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A selection of our favourite places to stay in Tanzania

Greystoke Mahale – Mahale Mountains

Barefoot Beach & Bush Luxury

On its own secluded beach on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania sits Greystoke Mahale. The mountains rise up behind camp supporting lush evergreen semi-tropical forest, colourful butterflies, glades of jasmine and around 1,000 wild chimpanzees. Few camps have a more beautiful or secluded location. Read More

Mwiba Lodge – Serengeti National Park

Front row seats for calving season

Overlooking a rocky gorge amongst stone boulders and acacia trees, Mwiba’s setting in the southern Serengeti has ‘wow’ factor. It plays hosts to exceptional wildlife whilst remaining quiet and exclusive with only a handful of visitors. With a delicate balance of cultural authenticity and remarkable wildlife, Mwiba offers an outstanding safari experience. Read More

Lamai Serengeti – Serengeti National Park

Remote, private wilderness for those in the know!

Lamai sits in the remote northern Serengeti, tucked amongst the rocks high up on a hill, with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is just a few miles from a known crossing point on the Mara River, utilised by thousands of wildebeest during the annual migration and, with luck, guests may witness the heart-stopping drama of a crossing unfold. Read More

Mnemba Island – Zanzibar

Romantic beachside hideaway

The pristine white beaches of Mnemba, surrounded by deep blue ocean, combine to make this intimate island your own private tropical paradise. This exquisite private island is renowned as one of the world’s most romantic ocean destinations, offering a seclusion and rustic exclusivity unparalleled on the African coastline. Read More

Jabali Ridge – Ruaha National Park

Wild, remote, luxurious

Jabali Ridge is set high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the wild beauty of Ruaha National Park and the 8 suites are designed to maximise the views of the stunning landscape. Very few visitors venture this far off the safari circuit but those in the know enjoy the luxury of pure seclusion and remarkable wildlife encounters all to themselves. Read More

Whitesand Villas – Zanzibar

An unforgettable barefoot experience

Whitesand Villas & Spa is located on the world-renownded east coast of Zanzibar, nestled on Paje Beach with the Indian Ocean lapping at its doorstep. Comprising of only 11 luxury villas with private pools and a residence of 4 beautifully appointed rooms this property caters for those looking for the best of both worlds - utter relaxation, kitesurfing adrenaline or forays into Stone Town and along the coast Read More

Namiri Plains – Serengeti National Park

Tented camp in remote eastern Serengeti

Namiri means "big cat" in Swahili and the name could not be more apt for this camp. From an exceptional population of big cats, through to rare melanistic black servals and the annual wildebeest migration, Namiri Plains is a camp for safari enthusiasts wanting bush luxury, advanced guiding and a deeper wildlife experience. Read More

Olakira Migration Camp – Serengeti National Park

Luxury tented camp on the move

Olakira Camp moves through the southern and northern Serengeti, in areas of great wildlife concentration. From December to March the camp is in the southern Ndutu area and follows the migration path from June to November up to the Mara River in the Northern Serengeti. This gets you up and close to the action as much as possible! Read More

Zawadi Hotel – Zanzibar

Coral reefs, mangroves & red colobus

Being small and exclusive, this peaceful hideaway offers the best of idyllic island life on Zanzibar. The nine private villas are secluded and spacious with over 100m2 of ocean-facing space to enjoy. Lying in one of the most coveted locations, Zawadi is relaxed luxury at its best. A place where you can unpack, unwind and luxuriate. Read More

Gibb’s Farm – Ngorongoro Foothills

Coffee estate guesthouse

First constructed by a German farmer in the 1930's to be the homestead of a large coffee plantation, Gibb's Farm is now a warm and inviting safari lodge that imparts a sense of well-being and tranquillity as you take in the beauty of nature, relax into the rhythm of farm life and experience the warm hospitality of the local community. Read More

Sand Rivers Selous – Selous Game Reserve

Riverside camp for a total Africa immersion

Located in south-eastern Tanzania Sand Rivers Selous delivers in offering an intimate stay in a region that is truly remote and unspoilt, without a trace of human habitation beyond the few camps north of the great Rufiji River. Whether you choose game drives, walking safaris, fishing or boating the experience never disappoints. Read More

Singita Sasakwa – Serengeti National Park

A sense of grandeur in the Serengeti

Sasakwa Lodge offers panoramic and awe-inspiring views over the iconic Serengeti plains – an iconic safari destination and the stage for the Great Wildebeest Migration. The lodge is built in the grand style of an English manor home blending quaint charm with the drama and predator action which surrounds the moving herds. Read More

