Winelands
If McGregor isn't quiet enough for you, head to this luxury lodge north of town. The thatched, stone cottages sit atop a hill and have wow vistas across…
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Gaborone
Located within the Grand Palm Resort complex, this affordable business hotel has classy if smallish rooms with a hint of Afro-chic in the decor. If this…
Limpopo
A cleansing Soutpansberg hideaway, this farm lodge is very involved with the local community. Accommodation is in colourful little cottages, with Venda…
Fish River Canyon
With 20 chalets located on the western rim of the canyon, Fish River Lodge is a magical spot to enjoy the landscape. Rooms are gorgeous, modern and come…
Namibia
Right by the water and rich in birdsong, Inchingo has an exclusive, alluring feel to it. Air-conditioned safari tents (from where you can hear the Chobe…
Swakopmund
This upmarket guesthouse is right on the beach about 4.5km north of town, and is an excellent option if you’re looking for a secluded retreat. Ask to see…
The Wild Coast
Combining old-world European sumptuousness with the tranquillity of a Southeast Asian resort, this intimate property hidden in a dune forest a short walk…
Zambia
A wonderful place to capitalise on all that's on offer in the area, here at Mutemwa a typical day offers an assortment of activities from visiting Ngonye…
Damaraland
Part of the elite Wilderness Safaris portfolio, Doro Nawas is a magnificent place. The thatched rooms are massive and luxurious, the terraces open onto…
Windhoek
Hands-down our favourite place in Windhoek to stay, Tamboti is very well priced, has a great vibe and terrific hosts who will go out of their way to…
KwaZulu-Natal
Set on a picturesque farm about 8km outside of Dundee, Lennox Guest House offers guests much more than the typical B&B experience. Hosts Dirk (a former…
Eastern Cape
The Karoo's flagship hotel offers a fine mix of historic charm and modern luxury. Accommodation is in mid-19th-century cottages, originally built for…
Cape Town
India’s luxury hotel group has breathed new life into the old Board of Executors building. There’s plenty of heritage here, but a new tower also houses…
Northern Mozambique
In a sturdy but genteel old trading house in Stone Town, you can recline like a colonial lord in atmospheric high-ceilinged rooms furnished with four…
Winelands
These well-equipped cottages are based on the edge of a nature reserve 15km northeast of Robertson off Rte 60. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing and…
Zambia
One of the park's most exquisite lodges, Chizombo offers luxury villas done out in designer soft white tones, with spacious, breezy and immaculate areas…
Zambia
Comfortable, clean and relaxed, this friendly guesthouse is within a secure residential compound in a well-heeled neighbourhood with jacaranda-lined…
Limpopo
This two-bed tented accommodation is 15km from reception and is a wonderful spot. The furnished tents, overlooking a dam where antelope and wildebeest…
Cape Town
This delightful hotel's rooms have a contemporary look and are decorated in soothing natural tones. Built around the 1799 home of Lady Anne Barnard, it’s…
Western Cape
One of Swellendam’s swankiest options, this is a supremely stylish guesthouse with a surprisingly personal touch. It's on a large estate dating back to…
Botswana
The four campsites that sit above or close to the southern end of Mabuasehube Pan are among the loveliest in the Kalahari, with fabulous, sweeping views…
Eastern Cape
Hugging the edge of a cliff overlooking the Sandrift River gorge, the Fernery takes full advantage of its dramatic setting. Luxurious chalets and suites…
Namibia
This great little guesthouse styles itself as ‘executive accommodation’ by targeting the business market, but with comfortable modern rooms and wi-fi…
Cape Town
Perhaps the best of the Table Mountain National Park tented camps, Orange Kloof is tucked away in a beautiful area near Constantia Nek and provides direct…
Limpopo
We're yet to hear a bad word about this place in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, northeast of Marakele National Park but part of the same prolific ecosystem…
Cape Town
The designers clearly had a lot of fun with this place, just a short stroll from the Old Biscuit Mill. One dorm is Barbie-doll pink; a romantic double has…
Northern Mozambique
What might look like a standard business hotel has raised the game in Nampula with some useful bonuses, most notably a gym (with proper working machines),…
Kruger National Park
As we've come to expect over the years with high-end &Beyond, super-stylish rooms in a lovely setting and with plenty of wildlife nearby make for a…
Limpopo
The appearance of this suburban house belies the luxury accommodation on offer. Rooms are beautifully presented with touches of elegance and comfort…
Kruger National Park
A great entry-level option at reasonable prices, Shindzela has eight safari tents, each with attached loos under thatched roofs. Most tents overlook the…
Lusaka
In quiet residential street, this lovely and secure home offers a relaxed atmosphere for independent travellers. Rooms are clean, though can be a little…
Namibia
What a Marriott hotel is doing out here in Ondangwa is anyone's guess, but whatever the reason, this plush business hotel features bright rooms decorated…
Kruger National Park
Aimed at couples, this small camp has 12 East African–style safari tents dotted among trees (No 4 overlooks a water hole; No 1 is the most private)…
Limpopo
With a whiff of exclusivity, this 1000-sq-metre resort has a restaurant and sunken bar, a long list of safaris for guests and mushroom-shaped rondavels…
Cape Town
Nothing seems too much bother for the staff at this knockout property, decorated with stunning pieces of contemporary art by local artists. The eight…
Garden Route
With bright, modern, glass-fronted rooms looking on to the glorious beach, this hotel makes the most of its awesome location. It's worth paying the…
Cape Town
Expat couple Maxime and Mélodie ladle on the Gallic charm at this imaginatively renovated former stables, where the ancient stone walls are a feature of…
Botswana
This sprawling campground has 14 sites and is one of Botswana’s loveliest, with baobabs as a backdrop to most campsites, many of which also have sweeping…
Cape Town
Each of the 19 rooms at this elegant boutique hotel, part of the Heritage Sq redevelopment of 18th-century buildings, has its own character. Some have…
Namibia
This relatively new lodge is in a handy spot between Solitaire and Sesriem (34km from Sesriem). The chalets are supremely comfortable and have rooftop…
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