Namibia
The modern rooms and spacious living areas and kitchen make for an excellent bolthole for those passing through Tsumeb. Relatively new and well-run, Olive…
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Western Cape
There are six individually decorated rooms in this 200-year-old house with a gorgeous garden and a refreshing pool. It's within walking distance of the…
Kenya
The best deal in town is actually a little way out of Nyeri. The small drive is worth it for the palm-lined, poolside ambience and general sense of…
Lake Manyara National Park
Tastefully furnished safari tents and stilted cottages with tiled floors and four-poster beds, all on the plains close to Lake Manyara, make this a good…
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Town – Upper Eastside
Cape Town
This snazzily designed property is tucked away in the revamped buildings of the old Bonwitt clothing factory. Rooms are large and pleasant, offering…
Cabo Verde
The positioning of this friendly hotel, right in the heart of all the action in the Platô, is tops. The rooms are clean and well-equipped. The brightest…
Southern Rift Valley
Set on a private island, this intimate luxury spot can only be rented in its entirety. There's room for 12 in beautiful thatched bandas, and plenty going…
La Digue
The five colourful rooms in its charming two-storey chalet are a bargain, particularly the two huge, vaulted-ceiling options upstairs, both of which share…
Zanzibar Island
This simple place has a few rooms in a small compound between the road and the beach in Kizimkazi Mkunguni. For those arriving by public transport it's…
Pretoria
Although this budget-friendly hostel won't knock your socks off, it features an assortment of tidy and serviceable private rooms and dorms and is…
Arusha
This popular place has a mix of rooms, with the nicest ones in a newer, two-storey building set in lush gardens. There's also a communal poolside…
Limpopo
Certainly the most novel choice in Mokopane. The rooms are all a bit different – some with interior or exterior kitchens and bathrooms. But all are a good…
Southern Ethiopia
The most obvious choice for NGOs and travellers, for lack of competition. Its main selling points are the leafy garden and the attached restaurant serving…
Amani Conservation Centre Rest House
Northeastern Tanzania
This reserve-run resthouse has a forested setting and simple, clean rooms. There's also a small area to pitch a tent, a supply of hot water and basic…
Southern Rift Valley
This simple, U-shaped resort sits just 1.5km from Lake Nakuru's main gate. Rooms come without fanfare or pretension but do sport mosquito nets, the price…
Eritrea
With air-con and 24-hour hot water, this is probably the most luxurious option south of Dekemhare. The friendly staff and full-service bar-restaurant…
Northern Nile Valley
This well-placed west-bank spot across the river from the new museum is the best hotel in town (which isn't saying much). Rooms are comfortable and the…
Cape Town
There's a funky African theme to this very appealing backpackers, just a short walk away from the heart of the Obs action further down Lower Main Rd. The…
Sudan
This tranquil abode close to the railway lines on the southern edge of Atbara gets fresh coats of paint on a regular basis, which leaves it looking like…
Mwanza
A solid business-class standard in the heart of town with noisy but reasonably comfortable rooms, all with balconies. Some of the upper-floor north-facing…
Port Elizabeth
This elegant villa in the quiet suburb of Summerstrand is just the ticket for those seeking a cosy home away from home experience in PE. The eight rooms…
Ghana
Run by the lovely and welcoming Salia family, this lodge offers basic but clean thatch huts in a small sandy compound. There are clean shared toilets and…
Northern Cape
Mokala’s most upmarket accommodation, with amenities such as electric blankets, fireplaces and DSTV in the self-catering luxury executive suites. The…
Togo
Off the road to Klouto, the discreet Hôtel Chez Felicia is an excellent bargain. This low-slung building set in verdant surrounds shelters immaculate,…
Rwanda
Painted an alarming shade of apricot, the Home Inn has 17 fresh and bright rooms with 'gorgeously' garish bedspreads. The tiled bathrooms are spotless and…
Zanzibar Island
After a few years of service, the original Teddy's is looking a little tired and scruffy, but that means simple accommodation at low prices. There's a…
Livingstone
The sister lodge to the popular Jollyboys Backpackers, this camp offers a more chilled out alternative for those not wanting a boisterous hostel…
Residencial Duqueza de Connaught
Maputo
This lovely, quiet, eight-room boutique hotel is in a restored home with polished wood, linen bedding and spotless rooms. Meals can be arranged with…
Northern Cape
Surrounded by thorny Kalahari dune bushveld, over three hours from Twee Rivieren Gate, Mata-Mata is a good place to spot giraffes. The riverfront chalets …
Western Tanzania
Kalambo Falls Lodge has spacious rooms with large tubs, fridges and in-room wi-fi. It's also got a professional chef and a full bar, making an all-in-one…
Northern Cape
Staying in these stone-and-canvas cabins is like upmarket camping. Great efforts have been made to showcase the camp's magnificent setting in a rocky…
Ghana
Built on a hill overlooking the dam and the lake, Volta Hotel offers the most breathtaking panoramas. The interior looks a tad passé, and the rooms are…
Zambia
Chimfunshi's cottages are in the mould of your typical bare-bones national park–style lodging, but they're perfectly functional with bed and mozzie net…
Northern Mozambique
Newly opened in 2016, the Chambo hosts three simple but beautifully sited bamboo bungalows right on the beach beside Lake Niassa. On offer are meals, a…
Kenya
Located 200m from the Trout Tree Restaurant, this self-contained cottage sleeps six. There is a kitchen, but meals can also be ordered from the restaurant…
Botswana
This outpost of the Metcourt chain offers extremely comfortable, well-priced and recently renovated three-star rooms. Which is just as well, as the…
Chefchaouen
This is a charming and affordable option with a caring, attentive owner, though it's starting to show its age. Most rooms are large, bright and face the…
Damaraland
Around 8km from Kamanjab along the C40 to Palmwag, Porcupine Camp is a simple, friendly place. The accommodation is in basic domed tents – we prefer the…
Réunion
Despite the name, not much resembles a 'medina' in this modern building by the turn-off for the beach. The three flats are characterless but fully…
Senegal
Among the cluster of places near the artisans' village, Chez Salim is a top choice, with African-style thatched-roof round huts and more spacious…
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