Africa & Middle East: 195 places to stay
Egypt : Cairo (3)
Le Riad, Old Cairo
A magical small hotel in the heart of old Cairo, with a sublime roof terrace for breakfast in the sun
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Villa Belle Epoque, Maadi
A colonial-style country house in a peaceful neighbourhood with great staff, a cool pool and a gorgeous garden
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Talisman Hotel, Central Cairo
Comfort and style go hand in hand at central Cairo's first boutique hotel, quirkily concealed in a downtown apartment block
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Egypt : Luxor & The Nile (3)
Al Moudira Hotel, Luxor
A sublime hotel on Luxor’s west bank with colourful architecture, flourishing gardens, stately rooms and an enormous pool
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Nour el Nil, Luxor
Sublime luxury awaits aboard these majestic sailboats, which float down the Nile in no great hurry, stopping at the sights others don’t see
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Steam Ship Sudan, Luxor
Follow in the footsteps of kings and movie stars and cruise the Nile on this graceful old boat, one of the first tourist ships to work the river
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Egypt : Red Sea & Sinai (2)
Dahab Paradise, Dahab
A cute hotel bang on the water with great prices, a happy vibe and some of the best diving in the Red Sea on your doorstep
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Sea Stars Apartments, Dahab
Sparkling self-catering apartments (sleeping 4-6) on the quiet side of town with sun loungers and sea views up on their roof terraces
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Egypt : Siwa & Desert (3)
Adrere Amellal, Siwa
A spectacular desert eco-lodge wrapped up in silence 5 miles out of town, with a pool in the palm groves and a night sky to amaze you
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Siwa Villa, Siwa
Beautifully renovated mud-brick house overlooking the ruined citadel in this small oasis, which sits on the edge of the Western Desert (sleeps 4-9)
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Albabenshal, Siwa Oasis
Expect breathtaking simplicity at this beautiful mud-brick hotel, which is built into the crumbling walls of the town’s ancient citadel
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Morocco (1)
Tailormade Tours - Morocco, Marrakech
A well-established tour operator based in Marrakech who can organise bespoke trips to cities, mountains, desert and coast
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Morocco : Marrakech (26)
Ksar Char Bagh, Marrakech Palmeraie
Stunning private palace inspired by 14th century Moorish architecture and 21st century minimalism
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maison mk, Marrakech Medina
A luxurious combination of old and new that lives up to the definition of riad as 'a little drop of paradise'
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Dar Seven, Marrakech Medina
A small, serene and elegant hideaway at the heart of Marrakech’s medina, which is literally fit for royalty (4 rooms)
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Dar Zemora, Marrakech Palmeraie
Romantic, tranquil and stylish gem surrounded by beautiful gardens in the heart of the Palmeraie
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Jnane Tamsna, Marrakech Palmeraie
Exquisite hideaway offering understated style, pampering and cultural insights
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Riad AnaYela, Marrakech Medina
Intimate, stylish riad aimed at romancing couples and creative types seeking privacy and inspiration (5 rooms)
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Riad el Fenn, Marrakech Medina
Sleek, chic and very boutique, this gorgeous 20-room riad is filled with modern British art and ancient Moroccan crafts
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Riad Enija, Marrakech Medina
Live like a pasha in this ultra-stylish riad hidden amidst the souks of Marrakesh (15 rooms)
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Riad Farnatchi, Marrakech Medina
Small, chic riad with the style and service of a 5 star boutique hotel set in the oldest section of the Medina (9 rooms)
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Riad Kniza, Marrakech Medina
Live like royalty with unstinting personal attention, in this magnificent 200-year-old mansion inside the ancient medina walls of Marrakech (11 rooms)
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Villa des Orangers, Marrakech - Kasbah
A small luxurious Marrakech hotel that really pampers you in an unobtrusive and distinctly Moroccan way
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Casa Taos, Near Marrakech
A luxurious but laid-back haven, set in orchards and lush gardens a 15-minute taxi drive from Marrakech
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Jnane Leila, Route d'Ourika
