Uganda
Spread over a large, verdant property with plenty of trees, the rooms and bandas (thatched-roofed huts) at this church-affiliated hotel are easily the…
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Southwestern Uganda
Gorilla Valley delivers the complete Bwindi experience: spectacular forest views, atmospheric bar and well-priced rooms with a rustic simplicity that one…
Cape Town
Offers great studios and apartments in St Martini Gardens, a complex beside the Company’s Garden, with Table Mountain and Lion's Head views. The complex…
Grand Baie
Excellent-value self-catering accommodation on a little promontory at the western entrance to Grand Baie. Prices rise depending on the view. You're close…
Kruger National Park
On the bank of the N’waswitsontso riverbed in an exceptionally wildlife-rich area, Talamati has 15 self-catering cottages, two bird hides and a nearby…
Namibia
East of Solitaire, original Camp Gecko has Meru-style safari tents and unusual, two-storey tents known as Bush Hideaways. It's an excellent choice at a…
Central Morocco
Small but pleasant shared rooms and a large walled garden plus a friendly welcome make this the best bet in Telouet, and the location just north of the…
Oujda
Centrally located, the Al Manar (meaning 'lighthouse') is suitably towering and has functional and practical decor. Rooms are fine value, although avoid…
Mpumalanga
Greendoor has 22 simple en-suite rooms, some with African decor, on leafy grounds in the centre of town.
Garden Route
A stylishly decorated loft apartment with awesome views of the ocean. The loft is closed until mid-2018 due to fire damage in the Goukamma Nature Reserve.
Southern Ethiopia
One of a clutch of midrange hotels along the main avenue through town, the Pinna 2 has some of Awasa's cleanest rooms, although furnishings feel a bit…
Madagascar
Lovely wood-floored rooms with mosquito nets and bright colours dominate things here. The warm welcome is a feature, and the rooms are among the best…
Knysna
Rooms are tastefully decorated at this stylish hotel. It has an inviting, heated pool and is moments away from shopping and eating options at the…
Namibia
Khaudum Camp is somewhat akin to the Kalahari in miniature, but this is true wilderness camping – shade can be meagre and facilities are nonexistent. The…
Rodrigues
Located just outside the town centre, Port Mathurin's most upmarket option occupies a converted colonial mansion that feels somewhat like an old…
KwaZulu-Natal
You can stay overnight in luxury beehives at this four-star hotel, part of Shakaland. Included in the rate are cultural activities such as spear-throwing,…
Zambia
A lovely campsite, just a five-minute walk from the falls, with hot-water showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. There's a camp attendant to…
Cabo Verde
In a great location overlooking Platô's main plaza, this comfy guesthouse has attractively furnished rooms with a modern aesthetic. Several rooms have…
Northern Cape
The Mocké family offers a warm welcome and modern rooms with showers, microwaves, fridges and satellite TV. There's a shared lounge, kitchen and balcony…
Northern Tanzania
Just under 2km from the lakeshore, Tindiga Tented Camp has rustic tents that fit nicely with the overall Lake Eyasi experience – comfortable, but with a…
Western Cape
These 10 chalets have basic kitchen facilities and decks overlooking the river. Two of the chalets provide 'universal access', having been adapted for the…
Réunion
A lovely, homely gîte on a ridge, with two four-bed dorms that are in tip-top condition. Meals are prepared with organic ingredients and bread is homemade…
Essaouira
Comfortably appointed and brightly decorated with local fabrics, this B&B makes an excellent budget choice. English-speaking staff are friendly, and…
Senegal
Guests feel right at home in this charming, Belgian-run guesthouse with attractive rooms opening on to a courtyard garden. The roof deck makes a fine…
Western Cape
The Cape Dutch–style cottages and chalets are clustered around the restaurant and reception area, 6km from the park gate. All have well-equipped kitchens…
Northeastern Tanzania
Located about 1.5km from Zange gate and Mkomazi National Park headquarters, this pleasant campsite has toilets, shower and – sometimes (when the key is…
Maputo
This place has been recently renovated, and offers reliable, well-appointed rooms, efficient service, a convenient location just up from the baixa and…
Lomé
A family affair, this lovely guesthouse is a simple but proudly maintained establishment. The room includes use of the kitchen, a spacious garden terrace…
Northern Mozambique
Clean, efficient, central and within easy walking distance of the bus stand, this otherwise journeyman hotel is augmented by its excellent restaurant.
Southern Madagascar
Picturesque campsite inside the park – if you're lucky you'll spot nocturnal lemurs after dark. Sites can be reserved at the MNP office in Ranohira.
Lusaka
The sister lodge to the popular Lusaka Backpackers, this centrally located lodge offers some of cheapest rooms in town, along with camping facilities.
Botswana
This site has cold showers and sit-down flush toilets, and may be accessible from north of Bokspits in Botswana without having to go into South Africa…
Accra
Cool rooms and bungalows with every comfort. The complex includes an excellent restaurant, a sports bar, a garden area and a cocktail bar. The hotel also…
Port Elizabeth
You probably won't fall in love with this modern high-rise, but it has the most dramatic beach views you could ever hope for and all the facilities of an…
Sunshine Coast
Occupying prime real estate in front of Supertubes (with direct beach access), this luxury option is perfect for surfing voyeurs. Most rooms come with a…
Lesotho
Surveying Maseru from its hilltop perch since 1979, the capital's landmark hotel has a range of rooms and facilities including two restaurants, two bars,…
Tozeur
Excellent value halfway between the town centre and the Zone Touristique, the Karim has bright and cheerful tiled rooms, shady courtyards and a rooftop…
Sudan
The rooms at this newish place are among Kassala's best, with tiled floors, decent bathrooms, city views from the top floors, a convenient location near…
Eastern Ethiopia
This three-storey building on the main road is no architectural beauty queen, but it sports functional rooms with plump bedding and there's a good on-site…
Plettenberg Bay
A remarkable location, right on the beach and overlooking the lagoon. Rooms have a bright, beachy feel. There’s an on-site restaurant (mains R110 to R200)…
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