Malawi
Set in terraced gardens bursting with frangipanis and palms, with manicured lawns tumbling down to the spearmint water, Njaya has a range of accommodation…
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Botswana
Out in the park's quiet northwestern corner, Nxai Pan Camp has eight rooms done up in an African-modern style, curving in a crescent around an open plain…
The Wild Coast
An enduringly popular option for travellers looking to surf, hike and party, situated off the main drag. The complex is rather labyrinthine, with bright…
KwaZulu-Natal
Dripping with character, this grand old hotel (1902) is a good midrange option. Rooms are a bit old and rickety (and water pressure can be hit-and-miss),…
Zambia
This spacious, secluded spot about 5km southwest of Mfuwe village is popular with both overland groups and independent travellers. There are nine simple…
KwaZulu-Natal
This old dame exudes a slightly faded, late-19th-century charm, and its English-style flavour is perfect for a spot of post–Rorke’s Drift R&R. The rooms…
Cape Town
Perfectly located in the middle of the city's restaurant and bar action, SunSquare offers stylish if compact rooms, some with excellent views of Table…
KwaZulu-Natal
For the best view in the Battlefields area check out the common areas and restaurant of this hotel. A large rotunda with walls of windows, massive sofas…
Livingstone
Hippos, hammocks and harmony. On a lush island with sandy beaches in the middle of the Zambezi River, around 50km from Livingstone, Jungle Junction…
Zambia
A kilometre from the town of Sinazongwe, Lakeview Lodge has comfortable chalets with ceiling fans and a secluded terrace overlooking the lake and verdant…
Etosha National Park
This convenient alternative to staying in the park is 25km from Etosha, right on the C38. It has cubicle-type chalets that are rather ugly, but forgiven…
Gauteng
Kloofzicht is on a small nature reserve featuring elands, warthogs, blue wildebeests, red hartebeests, gemsbok and zebras. There’s also a fly-fishing…
Zimbabwe
Located 180km north of Harare is this lodge run by the team from Small World backpackers in Harare. It makes for a good rural retreat, off the beaten…
Zambia
Lake Tanganyika's most popular all-round choice is this South African–managed resort fronted by a pure white sandy beach. Undoubtedly the best pick here…
Malawi
Enabling visitors on a budget to stay in the reserve and fully immerse themselves in the wildlife-viewing activities, this campground has shady places to…
Johannesburg
We're not sold on the metallic animal print upholstered chairs in the lobby, but otherwise it's a big thumbs up for this new, efficiently run business…
Johannesburg
This quirky hostel is set in a rambling mansion that looks like a miniature castle and was once the home of a 1970s drugs baron. The wide assortment of…
Malawi
Hidden down a dirt road off Michiru Rd, on the crest of a hill northwest of the city centre, friendly Kabula enjoys peace aplenty and scenic mountain…
Zimbabwe
Run by Zimparks, this national park campsite offers only basic facilities but has a magnificent lakeside location. Accommodation comprises a few tent…
Johannesburg
Best described as 'urban chic', this sexy number is a short amble from Rosebank's shopping malls. The 75 rooms are spacious and elegantly restrained, and…
Johannesburg
One of the latest projects of Propertuity, the developers of Maboneng, is this hip hotel with rooms on floors four and five of a renovated 1970s building…
KwaZulu-Natal
This delightful spot on a working farm oozes with urban style and country charm: chic designer fabrics, cozy bathrobes and lots of trimmings, plus a…
Namibia
This well-established and centrally located lodge sits along the main drag in Opuwo and does good business with tour groups. Fairly standard but fully…
Northern Cape
Molopo is a traditional safari lodge offering excellent value. Accommodation includes rondavels (round huts), simple chalets and more luxurious versions,…
Namibia
Kuiseb Canyon is a shady site at the Kuiseb River crossing along the C14 and is also a convenient place to break up a trip between Windhoek and Walvis Bay…
Lilongwe
Lilongwe’s liveliest backpacker spot buzzes with a mix of travellers, overlanders and volunteers relaxing by the pool and in the large, shady gardens…
Namibia
Homeb is located in a scenic spot upstream from the most accessible set of dunes in the Namib-Naukluft Park, and can accommodate several groups. Residents…
Malawi
At the foot of the mountain in lakeside Chitimba, this beach camp is an excellent launch pad for tackling the ascent to Livingstonia. The whitewashed…
Zimbabwe
Just outside the national park, Bumi has a commanding hilltop location with magnificent panoramic views of the lake. It's more resort than safari lodge …
Etosha National Park
Excellent grassed campsites spill over a large area here, so there’s a good chance you’ll get a pitch even if you haven’t booked. This whole place is set…
Malawi
Easily the city's plushest digs, this large hotel in imposing grounds has huge rooms with deep-pile carpet, flat-screen DSTV, fridge and views of Mzuzu's…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This is a wonderfully relaxing option with six tastefully designed rooms, a pool and a terrific sculpture garden. Each room has a different theme and…
Malawi
Popular with the aid-work fraternity, these pleasantly decorated rooms with mozzie nets and bright bedspreads are hidden away in a suburban house. Choose…
Zimbabwe
This relaxed lodge, just off the main highway, is a great new affordable, easily accessible addition to Hwange. There's camping and no-frills A-frame…
The Wild Coast
This venerable hotel offers a great mix of old-fashioned charm and modern elements, with generous buffet meals, a lovely thatched beach bar and chalet…
Mantenga Cultural Village & Nature Reserve
eSwatini (Swaziland)
These digs within the Mantenga Nature Reserve offer something different, with a cluster of offbeat bungalows, many of which overlook a river, set in lush…
Zambia
With a commanding hilltop location with lush gardens (home to some roaming zebra) and lake views, this hotel has relatively luxurious rooms (some with…
Lesotho
Signposted from the main road near the Letseng Diamond Mine, roughly halfway between Mokhotlong and Oxbow, is this wilderness getaway in the pristine…
KwaZulu-Natal
Right next to the entrance to the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, Vuna Valley Lodge is an old standby in the area. It came under new ownership in 2017 and has…
Zimbabwe
Once a favourite of English royalty (Room 7 in the turret wing is where Queen Elizabeth II stayed in 1953), Leopard Rock is still the poshest place in the…
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