A beautiful kasbah hotel with pool and exquisite gardens, just outside of the city limits. A great choice for families with kids
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Riad L'Orangeraie, Marrakech Medina
Arty, friendly riad in the heart of the Medina – like most riads, you can rent one room or the whole house (7 rooms)
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Riad Noga, Marrakech Medina
Hard to find, hard to leave: a beautiful riad at the edge of Marrakech’s old city (9 rooms)
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Riyad El Cadi, Marrakech Medina
Tranquil and stunningly decorated riad in the heart of Marrakech’s bustling medina (13 rooms)
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Ryad Dyor, Marrakech Medina
Modern design meets Moroccan flair: a chic riad with lamplit courtyards, roof terrace and cool, understated décor (7 rooms)
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Villas Fawakay, Near Marrakech
Private villas for 2-6, with the luxurious benefits of a hotel, set in bucolic gardens just 10km from Marrakech
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Dar Zaman, Marrakech Medina
A beautiful, intimate hideaway in the quieter reaches of the northern medina, whose warm service makes for an unforgettable stay
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Maison Mnabha, Marrakech - Kasbah
An inexpensive, beautifully restored guest house in the heart of Marrakech’s Royal quarter (5 rooms)
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Riad Al Jazira, Marrakech Medina
Hippie deluxe: a beautifully restored trio of 17th century riads hidden in Marrakech's medina, keenly priced and very chilled (15 rooms)
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Riad Ariha, Marrakech Medina
Beautiful budget riad in the medina, a wonderful blend of ancient craftsmanship and modern Zen-chic (5 rooms)
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Riad Chi-Chi, Marrakech Medina
A very chic little riad tucked away in the central medina, with soothing rooms, a cool roof terrace and unbeatable prices
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Riad Dar 'Rabia, Sidi Mimoun
A contemporary house to hire with friends or family, just outside the medina but only 10 minutes from Djemaa el Fna (sleeps 4-6)
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Riad Dar More, Marrakech Medina
Central and intimate, this riad is an oasis of modernist Parisian-Moroccan chic and excellent value
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Riad Fawakay, Marrakech Medina
Small but exquisitely-formed home near the Djemaa el Fna, available as a serviced villa for weekends or longer stays (sleeps 2-6)
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Morocco : Atlantic Coast (13)
La Sultana Oualidia, Oualidia
A lavish spa hideaway at the edge of Oualidia’s mesmerising lagoon - perfect for romantic and luxurious seclusion
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Riad Lotus O Marine, Essaouira
A superbly comfortable, retro-chic riad with lashings of designer attitude, at the heart of Essaouira’s lively medina
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Dar Beida, Essaouira
Re-done by retro-design pros in smart 60s fashion, this stylish medina house may be the coolest place to stay in Essaouira (sleeps 2-8)
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Ksar Massa, near Agadir
An isolated, colourful oceanside hideaway next to miles of deserted beach and the extraordinary Massa Nature Reserve
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Madada Mogador, Essaouira
Chic hotel built on the Essaouiran town ramparts, offering superb views across the beach and harbourfront
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Ocean Vagabond, Essaouira
A colourful hotel with a welcoming vibe, just a shake away from Essaouira’s souks and a dream base for windsurfers
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Villa de L'O, Essaouira
An impeccably manicured small hotel with a hint of Raffles and a dash of Eastern caravanserai at the heart of Morocco’s funkiest coastal town
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Villa La Diouana, Oualidia
An exceptionally peaceful cliffside retreat (sleeps 6-10) with unforgettable views across the Oualidia lagoon to the Atlantic
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Baoussala, Near Essaouira
A home with a big heart, hidden away in a eucalyptus grove near Essaouira - a genuine taste of that fabled real Morocco
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Dar Lazuli, Essaouira
A quirky, cosy riad with 4 self-catering apartments (sleeping 2) and sun-trap roof terraces, hidden deep within Essaouira’s medina
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Dar Liouba, Essaouira
A former Imam's home re-designed into a sophisticated guesthouse filled with plants and carved cedar wood
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Number Thirty, Essaouira
