Lodges in The North
Arumeru Lodge
This lodge, situated on the main Arusha to Moshi road, is just a 35 minute journey from Kilimanjaro Airport and only 15 minutes from Arusha town. Built on the site of an old coffee lodge, the property is spread over a 12 acre site. The lodge gardens border a river lined with many old trees. Read More
Arusha Coffee Lodge
The Arusha Coffee Lodge is situated just a few minutes from Arusha airport which makes it an idea location for a stay prior to or after your safari. The rooms consist of large private chalets which are situated around the grounds. Each has a split level and continues the coffee flavoured theme as they are Read More
Arusha Hotel
The Arusha hotel was first built in 1894 before being purchased in 1927 by an American coffee farmer. It has played a leading role in Tanzania’s history and it is thought that Arusha Town grew up around the hotel. Many travellers taking the ‘Cairo to the Cape’ route have stayed at the Arusha Hotel. Set Read More
Bashay Rift Lodge
Bashay Rift Lodge is situated in the Karatu area, just south of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater in Northern Tanzania. Set on top of a hill, this recently opened property (2010) offers its guests fantastic views of the surrounding open farmland below. There are 2 room types, the first of which is set within either Read More
Bilila Lodge
The Bilila Lodge is found in central Serengeti, approximately 45 minutes drive from the airstrip at Seronera. It is a larger lodge offering an international standard of accommodation to its visitors. The 74 rooms offer guests a choice of accommodation type. There are lodge and suite rooms as well as a Presidential Villa. The lodge Read More
Bougainvillea Lodge
Situated in the Karatu area of the Ngorongoro Highlands area, this lodge is an ideal place to stop on your way to or from the Serengeti. Set back from the main road in the middle of town, the lodge does not seem noisy or busy. Owned by the ex head chef of Gibbs Farm, the Read More
Crater Lodge
Crater Lodge is probably one of the best known lodges situated around the Crater Rim and is divided into 3 parts, North, South and Tree camps. Located approximately 4.5 hours drive from Arusha and 2.5 hours from Tarangire National Park, the Crater is a must see for visitors to Tanzania. Although resembling a traditional Maasai village from Read More
Eunoto Lodge
Eunoto is located about 20kms off the main tarmac road, heading towards Mto wa Mbu on the right, nestled into the side of the rift escarpment. Eunoto goes up and down food wise (literally – there are 110 steps between the kitchen and the dining area). The outlook is terrific and the beds are sumptuous, Read More
Faru Faru Tented Camp
Singita Serengeti is a private game concession which borders the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. The area is renowned for its excellent year round game viewing and ideally placed for the annual wildebeest migration. There are 3 super luxurious lodges of which Faru Faru Tented Camp is one. It is situated about 45 Read More
Gibbs Farm
Situated in the village of Karatu, just a mile from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Gibbs Farm is a working coffee farm, one of the oldest in the region. The farmhouse has barely changed since the property was built in 1929 and is warm and inviting. The accommodation cottages are set on the working farm. Whilst Read More
Grumeti River Camp
Situated in the western corridor of the Serengeti, about 30 miles from the confluence of the Grumeti River with Lake Victoria, Grumeti River Camp is a luxury tented camp. Overlooking a bywater of the Grumeti River where once a year the migrating Wildebeest run the gauntlet of the hungry crocodiles, the camp is ideally situated Read More
Hatari Safari Lodge
Situated at an altitude of just over 5,000 feet, Hatari Safari Lodge is located just inside the northern edge of Arusha National Park, about 35 kilometres (an hours drive) from Kilimanjaro Airport and about 30 kilometres from the town of Arusha itself. The lodge offers superb views of Arusha National Park, its lakes, craters and Read More
KIA Lodge
Situated very close to Kilimanjaro Airport, KIA Lodge is ideally placed for an overnight stay at the beginning or end of your safari or mountain climb. It is just 3 minutes drive from the airport, set on a secluded hill in the heart of the savannah scenery between the northern towns of Moshi and Arusha. Read More
Kibo Palace Hotel
The Kibo Palace Hotel was opened in 2006. It is centrally located in the town of Arusha, just down from the clock tower, making it an ideal place to stay for those wanting to be based in the town itself. The hotel comprises 63 rooms which vary from standard rooms to suites. Each room is Read More
Kigongoni Lodge
Kigongoni Lodge is situated mid way between Kilimanjaro Airport and Arusha town on as historic 70 acre coffee farm. Set amidst a natural forest on a hilltop, surrounded by lush gardens, the hotel has superb views of both Mounts Kilimanjaro and Meru. The 18 cottages, tucked amongst the trees, are each built from traditional materials in Read More
Kikoti Tented Camp
Situated in the Tarangire Conservation Area just outside the park boundary near the Silale wetlands is the luxury Kikoti Tented Camp. It is in the line of the annual elephant migration corridor. Kikoti means ‘the place where life began’. There are 10 large tents, each built on a raised wooden platform. Each is furnished in Read More
Kirawira Tented Camp
