Mozambique
Possibly the most un-Tete-like of all Tete's accommodation is this lovely B&B in a renovated mansion on the north bank of the river about 1km downriver…
Must-see hotels in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique
Livingstone
Here you’ll find sumptuous spacious cottages and open-faced ‘treehouses’ and private dining decks. The houses are good for families and have private…
Zambia
While it's all a little bit tired and in need of a refurb, this laid-back beachfront resort is still the best spot for independent travellers. It has its…
Malawi
Run by likeable Englishman (and Eric Sykes lookalike) John, Bua River – perched above a beautiful boulder-strewn section of the river – is an adult…
Lusaka
One of the more established and respected backpackers in Lusaka, this place is deservedly popular with those on a budget. The centrepiece of activity is…
Malawi
Safari's magical hillside gardens cascade in a riot of bougainvillea and boulders down to the beach. There are four air-conditioned rooms in the lodge,…
Malawi
This traveller's magnet is the main reason to hang around in Monkey Bay, with a sheltered beach bookended by smooth boulders and campsites on the sand or…
Zambia
Boasting a wonderful waterfront location, Kanyemba has a relaxed garden resort atmosphere that's both social and family-friendly. Its main hangout is its…
Pensão-Restaurant Sunset Boulevard
Northern Mozambique
A restored residence close to a patch of beach, Sunset Boulevard offers simple but – given its location on the road to nowhere – surprisingly good rooms…
Zambia
On a large, leafy property along a kilometre of riverfront, Flatdogs has 11 safari tents of varying features. All are well kept and have outdoor showers…
Zambia
This old place is suitably attired for a grand old English manor, with fireplaces, four-poster beds, oil paintings and big old roll-top baths. There’s a…
Malawi
Within staggering distance of the Ilala ferry, this low-slung cream building with art-deco aspirations is quirky to say the least, incorporating old boat…
Zambia
This camp is located on a beautiful private island 18km from Sinazongwe – it's mostly wooded, with impala, kudu, zebra, bushbuck and the occasional…
Lusaka
If you've outgrown the whole backpacker scene, but still want something informal and homely – and social, if inclined – then Bongwe's your place. Run by…
Malawi
Thumbi View's rooms are unexciting but comfortable, and, with two- to four-bed en-suite dorms, there's a good chance you'll have one to yourself. The…
Zambia
This long-running place in the park's northeast has loads of character and beautiful riverine views. Individual stone chalets, with quirky features like…
Mozambique
Ndzou Camp, a joint venture between Eco-Micaia and the local community, is a basic back-to-nature place in the middle of Moribane Forest Reserve with…
Zambia
This camp rests in the heart of the wetlands and is splendidly positioned on a tiny permanent island with only birds, hippos, lechwes and the occasional…
Lusaka
An isolated 25-acre camp, surrounded by bird-rich woodland, Pioneer is the accommodation of choice for many expats living outside Lusaka, especially those…
Lusaka
While not quite in the same league as its opulent hotels in India, Taj Pamodzi is instead more your classy business hotel. But it's a solid choice…
Northern Mozambique
This ingenious upmarket ecolodge has no electricity, no running water, alfresco showers and composting toilets. The beachside accommodation in specially…
Northern Mozambique
Continuing the tradition of sustainable, community-involved lakeside lodges, N'Tendele is a tranquil and beautifully simple place set in 4 hectares of…
Zambia
This lodge is east of the park, about 20km upstream from Luangwa town on the Mozambican border. Accommodation is in tented chalets, which are simply…
Malawi
Run by Alice and Josie, inspiring, colourful and socially committed Butterfly is a rare backpackers' oasis. There's a palapa-style lounge or spacious…
Southern Mozambique
Rustic, thatched beachfront and garden self-catering bungalows and campsites on a large, manicured bougainvillea- and palm-studded lawn running down to…
Malawi
Set in Edenic gardens crowded with flowers, this tranquil and secluded lodge's five chalets overlook a narrow river gorge, where clothes are washed and…
Northern Mozambique
At Carrusca Mar & Sol it's all about the beach, which has a wild, windswept, desert-island feel, at least during the week (weekends can be unpleasantly…
Zambia
Run by highly respected safari guide Derek Shenton, in the northern part of the park, Kaingo is relaxed, understated and exclusive with delightful…
Pakachere Backpackers & Creative Centre
Malawi
This locally run hostel is nicely decorated, and has craftwork for sale and a bar-restaurant opening onto a garden with thatched seating areas. The…
Lilongwe
From the outside, these 10 brick chalets – on a 26-hectare plot next to Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – look unimpressive, but they're well appointed and have…
Lilongwe
You can almost sense the ghosts of presidents and dignitaries who've walked along the Capital's swank corridors. Set in lush gardens, the 170 rooms offer…
Zambia
Just outside the park in the GMA, Chibila offers three basic, bargain-priced rooms that overlook Lake Itezhi-tezhi. Rooms come with attached bathroom, and…
Zambia
A large, leafy property with an informal vibe, Mvuu is built on the edge of the tree-lined riverbank. Comfortable elevated safari tents with balconies are…
Zambia
Owned and operated by a South African/Zimbabwean family, this long-running operation is in a leafy compound around 4km out of Chipata along the road to…
Mozambique
Anglers, or anyone wanting an escape to nature, will love this rustic fishing camp perched on a hill overlooking Lake Cahora Bassa. Choose between camping…
Zambia
This long-running lodge owned by a Zimbabwean family is set on large, leafy grounds 12km northeast of Chirundu. There's a well-equipped camping ground …
Malawi
This Austrian-owned lodge's name is Chichewa for crocodile – exactly what you might see sunbathing on the sandbanks and rocks below the pool and …
Mozambique
Pink Papaya is one of the few genuine backpacker hostels in central Mozambique and an excellent orientation point if you've just arrived from Zimbabwe…
Lusaka
A good out-of-town option – especially for groups and families – around 7.5km east of the city centre, Kilimanjaro consists of several well-kept, low…
Southern Mozambique
This appealing place is set slightly back from the beach about 25km north of Vilankulo along a bush track. Accommodation is in beautifully designed…
