Stellenbosch
This opulent place consists of a 300-year-old manor house and winery set in grassy grounds with awesome mountain views. One suite even has a private pool.
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Namibia
Large and semiluxurious, Casa Forno is decorated in classic Cape Dutch style and it's far enough away from the main street to ensure a quiet night's sleep…
Botswana
A stilted camp hidden amid camel thorn trees that has good wildlife viewing near its dry riverbed and water hole. The cabins are connected by an elevated…
Namibia
Groot Tinkas must be accessed with 4WD and rarely sees much traffic. It enjoys a lovely setting beneath shady rocks and the surroundings are super for…
Gaborone
One of a number of newer, more personal guesthouses and B&Bs opening up around Gabs, the Capital is quietly elegant and reasonably central. It's on a…
KwaZulu-Natal
Taken over by new management in 2014, this upmarket choice has a bit more character than the rest of the behemoths that crowd the Ballito coastline. The…
Franschhoek
Along with the winery of the same name, this boutique hotel and restaurant were bought by Richard Branson in 2014. As you would expect, it offers gilt…
Swakopmund
Classy, contemporary rooms dominate this fine, newish suites-only hotel just over a block back from the waterfront. The rooms are large and the white…
Walmont Ambassador at the Grand Palm
Gaborone
Located 4km northwest of the city centre, this resolutely modern and polished hotel is situated in a Las Vegas–inspired minicity complete with restaurants…
Harare
Journey back to Rhodesia at this colonial-style lodge – the kind of place you expect stories of hunting expeditions to be shared around the fireplace. The…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Located along the Mlawula River, this lodge contains four en-suite rooms with air conditioning and a lounge with DSTV. However, you'll likely spend most…
Okavango Delta
This lagoonside camp sits just north of Moremi, between the savannah and the delta, and is one of the delta's oldest camps, but a 2015 renovation has…
Winelands
This colourful boutique guesthouse is impeccable, thanks to hosts Luc and Hilde. A champagne breakfast is served, as are superb dinners on request, and…
KwaZulu-Natal
The village’s flashest place, with enormous decks, forest views over Umlalazi Nature Reserve and the ocean, and luxury trimmings. In 2017 the owners added…
Kruger National Park
The highest-end option within the private 100-sq-km Mluwati concession, Hamiltons has six sumptuous safari tents that are built on stilts next to the dry…
Kruger National Park
On a rise overlooking a riverbed, Senalala is quietly luxurious with contemporary-styled rooms in spacious thatched bungalows. Excellent guides and…
Stellenbosch
In a suburban neighbourhood bordering a small nature reserve east of the town centre is this elegant guesthouse. The immaculate rooms are bright and…
Northern Cape
Perched on the banks of the Auob River, these four stilted cabins are connected by raised walkways between the camel thorn trees. Urikaruus is the second…
Winelands
A superluxurious hotel set in a Cape Dutch manor house, offering wonderful mountain views, a heated swimming pool and the excellent Bosman’s Restaurant…
Zimbabwe
Luxury thatch-and-canvas tented chalets with outdoor bathrooms and a prime position overlooking the Zambezi. Its set up is more like the original style…
Namibia
The basic Brukkaros Campsite has sites with toilets and a bush shower, but you must supply your own drinking water. Half of the campsites are literally…
Franschhoek
Set around a leafy courtyard and pool, the large rooms at this opulent hotel have fireplaces, huge beds and stylish decor. If you're feeling flush, try…
Etosha National Park
Part of the elegant and varied Mushara Collection (which includes three other fine properties), this lodge is impeccably attired in wood, thatch and…
Garden Route
Part of the Protea chain, this is a classy hotel set in the old post office building. Its restaurant, Café Gannet, has a large seafood, meat and pizza…
Swakopmund
Very much part of the new wave of contemporary-styled boutique hotels sweeping Swakopmund, Organic Square is close to the city centre and gets that whole…
Kruger National Park
If your dream safari involves classic safari decor – animal-skin rugs, wooden chests, colonial artworks, brandy decanters and silver water jugs – Kings…
Zimbabwe
A prime spot with a commanding hilltop location, Hornbill has unique open-air design, thatched rondavels with lake views. It's set among landscaped…
Garden Route
This is the area’s most luxurious option, with three 18-hole golf courses designed by Gary Player, a health spa and four restaurants. It's about 6km from…
Plettenberg Bay
Built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas, this five-star place is pure decadence, with fantastic rooms, a spa and a top-class restaurant (mains…
Damaraland
Run by Grootberg Lodge, this superb campsite sits among towering boulders with excellent facilities including a fine swimming pool, flush toilets and…
Hermanus
This wonderful place, built in the style of a Provençal villa, is right in the centre of town. Many rooms have ocean views. Rates do not rise during peak…
Namibia
Probably the best of the in-town options, Stone House has six attractive rooms overseen by Boet and Magda. This guesthouse has a welcoming, family feel to…
Durban
King of the seafront hotels, this is classic and comfortable, with fresh-polish smells and full-on decor.
The Wild Coast
Bulungula is legendary for its stunning location, community-based activities and ecofriendly ethos. It’s 100% owned by the local Xhosa community, which…
Zambia
While it's all a little bit tired and in need of a refurb, this laid-back beachfront resort is still the best spot for independent travellers. It has its…
Namibia
Together with its sibling properties in Etosha, the Waterberg Camp is part of NWR’s Classic Collection. At Waterberg, campers can pitch a tent in any…
Malawi
Run by likeable Englishman (and Eric Sykes lookalike) John, Bua River – perched above a beautiful boulder-strewn section of the river – is an adult…
Lusaka
One of the more established and respected backpackers in Lusaka, this place is deservedly popular with those on a budget. The centrepiece of activity is…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
In search of an authentic rural experience in a wonderfully scenic location? Beeline for this community-run lodge perched high on the edge of a gorge in…
Malawi
Safari's magical hillside gardens cascade in a riot of bougainvillea and boulders down to the beach. There are four air-conditioned rooms in the lodge,…
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