The lodge
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We know these places personally — the view from every deck, the sound of every night. Browse by region, from the crater rim to the riverbanks of the south.
Tanzania
Naserian Safari Camp
Exclusive 10-room camp within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 20 minutes from the crater, offering walking safaris and visits to the Maasai Tribe.
Lake Manyara
Isoitok Camp Manyara
Family-friendly camp 1.5 hours from Arusha with views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara — a safe base for day trips and weekend getaways with wildlife close by.
Lake Manyara
Manyara's Secret
Lodge with stunning views of Lake Manyara — one of the few places where you can occasionally spot tree-climbing lions, with abundant elephants and huge bird diversity in the national park.
Tarangire
Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
30-room lodge (20 tents, 10 bungalows) on the banks of Lake Burunge within a 25,000-foot natural protection area managed by the Mbugwe, with spectacular lake views.
Ngorongoro
Crater's Edge
Wilderness Collection property near Ngorongoro with covered drop-off area under suspended sails between up-lit trees and ramped deck access — suited to adventure, relaxation, or both.
Arusha
Kibo Palace Arusha
Luxury Arusha hotel named after Kilimanjaro's highest peak, 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport and 10 minutes' walk to the business district, with fully equipped rooms and Jacuzzis in all suites.
Serengeti
Serengeti Acacia Bliss
Family-run safari camp centrally positioned in the Serengeti, minutes from the famed migration paths, focused on relaxation and an authentic wildlife experience.
Serengeti
Mysigio Camp
Luxury 12-tent solar-powered highland camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with Maasai cultural activities.
Serengeti
Lemala Nanyukie Lodge
Luxury Lemala lodge in the Eastern Serengeti, 60 minutes east of Seronera Airstrip, set among rocky kopjes and giant acacias.
Tarangire
Karibu Tarangire Elephant Springs
Suites with savannah views, private balconies and an infinity pool in Tarangire National Park, minutes from game drives.
Serengeti
Elewana Serengeti Explorer
A new-style luxury safari lodge in the Serengeti combining space, freedom and contextual experiences.
Tanzania
Pink Flamingo Tanzania
Boutique hotel and private-pool villas 5 minutes from Moshi Town and 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Arusha
Kibo Palace Hotel
Award-recognized luxury hotel with serviced 3-bedroom villas in Moshi on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro
Kaliwa Lodge
Bauhaus-inspired lodge on Kilimanjaro's slopes with Tanzanian fusion cuisine and the Kilimanjaro Papa's Whiskey Bar.
Ngorongoro
Embalakai Ngorongoro
Tented camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area near the Elerai River and Maasai bomas, with sundowner deck and fire pit.
Tanzania
Simbavati Migration Camp
Six-tent luxury mobile camp that relocates twice a year between the Mara River and Lake Ndutu to follow the Great Migration.
Tanzania
Nimali Mara
Boutique tented camp in remote Kogatende, northern Serengeti, 30 minutes from the Mara River.
Serengeti
Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti
Hilltop lodge in central Serengeti with 25 thatched safari rooms, infinity pool and views over the Musabi plains.
Tanzania
Nyumbani
Contemporary mobile tented camp of eight luxury suites permanently sited in the Central Serengeti near the Seronera plains.
Lake Victoria
Serenity on the Lake
Lakeside resort on Lake Victoria about 20 km from the Serengeti's Ndabaka Gate, ideal to start or end a safari.
Lake Victoria
Speke Bay Lodge
Traditional Sukuma-style thatched lodge on Lake Victoria's south-eastern shore, 15 km from Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti North
Lemala Mara Ndutu Camp
Authentic mobile tented camp that migrates between Mara and Ndutu locations to track the wildebeest migration year-round.
Serengeti North
Mara Under Canvas
Seasonal luxury camp (June-November) closest to the Mara River crossings, with ten double tents plus a family tent.
Serengeti
Karibu Serengeti River Camp
Camp a few metres from the Mara River, prime viewing spot for the dramatic June-October migration river crossings.
Serengeti
Africa Safari South Serengeti
Comfortable lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the south side of Lake Ndutu, in prime calving-season territory.
Tanzania
Cherero Camp
Tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti toward the Western Corridor, with 50-square-metre suites and private verandahs.
