Namibia
This community-run campsite is located at the mouth of the Otjinjange Valley. Facilities include flushable toilets, showers and a communal kitchen.
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Zambia
This is a basic campsite with braai area, hot showers, flush toilets and a couple of thatched cooking shelters. Note it's closed February to April.
Franschhoek
The sumptuously decorated rooms at this boutique guesthouse have underfloor heating and sweeping views to the mountains. You can stroll into town.
Eastern Cape
This popular guesthouse has a combination of friendly staff, good food (dinner costs R170) and quiet, well-tended rooms in a pleasing environment.
Northern Mozambique
On the grounds of an old coconut estate, this German-run place has six clean rooms and offers food (US$30 for two meals). Bookings are essential.
Namibia
Simple but nicely turned out en-suite rooms make this appealing guesthouse an excellent base in the area. There's also a rather noisy restaurant.
Mozambique
The Dabhad offers good value: friendly, basic twin or double rooms have TV, hot water and even mini toothbrushes. No meals apart from breakfast.
Zambia
At the western section of the park, Lyangu offers a scenic site overlooking a pan with good animal sightings. It's a 1½-hour drive from Kalabo.
Knysna
A funky backpackers with excellent communal areas, cheery staff and nicely decorated rooms. There’s a lively bar and a small pool on the deck.
Swakopmund
This campsite sits right on the sand at the beach front, sheltered from the wind by lovely tamarisk trees. It’s convenient to the city centre.
Western Cape
A short walk from the restaurant and shop (in a fenced area), the sites here all have electricity points. Ablutions and kitchens are shared.
Durban
Glitzy and chic, this modern behemoth offers a predictable hotel experience and attracts mainly business travellers. Ask about the specials.
And The Cow Jumped Over The Moon
Eastern Cape
Just north of the 'centre' you'll find this cosy venture in a proudly maintained property; the three rooms are spotless, with simple decor.
Dwesa Nature Reserve Chalets & Campsite
The Wild Coast
The reserve has self-catering chalets and camping near the beach. There's plenty of shade for campers and the chalets have electricity.
The Wild Coast
Mthatha's swankiest hotel, the professionnally-run Savoy has shiny-clean standard and superior rooms with a contemporary colour scheme.
Durban
A superb beachfront option, Garden Court was given a snazzy overhaul in 2014 and now boasts sleek, modern rooms, all with ocean views.
Northern Cape
There are pleasant and well-equipped chalets here, sleeping up to three people. Rates are considerably lower outside of flower season.
Damaraland
A decent Kamanjab choice, Oppi-Koppi has rather basic, brick-walled family rooms, much nicer luxury chalets and well-kept campsites.
Zimbabwe
At the park's entrance is this well-maintained campsite with showers and toilets. It's a good base from where you can do day hikes.
Northern Cape
In a peaceful garden on a quiet side street near the town museum, this place has pleasant rooms that are decorated with modern art.
Plettenberg Bay
This bright beachfront guesthouse offers airy rooms, all with great views – you might even be able to spot whales and dolphins.
Limpopo
Simple but tidy and well-maintained chalets make this a perfect spot for birders to base themselves while exploring the reserve.
Mozambique
The small, rather pleasant Villa Nagardas has African decor, cosy rooms and a restaurant. It’s near the municipal library.
Hermanus
A budget option in suburbia, this is a quiet place with good amenities (including a spa bath) and neatly furnished rooms.
Eastern Cape
A lovely property with four spacious and comfortable self-catering villas overlooking citrus orchards. Excellent value.
Franschhoek
A stylishly appointed, very comfortable family home featuring 14 spacious rooms with wooden floors and mountain views.
Northern Cape
A superb campground with just six sites, all overlooking a water hole. Each site has its own ablutions and kitchen.
Botswana
On the north side of Female Hill, Malatso is rarely full and is a lovely bush campsite, albeit with no facilities.
Lesotho
The Cultural Village tourist complex has comfortable chalets and an appealing restaurant (mains M60 to M160).
Western Cape
This quiet, gracious Cape Edwardian home boasts a lovely garden, fantastic views and an excellent breakfast.
Hermanus
The smart, comfortable rooms are set around a swimming pool. Owner-run, it's a friendly and welcoming spot.
Western Cape
There is charming self-catering accommodation dotted about the national park, some of which has sea views.
Limpopo
In a central Thohoyandou location and with bucket-loads of accommodation, this place has decent rooms.
Maputo
This hotel on a busy corner in the baixa offers small, slick, modern rooms and a compact gym.
Cape Town
You can book township homestays and B&Bs though this community tourism organisation in Langa.
Franschhoek
A small, friendly guesthouse with good-quality rooms and stylish suites with stunning bathrooms.
Residencial da Universidade Pedagógica
Northern Mozambique
This university accommodation, with 14 simple, secure, good-value rooms, is in a quiet area.
Witsand Nature Reserve Camping
Northern Cape
Excellent campsites with electricity points and braai areas plus a shared pool and kitchen.
Western Cape
There are pleasant campsites alongside the Breede River, some with electricity.
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