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – Ngorongoro Crater

Luxury Lodge with sublime Crater views

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is one of the most architecturally spectacular safari lodges in Africa. Glancing outside you are instantly transported into one of Africa's most famous landscapes as you enjoy the sheer indulgence of sunken baths, massages, a personal butler and arguably one of the best views in the world. Read More

Entamanu Ngorongoro – Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro benchmark

Watch the sunrise over the Ngorongoro Crater, and set over the Serengeti from the stunning Entamanu Ngorongoro. There is no safari experience like Ngorongoro, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, and will have a piece of it all to yourself from this idyllic retreat in a privileged location. Read More

Singita Sabora – Grumeti Reserve

Opulent 1920s-style explorer’s camp

Singita's Sabora Camp affords you the opportunity to experience the elegant safari lifestyle of Hemingway, Blixen and Roosevelt. The lavish tented camp has been gracefully decorated in rich fabrics and professionally guided daily activities will allow you to explore the encompassing wilderness in truly authentic safari style. Read More

Singita Explore – Grumeti Reserve

Exploratory private luxury tented camp

Enjoy an authentic safari experience in an area boasting game rich savannahs and stunning natural beauty during your stay at Singita Explore. This luxury mobile camp has been purposefully built for private-use and a stay here places you in the heart of the action where the sense of luxury is undeniable and one of true immersion. Read More

Alex Walker’s Mobile Serengeti South – Serengeti National Park

Moving with the migration in style

At Alex Walker's Mobile Serengeti South, set up from mid-December to May, stay in one of 6 spacious and comfortable tents in prime position to witness the wildebeest birthing season. The area is surrounded by predators ready to feast, zebra dotting the landscape and there is also the chance to spot wild dog. Read More

Singita Faru Faru – Grumeti Reserve

Serengeti safari chic

Singita Faru Faru Lodge is built in the style of a classic East African safari camp, with the suites and lodge areas decorated as a throwback to the timeless Colonial era. The professionally guided activities include game drives in open vehicles, walks, night drives, mountain biking, and access to an equestrian centre. Read More

Singita Mara River Tented Camp – Lamai Triangle

Serengeti finesse

Singita Mara Tented Camp offers direct access to the world-renowned Mara River in the Lamai triangle, the northern most tip of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The camp's natural and relaxed styling perfectly compliments its remote and isolated location resulting in an exhilarating connection to the sights and sounds of the surrounding bush. Read More

Singita Serengeti House – Grumeti Reserve

A private retreat for family and friends

Singita Serengeti House was specifically designed to welcome families and friends. It is the perfect base for a personalized adventure, impeccable service, a little luxury and a classic, game rich safari experience thanks to its location within a reserve that forms an integral part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Read More

Chem Chem Lodge – Lake Manyara

Active Tanzania

Chem Chem is situated within a privileged area between Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara. Experiences on offer include game drives, walking (or running!) with the Maasai, sundowners on Lake Manyara, animal tracking, photography, helicopter rides and more. Read More

Little Chem Chem – Tarangire National Park

Authenticity in Tarangire

Little Chem Chem in Tarangire National Park offers an authentic and exploratory experience, well off the beaten track. With only five guest tents and game drives in search for abundant wildlife such as elephant, lion, giraffe and cheetah, tied together with a fire-pit in the evening to talk safari-stories, an 'Out of Africa' adventure awaits. Read More

Chada Katavi – Katavi National Park

Remote Tanzania

Chada Katavi is stylish and wonderfully comfortable, but the camp’s footprint remains light. The game is everywhere and elephants frenquently visit camp, attracted to the shady fruit trees. Few people venture to Katavi National Park but it is one of Africa’s hidden treasures. Read More

Rubondo Island – Lake Victoria

Chimpanzee island

Rubondo Island lies just off Tanzania in the southwest corner of the famous Lake Victoria - the second largest lake in the world. There is just one lodge on the island offering guided forest walks through wild chimpanzee territory. It is one of the most remarkable wilderness destinations on the planet. Read More

Kigelia Ruaha – Ruaha National Park

Mighty Ruaha

Kigelia Ruaha, named after the Kigelia Africana, or ‘Sausage Trees’ which surround camp, sits in an area full of game within Tanzania's vast and remote Ruaha National Park. It is not uncommon to find elephants walking along the paths connecting the tents! Read More

Kaskaz Mara – Serengeti National Park

River Crossing Craziness

Kaskaz Mara Camp is just a short drive from the exciting Mara River viewing area, a prime spot to watch herds of blue wildebeest plunge into the infamously perilous Mara River. The resident game here is also prolific for a fantastic year-round safari experience. Read More