Arusha
Katambuga House
Set in lush gardens filled with birdsong and surrounded by coffee estates, Katambuga House is an oasis of tranquility within Arusha.
Ngorongoro
Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
Designed with the utmost respect for the environment, this lodge lets you sleep to the sounds of nature and wake up admiring the Ngorongoro Crater.
Tanzania
Enkutoto Migration Camp
Ten canvas tents with en-suite bathrooms plus a separate tented dining, lounge and bar area under a soaring canopy of acacias.
Tarangire
Nyikani Tarangire Camp
A wilderness camp in Tarangire, the park of large elephant herds and gigantic Baobab trees, with wildlife drawn to the Tarangire River.
Ngorongoro
The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Strategically located near the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, close to Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Eyasi and the Endoro falls and elephant caves.
Lake Manyara
Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Main building with infinity pool and large leisure area, ideal for a sundowner, dinner by the fire and star-lit African nights.
Serengeti North
Mara Kati Kati (North)
A mobile camp in north Serengeti, ideal for exploring the Mara Ecosystem — a real explorer-style safari camp with today's comforts and minimal environmental impact.
Serengeti
Karibu Sametu Camp (Central)
Luxury boutique camp in a secluded part of eastern Central Serengeti near the Ngare Nanyuki River, with endless horizons of wildebeest, zebra and antelope.
Karatu
Karatu Simba Lodge
A thirty-minute drive from Lake Manyara National Park's gate, nestled alongside the Ngorongoro Forest in the farming area of the Karatu district.
Karatu
Acacia Farm Lodge
Luxury suites configured for privacy and solitude, with creatively designed public areas and manicured gardens in the fertile soil of Karatu.
Karatu
Kitela Lodge
Twenty colonial-style cottages on a hillside overlooking a coffee plantation and waterfall in the Ngorongoro highlands, with spa and swimming pool.
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
A 5-star colonial lodge on a picturesque hill with 360-degree views onto Oldeani Mountain, the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara.
Karatu
Plantation Lodge
Individuality, comfort and an atmosphere of wellbeing — from luxurious suites to the spacious four-bedroom Garden House.
Tanzania
Pioneer Camp
Twelve tented accommodations, including a 2-bedroom family tent — Serengeti Pioneer Camp evokes the very best of an era long-gone.
Tanzania
Ndovu tented lodge
In the heart of Tarangire, famed for massive elephant herds, a true sense of wilderness and a gentle backdrop of baobabs.
Tanzania
Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Sits atop an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below.
Tanzania
Elewana The Manor
Adjacent to the Ngorongoro conservation area within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, reminiscent of an elegant Cape Dutch-style up-country farm home.
Serengeti
Serena Serengeti (Central)
Award-winning African-style lodge blended into an acacia-lined ridge, with an infinity pool and panoramic views across the Serengeti's endless grasslands.
Tarangire
Sanctuary Swala Camp
An exclusive eco-friendly camp in a secluded corner of Tarangire National Park, amongst giant acacia trees in the heart of Maasai country.
Tanzania
Taasa Lodge (North)
TAASA Lodge, located on the northern edge of the Serengeti in Tanzania, is nestled on a ridge within a private concession. Far away from the crowds of tourists.
Serengeti South
Lake Masek (South)
From the private terrace of your tent you can observe the wildlife of the area. Many animals visit the lake in search of water and therefore this camp is in a privileged observation point.
Tanzania
Ecoscience Lodge (Lodge Room)
The Ecoscience property is situated on the North-Eastern border of Tarangire National Park, 20 km South of the village of Makuyuni (itself on the main tourist road to the Serengeti national park).
Tanzania
Mandhari Lodge
Aligned with soaring flamingos, Mandhari Lodge is situated high on the Manyara Escarpment which forms part of the Great Rift Valley, with a bird's eye view of the great expanse from Lake Natron to Mondulli Mountains and across Lake Manyara.
Serengeti
Nasikia Serengeti Camp
Nasikia Camps are an intimate collection of mobile and semi-permanent camps located in the prime wildlife viewing areas of Tanzania's northern safari circuit — Tarangire, the southern Serengeti plains, the central areas and a short drive to the Mara River.
Arusha
Four Points
Established in 1894, the Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is one of the oldest hotels in East Africa, featuring 114 stylish rooms, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, the full-service Parachichi restaurant and the famous Hatari Bar.
