fine wilderness…
Northern Kenya
Sheltered by a natural rock amphitheatre and with shade provided by acacia trees, this campground is more secluded than Lgoita and is a great base for the…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
It's not technically on the promenade, but this trendily monochrome designer hotel is close enough that the (pricier) rooms with balconies have sea views…
Zambia
This laid-back lodge is perched at the top of a hill with great views of the valley and Chipata below. Simple rooms are set in a two-storey stone-and…
Lalibela
Ask many locals which is Lalibela's best hotel, and they'll tell you this place. It's certainly the biggest with 100 rooms, and while it does have a…
Johannesburg
The laid-back Gecko is an attractive and very popular guesthouse right at the heart of the 7th St mischief. The rooms outside the house, in a semidetached…
Madagascar
Thanks to its excellent customer service and attention to detail, L'Artisan has gradually become top of its class. The Zafimaniry bungalows, which feature…
Western Madagascar
This superfriendly hotel offers everything from camping to spacious en suite bungalows. There is an expansive privately run botanical garden and the…
Dadès Valley
Morocco meets sub-Saharan Africa at this 1970s convention centre turned hotel, atop a hill, north of the centre. The 106 guest rooms have balconies with…
Madagascar
This gorgeous hotel is the training ground of hospitality school La Rizière. Students here learn how to work in and run a hotel, and they're doing a…
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