Standing on a ridge overlooking the Serengeti Plains, Kirawira Tented Camp is a good representation of a colonial safari camp with its Edwardian styled camp. There are 25 well spaced luxury tents, each built on a wooden raised platform. Each tent has a furnished deck which leads to the bedroom, which is furnished in typical Read More
Kirurumu Tented Lodge
Kirurumu Tented Lodge is a permanent tented camp, set on the Gregorian escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. It enjoys views over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mount Losimingori. Behind the camp the Ngorongoro Highlands rise to form the gateway to the famous Ngorongoro Crater and finally to the Serengeti itself. The camp is about 15 Read More
Klein’s Tented Camp
Kleins Tented Camp is located in the heart of the game rich Maasai territory in the north eastern area of the Serengeti, on the edge of the Kuka Hills, just outside the park boundary. Its 24,000 acres are leased from the Maasai and is for the exclusive use of its guests. There are 10 twin Read More
Kusini Tented Camp
Located in the south western area of the Serengeti, Kusini Tented Camp is close to the border with the Maswa Game Reserve to the south and the Ngorongoro Conservation area to the east. This high specification camp is set amongst granite kopjes and acacia woodland. There are 12 tents in this permanent camp and all Read More
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Tree Lodge had to be re built after the old maji moto camp was washed away, now owned by CC Africa. It is located in beautiful forest, the only lodge in the park about 45 km from the main gate. The large rooms are tented with large netted windows and mounted on a wooden platform Read More
Lemala Tented Camp
Located within Lake Manyara National Park, Lemala Tented Camp is a seasonal camp set on the edge of an acacia woodland with views across the lake. Each of the traditional tents have wooden flooring with warm rugs, solar lighting and en suite facilities with a flush toilet and a safari shower. The tents have double or Read More
Lobo Wildlife Lodge
Situated in the northern Serengeti and built amongst the distinctive Lobo Kopje, Lobo Wildlife Lodge was originally constructed in 1968 and was government run until it was bequeathed to the national parks service by the late President Nyerere. The lodge has been built in and around the volcanic rocks. The layout of Lobo Wildlife Lodge Read More
Manyara Ranch
Manyara Ranch Conservancy is situated within the wildlife corridor between Tarangire and Manyara. This is a superb wilderness area with endless possibilities for walking safaris, birding, night game drives, horse riding and day drives. Once a large cattle ranch the ranch remains operational, but with a smaller number of animals. The conservancy works in collaboration Read More
Manyara Tree Lodge
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is situated in the heart of a mahogany forest, about 45 kilometres from the main gate and is the only Lodge situated within the park itself. Although tucked away in the forest, it is within easy reach of the soda lake, being situated just a kilometre from the shoreline. The 8 large Read More
Maramboi Tented Camp
Maramboi Tented camp is situated just outside the park on the main road to Babti, about an hours drive from the main Tarangire Gate. There are 15 tented rooms, each of which is built on a raised platform as the area is prone to flooding. The rooms are basic but adequate with the finishing being Read More
Marangu Hotel
Standing in 12 acres of mature gardens on the slope of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Marangu Hotel (meaning ‘full of water’) offers fabulous views of this magnificent peak. From the gardens you can see views of the larger ice capped Kibo and rocky Mawenzi. The main hotel building was once a farm house built in the Read More
Maweninga Tented Camp
Maweninga Tented Camp can be found within the heart of Tarangire National Park. Although it is somewhat remote, it is easy to reach the main game viewing areas surrounding it. The camp overlooks the soda Lake Burungi and you can see Lake Manyara far off in the distance. The camp consists of 12 tents, each Read More
Mbalageti Tented Camp
Mbalageti Tented Camp stands on Mwamyeni Hill overlooking the Dutwa Plain in a quiet part of the western corridor of the Serengeti. There are superb views of the Serengeti and the wildebeest migration in this area. There are 2 room types at Mbalageti. The lodge rooms are all connected in a row and are back Read More
Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp
Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp is located north of the Seronera valley en route to the northern corridor. Now managed by the Serena Group, we think it is one of the best tented camps in the Serengeti in this price bracket. The camp consists of sixteen luxuriously dressed tents, each of which have two queen beds with Read More
Migration Camp
Situated in the northern central Serengeti overlooking the Grumeti River, Migration Camp is a small luxury camp located in a hidden valley. The camp is within a short drive of the Lobo airstrip and for this reason is often included in a flying safari itinerary. Consisting of 20 tents, all comfortable furnished, the camp is Read More
Migunga Tented Camp
Set in 35 acres of acacia forest in a secluded part of Migungani Village, Migunga Tented Camp has a lovely setting amongst the trees in the north west corner of this area near Lake Manyara National Park. It is ideally located for the start or finish of a safari to the game areas of north Tanzania. Lake Manyara, Read More
Mount Meru Game Lodge
