Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
These establishments usually consist of 5 guest bedrooms or less and are usually part of a private home. The owners are usually the hosts and offer guests a real local perspective of the country.
Overview of Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfast accommodation includes a traditional or continental breakfast in the rate. Rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities but don’t offer self-catering. Bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and services like laundry and other meals might be available on request.
Bed and breakfast establishments are usually located in residential suburbs with easy access to restaurants and shopping malls. These establishments are a great alternative to staying in an impersonal hotel before or after a travel event.
Gone are the old days of hunters and explorers, Stanley and Livingstone, the old British older, the gold rush, diamond rush, the scramble for territories and imperial rule and wars.
A time when grand colonial hotels were the centre of social landscapes; international hubs of trade, influential people and visiting dignitaries.
Some travellers opt to experience an entire journey following an itinerary linking Bed and breakfast establishments. This type of travel saves on the cost of accommodation with more disposable money allocated to excursions, experiences and dining out.
For the active & independent
Bed and breakfast guests tend to be more active and independent. The biggest clientele are usually locals traveling for business during the working week, out of town visitors on weekends and couples on short holiday breaks.Transport Advice
Most guests prefer to self-drive, however secure off street parking might be limited. Utilizing flexible Uber transport to get around is both convenient and inexpensive. Some Bed and breakfast hosts offer airport transfers and tours of the local attractions, if not will have recommendations for good local tour guides and activities.Bed and breakfast establishments have exploded since the ease of booking systems and accountability through features of security and review systems to protect both the guests and establishment owners.
Gone are the old days of hunters and explorers, Stanley and Livingstone, the old British older, the gold rush, diamond rush, the scramble for territories and imperial rule and wars.
A time when grand colonial hotels were the centre of social landscapes; international hubs of trade, influential people and visiting dignitaries.
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Other Accommodation Types
Whether you are looking to be immersed in the African bush or styling in a vibrant city hotel, Greenlife will be able to get you the best deals. We have categorised the various accommodation types to make it easier to see what are the options.
Boutique Hotels
City Hotels
Beach Resorts
Safari Lodges
Mobile Tented Camps
Fixed Tented Camps
Colonial Hotels
Estate Hotel
Country Lodge or Hotel
Resorts
Community Camps
Bed and Breakfast
Rest Camps
Unusual Accommodation
Guest Houses