Mokolodi Nature Reserve Campsite
Botswana
Spending the night in the reserve is a refreshing and highly recommended alternative to staying in Gaborone. The campsites are secluded and well groomed,…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Kampala
The first hostel to open its doors in Kampala, the Aussie-owned Backpackers is a relaxed escape only a short taxi ride out of the city centre. The…
Middle Atlas
A delightfully rural campsite with very respectable bathrooms and hot-water showers. There's a small book exchange and communal area where you can hang…
Sierra Leone
Set on a lovely patch of golden beach, on a glorious tropical island, you'd think this place would be a winner. And while it has much to recommend it (the…
São Tomé
This is your average high-end European-standard beach resort, with ample rooms, decent sea views, a large buffet breakfast, a (saltwater) horizon pool…
Northeastern Tanzania
This tranquil spot, complete with cows grazing on the hillsides, has individual rooms in separate cottages with a shared common area. The rooms are…
Southwestern Uganda
In an effort to provide more affordable accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park, UWA has acquired a range of properties along Mweya. The pick are…
Dar es Salaam
Laid-back Kipepeo, 8km south of the ferry dock, has raised chalets with balconies just back from the beach. Closer to the water, but behind a fence and a…
Pemba
A long-time favourite for travellers in Wete, and now in an improved location, this place has simple rooms with mosquito nets. Mr Sharook the owner is…
Réunion
The five wood-clad rooms in this homely B&B nestled in a junglelike garden have a cabin-in-the-woods feel but offer a fine sense of originality. The two…
Kenya
If you haven't arranged your accommodation with one of the many touts offering Mt Kenya climbs, head to Transit Motel, 2km south of town. This is a large,…
Taroudant
This budget guesthouse has aged but sizeable rooms, basic bathrooms with intermittent hot water, a couple of salons, and a roof terrace for breakfast. It…
Northern Kenya
If you don't mind the rather faded rooms, this basic lodge has a deliciously peaceful setting overlooking the lake known as Gof Sokorte Dika. Expect…
São Tomé & Príncipe
These basic rooms, some with shared bathroom, in the former administrator's house of Roça Abade are only a good option if you really want to get away from…
Luxor
This wonderful six-bedroom traditional-style villa overlooks the Nile and easily accommodates 12 people. The well-appointed rooms are on the first floor,…
Cape Town
There are just two cosy rooms decorated in pop-art-bright colours at this ace art and education centre crafted from shipping containers. There's a cafe…
Zimbabwe
Spurwing is more a place to unwind then a classic safari lodge. It's popular with Zimbabwean and South African families on fishing trips with their own…
Draa Valley
Located across the Draa River in the shade of the palm grove is the Laghrissi brothers' budget-friendly camp. It provides simple accommodation, mixing…
Namibia
This place lies within an hour’s walk of Arnhem Cave, and is located on the same farm. Day visitors can arrange guided tours here, while overnight…
Cap Bon
Relaxed and tree-shaded, the rooms here are in two-storey whitewashed buildings and have balconies. There are tables set amid gardens for breakfast and…
Zagora
Expect a warm welcome and a fresh glass of mint tea when you arrive at La Petite Kasbah. Originally the family home of Brahim Badri, it has five bright…
Northern Madagascar
One of the best-value options in the Diego Suarez area, La Case en Falafy is about 200m up the hill from the beach. It has a great bar, pool and…
Northeastern Tanzania
On a small cliff set well back from the water, Bahari Pori has pleasant, Zanzibari-bedded safari-style tents set around manicured grounds overlooking the…
Zanzibar Town
The Karibu’s spartan atmosphere and widely displayed 'rule' notices are compensated by a very convenient location. Accommodation is in dorms of five to…
Madagascar
In a scenic spot 2km north of Ambalavao, Espace Zongo offers eight simple but impeccable rooms and a smattering of comfortable bungalows. It's all well…
Western Madagascar
This shaded tented camp, run by tour operator Mad Caméléon, has an atmospheric location with epic sunsets on the southern banks of the Manambolo River…
Aswan
This great little hotel used to come at budget prices, but costs have gone up and some find it expensive for what is on offer. Plus points are friendly,…
Botswana
This once-excellent place is living on past glories. Although marketing itself as a business hotel, not everything works, maintenance and service are…
Blyde River Canyon
These basic chalets are improved greatly by the good location and impressive views. In addition to hiking, the resort can organise boat trips and more. It…
South Coast
This secluded overlanders' favourite is great fun when there’s a crowd staying, with makuti (thatched-roof) lodgings peeking at the ocean from between the…
Northern Tanzania
Accommodation at this family homestead is in bungalow-style rooms or modernised Chagga huts, all surrounded by dense stands of banana plants and other…
Cap Bon
A cross between a kids' summer camp and an Alpine ski lodge, Dar Ben Abdallah has a couple of two-storey freestanding wooden cabins and a huge bricked…
Southwestern Uganda
UWA's accommodation at the park headquarters has camping, simple bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and safari tents on wooden platforms, all with shared…
Marich Pass Field Studies Centre
Northern Kenya
Just north of Marich village, this is essentially a residential facility for visiting student groups, but it also makes a great base for independent…
Durban
The motto of this place says it all: ‘Tekweni goes off’. Its courtyard, complete with pool and bar, gets jammed with socialising backpackers on Friday and…
Libreville
This hotel is easily the best-value comfortable option in town: its rooms are spotless, its location is great and there's a charming courtyard that's a…
Malawi
Popular for conferences, Kokotowa's 12 rooms (with more coming) are basic but clean, spacious and comfortable, with large beds, plentiful furniture and…
Agafay Desert
Tuareg nomads never saw camping like this. Scarabeo's white nomad-style tents, complete with carpets and comfy beds, sit amid the barren Agafay Desert…
Addis Ababa
Traditionally one of the better backpacker hang-outs of Ethiopia; the cheaper rooms at the Baro are decidedly skanky, but opt for one of the more…
Luxor
Mohamed El Sanosy's dream of building a hotel has culminated in one of the most welcoming places to stay on the west bank and somewhere he takes great…
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