Where to stay in Tanzania

Tanzania, an excellent destination for safaris, trekking, and beach holidays, offers excellent accommodations. We’ll decide together where to stay during your stay in Tanzania, taking into account your budget and needs.

Lodges are often small. Many have beautiful gardens where, in addition to a historic and authentic colonial main building, there are a few cottages, tents, or bungalows.

Tented camps, on the other hand, are located within protected natural areas and are ideal for a non-stop safari experience. These camps are spacious, the tents are fully furnished, and have a private bathroom for a comfortable stay. They also offer free Wi-Fi in the living tents.

• Thorn Tree Camp is a classic tented safari camp located in the central Seronera area of Serengeti National Park. The tents are spacious, comfortable, and tastefully furnished. The staff is courteous and efficient.
• Hippo Trails Camp, located not far from the hippo pool, is on the central Serengeti migration route. Every year, in June/July and October/November, countless ungulates pass through the camp. The tents are clean and comfortable, and the staff is attentive and helpful.
• Tarangire View Camp, located in the heart of Tarangire National Park, offers eight spacious tents equipped with every comfort. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes are just some of the camp’s regular visitors. The common area features a terrace for watching the sunset and a dining tent with a lounge and fireplace.

MID-LEVEL LODGES and RESORTS These accommodations have simple, clean rooms with comfortable beds and private bathrooms.

• Simba Farm is a working farm located on the western side of Kilimanjaro, with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Maasai Steppe, and Mount Meru. It’s the perfect place for those seeking moderate treks. 
• Migombani Camp is an enchanting place with a wonderful view of Lake Manyara. Migombani Camp offers both furnished tents with comfortable beds and cottages for those seeking more space and a touch of elegance.
• Mambo View Point Eco Lodge, located on a 1,900-meter cliff in the Usambara mountain range, offers exceptional views of the surrounding African plains. The spacious and comfortable cottages feature private bathrooms and large windows to fully enjoy the view. By staying at this lodge, you support the local community through the project established in the village of Mambo.
• Ngare Seru Mountain Lodge, located on the forested slopes of Mount Meru, is a farmhouse built in 1905 that still retains its colonial style and atmosphere. The rooms are elegantly furnished, maintaining the typical style of the German colonies of the early 1900s.
• Fun Beach Resort, surrounded by palm and banana trees, is located on the white sands of Jambiani, on the east coast of Zanzibar. The colorful, neat bungalows are all air-conditioned and located near one of the two long pools. The furnishings and artwork are made from recycled materials.

LODGES and HIGH-END RESORTS these accommodations offer extra comfort, tastefully furnished rooms and excellent service.

• Gibb’s Farm is located on a beautiful coffee plantation just outside the Ngorongoro Crater, built in the early 20th century by German settlers. Purchased by the Gibb family in 1948, it retains an elegant and refined style and exudes a warm sense of well-being, peace, and history.
• Manyara’s Secret is a small, exclusive resort with breathtaking views of Lake Manyara, one of the few places where you can occasionally spot tree-climbing lions. Manyara’s Secret has successfully combined elegance and luxury with care for the environment and the people of this beautiful area.
• Utengule Coffee Lodge is an oasis of tranquility on the slopes of the Mbeya mountain range with spectacular views of Tanzania’s Rift Valley. The rooms are tastefully decorated, and the restaurant offers delicious and refined dishes.
• A beautiful, exclusive accommodation is Greystoke Mahale , located in western Tanzania in the Mahale Mountains National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. The six thatched-roof bungalows are made from recycled dhows. Greystoke Mahale is socially committed to local projects and offers everything you need for a luxurious stay.
• The Sharazad Boutique Hotel is a small and charming boutique hotel where casual luxury meets the colors and traditions of the island. Located on a pristine stretch of beach, near the village of Jambiani, on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, it is the perfect place for those seeking peace and relaxation.

LUXURY LODGES and RESORTS: The exclusive accommodations are of the highest quality. Here you will be pampered and enjoy absolute luxury in the bush or on the beach. These are beautiful and unique accommodations, designed with care and attention to detail.

• Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp enjoys an exceptional location, perched on the crater rim, near the access road leading into the caldera. Nestled in an acacia forest, it feels like an enchanted forest; indulge your senses as you gaze upon the late afternoon light peeking through the trees and the fire crackling in front of your main tent.

• Mwiba Lodge , elegant and secluded, overlooks a rocky gorge of the Arugusinyai River, on the border between the Southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Surrounded by ancient erythrina and acacia trees, Mwiba Lodge offers views of primeval landscapes rich in flora and freshwater springs where wildlife comes to quench its thirst. The ten spacious and bright suites feature a large bathtub, an outdoor rain shower, and a private terrace with spectacular views.

• Beho Beho . Perched on a hill northwest of Lake Tagalala in the Selous Game Reserve, it is one of Africa’s most beautiful safari camps. Beho Beho has eight stone cottages, each with its own pool and breathtaking views. The lounge and bar area offer a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Meals are served in several stunning locations, from the camp’s dining areas to the bush, under the stars.