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Zambia
Victoria Falls spray, copper tones and Kafue wildlife.
Cambridge · Launching Summer 2027
Twelve countries.
One address.
One journey.
Villa Afrique is Cambridge's first immersive African-themed serviced apartments and art gallery. Every apartment is a different African country — its textiles, its art, its stories. Stay in all twelve and we send you to Africa.
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Textiles · Craft · Story
Woven, dyed and carved by African hands.
The Concept
More than a bed.
A journey through Africa.
Every apartment is decorated in the textiles, colours and craft of one African country. The art on the walls tells that country's story — and you can take it home with you.
Stay a weekend, then come back for another country. Complete all twelve and we send you to Africa.
Themed apartments
Twelve self-contained apartments, one per country. Themes rotate.
Gallery & shop
Every piece on your wall can be yours — artists credited and paid fairly.
Scan & explore
QR codes open films about each artist, piece and country.
The Grand Journey
Stamp twelve countries. Win a trip to Africa.
Step inside
Twelve doors.
Twelve worlds.
Hand-picked art, rich textiles and stories you can scan, watch and explore.
The Apartment
Every apartment is a country
Designed room by room, textile by textile.
The Art
Scan to hear the story
Every piece carries the artist's voice.
The Gallery
Art to see & to own
Rotating exhibitions from across Africa.
Choose your country
The launch line-up.
Two more to be revealed.
Tap any country to join the waitlist. Themes rotate so Villa Afrique can tell the story of all 54 African nations.
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Kenya
Maasai beadwork, Swahili coast and highland tea.
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Ethiopia
Coffee ceremony, ancient churches and bold painted art.
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Senegal
Dakar's street art, music and indigo cloth.
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Madagascar
Baobabs, lemurs and island craft traditions.
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South Africa
Ndebele patterns, winelands and Cape coast.
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Tanzania
Serengeti, Zanzibar spice and Tingatinga paintings.
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Nigeria
Adire textiles, Afrobeats and contemporary Lagos art.
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Lesotho
Mountain kingdom, Basotho blankets and rondavel style.
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Sudan
Nile heritage, Nubian pyramids and rich calligraphy.
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Country 11
To be revealed. Waitlist members vote on the final two.
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Country 12
Ghana? Morocco? Egypt? Rwanda? Namibia? Your vote decides.
The Grand Journey
Stay twelve nights.
Win a trip to Africa.
Every stay stamps your Villa Afrique Passport. Collect all twelve countries and we send you to the African country of your choice.
Villa Afrique Passport
EST. 2027
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🇰🇪KEN
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🇳🇬NGA
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Progress
3 of 12 stamps
Reward
Trip to Africa
3
Welcome back
Discount or gallery voucher.
6
A free night
On us. Or an upgrade.
9
VIP gallery
Private openings & artist dinners.
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The Grand Journey
A trip to Africa of your choice.
Reward details and full terms will be published before launch.
Perks
Cambridge and Africa.
With discounts, either way.
Cambridge Card
Guests get discounts at partner restaurants, punting companies, museums, theatres and attractions — your digital pass to the city.
Travel offers
Exclusive discounts from African tourist boards and tour operators on trips to the countries you've stayed in.
Art to take home
Love the piece on your wall? Scan it. Buy it. Keep the story. Every artist is credited and paid fairly.
Founding Guests
Join the waitlist.
Open the first door.
Waitlist members get founding guest rates, first choice of country, early access to the show apartment and invitations to our opening events.
- Founding guest discount on pre-bookings
- First choice of country apartment
- Behind-the-scenes build updates
- Vote on the final two countries
Ambassadors
Become a
Founding Ambassador.
We're inviting a small circle of travel, lifestyle, interiors, art, culture and family creators to our show apartment before the doors open to the public.
🏡 Complimentary stay
A night in our show apartment.
✨ Preview events
Private openings and dinners.
💸 Discount code
Plus commission on bookings.
📣 Features
On Villa Afrique's channels.
We ask for honest content and clear disclosure of gifted stays (e.g. #ad), in line with UK ASA/CMA rules.
Partners
Partner with Villa Afrique.
Three ways to work with us — all with the same aim: celebrating Africa, properly.
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Tourist boards & operators
Reach UK travellers already exploring your country. Offer guest discounts, co-create content, and be featured in the apartment dedicated to your country.
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Cambridge businesses
Restaurants, punting, museums, theatres and shops: offer our guests a discount and be featured on our Cambridge Card and guest guide.
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Artists & makers
Show and sell your work in our apartments and gallery, with proper credit, provenance and fair terms.
Questions
Good question.
When does Villa Afrique open?
We're targeting summer 2027. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the exact opening and pre-booking dates.
Where is it?
Cambridge, England. The full address will be announced before launch — waitlist members get it first.
Can I buy the art in my room?
Yes. Every piece has a QR code linking to its story, the artist and how to buy it. Artists are credited and paid fairly.
How does the Grand Journey reward work?
Stay in all twelve country apartments to win a trip to an African country of your choice. Full details and terms published before launch.
Do you offer longer stays?
Yes. The apartments are fully serviced — suited to weekends, holidays, longer stays for work or study, and families.
Is this a hotel or an apartment?
Twelve self-contained serviced apartments with kitchens, Wi-Fi, workspaces and self check-in — plus an on-site gallery, events and the Villa Afrique experience.