Essaouira meets Brighton: an original townhouse with bright, quirky furnishings (sleeps 2-6, self catering)
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The Teahouse, Essaouira
Simple, intimate and atmospheric little guesthouse tucked away in the walled medina
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Morocco : High Atlas (8)
Kasbah Tamadot, Asni
Branson's lavish Moroccan hideaway delivers haute luxe, haute cuisine and haute montagne in equal measure
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Dar Tamazerte, Ourika Valley
Fully-staffed private villa for 2-8 with peaceful gardens and astonishing poolside views of the Atlas Mountains, just 28km from Marrakech
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Kasbah Bab Ourika, Ourika Valley
Lord over the Atlas at this coolest of kasbahs at the head of the Ourika Valley
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Kasbah du Toubkal, Imlil
A sustainably run hilltop kasbah, set majestically amid north Africa’s highest mountains, offering supported treks
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Douar Samra, Toubkal National Park
A small and colourful guesthouse in one of the highest villages of the mighty Toubkal Massif, imbued with the warmth and vitality of its remarkable owner
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Ecolodge de Dar Itrane, Bougmez Valley
A simple, no-frills lodge in the remote Aït Bougmez valley - a little-trodden corner of Morocco's stunning High Atlas mountains
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La Bergerie, Ouirgane
A rustic auberge set in 12 acres of flower-filled grounds among majestic mountains, with some secluded suites and a gorgeous pool
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Riad Cascades d'Ouzoud, Ouzoud
A remote mountain inn, just yards from the plummeting Ouzoud waterfalls, imbued with a spirit of genuine Berber hospitality
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Morocco : South & desert (5)
Dar Azawad, near Mhamid
The end of the road, the start of the Sahara: a chic kasbah with shady palms, infinity pool and Landrovers for desert adventures
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Sawadi, near Ouarzazate
A peaceful kasbah guesthouse, set on a working farm amongst verdant gardens and Skoura’s ancient palm groves
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Kanz Erremal, Merzouga
A kasbah-hotel deep in the southeast of Morocco, offering camel and jeep excursions into the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes and beyond
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Kasbah Ellouze, near Ouarzazate
A stylishly converted kasbah in the Atlas foothills near Ait Ben Haddou, an area of biblically beautiful scenery
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Les Jardins de Skoura, Skoura
Beautiful, relaxing and verdant haven in the Palmeraie of Skoura, in the foothills of the Atlas, 40km from Ouarzazate
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Morocco : Fes (9)
Riad Alkantara, Fes Medina
Three guest riads, two free spirits, one vision: art and creativity, and a luxurious guesthouse, which soars above the commonplace
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Riad Fes, Fes Medina
An extremely popular riad, with a choice of traditional and modern rooms, and perhaps the best service in Fes' medina
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Dar Roumana, Fes Medina
A prime position, friendly owners, rooftop dinners and ornate rooms add up to our favourite riad-hotel in Fes’ vast medina
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Riad al Bartal, Fes Medina
A delightful French-run maison d'hotes (riad guesthouse) in Fes's extraordinary medina
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Riad Laaroussa, Fes Medina
An opulent riad at the heart of the Medina where guests can learn the secrets of traditional Fassi cookery
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Riad Numero 9, Fes Medina
An exquisitely restored late 18th century house in the heart of Fes' medina, with just 3 bedrooms
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Dar Seffarine, Fes Medina
Hippy living meets designer hotel: a unique combination, and an absolute steal in the heart of Fes' medina
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Riad Tizwa, Fes
A great-value sanctuary with panoramic views across the medina and delicious fassi cooking
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Morocco : Tangier & the North (2)
Hotel Nord-Pinus Tanger, Tangier
A sumptuous ocean-facing bolthole at the highest point in the kasbah - style with a big twist of romance
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La Tangerina, Tangier
Tangier’s most intimate kasbah hideaway, with a distinct whiff of the town’s Belle Epoque and an amazing roof terrace looking across the sea to Spain
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Namibia (1)
Tailormade Safaris - Namibia, Windhoek