Mount Meru Game Lodge is situated approximately 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport, amongst a grove of Mango trees. The guest bedrooms are set amidst the gardens which has a river flowing through it. Each room is individually decorated, varying in size, but each has en suite facilities. A couple of the rooms face the more Read More
Mountain Village Lodge
Mountain Village Lodge is set at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru on the shores of Lake Duluti. It has been designed in the traditional style of the colonial coffee farm that once stood in its place. The rooms are composed of individual rondavel rooms, each with a makuti roof and en suite Read More
Movairo Coffee Lodge
Movairo Coffee Lodge is a small, established coffee plantation to the west of Arusha town. It is an ideal place to stay if you intend to visit Arusha National Park. The rooms are set within the walled gardens amongst the coffee vines and each room, although on the small side, is simply but tastefully furnished. There Read More
Ndutu Lodge
Ndutu Safari Lodge is situated in the south eastern part of the Serengeti eco-system. Tucked well away from the busy tourist circuit, Ndutu is a great place from which to visit the short grass plains of the Serengeti as well as the swamps, woodlands and soda lakes that make up the surrounding habitat. The lodge Read More
Nduuara Loliondo Tented Camp
This camp, formerly known at Loliondo Tented Camp is situated in the Loliondo Concession, a large unfenced area of the Maasai community which borders the north east boundary of the Serengeti. This is a place of immense beauty with granite kopjes, grassy plains and acacia lined water courses. It is a completely private area and Read More
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is situated on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is an old colonial farmhouse now converted into a tourist lodge. The Lodge is surrounded by lush gardens and forest. There are 10 garden rooms, each furnished with a double or twin beds. These cottage rooms are set a short walk Read More
Ngorongoro Farm House
The Ngorongoro Farm House is only 5 kilometres from the Ngorongoro Conservation Gate. Once a large coffee plantation, the 75 acre site of private farmland is now home to cows, sheep and pigs as well as an organic garden that produces fruit and vegetables for use at the Farm House. The 51 rooms are scattered amongst Read More
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Situated on the western rim of the famous crater with stunning views, the Serena Safari Lodge is set 10,000 feet above sea level. Built in the style of a Maasai ‘manyatta’, the lodge is close to some of the earliest dwellings of man and has taken their cave paintings as its inspiration. The lodge itself Read More
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
One of only 4 properties situated on the rim of the Crater, the Ngorongoro Sopa is the only lodge on the eastern rim and therefore the only lodge to use the eastern entry point. This means that you can be on the Crater floor within 20 minutes of leaving the lodge. You can also see Read More
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
One of only 4 lodges set on the world famous Ngorongoro Crater’s rim, the Wildlife Lodge has a stunning location but is a bit sparse compared to the other lodges around it. The 75 rooms are simply decorated and rather small, although all have en suite facilities. The balconies have superb views of the Crater. Read More
Octagon Lodge
Located just a 20 minute drive away from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate, the Octagon Lodge is a small, old colonial style lodge which evokes the charm of an African homestead. The accommodation consists of 12 chalets and 2 stone built cottages. The chalets are mainly twin bedded rooms although some do have a queen Read More
Olakira Tented Camp
Olakira – Maasai for ‘star’ – is ideally placed to follow the pace of the migration and the camp moves throughout the year to do just that. There are just 5 tents in this camp, all furnished with comfortable beds with patterned bedspreads, giving the tents a rustic, homely feel to them. Large gauze windows Read More
Olduvai Tented Camp
Olduvai Camp is located in south central Serengeti, half-way between the Ngorogoro Crater rim and Ndutu. Olduvai Camp stands at the base of a kopje on the southern edge of the Serengeti. It is run by Maasai and is ideally situated to explore the southern plains of the Serengeti. January through to March/April the whole Read More
Olivers Tented Camp
Oliver’s Camp is situated in the south of Tarangire National Park, close to Silale swamps, away from the more commonly visited northern section of the park. It is one of the original tented camps in this area and offers a small, intimate experience teamed with high standards of service and expert guiding. There are 8 Read More
Plantation Lodge
Plantation Lodge is located just outside Karatu and is certainly the top property in this area, as well as being just a short distance from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is within easy reach of Tarangire and Manyara National Parks and an ideal stopping point en route to the Serengeti. The 16 Read More
Ronjo Tented Camp
Ronjo Tented Camp is situated in the central Serengeti area during December to March. This mobile camp is generally set away from the busiest areas, ensuring easy access to the very best game viewing for its guests. It is a simple, fairly basis camp of just 12 tents. Each tent has private facilities, locally made, Read More
Sabora Tented Camp
