South Africa is a country of contrasts and variety, making it one of the most unusual and bizarre countries to visit. Just like the land and its people it too offers a huge variety of accommodation options, getting ready for a diverse spectrum of travelers, and everyone from businessmen, backpackers, families, adventure-chasers and luxury-seekers, will find some accommodation fitting their lifestyle. Accommodation can be chosen from some of the finest world renowned five star hotels in South Africa's metropolitan areas to bed and breakfasts in the heartland of rural South Africa. Luxury game lodges and reserves are plentiful throughout the country, accommodating the adventure seeker looking to take in the wild and rustic beauty of the African savannah. Guest houses and bed and breakfasts offer tourists Below are more information on bed and breakfasts and guest houses.

Bed and Breakfasts

There are plenty of private homes throughout South Africa offering cheap and comfortable lodging in all the major tourism centres, and surprisingly even off the beaten track you're bound to find a bed and breakfast offering you the same level of service as their more frequented counterparts. For tourists wanting to meet and spend time with local people, this is by far the best way to do so, with your hosts literally opening their houses with you, therefore providing a keener sense of welcome than would a huge multistoreyed luxurious hotel – nothing like a home cooked meal and a friendly smile to greet you after a long day’s worth of sightseeing…

Guest Houses

A guest house is either a converted house or manor converted to accommodate overnight visitors or it may be a purpose built facility. Establishments like these are usually managed as commercial operations and are often owner-managed. Guest houses have areas which are for the exclusive use of the visitor with the owner either living off-site, or in a separate area of the property. This type of 2010 soccer world cup accommodation remains, like its Bed and Breakfast counterpart, a very popular choice for both local and international visitors.