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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

20 Top Resorts in Central and East Africa 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in Central and East Africa.

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Wilderness Bisate LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaThe legendary mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park have drawn an influx of luxury safari lodges to this corner…
Virunga LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaYou can't go wrong with either side, but we suggest going for one of the two deluxe options that have living rooms and…
SasaabHotelSamburu National Reserve, KenyaWhere better to go on safari than its birthplace in the Kenyan savannah?
Solio LodgeHotelSolio Ranch, KenyaAs the exclusive accommodation within a private wildlife sanctuary, a stay here guarantees an equally exclusive chance…
Segera RetreatHotelLaikipia Plateau, KenyaOn a private game park in Laikipia, Kenya.
Sirikoi LodgeHotelLewa Wildlife Conservancy, KenyaThe 62,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Northern Kenya.
Bawe IslandHotelZanzibar, TanzaniaIt is situated in the Zanzibar Channel.
Sanctuary Swala CampHotelTanzaniaA hauntingly beautiful landscape of winding rivers, ancient woodlands, swamps, and open savanna, Tarangire is home to…
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest CampHotelBwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Sala's CampHotelMasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Roving BushtopsHotelMasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Serengeti Bushtops Luxury CampHotelSerengeti National Park, Tanzania
Bwindi LodgeHotelBwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Mara Bushtops Luxury CampHotelMasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026

Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.

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Al Moudira HotelHotelLuxor, EgyptOasis on Luxor's quiet west bank.
Bvlgari Resort DubaiHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesSecret refuge with understated luxury.
Kinondo KwetuHotelGalu, KenyaBarefoot Indian Ocean retreat.
Mount Gahinga LodgeHotelsouthwest Uganda, UgandaUnderstated luxury with Virunga views.
Our Habitas AlUlaHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaVillas dissolve into sandstone cliffs.
HegraSightAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUNESCO-listed tombs, 20-minute drive.
Raffles DohaHotelLusail Marina, QatarLandmark hotel shaped like a scimitar.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiHotelAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesGrandest luxury resort on beautiful beach.
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi DesertHotelRas Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesDreamy escape with wildlife and desert adventures.
Somalisa CampHotelHwange National Park, ZimbabweSafari lodge in Hwange National Park.
Sterrekopje FarmHotelWestern Cape, South AfricaThoughtful healing hotel on a farm.
SussurroHotelMozambique Island, MozambiqueArtistry in every corner on a peninsula.
Wilderness Bisate LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaLuxury conservation tourism base camp.
Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro village, IndonesiaOriginal property with volcanic views.
Cape WeligamaHotelSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club.
The AtlasRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaAll-day dining at Cape Weligama.
TableauRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaLive cooking experience on cliff's edge.
The SocietyRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaRevamped bar with inspired tipples.
Capella SingaporeHotelSentosa Island, SingaporeHilltop haven in former barracks.
CassiaRestaurantSentosa Island, SingaporeFine dining at Capella Singapore.

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 13, 2025

12 Best Things to Do in Kampala, Uganda

There are so many reasons to explore Uganda's capital before heading out on safari.

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Uganda National MosqueAttractionClimb the minaret for panoramic city views.
Ndere Cultural CentrePlaceUganda’s most famous dance troupe performs.
The Rolex GuyRestaurantSpot for Uganda's favorite street food.
Kasubi TombsSightBurial grounds of four Buganda kings.
Industrial AreaNeighborhoodArea for stylish nightlife spots.
Old KampalaNeighborhoodLocation of the Uganda National Mosque.
MuyengaNeighborhoodLane where The Rolex Guy is located.
Golden Hill Restaurant & LoungeRestaurantOffers city views from its top floor.
KololoSuburbKnown for fashionable bars and lounges.
Casablanca Pub & RestaurantPubExpat favorite bar and club.
Acacia AvenueNeighborhoodStreet lined with bars and clubs.
Kabaka’s PalaceAttractionTours end at Idi Amin's torture chambers.
Owino MarketMarketPacked alleyways with 80,000 sellers.
East African Craft VillageMarketMarket geared towards tourists.
The Roots RestaurantRestaurantFeast on matooke and luwombo.
Lake VictoriaSightAfrica's largest lake.
Speke Resort MunyonyoParkOffers lakeside views and water sports.
Lutembe BeachSightWetlands visited by bird watchers.
Café JavasCaféCozy, artsy haven with hearty breakfasts.
Endiro CoffeeCaféOpen-air location on Tank Hill Road.
Tank Hill RoadNeighborhoodLocation of Endiro Coffee.

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AfarApr 3, 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the best new and renovated hotels in the world. For 2025, we’ve selected 25 ...

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Cape GraceHotelCape Town, South AfricaHandsome lobby lounge with geometric chandeliers.
Palazzo TalìaHotelRome, ItalyGrand common spaces, modern furnishings.
PopulusHotelDenver, United StatesAwe-inspiring facade, impressive sustainability program.
Corinthia Grand Hotel AstoriaHotelBrussels, BelgiumElegant restoration of a historic grand dame.
Palais RoyalAttractionBrussels, BelgiumMulticourse, Japanese-inflected tasting menus.
Le Petit Bon BonRestaurantBrussels, BelgiumUpdates comforting Belgian classics.
Dar Tantora The House HotelHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaStylish pool with views out over a date palm oasis.
JoontosRestaurantAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUses ingredients from the date palm oasis.
Dusit ThaniHotelBangkok, ThailandLarger, modernized guest rooms with park views.
Four Seasons Hotel OsakaHotelOsaka, JapanPilgrimage-worthy restaurants, rooms evoke an urban ryokan.
GensuiHotelOsaka, JapanCity's first urban ryokan with 21 rooms.
Jiang Nan ChunRestaurantOsaka, JapanCantonese restaurant serving dim sum at lunchtime.
Sushi L’Abysse OsakaRestaurantOsaka, JapanPairs French bites with unique sushi twists.
Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection HotelHotelNice, FranceMinimalist decor in a 17th-century space, pool overlooks sea.
Janu TokyoHotelTokyo, JapanMore relaxed take on luxury, unique perks.
Kibale LodgeHotelKasenda, UgandaAccess to primate tourism, feel-good nonprofit attached.
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, LondonHotelLondon, United KingdomDramatic interiors, statement art, see-and-be-seen F&B.
One&Only One Za’abeelHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesCool new building with restaurants and bars.
Stellar JayRestaurantDenver, United StatesRooftop restaurant with a wall covered in dried leaves.
Raffles JaipurHotelJaipur, IndiaPersonalized service, ornate interiors nod to historic structures.
Regent Santa Monica BeachHotelSanta Monica, United StatesUnbeatable location across from beach, destination dining.
Orla by Michael MinaRestaurantSanta Monica, United StatesDraws on chef's Egyptian heritage.
Rosewood Schloss FuschlHotelHof bei Salzburg, AustriaMix of traditional and contemporary art, Alpine activities.

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