An excellent tour operator based in Namibia, with a wealth of experience and the know-how to help you plan a dream expedition
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Namibia : Windhoek (2)
Olive Grove, Klein Windhoek
A cool, contemporary and cosmopolitan guesthouse with spa and restaurant in Windhoek's leafy Eros suburb
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The Elegant Collection, Klein Windhoek
Snazzy and secure twin guesthouses in a quiet, leafy area close to the city centre
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Namibia : Sossusvlei & South (4)
Little Kulala, Near Sesriem
Cool, shabby chic meets the heat of the desert at this remarkable boutique lodge close to the Sossusvlei Dunes in southern Namibia
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Wolwedans Dune Camp, NamibRand
An isolated 6-tent camp in southern Namibia, set against a high sand dune with heart-stopping desert and mountain views
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KuanguKuangu, Solitaire
A never-to-be-forgotten escape from the world: a self-catering hideaway for 2 in a remote corner of the lunar Naukluft mountains
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Tok Tokkie Trails, NamibRand Nature Reserve
Superbly crafted walking safaris offering a unique insight into the hidden world of the Namib desert, five hours SW of Windhoek
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Namibia : Swakopmund & Coast (1)
Villa Margherita, Swakopmund
Boutique at its snazziest and jazziest in one of Swakopmund's oldest colonial houses
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Namibia : Damaraland (3)
Huab Lodge, Monte Carlo
The best of conversation and conservation at an award-winning lodge, with family-friendly bungalows, in the Huab Private Reserve
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Mowani Mountain Camp, near Twyfelfontein
A hauntingly beautiful eco-lodge sculpted atop a rocky outcrop with soaring views across the Abu Haub valley
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Erongo Wilderness Lodge, Near Omaruru
An awe-inspiring wilderness camp set atop gargantuan boulders in the Erongo Mountain Conservancy, in central Namibia
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Namibia : Etosha & North (6)
Little Ongava, Eastern Etosha
A uniquely spoiling lodge for just 6 guests, set atop a rocky outcrop at the heart of the Ongava Reserve, 5 hours north of Windhoek
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Ongava Tented Camp, Eastern Etosha
An intimate and alluringly authentic bush camp in a remote corner of the vast Ongava Reserve, 5 hours north of Windhoek
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Onguma Treetop Camp, Eastern Etosha
An intimate and authentic stilted lodge with a One Tribe ethic and great game viewing
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Ongava Lodge, Eastern Etosha
A pioneering hilltop lodge specialising in rhino tracking at the heart of the Ongava reserve, 5 hours north of Windhoek
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Onguma Fort, Eastern Etosha
A gorgeous, sumptuously spoiling kasbah-style lodge looking out to the eastern border of Etosha Park
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Onguma Tented Camp, Eastern Etosha
Tented safari chic at its most intimate and alluring, at the heart of the vast Onguma Reserve
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South Africa : Cape Town (16)
VillaLara, Llandudno
Stunning modern Cape Cod-style villa with a heated pool and sensational ocean views. Super tranquil, high-tech luxury (sleeps up to 8 + 2 children)
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Kensington Place, Higgovale
One of Cape Town's most stylish small hotels, an ultra-chic townhouse set on the slopes of Table Mountain
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More Quarters, Tamboerskloof
Cool, Cape and very More-ish apartments in a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the city's hippest downtown areas
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Sea Five, Cape Town New!
Cape Cod meets the Med in Cape Town: a simply scrumptious boutique hotel overlooking breezy and beautiful Camps Bay
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Sea View Villas, Camps Bay
2 ultra-modern self-catering pads in Camps Bay, as sleek and stylish as a James Bond villain's hideout (sleeping 4 and 6)
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White Villa, Camps Bay
Stunning beach house fit for A-Listers with direct access to secluded Glen Beach and a short stroll to Camps Bay (sleeps 2-10)
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Balfour Place, Camps Bay
A rare find: an affordable 5-bedroom villa in the heart of popular Camps Bay, just 200m from the beach (sleeps up to 10)
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Cape Heritage Hotel, City centre
Tastefully restored hotel on the edge of Cape Town's historic Bo-Kaap area, well-placed for trendy restaurants and shops.
