Harare does charming guesthouses as well as anywhere in the world, and Jacana is one of its best. The tasteful interior designed by the friendly Dutch owners incorporates Zimbabwean antiques and colourful local paintings. Renowned Zimbabwean architect Mick Pearce designed the award-winning house using the principles of feng shui – natural light pours into open spaces.
Other clinchers here are free wi-fi, filter coffee, an alluring pool and trees full of birds.