Arusha--:-- Office hours
+255 758 433 870

Where you will stay

Handpicked Lodges & Camps

Every lodge and camp we use is chosen by our team: comfortable, well run and close to the wildlife. We match each stay to your route and budget.

<p>Tanzania has some of the most varied accommodation in Africa, from simple bush camps where the focus is on the wilderness to ultra-luxurious lodges with every comfort. Each one makes the most of its setting: a busy waterhole, the endless Serengeti plains or the sweep of the Indian Ocean.</p>
<p>We have chosen every lodge, camp and hotel on these pages for its comfort, service, food and location. Each is graded Silver, Gold or Platinum, so you can choose the level that suits your budget, and we place you in the right area for each night of your route.</p>
<h2>Our three levels</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Silver:</strong> comfortable, friendly and good value, with en-suite rooms and good food.</li>
<li><strong>Gold:</strong> stylish lodges and tented camps in excellent locations, with more space and character.</li>
<li><strong>Platinum:</strong> the finest luxury lodges and camps, with exceptional service, privacy and views.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Frequently asked questions</h2>
<h3>What is a tented camp?</h3>
<p>A tented camp has large walk-in canvas tents on platforms, with real beds, private bathrooms and often a veranda. It is a comfortable way to feel close to the wilderness.</p>
<h3>Can I choose my own lodges?</h3>
<p>Yes. Every itinerary shows a suggested lodge at each level, and you can swap any of them for another lodge in the same area.</p>
<h3>Are the lodges safe?</h3>
<p>Yes. Lodges in the parks are unfenced so animals move freely, but staff escort guests after dark and the camps are run by experienced teams.</p>

Tanzania: Northern Circuit

All 22 in this region
Platinum tierNgorongoro, TanzaniaAcacia Farm LodgeA quiet coffee-plantation retreat in the Karatu highlands, the perfect base before and after Ngorongoro.Coffee farm stayView lodgeSilver tierTarangire, TanzaniaTarangire Simba LodgeA classic tented lodge among ancient baobabs beside Lake Burunge, where elephants come to drink at the in-house waterhole.Baobab & lake settingView lodgeGold tierTarangire, TanzaniaTarangire Safari LodgeOne of Tarangire's original safari lodges, perched on a bluff above the Tarangire River with wildlife at your doorstep.River-view safari lodgeView lodgePlatinum tierTarangire, TanzaniaTarangire Kuro Treetops LodgeA luxury tented lodge perched atop an elevated kopje, overlooking the Tarangire River and the Silale valley deep inside the park.Luxury treetop tentsView lodgeSilver tierKaratu, TanzaniaMarera Mountain View LodgeA comfortable highlands lodge in Karatu with warm fireplaces and panoramic mountain views, ideally placed between Ngorongoro and LMountain-view lodgeView lodgeGold tierKaratu, TanzaniaNgorongoro Farm HouseA charming colonial-style farm lodge on a 500-acre coffee plantation at the foot of the Ngorongoro Crater, facing the Oldeani VolcCoffee farm stayView lodgeGold tierLake Manyara, TanzaniaEscarpment Luxury LodgeA stylish boutique lodge perched high on the rim of the Great Rift Valley, with private decks overlooking Lake Manyara and a foresRift Valley escarpmentView lodgePlatinum tierLake Manyara, TanzaniaKilimamoja LodgeA five-star resort on the rim of the Great Rift Valley with sweeping views of Lake Manyara, Mount Meru and, on clear days, Mount K5-star escarpment resortView lodgePlatinum tierNgorongoro, TanzaniaNeptune Ngorongoro Luxury LodgeAn all-inclusive retreat of twenty luxury log-cabin suites set in 50 acres of virgin bush just steps from the Ngorongoro ConservatAll-inclusive luxury lodgeView lodgeSilver tierNgorongoro, TanzaniaAng’ata Ngorongoro CampA small, intimate tented camp on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, perfectly positioned for early crater game drives and aLuxury tented campView lodgeSilver tierCentral Serengeti, TanzaniaSerengeti Simba LodgeA hilltop safari lodge overlooking the western Serengeti, combining panoramic plains views, permanent tented accommodation and an Tented lodgeView lodgeSilver tierWestern Serengeti, TanzaniaMbalageti Tented CampA scenic safari lodge in the Western Serengeti overlooking the Mbalageti River Valley, combining comfortable tented accommodation Tented safari lodgeView lodgeGold tierNorthern Serengeti, TanzaniaSerengeti Sametu CampA peaceful tented camp on the quiet eastern edge of Central Serengeti, beside the Ngare Nanyuki River and away from the busy routeTented campView lodgeGold tierCentral Serengeti, TanzaniaSerengeti Serena Safari LodgeA much-loved classic lodge in the heart of the Serengeti, with Maasai-inspired rondavels and sweeping views across the plains.Classic safari lodgeView lodgePlatinum tierCentral Serengeti, TanzaniaFour Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiFive-star safari luxury in Central Serengeti, where elephants drink at the waterhole below the infinity pool.Luxury safari lodgeView lodgeSilver tierNorthern Serengeti, TanzaniaMara Kati Kati Tented CampA classic mobile camp near the Mara River, close to the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration.Mobile tented campView lodgeGold tierNorthern Serengeti, TanzaniaMara Mara Tented LodgeA smart tented lodge on a hilltop near the Mara River, with a pool and views over the northern Serengeti.Hilltop tented lodgeView lodgePlatinum tierNorthern Serengeti, TanzaniaSerengeti BushtopsAn intimate luxury camp in the remote northern Serengeti, where every tent has its own hot tub overlooking the plains.Luxury tented campView lodgeSilver tierNdutu, Southern Serengeti, TanzaniaNdutu Safari LodgeA classic, much-loved lodge among the acacias above Lake Ndutu, in the heart of the calving grounds.Classic safari lodgeView lodgeGold tierNdutu, Southern Serengeti, TanzaniaLake Masek Tented CampStylish tents on the shores of Lake Masek, with a front-row seat to the calving season of the Great Migration.Lakeside tented campView lodgeGold tierWestern Serengeti, TanzaniaKirawira Serena CampAn elegant luxury tented camp on a hillside in the Western Serengeti, with Edwardian-style interiors and wide views over the plainLuxury tented campView lodgePlatinum tierWestern Serengeti, TanzaniaMbalageti Serengeti LodgeThe Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge sits high on Mwamyeni Hill in the Western Corridor, with panoramic views over the Mbalageti River vaSafari lodgeView lodge