Singita Serengeti is a private game concession which borders the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. The area is renowned for its excellent year round game viewing and ideally placed for the annual wildebeest migration. There are 3 super luxurious lodges of which Sabora Tented Camp is one. Set on the private and very Read More
Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Serengeti is a private game concession which borders the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. The area is renowned for its excellent year round game viewing and ideally placed for the annual wildebeest migration. There are 3 super luxurious lodges of which Sasakwa Lodge is one. The main lodge sits on top of Read More
Sayari Tented Camp
Sayari Camp is an intimate seasonal camp located in the extreme north of the Serengeti and is the only camp in this area to remain open for most of the year. During December to March the camp is located in the Piya region on the southern grass plains and during June to November it moves Read More
Serengeti Mara Camp
Situated in the northern part of the Serengeti, in the Lamai Wedge, is the Serengeti Mara Camp. This seasonal camp, on the north side of the Mara River, gives easy access to the short grass plains of the Masai Mara and is the only camp in the area. It is accessed by light aircraft to Read More
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Centrally located adjacent to the famous western corridor and Grumeti River, the Serena Safari Lodge sits high on a tree clad ridge overlooking the rolling Serengeti plains. The lodge is situated close to the 2 million year old Palaeolithic site of Olduvai, the ‘birthplace of Mankind’, the heritage of which is shown in the traditional art Read More
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
The Serengeti Sopa Lodge is the only lodge to be located in the Nyaboro Hills in the south west of the Serengeti Plains. Nestled in acacia woodland on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Serengeti Plains, the Lodge is ideally situated to view the amount of wildlife that gathers in this area. There are Read More
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Situated in the heart of the Serengeti, the Seronera Wildlife Lodge is built on an enormous kopje (rock) located on the migration route. It is a fantastic location year round for game viewing but is large and resembles a ski chalet out of season. The 75 rooms are decorated in an authentic African style and Read More
Soroi Lodge
Set on a hill overlooking the Musabi Plains in the western corridor, Soroi Lodge is built amongst rocks and is unique in its design. It offers its guests fascinating views out over the Serengeti Plains. The tented chalets are built on wooden stilts amongst the surrounding hills; this design allows amazing views over the Musabi Read More
Speke Bay Lodge
Situated on the south eastern shore of Lake Victoria, Speke Bay Lodge, part of the Speke Gulf, is located 15 kilometres from the Serengeti National Park. Its name comes from the famous explorer, John Hanning Speke who in 1858 discovered that the source of the Nile was in fact Lake Victoria. There are 8 bungalows Read More
Springlands Hotel
Located on the southern slopes of Kilimanjaro, near to the town of Moshi, this hotel is an ideal base for mountain walking trips as well as safaris. There is a regular shuttle bus that travels between the hotel and Moshi itself. The hotel rooms are tastefully decorated with mosquito netting at the windows and fans Read More
Swala Tented Camp
Swala Tented Camp is situated in an area of acacia woodland on the edge of the Gurusi Wetlands in the south western corner of Tarangire National Park. This picturesque safari hideaway affords guests excellent game viewing, with a hint of wilderness luxury. There are 9 green safari tents set on a raised wooden platform with Read More
Tarangire River Camp
Tarangire River Camp it is located fifteen minutes from the main entrance to Tarangire. The camp is in a fantastic location overlooking a tributary of theTarangire River where you can sit and take in your surroundings with views across to the park. There are ten roomy tents all with en suite shower and toilet and Read More
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Tarangire Safari Lodge is excellent value for money. Built at the top of a high bluff it has a fantastic panorama, one of the best views in the region. Below the lodge is the Tarangire River which attracts an impressive amount and variety of game. The accommodation comprises a mix of tented and lodge rooms. Read More
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Tarangire Sopa Lodge is situated on the eastern side of the Tarangire River, 20 miles inside Tarangire National Park and a 2 hour drive from Arusha. It is hidden amongst kopjes and surrounded by ancient baobab trees. There are 75 simply furnished rooms, each of which are carpeted and have 2 queen size beds with mosquito Read More
Tarangire Treetops Lodge
Tarangire Treetops Lodge is a luxury lodge situated on the eastern border of Tarangire National Park, just outside the concession area. The rooms are unique ‘tree house’ style built on stilts around the baobab and marula trees. There are even some trapdoors in some of the rooms so be careful what you drink or you Read More
Lodges in The South
Beho Beho Tented Camp
If you can afford it then Beho Beho is the place to stay in Selous. Although not located along the banks of the river, it is still in a prime location in the Beho Beho’s mountains. There are just eight stone built and palm thatched cottages, The spacious suites are open sided with an enormous Read More
Impala Tented Camp
