Accommodation
Where to Stay in South Africa
From five-star safari lodges to backpacker hostels — the best areas, hotels, and guesthouses across South Africa's cities and wilderness.
Neighbourhood Guides
By City
Cape Town
From the V&A Waterfront to the Bo-Kaap and Camps Bay — where to stay for every budget and style.
WaterfrontCity BowlSea PointCamps BayDe Waterkant
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Johannesburg
Sandton for business, Maboneng for culture, Rosebank for a central base — Joburg hotels across the spectrum.
SandtonRosebankMabonengMelroseFourways
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Durban
Beachfront hotels along the Golden Mile, boutique guesthouses in Morningside, and upcountry safari lodges.
Golden MileUmhlangaMorningsideBallitoZimbali
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Safari Lodges
Private game reserve lodges are in a category of their own — most include all meals, game drives, and bush walks. Rates typically run from R5,000 to R30,000+ per person per night. See our regional guides for detailed comparisons.