Great Escapes Africa. The Hotel Book

From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the vast Sahara to the Cape Verde archipelago, <strong>Africa offers a lifetime of travel adventures</strong>. Whether you're a wide-eyed newcomer or an ever-returning visitor, the continent promises 54 extraordinarily diverse countries, urban creative hubs, pristine night skies and wildlife, as well as a momentous sense of our human past.

In this visual journey through Africa, we discover glimpses of <strong>postcard-ready landscapes, rich culture, and incredible interiors</strong>, all spied through the doorways and windows of <strong>the continent's most stunning hotels</strong>. Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems across Mozambique, South Africa, and Ethiopia; from a <strong>Tanzanian coffee plantation</strong>, where guests can enjoy the ultimate Arabica brew in breathtaking surroundings; the iconic <strong>Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town</strong>, painted pink at the end of the First World War and host to many meditators since; to the <strong>moving Serengeti Safari Camp</strong>, boasting of just a handful of tents that follow the migrations of wildlife all year round.

In this<strong> updated guide</strong>, we discover each hotel through <strong>crisp</strong> <strong>photography</strong> as well as <strong>key information</strong> including directions, contact details, and recommended reading for each destination.