Western Tanzania
The universally praised Lake Shore Lodge & Campsite has beach chalets with a lovely open ‘African Zen’ design incorporating shells, sand, ropes, flowers…
Must-see hotels in Tanzania
Selous Game Reserve
Set splendidly on its own on the Rufiji south of Lake Tagalala, this is one of the Selous’ most exclusive options, with some of Tanzania’s most renowned…
Northern Tanzania
This tented camp is a wonderful escape from the safari circuit. Set on a steep hillside, the seven tents have splendid views of Kilimanjaro and down into…
Zanzibar Town
The delightful Mangrove Lodge is owned by a Zanzibari-Italian couple; their gentle style imbues the whole place, from the palm-thatched lounge overlooking…
Southeastern Tanzania
Chole Mjini is an upmarket bush adventure in synchrony with the local community and environment. Sleep in spacious, rustic and fantastic treehouses, eat…
Western Tanzania
This comfortable place has a guesthouse with a lovely clifftop perch above Jakobsen’s Beach, two cottages and some standing tents, plus two shady…
Northern Tanzania
Ndarakwai Ranch, a lovely 15-tent camp run by the Kili Conservancy, makes a comfortable base for safaris and walks. The sophisticated and spacious…
Kisolanza – The Old Farm House
Southern Highlands
This gracious 1930s farm homestead 50km southwest of Iringa is fringed by stands of pine and rolling hill country and recommended for its accommodation…
Northern Tanzania
The most atmospheric and upmarket of the park lodges has tasteful ‘modern-retro’ rooms filled with personality, a prime location on large lawns frequented…
Serengeti National Park
Built on a kopje near the Mara River in the far-northern Serengeti, Lamai blends into its surroundings so well it’s nearly invisible. There are two lodges…
Southeastern Tanzania
This beautifully restored building is on a breezy hilltop overlooking the town and Mikindani Bay. It offers spacious, atmospheric, high-ceilinged doubles…
Zanzibar Island
Upendo offers luxurious villas and an excellent bar-restaurant (meals US$8 to US$25) that's also open to nonguests. Villas have between one and four…
Southern Highlands
This lovely beachfront place has camping with spotless ablution blocks, and luxury bungalows with verandahs overlooking the lake, polished wood floors and…
Pemba
In a quiet spot on a small island off the coast of Pemba this lodge epitomises the word 'remote'. Overlooking the empty beach and ocean beyond are just…
Southeastern Tanzania
This lovely 15-room place is spread out in palm-tree-studded grounds on a fine stretch of beach near Kilindoni, about 2km south of the small harbour…
Zanzibar Town
With its stained-glass windows, wooden latticework balustrades, tinkling fountains and soft-hued colour scheme, Emerson Spice is one of the most stylish…
Lake Victoria
Run by the very upmarket Asilia group, this is a wonderful lakeside perch with stunning safari tents. Well, we say tents, but these 'tents' have three…
Zanzibar Island
A new addition to Jambiani's hotel scene, Zanzistar is simply delightful. Its small size and attentive management makes it feel homey and exclusive at the…
Northern Tanzania
Worth every one of its four stars, Ziwani combines faux-Moroccan style with local building materials and the results are stunning. The seven stone-built…
Northern Tanzania
Kisima Ngeda roughly translates as ‘spring surrounded by trees’: there’s a natural spring at the heart of this lakeside property, creating an unexpectedly…
Zanzibar Island
With only 6 bedrooms and an open-plan living area like a lounge on the beach, Mango Beach House is a small and sociable place. Rooms are simple but neat…
Tarangire National Park
Oliver's is notable for its fine location near Silale Swamp deep in the park's heart. The 10 comfortable, spacious tents have an agreeably rustic style…
Northeastern Tanzania
This small ecolodge on a wonderful stretch of beach has four open-sided tree-house bandas nestled into the bush just back from the sea, plus comfortable…
Serengeti National Park
Olakira's northern location is one of the Serengeti's finest, with long-distance views down towards Mara River crossing 8, 500m away – one of the busiest…
Tarangire National Park
A fabulous location high above the Tarangire River, good food and service, and well-priced accommodation make this lodge the pick of the in-park options…
Zanzibar Island
The unassuming Pongwe Beach Hotel has 20 bungalows among the palms on a deep arc of bleached white sand. Most rooms are sea facing (three are garden view)…
Lake Manyara National Park
This lovely, luxurious place is one of the most exclusive lodges in all of Tanzania. The gorgeous stilted tree-house suites with private decks and views…
Northern Tanzania
At an altitude of 1300m and close to Kilimanjaro's Machame gate, this German-run place opened in 2012 and has a refreshingly contemporary Bauhaus…
Arusha
Truly something different, off Onsea–Moivaro Rd on a forested hillside in the Suye Hill area just southeast of town, Karama offers 22 rustic and rather…
Northeastern Tanzania
The beautiful Tides has a prime beachside location, plus spacious upmarket cottages on the sand and excellent cuisine. The cottages have huge beds…
Zanzibar Island
This is a great little place, with friendly owners and just seven impeccably maintained rooms. There's a small swimming pool and convivial bar-restaurant,…
Arusha
The deservedly popular African Tulip inhabits a quiet green side street and successfully combines a safari theme with a genteel ambience. The large rooms…
Dar es Salaam
With its Afro-Islamic decor, popular restaurant and professional service, the Southern Sun punches way above its weight. Rooms are furnished with plush,…
Southern Highlands
This unpretentious, beautifully situated 28-room lodge was the first in the park and is the only place on the river. It’s divided into two separate…
Southeastern Tanzania
This small, private island has six rustic but comfortable eco-bandas directly on a lovely beach, showers open to the stars, and kayaking, snorkelling and…
Zanzibar Island
Demani Lodge is a delightful budget option with neatly constructed cabins and bungalows. There's a seven-bed dorm and double rooms; some have private…
Southern Highlands
This lovely lodge is set in expansive grounds on a hilly coffee plantation 20km west of Mbeya. Tasteful accommodation includes spacious standard rooms,…
Western Tanzania
This comfortable, well-run camp has a prime setting overlooking Katisunga, making it the best place for in-camp wildlife watching. The six tents have…
Selous Game Reserve
Impala Camp has eight well-spaced, nicely appointed tents in a prime setting on the river near Lake Mzizimia. Its restaurant overlooks the river and has…
Zanzibar Town
Probably the best-value budget accommodation in town and extremely popular with backpackers, Jambo runs like clockwork. Nine spick-and-span rooms with…