Tanzania: Cities

All 8 in this region
Silver tierArusha, TanzaniaShoki Shoki LodgeA cozy garden retreat at the foot of Mount Meru, the perfect place to rest before or after your safari.Mount Meru viewsView lodgeGold tierArusha, TanzaniaArusha Planet LodgeAn eco-friendly retreat in lush tropical gardens on the quiet outskirts of Arusha, just minutes from the city centre.Eco-friendly lodgeView lodgePlatinum tierArusha, TanzaniaGran Meliá ArushaA five-star urban oasis set among coffee and tea plantations, with sweeping views of Mount Meru.5-star city hotelView lodgeSilver tierDar es Salaam, TanzaniaMediterraneo Boutique HotelA charming oceanfront boutique hotel in Dar es Salaam, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and offering a relaxed blend of MediterOceanfront boutique hotelView lodgeGold tierDar es Salaam, TanzaniaRamada Resort by Wyndham Dar es SalaamA family-friendly beachfront resort on Jangwani Beach, with ocean-view rooms, a palm-lined pool and the white sands of the Indian Beachfront resortView lodgePlatinum tierDar es Salaam, TanzaniaDar es Salaam Serena HotelAn elegant five-star oasis in the heart of Dar es Salaam, set in flower-filled gardens overlooking the city's golf course.5-star city hotelView lodgeGold tierMwanza, TanzaniaHotel TilapiaA lakeside landmark at Capri Point with a quirky houseboat hotel and panoramic Lake Victoria views.Lakeside city hotelView lodgePlatinum tierMwanza, TanzaniaMalaika Beach ResortMwanza's premier five-star resort, with a private beach, infinity pool and full-service spa on Lake Victoria.5-star beach resortView lodge