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Derwent House, Tamboerskloof
A light, uplifting and fabulously friendly boutique hotel on a quiet backstreet in Tamboerskloof
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Four Rosmead, Oranjezicht
A stylish, art-filled guesthouse on the slopes of Table Mountain, with fabulous city views and 8 designer-perfect bedrooms
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Glen Beach Villas, Camps Bay
Collection of stylish self-catering villas and a beach bungalow, each sleeping 2-10, on Glen Beach; great for couples or families
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The Hout Bay Hideaway, Hout Bay
Beautifully decorated 1930s-style Art Deco guesthouse set in a lush garden near Cape Town
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An African Villa, Tamboerskloof
Excellent value, spacious and contemporary-styled guesthouse created from 3 Victorian terraced houses
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Jardin D'ebene, Tamboerskloof
An old Cape Dutch guesthouse in central Cape Town, restored with an eye to modern Africa
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The Tarragon, Hout Bay
Five luxury serviced cottages for 2-6 in a magical setting on the southern slopes of Table Mountain, ideal for exploring the Cape Peninsula
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Villa Surprise, Camps Bay
A friendly little guesthouse overlooking Camps Bay, one of Cape Town's hippest suburbs
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South Africa : Hermanus & Overberg (9)
Birkenhead House, Hermanus
Funky art, palatial bedrooms and gourmet dining at one of South Africa's most seductive oceanside hotels
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Nr Montagu
Luxurious spa lodges in the Klein Karoo between Cape Town and the Garden Route - a wildlife reserve with some surprising discoveries
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Grootbos, Near Hermanus
Wonderful wilderness retreat between Cape Town and the Garden Route, with pristine beaches, whale-watching and horse riding
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Bloomestate, Swellendam
A luxurious Zen-inspired retreat in a leafy suburb of historic Swellendam
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Farm 215, Near Gansbaai
Stunning eco-chic retreat and private nature reserve with far-reaching sea and fynbos views - a great stop-off between Cape Town and the Garden Route
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La Gratitude, Hermanus
Historic villa with pristine grounds, a pool and a prime location by Hermanus' endless beach, 90 minutes from Cape Town (sleeps 5-10)
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Schoone Oordt, Swellendam
Elegant boutique B&B with a pool in the historic town of Swellendam - an ideal stopover between Cape Town and the Garden Route
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Blue Gum Country Estate, near Hermanus
A blissfully peaceful rural retreat with superb food, close to the sea, the Winelands and the Overberg mountains (2 hours from Cape Town)
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Mosaic Private Sanctuary, Near Hermanus New!
