Tagged: Hotels
Best Areas to Stay in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is a large, spread-out capital built across several ridges, and unlike a compact tourist town, the district you choose changes your whole stay. Here's how Bole, Kazanchis, and Piazza each work, from the airport and African Union district to the city's historic old town.
September 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Best Areas to Stay in Dakar
Dakar is a working capital city built around several distinct districts rather than one tourist strip, so the neighborhood you choose changes your commute, your evenings, and how close you are to the airport. Here's how Plateau, Almadies and Ngor, and Yoff each work for a visitor.
September 22, 2026 · 5 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 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
Best Budget Hotels in Livingstone
Seeing Victoria Falls doesn't require a riverfront lodge budget. Livingstone has a genuinely solid stretch of budget hotels and guesthouses — here's where they cluster and what you actually get.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Best Areas to Stay in Livingstone (2024 Neighborhood Guide)
Livingstone is small enough that "which area" feels like a minor question — it isn't. The stretch between town and the falls covers everything from backpacker guesthouses to riverfront lodges, and picking the right one changes how much time you spend in a taxi.
September 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Best Luxury Lodges Near Victoria Falls, Zambia Side
The Zambia side of Victoria Falls has a smaller, quieter luxury scene than its Zimbabwean counterpart — fewer properties, but a genuine edge in river frontage and privacy. Here's what the top end actually looks like.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Best Budget Hotels in Hammamet (2024 Guide)
Hammamet has been a package-holiday staple for decades, and that history has produced one of North Africa's deepest budget-hotel markets. Here's how to find real value without ending up far from the sand.
September 19, 2026 · 4 min read