Arusha
Olerai Lodge
Set amidst an acacia grove and against the backdrop of stunning Mount Meru, Olerai Lodge exists in harmony with the immense beauty of Tanzania — a former private residence transformed into an oasis for traveling guests.
Tarangire
Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Indulge in lavish luxury at the Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, nestled deep within the heart of the National Park atop an elevated Kopje hill, overlooking the Tarangire River and the Silale valley.
Ngorongoro
Pakulala Ngorongoro Camp
Pakulala Safari Camp is located above the ring of the Ngorongoro crater — an exclusive campsite offering a unique experience and spectacular views of the crater caldera.
Tanzania
Karibu Lion's Paw
Eastern Rim Ngorongoro Crater accommodation with views of Lake Magadi in the crater's base, where guests can sight large tusked elephants and endangered Black Rhinos from the bar and lounge area of one of 15 luxury suites.
Ngorongoro
Lemala Ngorongoro
Lemala Ngorongoro is intimately set in a delightful ancient acacia forest close to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, next to the quiet Lemala crater access road on the eastern side.
Tanzania
Tanzania Bush Camp
Tanzania Bush Mobile Camp is situated in Ndutu Big Marsh area, Southern part of the Serengeti ecosystem, surrounded by indigenous trees and shrubs — ten luxury tents with ensuite bathrooms, far from the busy tourist circuit.
Karatu
Tloma Lodge
A small and exclusive lodge on the foothills of the Ngorongoro highlands, with 24 colonial-style cottages, a heated pool and fantastic views over a coffee plantation and the walls of the Ngorongoro crater.
Arusha
Villa Maua
Arusha's Villa Maua (House of Flowers) is an elegant, Cape Dutch inspired boutique property with nine spacious garden rooms, prime located in the safari capital of Northern Tanzania.
Tanzania
Best View Lodge
Located right on top of the famous Rift Valley Escarpment — the only place on the whole escarpment where you can see the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru (on a clear day).
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp
Located at Lemala Extra private campsite on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater — hardly 15 minutes of driving to get on to the crater floor for game viewing.
Tarangire
Serian Tarangire Camp
Serian Tarangire Camp is a luxury thatched camp in the heart of Maasai nation and in a private corner of the Tarangire, amongst giant acacia trees with spectacular views of the Tarangire National Park, located near Kuro Airstrip.
Serengeti
Melia Serengeti
An incredible wildlife experience in the heart of one of the most beautiful national parks in Africa. The Meliá Serengeti Lodge blends into its natural surroundings without relinquishing the services and facilities of a luxury hotel.
Tanzania
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Located in the heart of Serengeti Seronera, Enkirari Wilderness Camp offers an authentic African Safari experience while providing comfort and luxury during your stay — perfect for lone adventurers, couples and families.
Serengeti
Asanja Grumeti
Luxury tented camp with only 3 private guest tents in the Western corridor of the Serengeti, open all year round with resident wildlife including a lion pride close to camp.
Serengeti
Sanctuary Kichakani
Mobile luxury tented camp that moves with the wildebeest migration across the Serengeti plains, evoking 19th-century explorer style with modern comforts.
Tanzania
Gran Meliá
An oasis within Arusha on 18 acres of landscaped coffee and tea plantations with views of Mount Meru, spa and heated outdoor pool.
Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Lodge on the rim of the Great African Rift Valley with views over Lake Manyara, Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro, set in lush gardens with over 130 bird species.
Ngorongoro
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Iconic luxury lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, called the game lodge at the top of the world, with breathtaking ever-changing views over the crater below.
Lake Natron
Africa Safari Lake Natron
Luxury safari lodge between northern Tanzania's main parks, a perfect base for visiting the world's most important Lesser Flamingo breeding site and the salt and soda lakes.
Nyerere (Selous)
Rufiji River Camp
Camp on a promontory in the Rufiji river bank in the Selous Game Reserve, redesigned in 2009 with Makuti palm roofs, local stone paving and a shaded swimming pool.
Nyerere (Selous)
Lake Manze Tented Camp
Twelve Meru-style walk-in tents in the Selous, each with flush toilet, outdoor shower and private veranda, on an old elephant trail leading to the river.