Escape the world for a while at this tranquil nature reserve, with luxe suites, budget self-catering and guided nature walks
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South Africa : Cape Winelands (11)
La Residence, Franschhoek
Ritz, glitz and an extraordinary collection of top South African art at Franschhoek's most flamboyant boutique hotel
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Babylonstoren, Near Paarl
A stunning Winelands farm: organic gardens, a remarkable restaurant and unique cottages blending history with contemporary design
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Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse, Hermon
Fabulous historic homestead with rooms and a self-catering cottage, set on a working farm and nature reserve with a lake, mountains, and vineyards beyond
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Grand Dedale Country House, Wellington
Opulent living in this Cape Dutch country house set deep in a tranquil valley on a working wine estate, 1 hour from Cape Town
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Mont Rochelle Hotel, Franschhoek
Small luxury hotel and wine estate with stunning views, just minutes from Franschhoek, the Cape's gourmet hotspot
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Akademie Street Guesthouses, Franschhoek
Intimate, stylish and supremely comfortable guesthouse an easy stroll away from the restaurants and shops of historic Franschhoek
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Explorers Club, Franschhoek
Outstanding collection of rental properties in picturesque Franschhoek with adventurous décor perfect for foodies, explorers and families
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Hawksmoor House, Nr Stellenbosch
Stylish, homely Cape Dutch country manor and wine farm close to Stellenbosch and Cape Town
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Middedorp Manor, Stellenbosch
Romantic boutique guesthouse with a pool, plus a self-catering apartment for 2; one of Stellenbosch's most stylish places to stay
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Palmiet Valley Estate, Nr Paarl
Elegant, tranquil and historic wine estate offering value for money and plenty of activities, just 40 minutes from Cape Town
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Lekkerwijn, nr. Paarl / Franschhoek
Historic Cape Dutch homestead in the heart of the Cape Winelands, offering friendly B&B or cottage accommodation
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South Africa : Garden Route & Eastern Cape (9)
Gorah Elephant Camp, Addo
Elegant tented safari camp, combining colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication in the barren beauty of Addo's 'Big 5' park
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Hog Hollow Country Lodge, Nr Plettenberg Bay
Friendly, comfortable and stylish lodge with delicious food, between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Indian Ocean
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Kurland, Nr Plettenberg Bay
Small luxurious country hotel with exquisite rooms, swimming pools, polo stables and spa - fabulous for families
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Lalibela Game Reserve, Nr Port Elizabeth
A private Big 5, malaria-free game reserve with 3 stylish and reasonably-priced lodges just an hour east of Port Elizabeth
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Phantom Forest, Knysna
Hidden in private woodland above Knysna’s lagoons, 14 eco-chic treehouses with 2 fine restaurants and freshwater pools
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RiverBend Lodge, Addo
Charming homestead and villa in malaria-free Addo Elephant Park - fab for families and just an hour from Port Elizabeth
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Southern Cross Beach House, Plettenberg Bay
A beach-facing deck, picture-perfect colour coordination and 5 cosy bedrooms in an airy Planters-style house just yards from the Indian Ocean
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The Elephant House, Addo
A small, friendly lodge on the edge of Addo Elephant Park, perfect for independent game viewing near the Garden Route
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The Windermere Hotel, Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth’s first boutique hotel allows you to combine safari style with urban chic…
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South Africa : Johannesburg (1)
The Peech, Melrose
A funky boutique hotel in the leafy suburb of Melrose with every conceivable mod-con, eye-catching contemporary design and its own bistro and champagne bar
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South Africa : Madikwe (2)
Makanyane Safari Lodge, Derdepoort
A stunning safari lodge in the malaria-free Madikwe park, with superb guides and exquisite suites
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Jaci's Safari Lodges, Madikwe Game Reserve
A pair of award-winning lodges in the heart of the Madikwe Reserve, imbued with the spirit of their colourful and innovative creators, Jaci and Jan
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South Africa : Kruger & Around (8)
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, Southern Kruger
Sleek black-white styling, private plunge pools and a prime river frontage set this above all other Kruger lodges, with game viewing to match
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Lion Sands River Lodge, Southern Kruger
