Sunshine Coast
Appropriately, an account of this gracious house's 200-year history is the first thing you see you see upon entering. Rooms are split between the main…
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Johannesburg
Owner Conway has turned this villa into a peaceful, welcoming B&B with stylish, large and well-equipped rooms (with private entrances) and great amenities…
The Wild Coast
This suburban compound is a nice surprise and a bonanza for budgeteers. It shelters three dorms and three standard rooms in wooden cabins. Owner Angus is…
Northern Mozambique
Well-maintained rooms (the twins are nicer than the doubles) in expansive grounds with a playground make this a good choice for families. All rooms have…
Northern Mozambique
Get to the New Hotel while it's still new (it opened in 2014). Aspiring to be Nampula's poshest hotel, it lays on the service (bellboys in waistcoats…
Cape Town
This appealing guesthouse and cafe has a central position in De Waterkant. The cafe's tables spill out onto a terrace with good views of the area. Rooms…
Knysna
On the seaward side of the lagoon, the hills drop to Brenton-on-Sea, overlooking a magnificent 8km beach. The chalets have a full kitchen while cabins…
Kruger National Park
This 18-person bush lodge on the Timbavati River must be booked in advance and on an exclusive basis. There are no facilities other than equipped kitchens…
Johannesburg
Ginnegaap is a contemporary inner-city townhouse attached to an old-world Melville beauty. You can lounge in the established garden that runs right up to…
Northern Mozambique
Just up from the dhow port, Baobibo offers several light-filled bungalows made from traditional materials. The clean, well-made bucket showers use…
KwaZulu-Natal
It’s a good sign when you see the owner in chef’s garb cooking a full English breakfast. Here six small units of varying shapes and sizes surround a small…
Eastern Cape
Climbing this three-storey castellated tower is like stepping into a fairy tale. The top room has a round double bed, covered with a quilt made at the…
Zambia
The most atmospheric place to stay in Mbala is this welcoming lodge located on the shores of Lake Chila, about 2km from town. Rooms are set in spacious…
Malawi
The brainchild of South African couple Andries and Farzana, Umunthu has coolly decorated, sparsely furnished rooms and a four-bed dorm with adjoining…
Malawi
This faded but lovely old colonial house has lots of character: a homey kitchen, five clean rooms (two with their own bathroom), a veranda, a communal…
Victoria Falls (town)
In an appealingly leafy residential location away from the touristy main strip. The large, comfortable rooms are within an impressive high-ceiling…
Zambia
This laid-back lodge is perched at the top of a hill with great views of the valley and Chipata below. Simple rooms are set in a two-storey stone-and…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
It's not technically on the promenade, but this trendily monochrome designer hotel is close enough that the (pricier) rooms with balconies have sea views…
Limpopo
Even if you're not the sort to stay at a golfing estate, this place is worth considering. Rooms are an appealing mix of classic safari furnishings (heavy…
Johannesburg
The laid-back Gecko is an attractive and very popular guesthouse right at the heart of the 7th St mischief. The rooms outside the house, in a semidetached…
Gaborone
This locally recommended guesthouse has friendly service, attractively decorated if simple rooms and a generally welcoming atmosphere. It’s the sort of…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Set in a pristine and secluded setting about 14km from Ndlovu Camp, Bhubesi Camp features tasteful four-person, self-catering stone bungalows that…
Travel North Namibia Guesthouse
Namibia
This budget guesthouse is a wonderful spot if you’re counting your Nam dollars. It’s a fantastically friendly place delivering decent, good-value…
Malawi
In a garden gazing at the hills, this Italian-owned guesthouse has friendly staff and an outdoor bistro (mains MK5000) serving pasta dishes, burgers and…
Cape Town
The old wash houses, in a leafy location at the edge of the national park, have been converted into very stylish and spacious self-catering units. They…
Western Cape
The national park campground is a lovely spot at the edge of the river east of town, and it’s a 2km walk from the beach. There are clean bathrooms and…
Johannesburg
The rooms are big but rather plainly decorated at the Parktonian. However, it offers great facilities, rates are good and it’s handily set if you want to…
Namibia
This German-run camp operates through a concession granted by a local chief, and has a well-groomed campsite beneath the palm trees with modern facilities…
Pretoria
This elegant guesthouse in the leafy suburb of Menlo Park is just the ticket for those seeking a stylish home-away-from-home experience. The four self…
Kruger National Park
Way up in Kruger's north, tall mopane trees and palms shade this relaxed camp, with a mix of old-style bungalows in circle A and some large, new modern…
KwaZulu-Natal
Rates here are a bit higher than your typical B&B, but it's located in a purpose-built recent construction that offers a comfort level more akin to a…
Okavango Delta
Located on the fringe of the Moremi Game Reserve, this lodge has a style all its own and is one of few independent lodges in the delta. African hardwoods…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
An upmarket experience in the heart of the Malkerns Valley. The manicured garden – there’s not a leaf out of place – gives a good indication of this abode…
Limpopo
These cottages, 33km north of Vaalwater off the Melkrivier road, range from the dual-level ‘Bushwillow’, with its free-standing bath and modern kitchen,…
Malawi
Set in a secluded site with vistas of the plateau’s rolling hills, this camp has permanent security, clean toilets, hot showers, endless firewood and…
Western Cape
This delightful place has tastefully furnished rooms and a small pool in the rambling gardens. It’s close to the start of the Boesmanskloof Trail, and if…
Northern Cape
Situated within the dry Nossob riverbed and surrounded by tree savannah, this camp is a good place to spot predators. The chalets vary in size but all…
Cape Town
Found on the fourth floor of the WEX1 building, Stock Exchange is a youthful, trendy hotel decked out in contemporary furnishings. All rooms come with…
Kruger National Park
A great option for groups or large families, this very comfortable five-suite self-catering lodge is rented on an exclusive basis. There is a large braai …
Botswana
Well inside the boundaries of the CKGR (although administered as part of Khutse Game Reserve), and just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, Khwankwe Pan has…
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