Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Zambia
The sister property to Chongwe River Camp, this place is perched high above the Zambezi only 4km from the park entrance. On one side are eight fairly…
Lesotho
On the banks of the Malibamat’so River, this incongruous alpine chalet would look more at home in the Alps. It fills during winter with South African…
Malawi
This rustic lodge has an edge-of-the-world feel (maybe it's the caged baboons outside), with lush gardens nestled in the shadow of the massif. There are…
Malawi
Occupying an old house with a psychedelic mishmash of keepsakes left by generations of travellers, this backpacker stalwart has a bar-restaurant, a TV…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Framed by the Malolotja peaks, these quirky chalets are a blend of traditional Swazi materials (wattle and grass) and glass, with ethnic African interiors…
Zambia
In between Kasanka National Park and the Bangweulu Wetlands is the Nakapalayo Tourism Project, a community initiative that allows tourists to experience…
Malawi
One of eight forestry huts on Mulanje, Chinzama has a stunning location surrounded by mountains. It's equipped with benches, tables, two toilets and open…
Malawi
The camp's five simple en-suite, thatch-and-brick twin cabanas are perfectly positioned on the lakeshore; the animals are so plentiful that it feels as…
Malawi
One of eight forestry huts on Mulanje, equipped with benches, tables, two toilets and open fires with plenty of wood. Book through the Mulanje Infocentre…
Malawi
One of eight forestry huts on Mulanje, equipped with benches, tables, two toilets and open fires with plenty of wood. Book through the Mulanje Infocentre…
Malawi
One of eight forestry huts on Mulanje, equipped with benches, tables, two toilets and open fires with plenty of wood. Book through the Mulanje Infocentre…
Malawi
One of eight forestry huts on Mulanje, equipped with benches, tables, two toilets and open fires with plenty of wood. Book through the Mulanje Infocentre…
Malawi
One of eight forestry huts on Mulanje, equipped with benches, tables, two toilets and open fires with plenty of wood. Book through the Mulanje Infocentre…
Malawi
One of eight forestry huts on Mulanje, equipped with benches, tables, two toilets and open fires with plenty of wood. Book through the Mulanje Infocentre…
Malawi
One of eight forestry huts on Mulanje, equipped with benches, tables, two toilets and open fires with plenty of wood. Book through the Mulanje Infocentre…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Run by a Christian NGO, this lodge is 200m from the Bulembu border post. Facilities include a simple restaurant, tranquil, picturesque grounds and smart…
The Wild Coast
A mellow place where several low-slung buildings line a hillside with excellent views of Second Beach. A rambling network of verandas, leafy walkways and…
Lusaka
Only in Lusaka would a mall parking lot be considered an ideal location for a hotel. Part of a South African hotel group along with the Southern Sun, this…
Northern Mozambique
For total cultural immersion, head to this authentic but rough-around-the edges place in Makuti Town, the scruffy neighbourhood of reed houses where the…
Northern Mozambique
This Portuguese-run working farm, dotted with mango and orange groves, is nestled beneath towering Monte Nairucco about 16km west of town. It makes a…
Zambia
Just outside the park boundary in the GMA is this locally run place with large, bland chalets in a rocky setting overlooking beautiful Lake Itezhi-Tezhi…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
It's far from flash, but this mellow place is the most obvious choice if funds are short, with an assortment of 10- to 12-bed dorms, a self-catering…
Mokolodi Nature Reserve Campsite
Botswana
Spending the night in the reserve is a refreshing and highly recommended alternative to staying in Gaborone. The campsites are secluded and well groomed,…
Cape Town
There are just two cosy rooms decorated in pop-art-bright colours at this ace art and education centre crafted from shipping containers. There's a cafe…
Zimbabwe
Spurwing is more a place to unwind then a classic safari lodge. It's popular with Zimbabwean and South African families on fishing trips with their own…
Namibia
This place lies within an hour’s walk of Arnhem Cave, and is located on the same farm. Day visitors can arrange guided tours here, while overnight…
Botswana
This once-excellent place is living on past glories. Although marketing itself as a business hotel, not everything works, maintenance and service are…
Blyde River Canyon
These basic chalets are improved greatly by the good location and impressive views. In addition to hiking, the resort can organise boat trips and more. It…
Durban
The motto of this place says it all: ‘Tekweni goes off’. Its courtyard, complete with pool and bar, gets jammed with socialising backpackers on Friday and…
Malawi
Popular for conferences, Kokotowa's 12 rooms (with more coming) are basic but clean, spacious and comfortable, with large beds, plentiful furniture and…
Lilongwe
With two restaurants, a gym, and 100-plus rooms around a pleasant courtyard and pool, Crossroads is conveniently close to the mall of the same name. It's…
Mozambique
A beautiful spot in the mountains 5km above Penha Longa (and signposted), Quinta da Fronteira has camping and a few basic rooms in darkish thatch-and…
Malawi
This atmospheric granite house, also home to the Stone House Museum, was built on the crest of the mountain in 1903 and its rooms are redolent with…
The Wild Coast
Hugging the tree-shaded shore of the Kwelera River, Areena has self-catering rondavels, thatched cottages, timber chalets, riverside tents and caravan…
Cape Town
Occupying three 250-year old cottages once attached to the historic Zonnebloem Farm House, this spacious guesthouse – surrounded by a broad stoop and with…
Lesotho
This working mission is a humble yet charming place to stay. The rondavels offer an electricity-free experience, and the rooms are newly powered by a…
Gauteng
You wouldn't guess from the outside, but this Brutalist concrete building overlooking the square shelters stylish, tranquil rooms, all in beiges and…
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