Nungwi
Rustic and relaxed with a reggae vibe, this locally run place has a handful of simple rooms with small bathrooms in a garden set back from the beach…
Must-see hotels in East Africa
Rwanda
Between Kinigi and the Volcanoes National Park headquarters, this lovely, intimate venture has four spacious cottages dotted around a meticulously…
Kenya
In Voi but slightly removed from the main-road scrum, Impala Safari Lodge offers attractive safari tents in a secure compound. While the setting is more…
Pemba
With balconies overlooking the main street, very near the market, mosque and bus station, you're certainly in the heart of things at the Crown. Rooms are…
Western Tanzania
The rooms could use some new paint, but are quite cosy overall, and the restaurant, one of the town's nicer places to dine, is a bonus. It’s in a quiet,…
Uganda
With just nine rooms, this simple lodging above a popular cafe of the same name offers a mix of decent doubles, twins and bunk beds. It's popular with…
Southern Rift Valley
Naiburta, sitting on a gentle rise on the northern side of the Hell’s Gate Gorge and commanding fine views west past Fischer’s Tower, is the most scenic…
Serengeti National Park
This refreshingly small budget (by Serengeti standards) camp on the plains near Robanda village just outside Fort Ikoma gate has seven no-frills tents…
Southern Rift Valley
Homely and peaceful, Oasis is nestled at the foot of the lake. The bandas combine hip duplex balconies with simple, grandmotherly decor. There's lakeshore…
Tarangire National Park
Widely praised for its commitment to the environment and the Maasai community (the community owns a 50% stake in the lodge), Boundary Hill has eight large…
Nungwi
It's not on the beach, but this local-style guesthouse is just a short walk away in the village centre, and a good budget option. You get simple and clean…
Masai Mara
Vegetate on your tent’s verandah, watching the Talek River gently flow past this appealing camp with a colonial-days feel. The gardens are about the most…
Centre d'Accueil St François Xavier
Rwanda
This relatively modern church-run guesthouse is an excellent deal. Spick-and-span rooms with good bedding, salubrious bathrooms, an excellent on-site…
Zanzibar Town
The total lack of decor and stark concrete stairwell may be off-putting, but the Flamingo offers perfectly adequate no-frills accommodation at rock-bottom…
Western Kenya
Perched on stilts overlooking the Saiwa swamp, this KWS tree house can sleep three (there's a double and single bed). It has electricity, bedding and…
Southwestern Uganda
A solid midrange lodge with views of hilly surrounds from its stilted thatched-roof cottages and decked-out tents with hardwood furniture and carpets…
Northeastern Tanzania
This good place perched at 1900m has wonderful views, plus camping, dorm rooms and cottages. Tasty local-style meals are available, and guides can be…
Kilifi
This big resort sits on the edge of Kilifi Creek, close to Mnarani ruins. There's a gorgeous curved infinity pool, a decent restaurant, a spa and lots of…
Lamu Island
Right on the seafront as you round the corner to Peponi, a clutch of whitewashed, self-contained rooms with heavy four-poster beds catches the sea breeze…
Northern Kenya
Built in 2017, this is the poshest place to stay in Marsabit. The rooms are large and each comes with a clean bed and a TV. If you are looking for a…
Diani Beach
The huge rooms at this dive resort are more than just a little appealing. With stone floors, a modern Swahili style and a beautiful pool and gardens, this…
Southwestern Uganda
Up the top of an impossibly steep hill outside the park, this Dutch-owned lodge has memorable views out to Mburo's distant plains and lakes. Tented safari…
Northern Tanzania
This quiet, church-run place offers simple rooms around a flower-filled courtyard, and local-style meals. It's just outside Ngorongoro Conservation Area's…
Western Tanzania
You can't get closer to the lakeshore than at Aqualodge, where you're mere steps away from the lapping waters. While the rooms are basic, they have…
Rwanda
Arguably the best budget option in town, this church-run abode arranged around a neat garden courtyard has a variety of clean rooms, including large and…
Southwestern Uganda
With lovely mountain views and enjoyable al fresco dining, Silverback proves to be a relaxing destination. Service is attentive but, for the price, rooms…
Lamu Island
Terrific value, and just metres away from the beach, this centrally located B&B comprises a clutch of snug rooms with four-poster beds and a breezy…
Mombasa
One of the best-value midrange options in Mombasa, the old-world Lotus is central and has clean, compact rooms with hot water and functioning air…
Mwanza
This homey place with spotless, comfortable rooms has hillside views of the city. It’s in the Isamilo area and though signposted, it’s hard to find, so…
Uganda
South African–owned Fugly’s is popular with NGOs and diplomats for its good range of rooms, plenty of lawn, small pool and barbecue in the evening. When…
Serengeti National Park
It's a little less luxurious than others of its kind, but Serengeti Savannah Camp is a lot more reasonably priced. It moves three times a year between…
Uganda
This Ugandan-owned lodge has wonderful Acholi bandas (thatched-roofed huts) built using traditional methods and decked out with comfortable interiors. All…
South Coast
A 10-minute walk (or KSh50 tuk-tuk ride) from the heart of Nyali, this secure B&B has a few spacious rooms clustered around the pool. Tranquillity reigns…
Western Tanzania
This is 2km south of the village and within park boundaries (so you need to pay park entry fees when staying here). The rooms are big, bright and…
Zanzibar Island
A simple place consisting of five beachside bungalows, a two-storey house and a large beach bar. Rooms have bright yellow walls, firm beds and kanga…
Diani Beach
This intimate boutique hotel has breathtaking beach views, 10 rooms, each with a slightly different colour scheme, from peach to cerulean, and excellent…
Northern Tanzania
This popular place is a real travellers hub, with simple but well-kept standard rooms, bungalows and a decent campsite. It's a good place to hook up with…
Rwanda
This attractive campsite perched on a ridge is blessed with stunning views of the lakes. Firewood is provided and there's an ablution block with clean…
Western Kenya
This Catholic-run guesthouse off the Moi Hwy isn’t the place for a party, but it's hands down the best place to stay in Kisii. Rooms are very clean and…
Lake Nakuru National Park
The Nyuki Special Campsite, a wilderness campsite with no facilities, is on the northeastern side of the lake. As the lake's water levels can vary, check…
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