Situated on the banks of the Rufiji River amongst Borassa Palms and Tamarind trees, this stylish and relaxed tented camp has great views of the passing wildlife. The 8 spacious tents are set on wooden platforms and each has an open side for guests to view the ever changing scenes across the river. Each room has Read More
Jongomero Camp
Sister property to Selous Safari Camp, Jongomero Camp has retained its feeling of luxury without losing its feelings of remoteness. Situated in the south of Ruaha National Park, well away from any other camp, the property offers a superbly wild experience for its guests. The camp is based on the edge of the Jongomero River Read More
Kigelia Camp
Located on the banks of the Ifuguru Sand River in Ruaha National Park, Kigelia Camp is a small and exclusive camp set in a grove of sausage trees near to the Mwagusi and Great Ruaha Rivers. The camp owners are very aware of the fragile ecosystem surrounding much of Ruaha and the camp genuinely blends Read More
Kikoboga Tented Camp
Kikoboga Tented Camp is situated very close to the entrance gate to Mikumi National Park, making it very convenient to visit if you are travelling from the southern highlands to Dar es Saalam. The accommodation is simple but functional in stone built Bandas, with each room having private facilities with flushing toilets, large beds, armchairs, Read More
Kisampa Bush Retreat
Situated to the northeast of Dar Es Salaam, on a hilltop offering views of the plains beneath, is Kisampa Bush Retreat. This private sanctuary adjoins the coastal park of Saadani in eastern Tanzania, and is a mixture of private community and conservation sanctuary. It can be reached by light aircraft to the Matipwilli airstrip or Read More
Kwihala Camp
This mobile camp offers luxury and remoteness in equal measure. Being mobile it can reposition itself mid way during the season, meaning that guests are sure to be in the best possible place to watch the game! There are some wonderful sunsets and sunrises in this part of Tanzania. Kwihala Camp has only 6 tents, which Read More
Lake Manze Tented Camp
Lake Manze Tented Camp is situated about an hours drive from the Siwandu airstrip on the banks of Lake Manze. This area is one of the richest in the Selous with its assorted bird and wildlife available for viewing in both the wet and dry seasons. The 12 simply built tents are well spread out, Read More
Mdonya Old River Camp
A traditional, simple style of camp, Mdonya Old River Camp is situated in the heart of Ruaha National Park, in an acacia woodland. There are just 11 walk-in style tents, each of which are large, spacious and have ensuite facilities with a flushing toilet. Whilst there is no electricity in the tents, there are plenty Read More
Mufindi Highland Lodge
Mufindi Highland Fishing Lodge is situated on a private 2,000 acre estate, adjacent to the Rift Valley escarpment edge. Mufindi is an area of outstanding natural beauty located above the Great Rift Valley. The area has stunning scenery with rainforests, tea estates, lakes and rivers. There are 9 cabins, each with either a double or twin Read More
Mwagusi Tented Camp
Mwagusi Tented Camp is a small exclusive tented camp overlooking a popular watering hole in the riverbed of the Mwagusi Sand River. The camp is very rustic in feel. The 14 bandas are spacious and are built with a larger thatch and reed roof. This gives each banda an open sided veranda at the front Read More
Ruaha River Lodge
Situated on the edge of the river, the Ruaha River Lodge is a relaxed and friendly lodge. Built around a rocky outcrop, it is ideally situated for guests to view the game that come to drink at the waters edge. It is a perfect choice for those guests wanting a relaxed place to stay at Read More
Rufiji River Tented Camp
Rufiji River Tented Camp is one of the newest and best equipped tented camps in the Selous. Located on the banks of the Rufiji River, its position is ideal for viewing the many different species of animal that gathers at this spot in the river. The camps aim is to provide a genuine safari experience Read More
Saadani Safari Lodge
Saadani National Park is situated north of Dar es Salaam and is easily reached by a 20 minutes flight by light aircraft. Saadani is set apart from other national parks in Tanzania by its mix of eco systems. Here the Indian Ocean meets the lowland coastal forests, open grasslands, mangroves and acacia woodlands, making for Read More
Sable Mountain Lodge
Located approximately 1 kilometre outside the reserves western boundary is Sable Mountain Lodge. Built across 3 peaks of the Beho Beho hills, the lodge offers great views of the surrounding brachystegia forest. It is ideally situated to explore the northern reaches of Selous Game Reserve. There are 13 rooms in total, of which 8 are basic Read More
Sand Rivers Tented Camp
Sand Rivers is a small camp set on a rocky peninsula overlooking the magnificent sweep of the Rufiji River. This river is the lifeblood of the untamed Selous wilderness and is the largest waterway in East Africa. The exposed sandbanks of the camp are home to hippo, crocodile and fascinating birdlife. The camp consists of 8 Read More
Selous Luxury Camp
Selous Luxury Camp (formerly known as Wildlife Lodge) is set amidst the indigenous forest on a seasonal tributary of the Rufiji River. It can be reached by a 30 minute drive from Stiegler’s airstrip. The camp consists of just 12 canvas sided tents, each of which is set on a wooden deck. The thatched grass Read More
Selous Safari Camp
