Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa
Bazaruto Archipelago
This is the largest and most outfitted lodge in the archipelago. It offers a mix of private villas and beachfront chalets, and a range of activities…
Must-see hotels in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique
Northern Mozambique
About 15km south of Metangula, ecofriendly Mbuna Bay has four wooden beachfront cottages, four brick cottages set back in the bush, and one wattle-and…
Malawi
This rustic camp is immersed in the park, with stilted safari tents, dorm and campsite sharing ablutions and a self-catering kitchen. There's a plunge…
Lilongwe
This white, colonial-style building is set in manicured gardens. Rooms are generally high quality, if slightly dated in places, and will be upgraded in…
Mozambique
Located in Catapu Forest Reserve, M’phingwe has six rustic but spotless double cabins (two with shared bathroom) and two family cottages. There’s an on…
Mozambique
Castelo Branco looks alluring from the outside, but inside it's beige, bare and, frankly, overpriced. Not that you'll be uncomfortable: the hotel's clean…
Malawi
Upmarket Victoria attracts corporate types and aid workers with its pool, marble lobby and air-conditioned restaurant. Eighty rooms enjoy plump pillows,…
Mozambique
The Chuabo is a Quelimane institution, one of the few hotels anywhere in Mozambique that managed to stay running throughout the war years. These days the…
Zambia
The best place for independent travellers is this shady campsite and lodge, a short walk out of town near the lake. It has plenty of space for tents as…
Zambia
Marked by two enormous stone carved lions out front, and rather luxurious-looking thatched chalets, Leon's has clean and large rooms that come with…
Pemba
Affiliated with a longstanding restaurant on Wimbi Beach and under new management, these new rondavels built on raised boardwalks on the sand are shaded…
Pemba
A new waterfront, Chinese-owned hotel, Raphael's is handily located halfway between central Pemba and Wimbi Beach. The architecture's hardly photo-worthy,…
Mozambique
At the western end of town, about 400m off the main road (the signposted turnoff's just after the immigration office), this agreeable establishment has…
Northern Mozambique
On the mainland opposite Mozambique Island, a two-minute walk from the bridge (to your right, coming from the island), Casuarina has a well-maintained…
Zambia
Another tented camp with spectacular riverfront views, but Mawimbi's point of difference is its canoe trips offered to guests along the Kafue River. They…
Northern Mozambique
This place is set on a large estate about 2.5km from town, and signposted. It’s tranquil and good value, with spotless, pleasant rooms – some in attached…
Lilongwe
This good-value hotel has numerous rooms of varying standards; the more you pay, the larger and better equipped they get, and you can choose if you want…
Mozambique
You can't miss the new Complexo Amirana, which sits directly opposite the equally sparkling mosque. Complete with gym, shops and conference facilities,…
Livingstone
Only a 10-minute walk from the falls, this sprawling resort provides a great base for exploring the area. The kasbah-inspired rooms are vibrant while…
Mozambique
All things considered, the VIP is probably your best accommodation bet in Beira's baixa, a little oasis of light in an otherwise dark and dingy quarter…
Zambia
The largest of the three Remote Africa camps, Tafika is based in the Nsefu sector, with six comfortable thatch-roofed chalets. Food is top-flight, as is…
Zambia
One of the better options in town, Mbambi offers a holiday-camp style atmosphere with its sprawling grassy property and mix of rooms. All have bathrooms,…
Northern Mozambique
Get to the New Hotel while it's still new (it opened in 2014). Aspiring to be Nampula's poshest hotel, it lays on the service (bellboys in waistcoats…
Northern Mozambique
Well-maintained rooms (the twins are nicer than the doubles) in expansive grounds with a playground make this a good choice for families. All rooms have…
Zambia
The most atmospheric place to stay in Mbala is this welcoming lodge located on the shores of Lake Chila, about 2km from town. Rooms are set in spacious…
Malawi
The brainchild of South African couple Andries and Farzana, Umunthu has coolly decorated, sparsely furnished rooms and a four-bed dorm with adjoining…
Northern Mozambique
Just up from the dhow port, Baobibo offers several light-filled bungalows made from traditional materials. The clean, well-made bucket showers use…
Malawi
This faded but lovely old colonial house has lots of character: a homey kitchen, five clean rooms (two with their own bathroom), a veranda, a communal…
Zambia
This laid-back lodge is perched at the top of a hill with great views of the valley and Chipata below. Simple rooms are set in a two-storey stone-and…
Malawi
In a garden gazing at the hills, this Italian-owned guesthouse has friendly staff and an outdoor bistro (mains MK5000) serving pasta dishes, burgers and…
Malawi
Set in a secluded site with vistas of the plateau’s rolling hills, this camp has permanent security, clean toilets, hot showers, endless firewood and…
Northern Mozambique
The former Girassol hotel, now rebranded, isn't really one of the Montebelo chain's most inspiring options and is overrated with four stars. The ugly high…
Zambia
Located next to the church, chalets here sleep two people and are fantastic value; newer ones come with air-conditioning, shiny tiled floors and DSTV…
Northern Mozambique
Opposite the green mosque, Quintalinhos has a handful of comfortable, creatively designed rooms set around a small courtyard, including one with a loft,…
Mozambique
On the main EN6 road 7km east of Chimoio towards Beira, this motel-like place is an option for drivers heading through the Beira Corridor. Rooms are…
Northern Mozambique
At the northern end of the beach, this Italian-run place is a hub of activity, particularly with regard to kitesurfing. Lessons can be arranged at the on…
Maputo
This boutique hotel – in a convenient central location – is justifiably popular, with eight small rooms, each decorated with its own theme and set around…
Mozambique
A skyscraper by Beira standards, the 14-storey Rainbow is an easy place to find if you get lost. While the lobby's a bit bare and utilitarian, the rooms…
Mozambique
One of a growing stash of new business places in the Macuti neighbourhood, the Lunamar is more a complex than a hotel, with wide-ranging conference…
Mozambique
Worn around the edges, rather like the city it inhabits, the Tivoli has tiny rooms and even tinier bathrooms that don't justify the price tag, though it's…
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