Must-see hotels in Southern Africa

  • Zalala Beach Lodge

    Mozambique

    Located on a lovely and apparently endless stretch of shore some 12km north of Zalala Beach village, this wonderful lodge is accessed via a signposted,…

  • Oasis Boutique Hotel

    Johannesburg

    This is a delightful suburban hideaway, presided over by an astute couple who cater for businesspeople and holidaymakers with equal aplomb. The lush…

  • Kalahari Game Lodge

    Namibia

    In a remote corner of the Namibian Kalahari, just across the border from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park shared between Botswana and South Africa,…

  • Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Tinga's nine luxury suites enjoy beautiful views of the Sabie River. The colonial-feeling rooms feature polished dark-wood floors and furniture, formal…

  • Okavango Houseboats

    Okavango Delta

    Floating down the river in one of these houseboats, which vaguely resemble Mississippi steamboats that got lost somewhere in Angola, gives a new, aquatic…

  • Xugana Island Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Set on a pristine lagoon just north of Moremi, this lodge offers superb birdwatching and fishing. Accommodation is in beautiful thatched chalets with wood…

  • Fort Sesfontein

    Damaraland

    Ever fancy spending the night in a colonial fort out in the middle of the desert? At Fort Sesfontein you and 43 other guests can live out all your…

  • Victoria Falls Restcamp & Lodges

    Victoria Falls (town)

    A great alternative for independent travellers wanting to avoid the backpacker scene, it has a relaxed holiday-camp-style feel, within secure grassy…

  • Changa Safari Camp

    Zimbabwe

    From the same owners as the Hide in Hwange National Park, this is a similarly classy but more rustic affair overlooking Lake Kariba. Its thatched, tented…

  • Zungulila

    Zambia

    Imagine a Vogue photo shoot with an Out of Africa theme and you'll have the sophisticated design aesthetic of this camp. Spacious safari tents evoke…

  • Hippo Bay Bush Camp

    Zambia

    Hippo Bay is easily one of the best budget options in south Kafue. It has six rustic, well-priced thatched reed chalets with attached bathroom, or a…

  • Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

    Namibia

    Wooden chalets on elevated stilts facing the setting sun from atop a sand dune... The rooms here have a range of styles with soothing earth tones, high…

  • Namashashe Lodge

    Namibia

    Part of the upmarket Gondwana Collection chain, Namashashe sits just across the river from Bwabwata National Park with all the wildlife possibilities that…

  • Mpilo Boutique Hotel

    Lesotho

    Opened in 2015, Maseru's first true boutique hotel quickly became the gathering spot of choice for the city's upper crust. The hotel features 28 sumptuous…

  • Park Inn Tete

    Mozambique

    One of Tete’s smart new business hotels built during the coal boom, the Park is modern, friendly and comfortable. There's a gym, a pool, wheelchair…

  • Ngoma Safari Lodge

    Chobe National Park

    At the western end of the Chobe Riverfront, close to the Ngoma Bridge border crossing between Botswana and Namibia, this lovely lodge is removed from the…

  • Chuiba Bay Lodge

    Northern Mozambique

    You'll feel like a Swahili sultan as you recline in the tropical luxury of the Chuiba Bay. Six stone bungalows with individual, ethnic-chic decor are…

  • Lagoon Lodge

    Walvis Bay

    A garish yellow facade greets visitors to this French-run lodge which commands a magnificent location next to the lagoon, and features individually…

  • Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Partly owned by a local community, the small six-suite lodge in the Mluwati concession embraces Tsonga culture, and you'll be welcomed with the Shangaan…

  • Xudum Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Style and stellar service are recurring themes at all &Beyond properties and Xudum, in the northern Okavango Delta, is no exception. The rooms here have a…

  • Sango Safari Camp

    Okavango Delta

    On the north side of the Khwai River, not far from the village, Sango’s is somewhat less pretentious than some other Moremi camps, but nonetheless…

  • Batonka Guest Lodge

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Mixing modern comforts with colonial charm, Batonka is an excellent choice for those not wanting a large-scale resort. It has a relaxed ambience, with…

  • Xade Campsites

    Botswana

    Ignore the three sites by Xade Gate (but do use their hot-water showers), and head for Xade Wilderness Campsite (booking code CKWIL-05), 9km east along…

  • Hakusembe Lodge

    Namibia

    Now part of the well-regarded Gondwana Collection chain, this secluded hideaway sits amid lush riverside gardens, and comprises luxury chalets (one of…

  • Savuti Campsite

    Chobe National Park

    One of the best campgrounds in Chobe, with five of the seven sites (all with braai pits) overlooking the (usually dry) river – sites one to four could do…

  • Epupa Camp

    Namibia

    Located 800m upstream from the falls and with a lovely riverside setting, Epupa Camp offers beautifully situated accommodation among a grove of towering…

  • Eagle's Nest Chalets

    Namibia

    These two- to four-person self-catering chalets mix the deliciously remote with proximity to the affiliated Desert Horse Inn facilities 7km away; if you…

  • Strand Hotel

    Swakopmund

    Overlooking Palm Beach, the new Strand is the kind of upmarket hotel that the Swakopmund waterfront has been crying out for for decades; modern and…

  • Sossusvlei Lodge

    Namibia

    People either love this curious place or hate it, but it does make a statement. Accommodation is in self-contained chalets with private verandas, and…

  • Misty Mountain Reserve

    Eastern Cape

    This rural resort is a terrific place to kick off your shoes for a few days. It has a string of individual A-frame cottages set back from a bluff over the…

  • Pine Tree Inn

    Zimbabwe

    Originally a farmhouse, this quaint English-style inn, in a garden surrounded by fragrant pine forest with a mountainous backdrop, is exactly the reason…

  • Little Tubu

    Okavango Delta

    This adjunct to Wilderness Safaris' Tubu Tree Camp promises one of the delta's more intimate experiences – there are just three tents and you're treated…

  • Backpack

    Cape Town

    This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzing vibe and fantastic staff. Its dorms may not be Cape Town’s cheapest but…

  • Residencial Primavera

    Northern Mozambique

    Hidden behind the museum, this thoroughly decent new option offers a lot more than its ordinary exterior suggests. Rooms are furnished to a high standard…

  • Betta Camp Site

    Namibia

    A welcoming stop on the road in these parts is Betta Camp Site, roughly 20km past Duwisib. Apart from petrol and campsites if you want to crash the night,…

  • Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

    Johannesburg

    The pride of Sandhurst is a palatial suite hotel, where Mandela completed his famed memoir. If you’re not bowled over by features such as private…

  • NamibRand Family Hideout

    Namibia

    Run on solar energy and making a virtue of its remoteness, NamibRand Family Hideout is run by Andreas and Mandy, who offer a warm welcome, two wonderfully…

  • Kanana Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This classy retreat occupies a watery site in a maze of grass- and palm-covered islands on the Xudum River. It was overhauled in 2016 and is an excellent…

  • Twee Rivieren Rest Camp

    Botswana

    The most accessible and popular rest camp on either side of the river, Twee Rivieren features a swimming pool and, unusually for this area, an outdoor bar…

  • Motopi Campsites

    Botswana

    On the road between Mabuasehube and the Two Rivers section of the park you’ll find Motopi 1 and Motopi 2 campsites, which are 11km apart. While there can…

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