Zambia
Run by the friendly Brenda and her Dutch husband, this relaxed guesthouse is easily the best place to stay in Sesheke. The thatch-roofed double-storey…
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Western Cape
The Arniston is a light-filled luxury hotel with a nautical theme and its own spa. Sea-facing rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows. The ocean-view…
Sunshine Coast
The best thing about this efficiently run venture with a boutique feel is its peaceful location inside the golf course. The 10 rooms, eight of which have…
Sunshine Coast
Perched on a hill, this contemporary whitewashed home has five units with kitchenettes and wonderful views. All are in top nick and have individual…
Western Cape
Based in the town’s historic former post house, with rooms set around a pretty garden, this is a peaceful place right in the centre of Greyton's…
Northern Cape
A simply delightful self-catering cabin accommodating one or two people, nestled in a tree in the centre of the park. Bookings should be made directly…
Cape Town
This great Bo-Kaap option offers nine rustic-chic suites with kitchenettes, lounges and lots of workspace. The fun wall paintings are by a resident artist…
Northern Cape
There are lovely rooms in the main building as well as spacious garden units with flat-screen TV, modern decor, microwave and fridge. Meals are served at…
Stellenbosch
This stylish suburban hostel provides a quiet budget alternative, away from the town centre. The recreation area has satellite TV and a pool table and…
Northern Cape
This elegant riverside getaway has 11 African-themed rooms with antique furnishings and crisp linen. Sitting rooms and terraces open onto the artful…
Garden Route
Rooms at this town-centre guesthouse are in luxurious thatched-roof rondavels (round huts with a conical roof) set around the pool, with satellite TV and…
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg Lodge
Western Cape
This place offers quality accommodation in lovely garden rooms. Owners Dick and Regina are a great source of information, particularly on hikes in the…
Northern Mozambique
A world-class resort that manages to be tranquil, conservation minded and agreeably rustic, Vamizi is the kind of beach paradise where you'll kick off…
Maputo
In a prime location on the clifftop with uninterrupted views over the sea, the Polana is Maputo’s classiest hotel. Rooms are in the elegant main building…
Bazaruto Archipelago
This lovely place is one of the archipelago's most luxurious retreats. Accommodation is in secluded beach villas nestled amid tropical vegetation, with…
Zambia
This well-run and atmospheric operation at the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue Rivers has a smattering of different, relatively affordable…
Okavango Delta
Pronounced 'kee-jera', this isolated spot is deep in the heart of the Inner Delta and is renowned for its rich birdlife. It's predominantly a water camp,…
Botswana
Hemingway would have loved this place. Set up for safari romantics, the whole aesthetic, complete with a classic maroon and dark-khaki colour scheme, is…
Zambia
Right on the Chongwe River that marks the boundary between the GMA and the national park, this camp has an enviable position with plenty of wildlife…
Zambia
Situated at the confluence of the Mushingashi and Kafue Rivers, this genuine bush camp is cleverly built around wildlife paths, assuring the regular…
Zambia
Easily the most accessible of the Kafue lodges and easy to reach from Lusaka, Mukambi makes a great base to explore the park. Tastefully designed…
Zambia
This is perhaps the most beautifully landscaped campsite in Zambia. It’s a lovely secluded spot on an old farm with plenty of grass and there are open…
Bethel Business and Community Development Centre
Lesotho
For travellers (and particularly families) looking to relax in the Lesothan countryside and immerse in permaculture, it's more than worthwhile to venture…
Zambia
This grassroots initiative does wonderful work in assisting to empower local communities. It's a great place to hang around and help out as a volunteer…
Damaraland
The Mt Etjo Safari Lodge, in the heart of the private Okonjati Game Reserve, provides access to a small set of dinosaur tracks, which are located on the…
Botswana
This excellent lodge/guesthouse/campground run by the local San community is a terrific place to stay. Accommodation is simple, but there's a real…
Harnas Wildlife Foundation & Guest Farm
Namibia
The Harnas Wildlife Foundation & Guest Farm is a rural development project that likens itself to Noah’s Ark. Here you can see wildlife close up, including…
Damaraland
This place has the best views we witnessed on our most recent research trip in Namibia, and the valley of this stunning setting is where you can track…
Zambia
Laid out along an enviable stretch of a well-trafficked oxbow lagoon only 2km from the Mfuwe Gate, this resort-like lodge, one of the largest, is also…
Botswana
As the CKGR grows in popularity, places like this come into their own for those looking for a quieter Kalahari experience. Set on a 110-sq-km private…
Okavango Delta
Little Vumbura has a stunning island setting: this is one camp where you can only arrive by boat (after a short vehicle ride from the airstrip) for much…
Etosha National Park
Etosha’s middle camp, Halali, nestles between several incongruous dolomite outcrops. The best feature at Halali is its floodlit water hole, which is a 10…
Etosha National Park
Okaukuejo (o-ka-kui-yo) is the site of the Etosha Research Station, and it also functions as the official park headquarters and main visitor centre. The…
Otjitotongwe Cheetah Guest Farm
Damaraland
Otjitotongwe is run by cheetah aficionados Tollie and Roeleen Nel, who keep tame cheetahs around their home and have set up a 40-hectare enclosure for…
Okavango Delta
Arriving here by boat is just the start of your enjoyable island-camp experience. There are just five tents, and the look is decidedly rustic. The tents…
Zimbabwe
Run by local farmer Tempe (who has spent her whole life in Chimanimani) and her husband Doug, this 100-year-old homestead is set on a 4-hectare farm…
Northern Mozambique
By far the best bet in town if you have your own transport, Natalie's has large grounds overlooking the estuary, camping and a handful of rustic but…
Zambia
One of the best lodges in the southern sector, Konkamoya has a wonderful location on the southern shores of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi. Enjoy dramatic views of…
Namibia
Yes, the name Eningu Clayhouse Lodge sounds a lot like the title of a children’s book, but appropriately enough, this place is a bit of a fantasy. It was…
Zimbabwe
Take in the sweeping views overlooking a water hole from your treehouse suite at this intimate lodge, just outside the park's border. You'll see loads of…
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