Photo: Zannier - Sonop, Namibia By Passport to Africa Architecture, Interiors, and Storytelling Rooted in Place Design-forward hotels in Africa are rarely about spectacle alone. At their finest, they employ architecture, materials, and spatial storytelling to reflect the landscape, history, and cultural identity frequently reshaping the global perception of modern African design. Passport to Africa highlights properties where design is not an overlay, but a language shaped by

Photo: La Mamounia - Marrakech, Morocco By Passport to Africa Hotels That Function as Cultural Institutions These properties go beyond merely accommodating guests. They gather, commission, preserve, and showcase culture, functioning as dynamic galleries, heritage guardians, and creative centers. Passport to Africa highlights hotels where art, music, design, cuisine, and history are integral to the experience, influencing how visitors perceive a destination. What Makes a Stay.

By Passport to Africa These lodges are situated in stunning locations not just by chance, but as a result of their surroundings. Each property featured here actively contributes to the conservation of land, wildlife, and local communities, employing tourism as a means for enduring preservation rather than short-term profit. We have prioritized properties that: Fund or operate wildlife protection programs Support community ownership or long-term partnerships Maintain low guest

Photo: Condé Nast Traveller By Condé Nast Traveller Africa is renowned for its diverse landscapes: flat-topped mountains, golden dunes, and wildlife-packed savannas. And interspersed between each natural wonder are equally majestic hotels. In this year's Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards, Marrakech steals the spotlight, dominating the Northern Africa category with intricate riad complexes and lavish palaces. But African safari adventures also stand proud – a c