Selous Safari Camp is situated within an open palm forest on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, a massive lake adjoining the Great Rufiji River in one of the most photogenic areas of Selous Game Reserve. It offers a small and intimate place to stay in Selous. The camp comprises 2 halves, north and south with Read More
Selous Wilderness Lodge
Situated on the banks of the Rufiji River in a remote area of the Selous within a riverine forest, Selous Wilderness Camp offers a taste of a true wilderness experience. Here you can enjoy game viewing off the beaten track by foot, vehicle and boat. The camp is reached by flight to the Mtemere airstrip followed Read More
Stanley Kopje Tented Camp Mikumi
Stanley Kopje Tented Camp is set on a rocky outcrop on the Mkata flood plain in the far north of Mikumi National Park, overlooking the Mwanambo waterhole. There are just 8 tents in the camp and it is probably the most intimate camp in Mikumi National Park. Each of the tents is large with 2 Read More
Tent With A View
Saadani National Park is situated north of Dar es Salaam and is easily reached by a 20 minutes flight by light aircraft. Saadani is set apart from other national parks in Tanzania by its mix of eco systems. Here the Indian Ocean meets the lowland coastal forests, open grasslands, mangroves and acacia woodlands, making for Read More
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Vuma Hills Tented Camp is the closest national park to Dar es Salaam. Set in the hills overlooking the Mkata flood plain of Mikumi National Park, it nestles between the Ulguru and Rubeho Mountains. As part of the Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. The camp has Read More
Lodges in The West
Chada Tented Camp
Located in Katavi National Park, this small camp is hidden amongst the trees and foliage on the edge of the Chada flood plain. With just 6 tents, this camp is unobtrusive and aims to keep its environmental impact to the bare minimum. The spacious tents have thick rugs on the floor, bucket style showers and Read More
Gombe Stream Tented Camp
Gombe Stream Tented Camp is situated near the Mitumba stream at the northern end of Gombe Stream National Park. It is right on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and the small airport at Kigoma, 16 kilometres north of the camp, make it easy to reach by scheduled flight. Despite being the smallest park in Tanzania Read More
Greystoke Mahale
Set in one of the most beautiful, remote and dramatic locations, Greystoke Camp can be found on the edge of a white sand beach at the base of the Mahale Mountains. The camp manages to combine great style with a serious and ecologically sound approach to operating. This is truly a hideaway in a raw Read More
Katavi Wilderness Tented Camp
Katavi Wilderness Tented Camp is a Foxes of Africa camp located in the west of Tanzania. The attraction of Katavi is its remoteness and emptiness whilst still being game rich. Because the animals are not as used to the presence of man they can be more skittish than in other parks. With only 6 tents, Read More
Katuma Tented Camp
Overlooking the Katisunga floodplain in one of the more inaccessible areas, the position of Katuma Tented Camp means you are never too far from the big game that makes this area of Katavi so exciting to visit. The camp consists of just 12 large tents, all built on wooden platforms overlooking the flood plain. They Read More
Kungwe Tented Camp
Kungwe Tented Camp is located on a stretch of beach just below the Nkungwe Mountain overlooking the waters of Lake Tanganyika. The 8 tents are built on raised wooden platforms overlooking the lake. Each tent is spacious and traditionally built, with an en suite bathroom and flush toilet. Mosquito nets enclose the beds and each tent Read More
Hotels & Lodges on Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia
236 Hurumzi
Formerly known as the Emerson & Green hotel, 235 Hurumzi is the second tallest building in Stone Town. Set amidst the minarets and church spires, the hotel was once the home of one of the richest men in the Swahili empire and has recently been renovated with original Zanzibari antiques. Enter the hotel through imposing Read More
Anna of Zanzibar
Situated on Zanzibar’s east coast, right on the white sand beach, is the small boutique hotel of Anna of Zanzibar. The hotel is only about an hour’s drive from Stone Town, right between Jambiani and Raz Michamvi. Named after the traditional trading currency of olden times, the hotel offers 5 star luxury in a colonial Read More
Baraza Resort
The Baraza Resort lies on the south eastern coast of the island of Zanzibar, along the award winning Bwejuu beach, recently voted by Conde Nast as one of the top 30 island beaches in the world. This beautiful boutique Villa resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar dating back to the era of the Sultans. Approximately Read More
Breezes
Breezes is a very friendly 4* hotel, with attentive staff and an amazing array of restaurants. It is located on the Michamvi Peninsula on a fantastic stretch of powdery white sandy beach about an hour from Stone Town. Breezes is very popular with honeymooners as it offers the right combination of luxury, intimacy and choice. Read More
Chole Mjini
Chole Mjini is a small lodge located near to the village of Chole on the northern tip of Mafia Island in the National Marine Park. The island is easily reached by a 30 minute flight from Dar es Salaam, followed by short road and boat transfer to the lodge. The property itself is set within Read More
Echo Beach
This small, upmarket hotel is situated just up the road from Breezes Resort. It has a fantastic beach location and offers excellent personal service in a peaceful and less crowded setting. There are just 9 large private villas offering guests stylish accommodation with African style architecture. Each villa is individually designed and has state of Read More
