Mozambique
One of numerous guesthouse options in the Ponta Gêa neighbourhood, Aulio's looks good from the outside and keeps up the image inside with large, clean…
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Limpopo
Victoria Place is graced with elegance and plenty of smiles. It has spacious rooms with a white wood and linen look, albeit with basic bathrooms; eat…
Cape Town
A heritage-listed building dating from 1903 has been remodelled into this luxury guesthouse. Rooms are a very chic with contemporary art and African…
Maputo
This three-star establishment in the upper part of town has small but well-appointed rooms with TV, plus good service and facilities, a business centre, a…
Botswana
There's rarely an issue finding space at one of Mahurushele Pan's three sites, which are 11km northwest of Khutse Pan (or 24km from the park entrance),…
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers
Garden Route
Southwest of town, this breezy hostel provides awesome ocean views, simple rooms, and a lapa (circular area with a fire pit) bar and cafe serving…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
June and Trevor are the genial hosts of this convivial, upmarket B&B, which has six rooms decorated with period furniture or in breezy contemporary style…
Hermanus
This is a great place with upbeat decor, good facilities and clued-up staff who can help with activities. The simple, help-yourself breakfast is free, and…
Winelands
Rijk’s provides pleasant accommodation in thatched cottages on a beautiful wine estate with manicured lawns. There are tours and tastings at the winery…
Botswana
The closest campsites to the park entrance, the 10 Khutse Pan sites are the busiest in the reserve, although they should be fairly quiet from Sunday night…
Botswana
Sharing the private concession with (and run by the same owners as) Haina Kalahari Lodge, Brakah has five appealing sites, with plenty of shade, braai…
KwaZulu-Natal
With eight luxurious rooms, and even a honeymoon suite, this place is a fabulously upmarket coastal spot. Each bedroom suite leads onto a charming central…
Chobe National Park
Given a licence to run the public campsites, cheeky SKL has also taken on the big boys with some beautifully appointed canvas tents overlooking the Savuti…
Swakopmund
This boat-shaped place, which sits right on the sand about 1km north of town, allows you to watch the sea through your very own personal porthole; not all…
Zambia
Compared to other choices in town, the Protea is absolutely luxurious. A rather grand lobby and rooms with hardwood floors, an outdoor pool with lounge…
Cape Town
The lipstick-red marble walkway to the lobby gives an indication of the luxe nature of this hotel, which is built around a soaring atrium onto which some…
Western Cape
This owner-run guesthouse has large, uncluttered rooms set around an enormous garden with plenty of shady spots. The restaurant (mains R95 to R150)…
Malawi
This large house in leafy gardens has eight rooms, a bar-restaurant serving Portuguese and other dishes, and a large and soppy dog to keep you company…
Okavango Delta
This long-standing wilderness retreat sits amid giant ebony trees next to the heronry at Xakanaxa Lediba and is surrounded by wildlife-rich grasslands…
Cape Town
This spotless, characterful B&B in a very handy location is a fine alternative to the backpacker lodges along Long St. The simply furnished and spacious…
Cape Town
Four-poster beds, giant armoires and creaking floorboards lend terrific atmosphere to this six-room property crafted from a 1812 building. However,…
Damaraland
Offering a swag of accommodation, upmarket Kashana has luxury bungalows and spare but nicely furnished rooms set around a large shady courtyard. In the…
Cape Town
There are just six rooms at this red-wine-coloured lodge with a striking contemporary design, mixing arty photography, African crafts and Euro style…
Zambia
Close to the centre of town, this modern and well-run place sees its fair share of conferences, weddings and the like. The rooms are plainly decorated but…
Windhoek
Styling itself as a boutique hotel, the long-standing White House has good if unexciting rooms – those opening onto the garden are the nicest. They've…
Lilongwe
Anglican-owned St Peter's has four pleasant rooms next to a red-brick church. All rooms and the four-bed dorm are en suite. It's very peaceful, with a…
Maputo
The pluses at this tidy, whitewashed establishment are its aesthetics and its convenient central location. Rooms – most clustered around the pool in a…
Western Cape
Soundtracked by a trickling fountain and the roaring waves, Tranquility has seven clean rooms decked out with beach-house furniture, African art and surf…
Garden Route
This spectacularly located beach-side shack is reachable only by a two-hour hike, so you need to be fit to get here. There's no electricity and you'll…
Gaborone
The Brackendene is one of the better-value hotels in town and the closest midrange option to the Mall. Rooms are simple but large and kitted out with TVs…
Damaraland
This appealing campsite has four sites with fine views out over the plains and mountains. Sites have hot and cold showers, toilets, fireplaces (firewood…
Eastern Cape
One of East London's best sleeping options, this intimate hotel overlooking a small lake is an oasis of calm and security north of the centre. It offers…
Winelands
A suburban backpackers with spacious dorms and pleasant en-suite doubles in the garden. There’s a big grassy backyard and a shisha lounge, and wine and…
Zambia
A new, and rather garish, resort-style hotel, Chita is built on a hill overlooking the water. Rooms are modern, but are lacking in character. At the time…
Winelands
An attractive campground with simple chalets (sleeping two) beside the Berg River, 5km from Paarl on Rte 45 towards Franschhoek. Facilities include canoes…
Northern Cape
Within the park and close enough to the falls to hear them after rains, the rest camp has self-catering chalets, two-bedroom cottages and a campsite with…
Cape Town
Lydia Masoleng has been opening up her spacious, modern home to guests since 1998. Her three comfy rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Tours and traditional…
Western Cape
A friendly option in the town centre. The high-ceilinged rooms are comfy and well equipped. Karoo dinners (lots of meat) are served if you don't fancy…
Nature’s Valley Guesthouse & Hikers Haven
Western Cape
This thatched brick building has a big lawn, a self-catering kitchen, a lounge, and small, tidy rooms with outdated bathrooms. Transport to the start of…
KwaZulu-Natal
A sprawling, smart guesthouse, Fairlight overlooks the beach and offers 10 rooms (not all with views). Rooms are spacious, furnishings are stylish and a…
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