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
Where to Stay in Cape Town: Neighbourhoods Compared
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Where to Stay in Durban: Neighbourhoods Compared
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Where to Stay on the Garden Route: Chalets, Hotels & Self-Catering
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Where to Stay in Johannesburg: Safe Neighbourhoods Guide
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Where to Stay for Kruger National Park: Camps, Lodges
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Where to Stay in Pretoria: Choosing the Right Neighbourhood
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By City
Cape Town
From the V&A Waterfront to the Bo-Kaap and Camps Bay: where to stay for every budget and style.
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Johannesburg
Sandton for business, Maboneng for culture, Rosebank for a central base. Joburg hotels across the spectrum.
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Durban
Beachfront hotels along the Golden Mile, boutique guesthouses in Morningside, and upcountry safari lodges.
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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.
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