Flame Tree Cottages
If you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel, offering great value for money but set within walking distance from Nungwi’s centre, then Flame Tree Cottages will probably fit the bill. This small property is situated along the turquoise coastline of the northern most tip of the exotic island of Zanzibar. Set in tropical gardens, Read More
Fumba Beach Lodge
Fumba Beach Lodge is situated in the south of Zanzibar, in the Menai Bay Conservation Area, which was set up in 1998. The project was designed to teach villagers the importance of protecting their natural heritage and show how Eco-tourism could survive without damaging the environment. It boasts over 40 acres of grounds protected by Read More
Fundu Lagoon Lodge
Fundu Lagoon covers over eighteen acres on Pemba’s west coast. It is hidden away on a secluded, yet undiscovered, peninsula. It so hard to place Fundu in any kind of category – you just have to experience that Fundu feeling for yourself. The lodge comprises 16 tented rooms, which are spread both along the beach Read More
Kasha Boutique Hotel
Situated in Matemwe, on the north east coast of Zanzibar, the Kasha Boutique hotel is set on a fabulous stretch of white sand beach. The hotel itself is built on a coral cliff with great views over the Mnemba Atoll reef. Consisting of just 11 Swahili style luxury sea view villas, each is named after Read More
Kilindi Resort
Kilindi Resort is situated approximately 1 hours drive from Stonetown on the north-western tip of the exotic island of Zanzibar. The hotel offers views across the age-old dhow trading routes. The hotel is a uniquely styled luxury property set in 54 acres and built around a 25 metre swimming pool. The rooms are known as Read More
Kinasi Beach Lodge
Kinasi is a relatively small lodge, built on a cliff above Chole Bay; the lodge is set in tropical gardens, among coconut palms and cashew trees. It’s an excellent choice if you are looking for a stylish and luxurious stay. Kinasi began life as a private home, and although it is now a lodge, guests Read More
Manta Resort
Situated on Pemba Island, the Manta Resort is reached by plane from either Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar. Pemba still produces 70% of the world’s clove crop, so it really is a spice island! Manta Resort is an All Inclusive hotel based around a large, open plan relaxing area, bringing views of the nearby ocean Read More
Matemwe Bungalows
The Matemwe Bungalows are located on the north east coast of Zanzibar, close to Matemwe village. The whole lodge was completely upgraded in 2005 and is part of the Asilia Group. The property has twelve thatched cottages and four deluxe bungalows. Each room is large and has plenty of space with an en-suite bathroom, with Read More
Matemwe Retreat
Matemwe Retreat is located on an remarkable stretch of private land, just north of Matemwe’s main lodge opposite the Mnemba Atoll. This new “retreat” is constructed by local craftsmen, and where possible from local materials. Walls are of local stone and roofs are made of makuti (woven palm leaves). Most of the furniture is made Read More
Mbweni Ruins
Mbweni Ruins Hotel is on the sheltered West Coast, 6 kilometres from Stone Town and the Harbour. Set in luscious botanic gardens, gradually leading down from the ruins to the beach, the grounds are home and paradise to many species of butterflies and birds. Mangroves dot the sea, providing a habitat for jewelled fish and Read More
Mchanga Beach Lodge
Situated on the north east coast of Zanzibar, the Mchange Beach Lodge is set on a powder white sand beach offering spectacular views of the white sand beaches and swaying coconut palms. There are 6 sea view lodge rooms and 2 garden suites. The sea view lodge rooms feature a hand crafted four poster bed, Read More
Pole Pole Lodge
Pole Pole is a beach lodge on the tiny island of Mafia, surrounded by tall palms and sea breezes. ‘Pole Pole’ literally means slowly in Swahili, which is very apt. The atmosphere is one of total relaxation. You do not have to hurry in any shape or form at Pole Pole. Pole Pole is located Read More
Pongwe Beach Lodge
A small, intimate property of just 16 rooms, Pongwe Beach Lodge is set on one of the best beaches on Zanzibar, a little off the beaten track on the north eastern side of the island. The secluded beach is set between two coral outcrops and has a number of loungers and hammocks where guests can Read More
Ras Mbisi Lodge
Reached by plane from Dar es Salaam, Ras Mbisi is situated on the west coast of the beautiful island of Mafia, on 8 kilometres of beach. It prides itself on offering good food and accommodation in a natural setting. It has an environmentally sustainable approach and uses locally grown and sourced produce wherever possible. The Read More
Ras Nungwi
Set on the northern tip of Zanzibar, the Ras Nungwi hotel was refurbished and updated during 2006/7. Built from hand-cut fossilized coral limestone and other natural materials, the 19 lodge rooms and 35 chalets are clean and bright. The reef is nearby and at low tide it is possible to see plenty of marine life Read More
Shooting Star Lodge
Shooting Star Lodge is a small relaxed family run hotel situated on the eastern coast of Zanzibar, set in a stunning location amid mature tropical gardens. It is a small hotel, with just 14 rooms set in traditional style bungalows which are all lime washed with makuti roofs. All rooms have high beamed ceilings and Read More