An awe-inspiring lodge on the banks of the Sabie river, with some of southern Africa's best game viewing, top rangers and the finest gourmet cuisine
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Camp Shawu and Camp Shonga, Kruger National Park
Intimate and stylish lodges in a superb location in the Kruger, offering close encounters of the bush kind at affordable rates
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Garonga Safari Camp, Nr. Phalaborwa
Holistic, stylish, heavenly retreat (and safari camp)
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Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps, Nr. Hoedspruit
Excellent game, walking safaris and delicious food in a pair of elegantly simple tented camps
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The Outpost, Kruger
Remote, awe-inspiring, inspirational: post-modern warehouse design goes bush at this award-winning ecolodge in the far north of the Kruger
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Makalali Private Game Reserve, Nr. Hoedspruit
An extraordinary oasis of ethnic-chic adorning the banks of the Makhutswi river with breathtaking views of the Drakensbergs
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Zuleika Country House, Limpopo
Funky guesthouse with contemporary rooms (B&B and self-catering), situated in the stunning Blyde River Canyon close to Kruger
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South Africa : Kwazulu Natal (4)
Karkloof Spa, Pietermaritzburg
Award-winning spa and boutique lodge set on a 3500-hectare private game reserve, teeming with wildlife and cinematic vistas and only 1 hour from Durban
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Days at Sea, Trafalgar
Top dollar art-of-living and top name artworks at this unique Indian Ocean hideaway
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Kosi Forest Lodge, Maputaland
A superbly crafted eco-lodge at the heart of the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, close to the Indian Ocean and the enchanting waterways of the iSimangaliso Wetlands
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Three Trees at Spioenkop, Ladysmith
Peaceful hilltop retreat, with simple yet stylish period cottages offering a fascinating insight into local wartime history
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Tanzania (2)
Tailormade Safaris - Northern Tanzania, Arusha
An excellent Arusha-based company specialising in top-end northern Tanzania safaris, including mobile camps in Serengeti
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Tailormade Safaris - Southern Tanzania, Based in Ruaha
The extremely experienced Foxes family and colleagues will help create your dream safari in lesser-known southern Tanzania
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Tanzania : Zanzibar : Stone Town & around (7)
Chumbe Island Coral Park, near Stone Town
A tiny coral-ringed island off Zanzibar, with beautifully-designed thatch bungalows, genuinely ecological aims and some of the world's best snorkelling
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Mashariki Palace, Stone Town
A stylish new hotel, where warm minimalism combines with beautiful Zanzibari detailing and great service
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236 Hurumzi, Stone Town
Formerly called 'Emerson and Green', a sumptuously restored merchant's mansion with renowned rooftop restaurant in the heart of Stone Town
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Chapwani Private Island, near Stone Town
A small private island just off Stone Town with 10 bungalows, a restaurant and a sandy beach
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Fumba Beach Lodge, Fumba
A classy, upmarket resort with soul: beautiful and remote Fumba Beach Lodge is an enchanting place to unwind and recharge
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Zanzibar Palace Hotel, Stone Town
Recently restored with excellent craftsmanship and personal service, this boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town is already winning many friends
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Clove Hotel, Stone Town
A friendly, budget hotel in the heart of fascinating Stone Town, with Dutch management and sociable roof terrace
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Tanzania : Zanzibar : Matemwe & North (5)
Julia Catamaran, Nungwi
Explore Zanzibar’s remote islands, secluded beaches and best dive spots on a catamaran
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Matemwe, Matemwe
Stylishly rustic cottages and dive school, romantically set on sea-washed rocks alongside a white sand beach
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Matemwe Beach Village, Matemwe
Well-run budget guesthouse on idyllic beach, with acclaimed dive centre, simple bungalow rooms and 6 fabulous suites
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Pongwe Beach Hotel, Pongwe
Affordable, laid-back luxury on one of the most idyllic palm-fringed beaches imaginable
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Kendwa Rocks, Kendwa
Funky laidback guesthouse on one of Zanzibar’s best beaches, with choice of stone bungalows or wooden beach huts
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Tanzania : Zanzibar : Jambiani & Southeast (3)
Unguja Lodge, Kizimkazi
Small, personal lodge offering barefoot luxury, stylish organic architecture, fantastic marine life and total seclusion
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The Breezes Beach Club, Pingwe
A comfortable beach resort on Zanzibar’s tranquil southeast coast, with 30 houses spread around palm-lined gardens
