Isalo Ranch is an eco-lodge located at the foot of the Isalo National Park. It offers its visitors a beautiful garden dotted with fruit trees and flowers. It is a peaceful and relaxing place to stay during trips to the south of Madagascar. The restaurant with terrace and the main bar are pleasantly decorated in a local style, and they serve European, Malagasy and Chinese dishes. The swimming pool is surrounded by ample space to …

The Hotel Feon ‘ny Ala is set in a peaceful environment overlooking the river beside the special reserve of Analamazaotra, not far from the entrance of Andasibe National Park. Although simple and rustic, it is one of the nicest lodges in which to stay during a visit to this area. It offers travellers a restaurant and bar as well as 40 simple but comfortable bungalows. Rooms have mosquito net, private bathroom, and hot and cold …

At the northern entrance of Ambalavao, a charming town with several beautiful betsileo style buildings, Espace Zongo is a new hotel with a pleasant, friendly and relaxed pace, and a great choice to spend a few nights in the Haute Matsiatra region. The hotel attaches great importance to the quality of its food and the freshness of its products; it serves a variety of Malagasy, French and pizzas dishes on a large shaded terrace. Accommodation …

Ideally located just a few steps from the centre of Antsirabe, an ancient spa town with a colonial charm that is still omnipresent, Les Chambres du Voyageur is a small eco-lodge with a unique environment set in the heart of a botanical garden with water pools where visitors can sometimes observe turtles and chameleons. The public areas include a bar, a lounge with TV and internet access via wifi, as well as a restaurant that …

Epiya Chapeyu Tented Safari Camp lies in the heart of the Tsavo East National Park on the banks of the Galana River, at the foot of the Yatta plateau, amongst Doum Palms and Acacia trees in harmony with the local indigenous African landscape and vegetation. Magnificent views overlooking the Galana River, where a wide variety of animals come to drink, can be enjoyed from the tents as well as from a wooden terrace. Catering facilities …

Shompole Wilderness Camp is a small luxury tented eco-camp nestled in the shade of giant fig trees on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Shompole Conservancy, on the bottom of the Great Rift Valley. The camp is located in the Shompole group ranch and is a collaboration between the local Maasai community and Shompole Wilderness. The hosts at the camp are the local Maasai and, long-time supporters and residents, Johann du Toit …

Spitzkoppe Lodge is located at the foot of the northern slope of Spitzkoppe, between huge granite rocks, with stunning views of the Brandberg and Erongo Mountains. This elegant and private eco-lodge consists of 15 spacious and tastefully furnished chalets, each with private bathroom and a panoramic terrace to admire the landscape. The openings of the windows are equipped with gauze, and beds have mosquito nets. The buildings are connected by elevated walkways, integrated with nature. …

Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge is a fairly new eco-lodge that offers pleasant accommodation in a nature reserve between the Kalahari Desert and the Great Karoo. The main building is located on a natural island in the dry lake (Vlei). It has a traditional African thatched roof and can be reached only by a wooden walkway of 120m. It houses a bar, an excellent restaurant, and a pool with terrace and views of the water point. …

Fish River Lodge was built in harmony with its austere and spectacular surroundings. Completed in 2009, all the buildings that make up the hotel pay tribute to the incredible scenery, offering spectacular views of the Fish River Canyon from sunrise to sunset. The common areas include a swimming pool with a large wooden terrace, a crackling fire that warms the interior of the hotel in winter and on some evenings, plus a good restaurant serving …

Nestled at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes on the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC, Mount Gahinga Lodge is an upmarket adventure eco-lodge that is well located to go gorilla tracking, to track the rare golden monkey, to climb a volcano, to walk through local villages and, especially, to share the culture of the Batwa pygmies, the oldest inhabitants of the Central African rainforest. The lodge has been completely refurbished and renovated. Its …

Built in 1999 and completely renovated in 2016, the InterContinental Hotel Buenos Aires is a luxury hotel in the city centre, very close to San Telmo, Moriano Morela and Congress Square. The hotel offers a very pleasant terrace, a lounge bar and two restaurants, one of which proposes a real Argentinian dinner experience in addition to international dishes. Visitors also have access to a beautiful swimming pool with a spa, and a gym. The hotel …

Estancia La Ernestina is a typical working farm for Merino sheep. Set in 15,000 hectares with 20km of coast-line it boasts exclusive and unrivalled beach access. Nestled on the tip of Punta Norte, it is a fantastic location from which to explore the coastline and view the array of wildlife in the area. Guests are likely to spot elephant seals, sea lions and penguins throughout the year, including the joy of calving season. Orcas may …

Featuring a manicured garden and outdoor swimming pool, Margarita House also has an a la carte restaurant and conference facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the guest house. The rooms and suites all come with balcony and garden views. They also include a sofa and satellite TV. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Guests can relax by the swimming pool or in the shared lounge area. The restaurant serves …

The Sheraton Addis Hotel is located in the centre of Addis Ababa near the National Museum, United Nations Conference Centre, the UNECA headquarters, the Merkato and Bole International Airport. With a building cost in excess of USD 200 million, it is a sanctuary of Ethiopian grandeur, where a landscape of vibrant greens and colorful wildflowers meets the African sky. The hotel is also famous for having hosted countless high-profile events, including Pan-African and African Union …

Built in an appealing design inspired by the famous rock churches of Lalibela, Hotel Maribela is located in the heart of Lalibela Mountains. Maribela is a special name. It means Lalibela in Amharic, which literally means ‘honey eater’. This name was given to King Lalibela, a saint and the builder of the city and the famous churches. Legend has it that on the day of his birth many bees indicated his future greatness by surrounding …

