Our Top Five Hotels for africa
2026/27

Well, what can we say? Beho Beho is certainly a camp that is in the top three in East Africa if not Africa at the moment…they have been leading the way for… More…

Classified as a “classic plus” camp by Wilderness Safaris, Kwetsani is certainly not a huge step down in luxury from the flagship camp in the concession, Jao, but is a step down… More…

As you walk over a wooden bridge to Mara Plains, the first glimpse of the camp is a very luxurious and sleek one. Sat directly from the main area – as if… More…

Sat just north of the Nsefu region in the South Luangwa National Park, is Remote Africa’s Tafika Camp. This intimate camp, which can accommodate up to 14 guests, offers authentic accommodation in… More…

As part of the Governor’s Collection, and owned by a community trust, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is sat in the foothills of the mighty Virunga mountains. Its remote location offers remarkable views and… More…

A great choice of accommodation for those looking for a more quiet and remote area of Bwindi Forest in the south-western part of Uganda. Accommodation at Nkuringo comprises of eight cottages in… More…

Arguably, along side destinations such as the North Island in the Seychelles, Mnemba Lodge holds the accolade of being one of the most expensive beach destinations in the world. It has hosted… More…

Finished in June 2012, Nomad’s Lamai had been a pretty long time coming but the wait has definitely been worthwhile. Located on the very scenic Wogakuria Kopjes, around 30 minutes from the… More…

Sitting between Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park, Ol Donyo is a timeless favourite! Offering ten private cottages and a range of facilities and safari activities such as bush walks, horse riding,… More…

Designed along the lines of a luxury safari camp, Toka Leya sits approximately 30 minutes drive upriver from the famous “smoke that thunders” or Victoria Falls. Celebrating its 10th year in 2018,… More…

A welcome addition to the stunningly beautiful Jao Concession, Pelo Camp offers great value for money as a true “wet” camp in the Okavango Delta. Located over in the central eastern region… More…

This is certainly the most luxurious choice of accommodation in Nyungwe National Park, if not all of Rwanda! Nyungwe House has everything you need – to do as much as you’d like,… More…

A sister property to the nearby Breezes Hotel, Baraza Resort & Spa is still fairly young and sits nicely in the top end market, appealing to both families and couples alike. Baraza… More…

Well…what to say about Greystoke Mahale (once known as Zoe’s Camp)? Every so often we come across a camp that just gets it right. In Ruaha it is Mwagusi, in Nyerere it… More…

Lake Manze Camp is set right in the heart of the best game area in the Selous, and is, arguably, one of the best value options in Africa! Set up around 4… More…

One of a new breed of property that has opened up in the corridor that runs between Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park, Chem Chem is definitely aimed at the… More…

The Highlands Camp is one of a kind! Inspired by the shape of the traditional Maasai homes (called bomas), eight dome tents were built and placed delicately on the slopes of the… More…

Although it has been open for almost two years now, Ikuka Camp is one of the newer properties to make base in Ruaha National Park, and what an entry it has made!… More…

Naibor Camp is a luxury tented camp in the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. On the banks of the Talek River, the camp has resident families of hippo that seem… More…

As one of the first hotels on this stretch of Zanzibar, Breezes has long been the benchmark for other properties of this ilk. Today it can still firmly hold its head up… More…

Of the &Beyond properties Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is probably our favourite. It might not have the sheer wow factor of the Crater Lodge, or the luxury of Klein’s Camp, but Lake… More…

Without doubt our favourite camp in Ruaha, Mwagusi Camp is a rare occurrence these days…a camp where the owner is to be found almost year round, where the game is spectacular, where… More…

Named after the infamous guide and naturalist, Paul Oliver, Olivers Camp really is a camp to savour. Originally located a little further north, the camp is, today, located well away from the… More…

Located right at the southern end of the white sand that runs from Matemwe to Chwake, Pongwe Beach Hotel has, we would argue, managed to claim itself the best chunk of beach… More…

Located right up on the Mara River, Sayari Camp is definitely one of our favourite camps in the Serengeti and is perfect for those looking to experience the Migration herds in the… More…