Botswana
Sitting somewhere between Tuli Safari Lodge and Molema Bush Camp (which are all owned by the same company), Serolo Safari Camp offers attractive, if…
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Cape Town
There’s a sophisticated, colourful ‘African modern’ design theme at this appealing guesthouse, sheltering behind the facade of three 19th-century terrace…
The Gambia
Although it's 2km from the beach, this delightful guesthouse in the village has earned many admirers for its warm welcome, great food and sparkling pool…
Sudan
Probably the best of Gedaref's hotels (which is not saying a lot), Almotwakil is fine for a night. It has basic, unadorned rooms with passable bathrooms…
Draa Valley
A rock-studded guesthouse and restaurant serving restorative meals of tajine, salad and fruit on the scenic terrace or in the air-conditioned salon…
Tunisia
Lovely sea views and a well-maintained garden are the main draws here. Rooms are comfortable (though could do with a few extra amenities), but there's…
Djerba
Offering excellent value, this B&B in Erriadh's medina has six comfortable rooms arranged a central courtyard with a swimming pool. Breakfast is enjoyed…
Accra
A cosy bolthole close to the bars and restaurants of Labone, Chez Delphy offers welcome respite from the heat and noise of Accra. The rooms are simple but…
Cabo Verde
This is a delightful guesthouse run by a French–Cabo Verdean couple, with fine views over the crater floor. Alcindo is one of the top guides in the area.
Masai Mara
The simple safari tents here come in two categories, with the cheaper tents being a little darker and smaller than the pricier ones. All have private…
Mozambique
One of numerous guesthouse options in the Ponta Gêa neighbourhood, Aulio's looks good from the outside and keeps up the image inside with large, clean…
Ghana
Simple huts sit among palm trees on this gorgeous stretch of beach. The staff are welcoming and helpful, there's a great restaurant (mains C22 to C50),…
Rwanda
Located in the heart of a tea plantation with a stunning jungle backdrop, the former Nyungwe Forest Lodge, now part of the famous One & Only chain, is one…
Western Desert
Small and charming eco-lodge with 22 domed mudbrick rooms decorated in local style. There is a hot spring for bathing, a lovely garden for shade and a…
Limpopo
Victoria Place is graced with elegance and plenty of smiles. It has spacious rooms with a white wood and linen look, albeit with basic bathrooms; eat…
Chamarel
A farm and rustic lodge, La Vieille Cheminée has six pretty Creole-style, self-catering rooms on a lovely sloping property. It offers a range of…
Southern Tunisia
Medenine's best-value hotel, close to the city centre. The rooms won't set you on fire with excitement, but the clean blonde wood and natural light will…
Sal
Fronting a lively patch of beach, this grande dame of a beach hotel was the very first on the strip. Over 40 years later, it's still a great choice, with…
Botswana
There's rarely an issue finding space at one of Mahurushele Pan's three sites, which are 11km northwest of Khutse Pan (or 24km from the park entrance),…
Maputo
This three-star establishment in the upper part of town has small but well-appointed rooms with TV, plus good service and facilities, a business centre, a…
Cape Town
A heritage-listed building dating from 1903 has been remodelled into this luxury guesthouse. Rooms are a very chic with contemporary art and African…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
June and Trevor are the genial hosts of this convivial, upmarket B&B, which has six rooms decorated with period furniture or in breezy contemporary style…
Senegal
Scattered across a peaceful beachfront property, these nine exquisitely designed bungalows are made of local materials and set with carvings and textiles…
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers
Garden Route
Southwest of town, this breezy hostel provides awesome ocean views, simple rooms, and a lapa (circular area with a fire pit) bar and cafe serving…
Réunion
Run by Alex, who knows a thing or 50 about Cilaos, this congenial spot has rooms of varying size and shape, with three- to seven-bed dorms and one double…
Uganda
Set on a grassy plot of land, this relaxed, Italian-owned camp has a mix of tented camping and cottages. Its homemade pastas and Italian meat dishes get…
Sierra Leone
The rooms at this hotel are comfortable, if overpriced, especially the cell-like budget rooms. Still, there's a surprisingly good restaurant, a bar, a…
Mauritius
Simple, light-filled spaces right by the water are what this place is all about. Most of the rooms have unobstructed sea views, and the location on…
Zanzibar Island
A no-frills joint with a few rooms in a building set back from the beach, and two other rooms overlooking the beach (well, the beach restaurants). Rooms…
Botswana
Sharing the private concession with (and run by the same owners as) Haina Kalahari Lodge, Brakah has five appealing sites, with plenty of shade, braai…
Tozeur
Formerly part of the Sofitel chain, this is a large resort hotel with what looks like a complete oasis in the lobby. It has all the facilities you'd…
Cape Coast
Like a hip party spot, a night at Oasis is loud, hot and sweaty. Backpackers, volunteers and Cape Coast's beautiful people gravitate towards the…
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Dar es Salaam
Peaceful Amani Beach has 10 roomy, well-spaced cottages set on a low cliff directly above the beach and backed by extensive flowering gardens. There’s…
Kampala
In a strikingly modern building, this trendy minimalist hotel features 37 modern yet somewhat sterile rooms around a sparkling pool and inviting lawn…
Addis Ababa
The most salubrious of the cheap Piazza-area hotels, this place has smart rooms with polished floors and good showers. On the flip side, the echoey…
Madagascar
There's an overriding sense of calm at this relaxed place which has 18 cozy, wooden bungalows which are tightly packed together in a pretty tropical…
The East
This is an adorable nest with a row of three well-designed Creole bungalows opening onto expansive lawns and a flowery garden. One unit is a chambre d…
Dakar
Known for its fabulous grill, this place has a hotel floor perched above the restaurant like a half-forgotten afterthought (or your little hideaway). The…
Winelands
Rijk’s provides pleasant accommodation in thatched cottages on a beautiful wine estate with manicured lawns. There are tours and tastings at the winery…
Senegal
Old-time elegance meets contemporary luxuries in one of Saint-Louis' most famous old buildings: every room and suite here is unique, though they all exude…
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