Africa Travel Guide

Treehouse-like rooms in Africa’s oldest sand forest

One of the best places in Africa to see leopards in the wild.

The Mount Nelson holds many trump cards, not least its historic location, unique garden setting, and old-school vibe.

Get a look at the residents of the reserve from your own private plunge pool.

This adults-only property in Bantry Bay houses a private modern art collection.

Hermanus is a lovely add-on to any South Africa trip, and this is the best hotel in the area by far.

You won't find a smarter room in a more brilliant location anywhere else in Cape Town.

Family friendly lodge that offers views of the Magnificent Seven.

An instant classic

A sleek contemporary hotel on the edge of the laidback Moroccan capital.

A bigger, brighter, and bolder expansion of the famed Marrakech hotel.

A bespoke hideaway overlooking the Atlas Mountains at the edge of the Moroccan desert.

This 55-room Marrakech resort keeps a stable of Arabian horses, which put on occasional (impressive) shows, and has the city’s longest and possibly most inviting lap pool.

Founded by King Mohammed VI, this private, palatial resort took 1,200 master craftsmen over three years to construct.

Anticipated debut only enhances Marrakech’s already outstanding hotel scene

A historic palace, once home to the king's advisor, has been transformed into a hotel where guests enjoy the royal treatment.

Few hotels are as synonymous with their destination as La Mamounia is with Marrakech.

Inside an ultra-exclusive lodge on the fringe of Etosha National Park.

A wellness-focused, people-driven safari camp.

A rarified safari experience in the Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast.

A fresh way to see the epic Namibian desert from a revolutionary in the hotel space.

Cottages surrounded by one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations for an ideal pre- or post-safari stopover.

A remote bush boutique lodge in one of the most densely populated game parks in Africa.

This farmhouse on the wooded slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater overflows with history and character.

Think of it as Masai meets Versailles, complete with chandeliers in the villas and Swarovski binoculars to bring on game drives.

For decades, one of the most sought after safari camps in East Africa.

An elegant new lodge—the first to be built in the most untouched corner of the Okavango Delta—offers guests unparalleled immersion and exclusive wildlife viewing in the Moremi Game Reserve.

An intimate “micro-camp” that proves the best safaris happen when the wildlife comes to you

A rebooted classic in the Okavango Delta, which is run totally on solar power and is one of the most incredible tented safari experiences in Africa.

A contemporary retreat perched on decks over the floodplain from which to watch the ebb and flow of life on the Okavango Delta.

For those who don’t need fine dining, air-conditioning, or a heated swimming pool, but still crave a luxurious tented safari experience, Duke’s is perfect.

A swish and sustainable living gallery in the remote Moremi Game Reserve.

An old-world, Moroccan-style tented safari camp in the middle of Botswana’s arid Kgalagadi, Jack’s Camp is a glamorous oasis in the desert.