Tanzania: Western Circuit

All 9 in this region
Silver tierRubondo Island, TanzaniaRubondo Island BandasSimple self-catering bandas just two kilometres from the park headquarters, the most affordable way to experience Rubondo Island.Budget park bandasView lodgeGold tierRubondo Island, TanzaniaRubondo Island Tree HouseA magical sleep-out high in the forest canopy, with the sounds of the island all around you.Canopy sleep-outView lodgePlatinum tierRubondo Island, TanzaniaRubondo Island CampThe island's only luxury camp: eight lakeside chalets in a private corner of Africa's largest island national park.Luxury island campView lodgeGold tierMahale Mountains, TanzaniaMahale Tented CampA secluded lakeside tented retreat beneath the Mahale Mountains, combining comfortable safari accommodation with extraordinary accLuxury tented campView lodgePlatinum tierMahale Mountains, TanzaniaGreystoke MahaleA legendary beach camp on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, with the chimpanzee-filled forests of the Mahale Mountains rising behind Lakeside beach campView lodgeGold tierKipili, Lake Tanganyika, TanzaniaLake Shore LodgeA relaxed, owner-run lodge right at the water's edge of Lake Tanganyika, with lakefront chalets, a spa and a wealth of lake adventLakeside lodgeView lodgePlatinum tierGombe, TanzaniaMbali Mbali Gombe LodgeAn intimate forest lodge on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Gombe Stream, where Jane Goodall's famous chimpanzees live.Forest tented lodgeView lodgeSilver tierKatavi, TanzaniaKatavi Wildlife CampA classic, family-run tented camp with one of the best views in Katavi, overlooking the wildlife-filled Katisunga plains.Classic tented campView lodgePlatinum tierKatavi, TanzaniaMbali Mbali KataviThe most comfortable lodge in remote Katavi, set on high ground in the centre of the park with sweeping views over the Katisunga pLuxury tented lodgeView lodge

Tanzania: Southern & Eastern Circuit

All 12 in this region
Silver tierBagamoyo, TanzaniaOceanic Bay HotelA full-service beach resort on Bagamoyo's Indian Ocean shore, an easy escape from Dar es Salaam.Beachfront resortView lodgeGold tierBagamoyo, TanzaniaThe Bagamoyo Forest RetreatAn eco-friendly hideaway set in the forest near historic Bagamoyo, where sustainability meets simple comfort.Forest eco-retreatView lodgePlatinum tierBagamoyo, TanzaniaThe Kaole Arts HotelA boutique art hotel in the heart of Bagamoyo, where local creativity adorns every room.Boutique art hotelView lodgeGold tierSaadani, TanzaniaKananga CampA secluded tented camp deep inside Saadani National Park, offering an exclusive wilderness retreat.Secluded bush campView lodgePlatinum tierSaadani, TanzaniaTent with a ViewWhere bush meets beach: a solar-powered camp on a deserted white-sand beach inside Saadani National Park.Beachfront bush campView lodgeSilver tierNyerere, TanzaniaSelous Mapumziko LodgeAn authentic mud-banda lodge at the gateway to Nyerere National Park, built for river safaris.Gateway lodgeView lodgeGold tierNyerere, TanzaniaSelous Serena LodgeA classic luxury tented camp in the heart of the Selous, where crystal chandeliers meet endless wilderness.Luxury tented campView lodgePlatinum tierNyerere, TanzaniaRufiji River CampA pioneering river camp on the banks of the Rufiji, where hippos grunt below your private deck and boat safaris depart from your dRiverside tented campView lodgeSilver tierMikumi, TanzaniaCamp BastianA cozy family-run chalet camp in green gardens at the gateway to Mikumi, with a pool, nightly bonfire and bicycles to borrow.Family-run chalet campView lodgeGold tierMikumi, TanzaniaMikumi Adventure LodgeA fun, affordable adventure lodge in the forest just outside Mikumi's main gate, with rooms, cottages, bush tents and camping.Forest adventure lodgeView lodgePlatinum tierMikumi, TanzaniaStanley's Kopje CampMikumi's only camp set on a kopje: twelve tented suites commanding 360° views over the Mkata flood plain and its waterhole.In-park kopje campView lodgePlatinum tierUdzungwa, TanzaniaThe Udzungwa Forest Tented CampAn award-winning eco-tented camp at the foot of the Udzungwa Mountains, where forest views come with every open-air shower.Eco forest tented campView lodge
Gipson
GipsonTravel ExpertOnline

Free 30-minute call with our travel expert

Book a free 30-minute call to get personalized advice about safaris, Kilimanjaro routes, and the best times to visit.

Usually replies within minutes
Chat with usOnline