Northern Mozambique
On the grounds of an old coconut estate, this German-run place has six clean rooms and offers food (US$30 for two meals). Bookings are essential.
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Western Tanzania
By virtue of being one of the newest hotels in the Mwanga neighbourhood (convenient to the bus stand), Poyongo is one of the best places to stay.
Swakopmund
This campsite sits right on the sand at the beach front, sheltered from the wind by lovely tamarisk trees. It’s convenient to the city centre.
Mozambique
The Dabhad offers good value: friendly, basic twin or double rooms have TV, hot water and even mini toothbrushes. No meals apart from breakfast.
Zambia
At the western section of the park, Lyangu offers a scenic site overlooking a pan with good animal sightings. It's a 1½-hour drive from Kalabo.
Knysna
A funky backpackers with excellent communal areas, cheery staff and nicely decorated rooms. There’s a lively bar and a small pool on the deck.
Outamba-Kilimi National Park
The incongruous White House, built to resemble that well-known building in Washington, DC, has pleasant air-conditioned rooms and a 24-hour bar.
Réunion
La Nouvelle's brightest option, with shiny-clean four-bed dorms (towels are provided) and four cosy doubles. Oh, and there's a Jacuzzi (€10).
Mahé
This establishment occupies an elegant Creole mansion with an unparalleled location on the beach. Stay four nights and you get the third free.
Outamba-Kilimi National Park
Simple thatch huts with mosquito nets are set right next to the river and there's a kitchen for self-catering or meals available on request.
Southern Ethiopia
Don't be put off by the odd location, above the Commercial Bank; this well-priced abode shelters sunny rooms that are perfectly serviceable.
Western Cape
A short walk from the restaurant and shop (in a fenced area), the sites here all have electricity points. Ablutions and kitchens are shared.
Durban
Glitzy and chic, this modern behemoth offers a predictable hotel experience and attracts mainly business travellers. Ask about the specials.
And The Cow Jumped Over The Moon
Eastern Cape
Just north of the 'centre' you'll find this cosy venture in a proudly maintained property; the three rooms are spotless, with simple decor.
Nigeria
The Marian features spacious, tidy and comfortable rooms. It's a little on the dingy side, but the welcome is great and the location ideal.
Casablanca
The 13 bright rooms at Le 135 come with comfortable beds and all mod cons. Breakfast costs Dh80 per person, and parking is Dh40 per night.
Mauritius
This charming B&B run by Marc and Corinne has large rooms, a welcoming feel and a quiet location. Some of the rooms have fine views.
Khartoum
Clean, centrally located and a good deal for budget travellers, the Sharga manages to be cheap without being, you know, cheap.
The Wild Coast
Mthatha's swankiest hotel, the professionnally-run Savoy has shiny-clean standard and superior rooms with a contemporary colour scheme.
Dwesa Nature Reserve Chalets & Campsite
The Wild Coast
The reserve has self-catering chalets and camping near the beach. There's plenty of shade for campers and the chalets have electricity.
Durban
A superb beachfront option, Garden Court was given a snazzy overhaul in 2014 and now boasts sleek, modern rooms, all with ocean views.
Northern Cape
There are pleasant and well-equipped chalets here, sleeping up to three people. Rates are considerably lower outside of flower season.
Damaraland
A decent Kamanjab choice, Oppi-Koppi has rather basic, brick-walled family rooms, much nicer luxury chalets and well-kept campsites.
Zimbabwe
At the park's entrance is this well-maintained campsite with showers and toilets. It's a good base from where you can do day hikes.
Northern Cape
In a peaceful garden on a quiet side street near the town museum, this place has pleasant rooms that are decorated with modern art.
Plettenberg Bay
This bright beachfront guesthouse offers airy rooms, all with great views – you might even be able to spot whales and dolphins.
Accra
It may be a little out of the way, but this is great value, with spotless, spacious rooms, a lovely garden and a good restaurant.
Limpopo
Simple but tidy and well-maintained chalets make this a perfect spot for birders to base themselves while exploring the reserve.
Réunion
The friendly owners rent one four-bed dorm and two doubles – be sure to book early. Excellent local food is served at dinner.
Chez Marcel et Dominique Bilin
Réunion
A cosy gîte, with two neat doubles, one three-bed dorm and one seven-bed dorm. Excellent meals are served at dinner.
Santo Antão
The upscale Santantao Art Resort to the south of town has balconied rooms, a range of facilities and a small tropical garden.
Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
These charming chalet-style cottages in their own compound are clean, have hot water and are situated on spacious grounds.
Mozambique
The small, rather pleasant Villa Nagardas has African decor, cosy rooms and a restaurant. It’s near the municipal library.
Camping Municipal de l'Étang-Salé-les-Bains
Réunion
There are 70 shady sites at this trim camping ground a short walk back from the beach. The ablution blocks are in good nick.
Khartoum
Right by the Nile, this is a great place for overlanders, with patches of grass, enough shade and a clean ablution block.
Hermanus
A budget option in suburbia, this is a quiet place with good amenities (including a spa bath) and neatly furnished rooms.
Northeastern Tanzania
This B&B offers two quiet, spacious and beautifully decorated luxury rooms, each with a minifridge and satellite TV.
Santo Antão
The Pensão Mar Tranquilidade offers lovely stone-and-thatch cottages as well as good meals and all kinds of activities.
Eastern Cape
A lovely property with four spacious and comfortable self-catering villas overlooking citrus orchards. Excellent value.
Franschhoek
A stylishly appointed, very comfortable family home featuring 14 spacious rooms with wooden floors and mountain views.
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