The lodges, tented camps and hotels we use across East Africa, from comfortable mid-range camps in the Serengeti and crater-rim lodges at Ngorongoro to gorilla lodges in Uganda and Rwanda and beach hotels on Zanzibar. We will help you choose the right comfort level for your budget and style. For Burigi-Chato and Gombe Stream, just ask us for the current options.
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Engiterata's Seronera camp puts you in the heart of the Serengeti, surrounded by open plains and acacia trees. Its tented suites draw on Maasai design and combine modern comfort with a warm, authentic African feel.
Kiriche is a small, intimate camp beside the Warangi River in the central Serengeti, with just seven en-suite tents and one two-room family tent. Each tent stands on a raised platform with hot and cold running water and a flush toilet, so you enjoy real comfort while still feeling close to the bush.
This boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town has only eight rooms, a mix of suites and veranda suites, some with private balconies overlooking the old town's rooftops. It is a quiet, personal base for exploring Zanzibar's historic quarter.
Set directly on the long white beach at Jambiani, this 42-room hotel offers garden, sea-view and beachfront rooms, each with a private bathroom, tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi. A reliable mid-range choice for relaxing by the sea after a mainland safari.
In the peaceful hills just outside Arusha, Zondela House combines handmade furniture and warm brick interiors with lovely mountain views: Mount Meru from the rooftop bar and Kilimanjaro on clear mornings. With 16 rooms, it makes a calm first or last night around your safari.
A seasonal camp of ten tents in the Kogatende area near the Mara River, placed for the months, roughly July to October, when the migration reaches the northern Serengeti. Its position gives you one of the best chances of watching a river crossing.
Luwela sits on Makoma Hill in the central Serengeti, an area with good wildlife sightings all year. Its nine solar-powered tents each have a private veranda with sweeping views over the plains, perfect for a coffee before the morning drive.
Surrounded by greenery and birdlife near Lake Manyara, this lodge has rooms with king-size beds and outdoor bathtubs, plus a spa. A comfortable, relaxing stop on a northern safari.
Eight individually designed tents stand on raised wooden decks overlooking Tarangire's wetlands. From your own veranda at sunrise, you may watch elephant herds wander past, one of Tarangire's most memorable sights.
A lodge and tented camp in northern Tarangire with some of the best views in the park. Thatched safari tents suit most travelers, while the round bungalows give families extra room.
A large, recently renovated lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro highlands, looking straight down into the crater. It has more than 50 rooms and suites, yet every guest can enjoy the spectacular crater-edge setting.
On the Dolly Estate just outside Arusha, this lodge is loved for the giraffes that stroll across its grounds, sometimes within sight of your breakfast table. There is also an infinity pool, views of Mount Meru and easy access to Kilimanjaro International Airport, making it a relaxing start or end to a northern safari.
Vuma Hills stands on a low ridge inside Mikumi National Park, so you wake up in the park rather than driving in each day, ideal for early and late game drives. It is one of the best-established camps in Mikumi and a handy stop for travelers heading on to Ruaha or the coast.
On a hilltop inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, Mara Serena is one of the area's best-known lodges, designed in the style of a traditional village. Its high position gives wide views over the plains, which is wonderful in migration season when herds may be visible from the lodge.
A fenced tented camp on the Talek River, designed for families as well as couples. It combines a real safari atmosphere with extra peace of mind for younger travelers, and runs game drives in the early morning, mid-morning and late afternoon.
Six thatched forest villas set within the eroded cone of an old volcano, each with views of the Virunga peaks. One of East Africa's most celebrated lodges, it is a superb, if expensive, base for gorilla trekking in nearby Volcanoes National Park.
A smaller, more affordable hotel close to the Kinigi park headquarters, where gorilla treks begin each morning. Comfortable and practical, without the price of the area's top luxury lodges.
Buhoma Lodge sits right on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with ten chalets built from local materials and views into the forest canopy. Being so close to the park means a short walk to the gorilla trekking briefing instead of a long early drive.
A small camp on the shores of Lake Eyasi, among fever trees and beside a natural spring. Its highlight is its location: easy access to time with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmiths, plus canoeing and birdwatching on the lake.
A comfortable lodge set in gardens in Moshi, popular for the night before or after a Kilimanjaro climb. Expect good beds, hot showers and a pool to soothe tired legs after the descent.
In the Kogatende area, right on one of the migration's main crossing routes, Ole Serai puts you so close to the Mara River that crossings can happen almost on your doorstep in season, roughly July to October. A comfortable choice for travelers timing their trip around the crossings.
A tented camp near Robanda, on the path of the Great Migration in the Serengeti. It is designed with the environment in mind, and guests often mention the friendly staff and hearing lions and hyenas at night.
Visit their website →A working coffee farm of about 500 acres just outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with rooms spread among the plantation. A relaxed, good-value stop between the crater and the rest of the northern parks, with farm walks if you want to stretch your legs.
A family-run, solar-powered lodge just outside Moshi, with views of Kilimanjaro and a strong community spirit, as it works alongside a local school. A relaxed, friendly base before or after your climb.
Visit their website →This tented lodge sits high on the Rift Valley escarpment above Lake Manyara, offering superb views over the lake and valley. A comfortable stop on the way to Ngorongoro or the Serengeti.
A luxury tented camp near the Orangi River in the central Serengeti. Guests love the peaceful setting and attentive staff, and impala and other animals are often seen from camp.
Visit their website →On the edge of Mikumi National Park, this lodge offers spacious rooms and suites with private balconies over the savanna, a comfortable mid-range base for exploring the park.
Set in the Seronera Valley, often called the big cat capital of the Serengeti, Moyo has spacious tents on raised wooden decks. A good mid-range choice in one of the park's richest wildlife areas.
Visit their website →Uganda's highest safari lodge stands on a ridge in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi, with stone cottages, open fireplaces and views to the Virunga volcanoes on a clear day. Treks to the Nkuringo gorilla family start almost at the door.
A luxury tented camp where the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers meet in the Serengeti's Western Corridor, a quieter and very different part of the park from the busy central plains.
Visit their website →More than a standard climbers' hotel, Ameg Lodge has spacious gardens, a pool and a peaceful atmosphere just minutes from Moshi town. A favorite for the night before your climb and for celebrating once you are back down.
A small, privately owned camp in the central Serengeti, part of the Tanzanian-owned Pamoja Africa collection. It sits so close to the wilderness that animals often wander near camp.
Visit their website →A seasonal camp that moves with the Great Migration: to Ndutu for the December to April calving season, then north towards the Mara River for the dry-season crossings. It is designed around following the herds.
Visit their website →A working farm stay near Karatu, surrounded by banana and coffee plantations. It offers something different on a northern safari, with farm-to-table meals and coffee tours.
Visit their website →A boutique lodge in the Sangaiwe Hills, about 3 km from Tarangire's southern gate, overlooking Lake Burunge. It is solar-powered and designed with sustainability at its core.
Visit their website →A highly rated camp beneath a forest canopy about 13 km from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, far enough to escape the crowds and the cold mist that often settles on the rim itself.
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