The Holiday Inn Santiago – Airport Terminal is a 3 star hotel that is ideally located for transit travellers, being situated at Santiago International Airport just across from the passenger terminal. The hotel offers guests a restaurant, room service, laundry service and more. The rooms are modern and spacious with air conditioning, cable TV, free wifi, etc. Also ideal for business travellers, the business centre offers computers, fax and photocopier services. Adding to its convenience, …

Maun Lodge is a comfortable hotel complex that offers accommodation in various categories: 30 rooms of different types, 3 suites along the river and 12 small bungalows each with a thatched roof. Each accommodation type is air-conditioned, spacious, comfortable and has bathroom, telephone and television. The staff are pleasant and attentive. The estate is large, set in stepped platforms on the banks of the river Thamalakane. The facilities include a bar-restaurant, and a conference room. …

With spectacular views that extend to the Virunga Massif range of volcanoes, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is not only the highest lodge in Uganda, situated at an altitude of 2,000 metres above sea level, it is also, arguably, the most comfortable lodge in Uganda’s Bwindi area. Guests at Clouds stay in their own cottages. Built with local volcanic stone, every cottage has a large sitting room with fireplace, vast overstuffed armchairs and hand-woven carpets. Each …

Gorilla Safari Lodge is a mid-range and relaxed lodge on the boundary line of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – just next to one of the starting points for trekking mountain gorillas. The main lodge includes a restaurant, bar, lounge and a campfire area overlooking the forest. There is also a spa, where guests can have a massage after their gorilla trekking/habituation experience. Gorilla Safari Lodge offers its guests comfortable accommodation in eleven spacious cottages, each providing …

Located right on the main square of the town, Hotel Cabo de Hornos is an elegant converted, Parisian-styled house reminiscent of the grand times when Punta Arenas was the capital of the “white gold” rush. The main entrance uses local rock and animal prints to give a contemporary feel to the place and, at night, the mooted bar and lounge area are perfect for a couple of drinks before settling in for a superb supper. …

Estancia Tercera Barranca is part of a family-run 6,500 hectare working estancia just outside the National Park. Foxes, guanacos, and ostriches are some of the many wild animals that visitors can come across on its lands, as well as the pumas that sometimes roam this territory. The lodge has a remote setting, with excellent views of the Towers to the west, and a warm, friendly, cozy atmosphere. Accommodation is in 7 rustic yet comfortable en-suite …

As with the handful of hotels that have the privilege of being inside the National Park, Hotel Las Torres has a superb location, right at the foot of the Torres themselves. As the hotel owns land inside the park, it is perfect for those looking to explore the Park – horse riding or trekking to see the famous “towers”. Recently upgraded, the hotel has a nice restaurant where guests can enjoy typical regional dishes prepared …

Located near the lakes of Lipez, Hotel Jardines de Mallku Cueva is a simple and rustic yet comfortable Andean hotel. The unique architecture – the hotel is built into a rock – is inspired by the wondrous desert surroundings and stones of all shapes and sizes. All twelve rooms have electricity and heating, plus private bathrooms with hot water. Eight of the rooms have two beds, and four have one double bed. Much of the …

Ideally located for visits to the lagoons of the region, the Hotel Tayka del Desierto is the only accommodation in the area and just 40 minutes from Laguna Colorada. It is a small lodge located in the middle of a stunning desertic landscape, and its design allows it to blend harmoniously into the impressive Siloli desert expanse with its towering mountains in the background. The Hotel Tayka del Desierto may be the most remote hotel …

Kanta Lodge is a comfortable new lodge in Konso. It is built in a traditional style with accommodation in thatched huts called ‘tukuls’. The rooms are clean with high quality fixtures and furniture. The beds have blankets for chilly nights, and the rooms are decorated with local weaving. The bungalows are surrounded with flowers, and there is a pretty terrace, outside the restaurant, housing tables where meals or sundowners can be enjoyed.  

Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel is a basic hotel located minutes outside Goba, the capital of the Bale region, and is the only hotel in the entire region. The hotel is surrounded by spacious gardens and has a restaurant that fits the needs of travelers. Despite its simplicity, it is the best hotel of the region and it offers 51 en suite guest rooms to travellers looking for a convenient stopover.  

Eco-Omo Safari Lodge is located just outside Jinka. This simple lodge has 20 tented rooms built on wooden platforms with thatched roofs. All the rooms have en-suite facilities. There is also a restaurant and a bar with an outdoor terrace, with views down to the river, that allows guests to have their breakfast or dinner at the lodge.  

Buska Lodge, named after the Buska Mountain, is a relaxed and friendly lodge situated outside the small town of Turmi in the Southern Ethiopian Omo Valley. The lodge is settled in beautiful, tranquil gardens, and although the journey to get here is quite long and for the tenacious it is well worthwhile. The gardens themselves warrant an afternoon’s exploring, with over 100 plant species to be found. The lodge has just twenty stone-and-thatch rooms dotted …

Located in Arba Minch on a hill overlooking the stunning Nechisar National Park, which is often referred to as the “bridge of God”, Paradise Lodge allows guests to visit this beautiful region in comfort and style. With influences from 30 tribes in the region, this lodge aims to reflect the culture of the Southern Ethiopian Societies. There is a swimming pool, and the sprawling grounds are ideal for taking a walk around. The reception area …

The Delight Hotel opened its doors in 2015, and is conveniently located close to the city centre and within a short walking distance from the main tourist shopping areas, restaurants and bars of Swakopmund. A major feature is that The Delight is also only 5 minutes walk from the main Swakopmund beach (the ‘Mole’) and beach promenade, which are areas that attract swimmers and water sports lovers alike. It belongs to the popular Gondwana Collection, …