Nyerere (Selous)
Selous Impala Camp
Stylish camp on a wooded stretch of the Rufiji River in the Selous, with a breezy riverside lounge and dining deck and safaris both on land and water.
Nyerere (Selous)
Serena Mivumo River Lodge
Boutique lodge in the Selous Game Reserve, a World Heritage Site four times the size of the Serengeti and home to the largest concentrations of elephants in the world.
Nyerere (Selous)
Roho ya Selous
Camp of just eight canvas tented rooms on a small peninsula in the heart of the Selous Game Reserve, home to one of Africa's largest wild dog populations.
Nyerere (Selous)
Nomad Sand Rivers
Lodge moored on the banks of the Rufiji River with one side entirely open to the water, birthplace of Nomad's legendary foot safaris in the Selous.
Ruaha
Mdonya Old River Camp
Remote light-footprint camp in Ruaha, Tanzania's biggest and wildest national park, on a plateau a thousand meters high at the footstep of the Rift Valley.
Ruaha
Ruaha River Lodge
The only lodge in Ruaha, 24 stone-and-thatch chalets built around natural kopjes on a bend in the river, each with a large veranda and river views.
Ruaha
Ikuka Safari Camp
Exclusive owner-run and managed camp in Ruaha National Park offering a personal, private safari experience that supports local communities and conservation.
Ruaha
Asanja Ruaha
Eight luxury tented suites of 140 sq. metres each, designed by architect Neil Rocher, off the Great Ruaha River amongst Miombo forest and ancient baobabs, with private verandah and plunge pool.
Ruaha
Nomad's Kigelia Ruaha
Understated little bush-camp in the wildlife-rich eastern heart of Ruaha National Park, a quiet canvas refuge only disturbed by visiting elephants.
Ruaha
Jabali Ridge
Sophisticated lodge set high on a rocky kopje overlooking palms and baobabs, a base for exploring Ruaha National Park with only a handful of visitors in an area the size of New Jersey.
Arusha
Planet Lodge
African village-styled lodge in the heart of Arusha with spacious non-smoking rooms, AC, and airy balconies overlooking flower gardens.
Arusha
Arusha Villa
Arusha villa is situated on the outskirts of Arusha and is ideally located for several day trips within the region.
Tarangire
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Located near the new Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park. Tarangire Simba Lodge is situated in a wildlife-rich area with unhampered views to beautiful Lake Burunge, bordered by the park and a Wildlife Management Area.
Tarangire
Tarangire Nimali Camp
Set alongside a dry riverbed peppered with huge granite boulders and well hidden amongst the acacia and baobab trees, Nimali Tarangire sits peacefully in its own private concession, adjacent to the eastern boundary of Tarangire National Park.
Lake Manyara
Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Perched high on the rim of the Great Rift Valley, Escarpment Luxury Lodge is a serene haven overlooking the wonder of Lake Manyara below, offering 16 private, tastefully decorated chalets.
Ngorongoro
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Camp
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area - situated in the Ngorongoro Crater rim valley, close to the access road into the crater, giving guests unrivalled access to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Tanzania
Olkarien Eco Safari Camp
At Olkarien Eco Safari Camp, you will enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility, thrill, and luxury amid the wild.
Serengeti
Mbalageti
Exceptional tented chalets overlooking the Mbalageti River Corridor, perched on a secluded hill half way down the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, right on the thundering path of the northward migration during May and June.
Serengeti
Nimali Central Serengeti
Nimali Central Serengeti is a luxury tented camp set in the heart of the Serengeti plains close to Makoma Hill, perfectly situated on the path of the renowned migratory route.
Tanzania
Ziwani Lodge
Ziwani Lodge, located on an escarpment overlooking Lake Eyasi in Northern Tanzania, offers sweeping views of the Rift Valley. The property is a fully fledged eco-lodge, running solely off solar and wind power.
Tanzania
Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge
Located in Engaresero, a small Maasai village in Northern Tanzania between Lake Natron, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, the Maasai Giraffe Campsite and Lodge is one of East Africa's newest and most unique places to stay.
Lake Natron
Natron River Camp
A simple but nicely turned-out camp in Engaresero, Natron River Camp has eight safari tents with concrete floors and a pleasant, shady location alongside the riverbed.
