Accommodation
Hotels, apartments, and how to choose between them across Africa's biggest cities.
Best Serviced Apartments in Dakar
Dakar hosts a genuine NGO, diplomatic, and regional business community, and a serviced apartment usually suits that kind of stay better than a hotel room. Here's how the market breaks down by neighborhood.
September 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Monthly & Long-Stay Apartments in Dakar
A week in Dakar and a six-month posting call for different things from an apartment. Here's what changes once you're staying long enough to actually settle in.
September 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Best Areas to Stay in Mauritius (North vs West vs South Coast)
Mauritius is small enough to drive across in under two hours, but its coastlines feel like different islands. Here's how the north, west, south, and east each work for different kinds of trips.
September 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Best Budget Hotels in Mauritius
Mauritius has a reputation as a splurge destination, but its budget accommodation scene is deeper than that reputation suggests. Here's where to find real value without giving up beach access.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Best Luxury Resorts & Villas in Mauritius
Mauritius's luxury reputation is built on two genuinely different products — the all-inclusive beach resort and the private villa. Here's how they differ and where each works best.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Best Short-Stay Serviced Apartments in Grand Baie
Grand Baie has Mauritius's deepest serviced apartment market by a wide margin, and the specific pocket you pick changes your trip more than the building itself does.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Monthly & Long-Stay Apartments in Mauritius
Mauritius has quietly become one of the Indian Ocean's better long-stay destinations, helped by a genuine remote-work visa and a deep apartment market centered on Grand Baie. Here's what to know.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Best Budget Hotels in Kampala
Kampala's budget hotel scene is bigger and better than most first-time visitors expect. Here's where to find good value, what "budget" actually gets you, and what to double-check before booking.
September 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Best Areas to Stay in Kampala
Kampala is built on hills, and each one has its own character. Here's how Kololo, Nakasero, Bugolobi, and Ntinda work for different kinds of visitors, and which one actually fits your trip.
September 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Best Luxury & Boutique Hotels in Kampala and Entebbe
Kampala's luxury scene is corporate and central; Entebbe's is calmer and set on Lake Victoria. Here's how the two cities' upscale options differ, and which one should anchor your trip.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Monthly & Long-Stay Apartments in Kampala
Relocating to Kampala for a month or longer changes what you should be booking. Here's how monthly apartment rentals work, what to negotiate, and which neighborhoods make sense for real life, not just visits.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Best Serviced Apartments in Kampala for Short Stays
For stays of a week or more, a serviced apartment in Kampala usually beats a hotel room on space, cost, and comfort. Here's how the market works and where to look.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read