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Palm Beach Inn, Bwejuu
A budget guesthouse on an endless sandy beach, with live music, excellent seafood and simple rooms
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Tanzania : Zanzibar : Pemba Island (1)
Fundu Lagoon, Wambaa Gulf
This stylish little beach lodge on Pemba island offers some of the best diving in Zanzibar
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Tanzania : Northern Circuit (7)
Dunia Camp, Serengeti National Park
Tucked in the Moru Kopjes in the southern Serengeti, this secluded camp offers impressive game viewing and dazzling sunrises
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Olakira Camp, Serengeti
A simple camp in the Serengeti, perfectly located for wildebeest and zebra migrations
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Oliver's Camp, Tarangire National Park
Fabulous colonial-style tented camp within the game-filled Tarangire National Park, specialising in walking safaris
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Sayari Camp, Serengeti
Get closer to the Great Migration at this luxury camp in the less-visted northern part of the Serengeti
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The Plantation Lodge, near Ngorongoro
An immaculate privately-owned lodge set in lush, subtropical gardens within easy reach of Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater
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Onsea House & Machweo Retreat, near Arusha
Two fabulously friendly retreats sharing a restaurant with top gourmet cuisine, just a short drive from Arusha
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Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge, Near Ngorongoro
A simple but stunning hilltop lodge in a great location near Ngorongoro, with a real community mission
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Tanzania : Southern Circuit (4)
Sand Rivers Selous, Selous
One of Tanzania’s classiest independent bush lodges, combining luxury and wildlife expertise in lavish quantities
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Ruaha River Lodge, Ruaha National Park
A fabulous riverside lodge, at the heart of Tanzania's extraordinary Ruaha Park, where an unrivalled wildlife spectacular awaits you
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Rufiji River Camp, Selous Game Reserve
Walk, drive and boat alongside a dizzying array of wildlife in Africa's largest conservation area
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Stanley's Kopje, Mikumi National Park
An alluring hilltop camp, formerly called Foxes Safari Camp, overlooking the savannah grasslands of Mikumi National Park
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Tanzania : Lake Tanganyika (3)
Chada Katavi, Katavi National Park
Amazingly remote wilderness camp in Tanzania’s little-visited Katavi National Park
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Greystoke Mahale, Mahale National Park
Primate paradise: fascinating chimpanzee tracking at one of the most stunning beach camps in Africa
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Katavi Wildlife Camp, Katavi National Park
The ultimate off-the-beaten-track safari destination – and you’re surrounded by wildlife the moment you arrive
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Tanzania : East Coast & Dar (2)
Lazy Lagoon, near Bagamoyo
For blissful, barefoot indulgence of the sand-and-sea kind, this Indian Ocean retreat is hard to beat
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Saadani Safari Lodge, Saadani N.P.
Safari on the beach: tented cabins perched on the golden fringes of the Indian Ocean, with game watching in bush, river and coastal settings
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Tanzania : Mafia islands (2)
Pole Pole Bungalows, Utende
A small seaside lodge on the remote, wooded island of Mafia, with Italian management, fine cuisine and stilted, thatched bungalows
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Ras Mbisi Lodge, Northern Mafia
A sybaritic Indian Ocean hideaway, perfect for lotus-eaters, beachcombers and honeymooners
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Tunisia : Tunis-Carthage (3)
Villa Didon Hotel and Spa, Carthage
Exclusive all-suite designer hotel perched on Byrsa Hill (the heart of ancient Carthage) with epic views out to sea
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Hotel Dar Said, Sidi Bou Said
An exquisite 19th-century mansion, draped in flowers and sea views, in the bewitching village of Sidi Bou Saïd
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Dar El Medina, Tunis
Beautifully decorated 19th-century house with traditional tiling, terraces and courtyards, in the maze of Tunis' medina
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Tunisia : Djerba & Desert (4)
Dar Bibine, Er Riadh
Brand spanking new and chi-chi to boot, this 4-bed maison d'hotes on Djerba is packed with promise
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Hotel Dar Dhiafa, Er Riadh
A charming hideaway in one of Djerba's forgotten villages, perfect for relaxing and exploring the island's ancient culture
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Residence Sultana, Zarzis
Very comfortable guesthouse with private beach on the shores of the Mediterranean
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Yadis Camp Ksar Ghilane, Ksar Ghilane
This romantic tented camp at the oasis of Ksar Ghilane offers the ultimate in desert luxury
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