Lake Natron
Lake Natron Halisi Camp
Overlooking the shallow Lake Natron at one of the lowest points in Africa's Great Rift Valley, Lake Natron Halisi Camp is set in 9 acres of land and offers a true wilderness experience, unique for its remoteness.
Lake Natron
Lake Natron Camp
Lake Natron Camp is a unique, ecological camp set in one of the most visually dramatic locations in the world, home to the Maasai, abundant wildlife and over 1 million flamingos.
Lake Eyasi
Kisima Ngeda
Located on the shores of Lake Eyasi, Kisima Ngeda is a stylish 7-tent camp with stunning views over the seasonal soda lake and amazing cultural interaction opportunities with the Hadza hunter/gatherers and the Barbaig.
Arusha
African Tulip
The African Tulip is an elegant and charming Luxury Boutique Hotel located along Serengeti Road right in the heart of Arusha, with 29 stylishly decorated guest rooms, 7 of which are suites.
Arusha
Rivertrees Country Inn
Rivertrees Country Inn is a charming country estate that was once an old coffee farm, sprawling ten acres of fertile greenery on Mt Meru's sloping foothills.
Arusha
Coffee Lodge
Hidden amongst one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations on the outskirts of Arusha, Arusha Coffee Lodge comprises 30 Plantation Houses designed around the original landowner's home dating back to the early 1900's.
Tanzania
Pumzika Tented Camp
Located in the secluded area of Turner, just 20 km from Seronera Airstrip, Pumzika safari camp captures the essence of classic mobile tented safaris with 6 spacious tents.
Tanzania
Nyikani Camps
The Nyikani Migration Camps are located in the Serengeti ecosystem and move twice a year (Ndutu December-March, Northern Serengeti late May-October) to follow the Great Migration, while Nyikani Camp Central sits in Central Serengeti year-round.
Tanzania
Alex Walker Serian
Alex Walker's Serian is a charismatic collection of exclusive, intimate safari camps in the prime wildernesses of Kenya and Tanzania, offering exclusive-use safari vehicles, walking adventures, flycamping, night game drives, photography and ballooning.
Serengeti
Serengeti Four Seasons
77 secluded guest rooms, suites and villas in the Serengeti with contemporary African decor, four-poster beds, air conditioning, high-speed Internet and elevated open-air sundecks overlooking the plains.
Tanzania
Neptune Lodge
All-inclusive wood-log-cabin retreat set in 50 acres of virgin bush near the Ngorongoro Game Reserve Gate, with 20 private log cabins with fireplaces, restaurant, bar, pool and the Mvua African Rain Spa.
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Highlands
Asilia's The Highlands camp sits on the edge of the mountain forest hugging the Olmoti volcano north of Ngorongoro Crater, balancing a true wilderness experience with a high-style contemporary escape, with Maasai cultural visits and crater access.
Tarangire
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Hidden among the kopjes, ancient baobab and grasses of Tarangire National Park — home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa — Tarangire Sopa Lodge is built to blend into the vastness of its surroundings, with elephants often seen around the lodge.
Tarangire
Oliver's Camp
Just 10 beautifully appointed safari tents in the remote southern reaches of Tarangire National Park, close to the game-dense Silale Swamps and overlooking the Minyonyo Pools flood plain, with walking safaris and fly camping.
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this lodge clings to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines, with every room enjoying uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheatre 600 metres below.
Lake Manyara
Manyara Serena Lodge
Standing high on a terracotta escarpment with panoramic views over Lake Manyara, this lodge of circular two-storey rondavels around a vanishing-horizon pool blends safari, birdlife, adventure sports (mountain biking, canoeing, forest walks) and cultural visits to Iraqw and Sukuma villages.
Karatu
Gibbs Farm
Voted Best Safari Hotel in Africa, Gibb's Farm is a peaceful sanctuary rooted in African culture and community, with cozy well-appointed cottages, breathtaking scenery and unique cultural activities in a warm, rustic-luxury environment.
Lake Manyara
&beyond Manyara Tree Lodge
The only permanent luxury lodge in Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for romantic stilted treehouse suites cradled in an ancient mahogany forest, with lakeshore sundowners below the Great Rift Valley wall.
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
On a gentle slope with stunning views over the seasonal soda lake and up to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the lodge offers 16 spacious en-suite rooms in double cottages, each with a private verandah overlooking the lake, powered by solar energy.
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