Sultan Sands
The Sultan Sands hotel is situated on the east coast of Zanzibar, approximately 1 hours drive from the International airport. It is set next to its sister hotel, the Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa, on the beach at Kiwengwa amidst 25 acres of landscaped gardens that contain over 1000 palm trees. It is named Read More
Swahili House
Located in the busy heart of Stonetown, capital of the exotic island of Zanzibar, the Swahili House was originally a 19th century Indian Merchants house. Following this, it became home to one of the many Sultan families before becoming a hotel a number of years ago. Situated in the centre of the capital, the bustling Read More
Tembo House Hotel
Tembo House Hotel is a historic property, a mansion house set on the sea front in the heart of Stone Town. It is approximately 10 minutes from the airport and is surrounded by historic buildings. Although the hotel is set on a long stretch of beach, this is not really a beach property, just a Read More
The Palms
Located on the south eastern coast of the tropical island of Zanzibar, The Palms offers its guests a relaxing beach holiday in a 5 star resort, set in tropical gardens leading to a white sand beach. There are just 6 spacious private villas, each of which has a separate living area and bedroom, en suite Read More
Unguja Beach Lodge
The Unguja Beach Lodge can be found on the southern tip of Zanzibar, which means it is able to capture some of the finest sunrise and sunset scenes on the Island. The waters around this area are known to be very popular with Dolphins, and therefore this is ideal choice for those visitors wanting to Read More
Z Hotel
This hotel, opened early in 2009, is located on the northern tip of the island of Zanzibar. Designed as a chic, boutique property, it has 35 rooms set in lush, tropical gardens leading to the white sand beach. The standard of the hotel is very high, blending elegant, contemporary design with traditional Zanzibari features. Each Read More
Hotels in Dar es Salaam
Courtyard Hotel
Situated approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Dar es Salaam, just 500 metres away from the beach, the Courtyard Hotel is built around a lush green courtyard and swimming pool. The main building was built in 1948 when it was known as the Sea View Hotel. The original colonial features of the hotel have Read More
Jagwani Seabreze Hotel
The Jagwani Seabreeze Hotel is situated on a white sand beach approximately 30 minutes north of Dar es Salaam. There are 34 rooms, divided into Courtyard and Sea Front rooms. The room types are divided by the road that runs along the coast. All rooms have air conditioning as well as fans and are en suite. Read More
Kempinski Hotel
The Kempinski Hotel is fondly known as ‘The Kili’, being a popular landmark and reminder of Dar es Salaam’s colonial heritage. The hotel was totally rebuilt in 2005 and reopened as a Kempinski property. The rooms each have a tropical theme to them, with timber floors and bright African inspired fabrics. As well as en Read More
Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel
The Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel is centrally located in the business district of Dar es Salaam, within walking distance of the main shopping area and just 10 minutes by car from the international Airport. There are 230 rooms, located over 7 floors. There are 4 grades of room, standard, superior, executive and suites. Each room Read More
New Africa Hotel
Set in the heart of Dar es Salaam, the New Africa Hotel is a reasonable choice for an overnight stay, although it can be rather noisy in the evening. The hotel has 119 rooms and 7 suites. Each of the rooms has a queen size bed and overlooks the central courtyard pool. Each has en Read More
Palm Beach Hotel
Although the Palm Beach Hotel is situated within walking distance of the centre of Dar es Salaam, it retains its name from when it was originally built in 1954, when it was indeed a mere 200 metres away from the seafront. Restored within the last few years to its original art deco glory, it remains Read More
Peacock Hotel
The Peacock Hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Dar es Salaam, only 11 kilometres from the international airport. Each of the 93 rooms are comfortably furnished with en suite facilities, air conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, room service and safety deposit boxes. There is also a writing desk and chair for guests use. Read More
Seacliff Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Situated 22 kilometres from the international airport on the eastern point of the Msasani Peninsula, the Seacliffe Hotel is within easy reach of the city centre of Dar es Salaam. Set amidst lush, well tended gardens, this luxury hotel offers its guests striking views of both the ocean and the sunrises/sunsets found on this stretch of Read More
Southern Sun Hotel
Located in Dar es Salaam’s town centre, the Southern Sun Hotel is just a 3 minute stroll to the local fish market, 5 minutes from the centre of town and right next door to the Botanical Gardens. The 158 rooms have all the amenities you would expect from a city centre hotel, including satellite television, air Read More
White Sands Hotel
Situated on a kilometre of private beach at Jagwani Beach, 25 kilometres from Dar es Salaam, is the White Sands hotel. The resort consists of 118 rooms and 28 studios and apartments. All the standard rooms have en suite facilities, air conditioning, satellite TV, private safes and private balconies with sea views. The studio and apartments Read More




