Kilifi
This polished, makuti (thatched-roofed) place sits right on the beach and has a series of bright, comfortable, Swahili-themed rooms with high beds and sea…
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Southern Ethiopia
The pluses at this budget set-up are its leafy surrounds and its peaceful location in a side street south of the centre. Rooms are utterly without frills…
Pretoria
In a residential neighbourhood, this low-slung building feels like a warm, soft nest. It conceals seven rooms that offer attractive tiled bathrooms, crisp…
Northern Mozambique
Built on the back of Palma's gas boom, this well-appointed new hotel is aimed mainly at business people. Twelve spick-and-span rooms are arranged in smart…
Maputo
Set attractively directly on the water (although there’s no beach swimming), Southern Sun has comfortable rooms, attentive service, a small gym and a…
Imlil
Run by the youthful Lahcen and his family, this delightful place aims to introduce guests to Amazigh (Berber) culture, with lessons on mint tea…
Zambia
Set on a lovely lawned estate abutting the golf course, this unpretentious lodge offers a homely atmosphere with plenty of local flair. There's spacious…
Malawi
Set back from the main drag, off M’Mbelwa Rd, Mimosa is a little worn at the edges, but it's efficiently run, friendly and dependable. Rooms are spacious,…
Fish River Canyon
Administered by NWR, this pleasant and well-shaded camping ground near the park’s northern end is about 10km from the main viewpoints. Facilities are…
Nungwi
The small and welcoming Flame Tree offers unfussy and thoughtfully furnished rooms in cottages surrounded by beautiful flowering gardens. It's at the…
Masai Mara
This welcoming camp, which has recently come under the orbit of the excellent Asilia company, is buried away among a patch of woodland but has views over…
Northern Kenya
The single rooms are starting to look a little old and damp but, by and large, this very friendly place has quiet, clean and comfortable rooms with nice…
Namibia
Drawing inspiration from the Cape Dutch villages of yesteryear, this wonderfully bucolic spot hugs a rock face on the outskirts of Fish River Canyon…
Cape Town
Friendly Maria Maile runs this B&B in her small brick bungalow in Graceland, an upmarket part of Khayelitsha. She can put up four people in her two homely…
Kenya
This beautiful unfenced lodge lets the wildlife right in; keep an eye on your possessions, as the baboons and/or Sykes’ monkeys will nick your stuff…
Réunion
It's not the Ritz, but this three-star abode opened in 2018 offers a pleasant alternative to B&Bs, with 18 neat rooms, 16 of which have ocean views (tip:…
Cairo
Distinctly out of the tourist fray. Some rooms are quite dark, but standards are generally good and the place is kept shipshape and clean. The challenge…
Cape Town
High up the mountain, this exclusive, chic property offers eight spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, all with balconies and beautifully tiled…
Zagora
Just north of Amezrou, this campsite has a mixture of palm-shaded pitches, Berber-style tents and a few rooms. It also has a cafe, free wi-fi, hot showers…
Port Elizabeth
Seeking a relaxing cocoon with homely qualities without the exorbitant price tag? This venture that opened in 2017 has all the key ingredients, with…
Antananarivo
Rooms at this superfriendly, family-run hotel are simple, quiet and clean. There is also a tip-top dining room with fabulous views of the Rova and the…
Eastern Cape
This restful guesthouse near the golf course has unpretentious yet clean carpeted rooms (two of which have sweeping ocean views), a pool and braai area,…
Lesotho
Self-catering huts and rondavels are hidden away in an incredibly picturesque valley at Moorosi Chalets. Guests will delight in the isolation, and in…
Pemba
This place is a little gem: simple but clean rooms with TV in the lounge, and a nice walled garden with banana trees and a couple of shaded seats. Meals…
Kruger National Park
Kruger’s oldest and highest (thus coolest) camp is next to Numbi Gate. Located within an attractive region dotted with granite outcrops and frequented by…
Tunisia
Out in a quiet residential neighbourhood 5km from the medina, this B&B in a modern and elegant family home offers three rooms. The host, from an old…
Southern Ethiopia
If you want no surprises and no hassles, you'll strike gold at the Framont. Service is everything it should be – no more, no less – while the…
Siwa Oasis
This self-contained village of traditionally styled bungalows snakes its way along a 500m spring-fed pool. While the rooms are nothing special, suites…
Kruger National Park
Tamboti has 40 safari tents spread along a curve in the Timbavati River, including 10 very comfy options with kitchens and en-suite bathrooms. All have…
The Wild Coast
Mbotyi Campsite, a joint venture between the neighbouring Mbotyi River Lodge and the local community, is the place for total relaxation and long walks on…
Melilla
This three-star hotel is in an excellent location and offers good-sized, standard-fare rooms with TVs, fridges and balconies, as well as a gym. The…
Eastern Ethiopia
The Afaf won't inspire romance but has a low-key backpacker vibe and is deservedly popular with budget travellers. The rooms are ordinary, but a steal at…
Senegal
Au Petit Jura is a small, charming, Swiss-run guesthouse located just a short stroll to the beach. Days can be spent lounging poolside, strolling the…
The Gambia
This friendly place makes a great base for taking in Sanyang, with simple, reasonably priced accommodation just steps from the sun-kissed beach. There's a…
Namibia
Community-run Elephant Song is located in the Palmwag Concession, a very rough 25km down the Hoanib River from Sesfontein. This camp caters to outdoorsy…
Botswana
Although the long, north–south-running Phokoje Pan is itself quite attractive, this campsite feels a little enclosed behind high grasses and thus doesn't…
Chefchaouen
A hostel by any other name, Souika has a series of dorms with bunk beds, plus a couple of double rooms. It's as basic as it gets, with adequate shared…
Antananarivo
Part of the same stable as the outstanding Grand Hotel Urban just up the road, the Maison des Cotonniers has similarly excellent rooms but without the…
Réunion
One of the most reliable options in the Cirque de Mafate, this venture has something for everybody and every budget, including six-bed dorms, doubles with…
Malawi
On the Lichenya Plateau, this basic cottage is a step up from the forestry huts found elsewhere in the mountains, with utensils in the kitchen, plus…
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