From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the vast Sahara to the Cape Verde archipelago, Africa offers a lifetime of travel adventures. Whether you re a wide-eyed newcomer or an ever-returning visitor, the continent promises 54 extraordinarily diverse countries, urban creative hubs, phenomenal landscapes, breathtaking wildlife, pristine night skies, and a momentous sense of our human past. This revised and updated TASCHEN guide presents the best hotels across the continent. Through baobab tree bungalows, a Moroccan castle, and an island lodge on Zanzibar, we travel the length and breadth of Africa to find the finest in luxury, charm, and sheer getaway bliss. Each featured hotel is presented with interior and exterior photographs; pricing, service, and contact information; as well as evocative reading recommendations to enrich your sense of place.