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Accommodation options in Southern Africa
A selection of accommodation separated into
categories below.
Exclusive Accommodation
A selection of Four and Five Star exclusive
accommodation options.
Bed and Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast accommodation is provided in a
family (private) home and the owner/manager lives in
the house or on the property. Breakfast must be
served. Bathroom facilities may or may not be
en-suite and/or private. In general, the guest
shares the public areas with the host family.
Guesthouses
A guest house can be an existing home, a renovated
home or a building that has been specifically
designed to provide overnight accommodation. A guest
house will have public areas for the exclusive use
of its guests. A guest house is a commercial
enterprise and as such the owner or manager may live
on the property.
Self Catering
A house, cottage, chalet, bungalow, flat, studio,
apartment, villa, houseboat, tent or any
accommodation where facilities and equipment are
provided for guests to cater for themselves. The
facilities should be adequate to cater for the
maximum advertised number of residents the facility
can accommodate.
Safari Lodges
A safari lodge is an accommodation facility located
in a game area. The rates charged are usually
inclusive of all meals and the experience offered at
the lodge, with game drives, etc.
Guest Farms
A farm stay is an accommodation facility located on
a working farm. The rates charged are usually
inclusive of all meals and the experience offered at
the farm, farm tours, etc.
Homestays
Homestay accommodation is provided in a family
(private) home located in rural areas (Townships)
and the owner/manager lives in the house or on the
property. Breakfast and dinner is usually served.
Bathroom facilities may or may not be en-suite
and/or private. In general, the guest shares the
public areas with the host family.
Hotels / Resorts
A hotel provides accommodation to the travelling
public, has a reception area, and offers at least a
'breakfast room' or communal eating area. In general
a hotel makes food and beverage services available
to guests; these may be outsourced or provided by
the hotel.
Backpackers
A Backpacker and/or Hostelling
establishment is an accommodation facility that
provides communal facilities, including dormitories
yet may offer a range of alternative sleeping
arrangements. Only establishments that cater for
transient guests (travelling public) will qualify
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