Northern Cape
At the end of a long, hot day of Northern Cape driving, the garden rooms here are a nice, cool place to relax. There are braai facilities or the…
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Mountain Zebra National Park Rest Camp
Eastern Cape
The park rest camp offers campsites (with power points and a communal kitchen) and comfortable and well-equipped cottages. The rest camp is 10km from the…
Cape Town
Inside a grey-painted corner house is this cute B&B. The Canadian owner likes to play the grand piano and has two adorable dogs. There are just three cosy…
Mozambique
This recently renovated Portuguese-owned place has modern, dare we say funky rooms done out with sparkling tiles, although most only have interior windows…
Zambia
Opening its doors in late-2016, King Lewanika Lodge has six architecturally designed villas that all overlook the plains, which are rich with wildebeest…
Namibia
Excellent campsites just across the Kwando River from the Kwando Core Area of Bwabwata National Park. Sites have private shower and toilet, there's a…
South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini (Swaziland)
Operates various chains and properties nationwide, including Southern Sun Hotels, the midrange Garden Court brand and SUN1. Previously known as Formule1,…
Sunshine Coast
This two-storey brick home shelters five tidy, light-filled rooms and a neat four-bed dorm as well as excellent kitchen facilities, a bar and pool table…
Cape Town
For such a central location this new but functional basic hotel offers a pretty good deal. The compact rooms feature exposed-brick walls and for R200 more…
Chobe National Park
Just as it has in Savuti, SKL has set up a luxury tented camp within earshot of the cheaper public sites. The camps are supremely comfortable without…
Zimbabwe
While there are three different Zimparks sites within Nyanga, the main lodge is at Rhodes Dam near the main gate, which has self-catering cottages and…
Northern Cape
This opulent new guesthouse in Galeshewe has large, high-ceilinged rooms with huge, modern bathrooms. There's a leafy internal patio with comfy couches…
Northern Cape
The Oasis offers some of Upington’s most stylish accommodation. Afro-chic is the theme and the small but sleek rooms are decorated with paintings from a…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Exclusive and exquisite, the Marly's chic rooms decorated with black-and-white photography perch above the Camps Bay throng, close enough to hear the…
Lesotho
About 8km from Sani Top, this Basotho-run lodge offers simple rooms, an en-suite dorm and three cosy rondavels (double M1100) with all-important…
Port Elizabeth
In the upmarket neighbourhood of Walmer, this friendly guesthouse has simple, brilliant-value rooms each with a fridge, microwave, TV and en-suite…
Windhoek
Although it has an excellent city-centre location just a few minutes’ walk from Independence Ave, this small hotel-pension is sheltered from the hustle…
KwaZulu-Natal
Swish and stately, this elegant place offers contrived but tasteful colonial-style surrounds. It’s a favourite among government dignitaries. The spacious…
Etosha National Park
Boutique elegance and an air of exclusivity dominate this unusually modern lodge. Soothing earth tones and clean lines give the rooms their considerable…
Lusaka
One of Lusaka's best choices for a business hotel is this reliable four-star chain. While don't expect too much in the way of views (a rarity in Lusaka),…
Pretoria
At the upper end of the City Lodge chain spectrum is this Cape Dutch manor house in the heart of the embassy district. The 69 rooms, which occupy several…
Limpopo
This remote wilderness camp is wonderfully isolated – there's no fence, it's basic solar power only and you'll need a high-clearance 4WD to get here. The…
Zimbabwe
Built in 1905, this hotel is certainly past its prime, when Room 29 hosted the likes of the Queen, Princess Di and Nelson Mandela (hard to imagine now)…
Limpopo
With just one cottage and one guesthouse at the site, and with exclusive access to the ecotrails in the area, this stone-and-thatch accommodation is…
Lesotho
With a savvy young owner and a prime spot near the Maseru Mall, this four-room B&B is on the rise (with plans to expand to include additional units in…
Plettenberg Bay
This extremely friendly backpackers hostel is two minutes' walk from a magnificent beach; body boards are provided free. To reach the house, follow the…
Kruger National Park
This large 25-suite traditional bush lodge is perfect for families, with the Elefun Centre providing endless entertainment for kids of all ages. The…
Sunshine Coast
Situated 27km northwest of the main rest camp, this recommended bush camp has four simple safari tents, each with two single beds. There's a shared…
Limpopo
On the private Welgevonden Game Reserve close to Marakele National Park, Wild Ivory Eco Lodge has appealing lodge-style rooms with abundant use of local…
Mozambique
This recently renovated option puts on a good show, with tastefully decorated if small rooms equipped with water bottles, kettle, assorted toiletries and…
Zambia
In a quiet residential street, this lovely guesthouse combines a homely feel with all the mod cons. Decent rooms come with wi-fi, fridge, air-con and…
Swakopmund
This Scottish-run B&B occupies a pleasant garden setting opposite Palm Beach. It recently underwent a major refurbishment, giving it stylish, contemporary…
Malawi
As well as a good restaurant, Casa Mia has peaceful rooms opening onto a lawn and dinky pool. Rooms are perfect for a short or long stay, with tiled…
Pretoria
This attractive address is in high demand, meaning you need to book well in advance to snag one of its cosy, excellent-value rooms with sparkling…
Namibia
This well-situated camp, 15km down Orange River Rd, sits on the riverbank. It’s the launch point for Amanzi Trails, so you can stock up on supplies,…
Zimbabwe
Unlike anything else in Hwange, this massive private estate within the Sikumi Forest Area (just outside the park), is more like a conference centre than a…
Zimbabwe
These cosy red-brick cottages have dated decor, but their fireplaces, valley views and manicured lawns make up for that. There's also a British-style pub,…
Durban
Close to Florida Rd's bars and restaurants, this largish guesthouse has a range of rooms, including some with balconies and a couple of smaller budget…
Northern Cape
Among camel thorn trees and grass savannah, Gharagab’s elevated log cabins survey the red dunes. Perks at the remote spot, accessed on a one-way, 4WD-only…
Zimbabwe
While only 8km from Mutare, this lodge offers the first glimpse of Bvumba's spectacular views. All the motel-style rooms here look out to a valley with…
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