Baraza Resort – Zanzibar

Spices, sand and Swahili style

This peaceful and exclusive resort is located just 50 minutes from Stone Town on the pristine Bwejuu beach, and was once named as one of the top 30 island beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveller magazine. It is undoubtedly one of Zanzibar’s most exclusive boutique resorts.
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Tarangire Ndovu Camp – Tarangire National Park

Exploratory Tanzania

Nasikia Tarangire Ndovu Camp is located in an area known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs. The camp is not permanent, but instead built each year between the months of June and October, when huge elephant herds travel through the area.
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Oliver’s Camp – Tarangire National Park

Lush wilderness of the Tarangire

Located in the remote south of Tarangire National Park, Oliver’s Camp offers a privacy and exclusivity rarely found inside a national park. Ideal for those who really want to experience nature in its purest form, Oliver’s Camp offers undisturbed open vehicle game drives, adventurous private fly camping (on request) and walking safaris. Read More

Dunia Camp – Serengeti National Park

Heart of the Serengeti

This seasonal camp is located in the Moru Kopjes in the central Serengeti, giving you access to a prime game viewing area. Morning and afternoon game drives at Dunia Camp are unlike anything else in the Southern Serengeti and it is not uncommon to be out all day - there is so much to see! Read More

Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp – Serengeti National Park

Follow the migration

Nasikia's fully mobile safari camp tracks the great wildebeest migration from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti National Park. Being fully mobile the camp allows for exceptional viewing of the wildebeest movement, as well as fantastic encounters with the resident game and the predators that follow. Enjoy being in the thick of it with the promise of some phenomenal wildlife encounters. Read More

Ubuntu Migration Camp – Serengeti National Park

Small, seasonal travelling camp

Ubuntu camp is a seasonal camp that travels with the natural flow of the wildebeest through the Serengeti ecosystem and where hospitality, great food and a wonderful relaxed environment make up its essence. Enjoy morning and afternoon forays, or day long adventures with a picnic lunch at Ubuntu. Read More

Legendary Lodge – Arusha

Location and convenience

Legendary Lodge is a luxury Colonial Plantation Farmhouse located on the outskirts of Arusha, just ten minutes from the airport. Surrounded by a working coffee farm and set in lush tropical gardens with views of Mount Meru, it is a cool and peaceful city retreat - the ideal spot to spend a couple of nights pre– or post-safari. Read More

Sayari Camp – Serengeti National Park

Serengeti exhilaration

Sayari Camp lies in a remote part of the Northern Serengeti, on the banks of the Mara River. Here you can enjoy off-road game viewing across the fertile plains and the rare and exhilarating opportunity to experience the Serengeti on foot. Read More

Ehlane Plains Camp – Serengeti National Park

Serengeti Savannah

‘Ehlane’ is a Zulu word which translates to ‘wilderness’ and this is reflected in the camp’s location, which has only recently become accessible. Eight canvas tents are designed to merge seamlessly with the Serengeti eco-system with clear views in every direction. Read More

Mkombe’s House – Serengeti National Park

Private Serengeti House

The stylish and contemporary Mkombe's House sits majestically around the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje in the Serengeti. As an exclusive use, completely self contained private house, it is perfect for families and groups of friends enjoying a bespoke Serengeti safari tour. Read More

Arusha Coffee Lodge – Arusha

A 'home-base' between safaris in Tanzania

Arusha Coffee Lodge is situated within colourful gardens and on the picturesque Burka Coffee Estate - a working coffee plantation spanning 17 acres located on the edge of Arusha. Offering a true oasis, Arusha Coffee Lodge is a perfect ‘home-base’ for any overnight stay between safaris. Read More

Mwiba Tented Camp – Serengeti National Park

Incomparable game viewing

Take in the sounds, smells and intricate details of the bush with senses heightened on walking safaris, or rest in your vehicle on game drives getting up and close to predators at Mwiba Tented Camp in the southern Serengeti. Be at the scene of mass wildebeest calving and leave having taken in some compelling wildlife encounters. Read More

Legendary Serengeti Mobile – Serengeti National Park

A classic safari experience

Move around the Serengeti in search of the wildebeest migration. Stay at Legendary Serengeti Mobile Camp where the camp is set up to be right in the heart of where the action is - away from the crowds, remote and with the best opportunity for prime game viewing. Read More

Serengeti Safari Camp – Serengeti National Park

More than just a spectator

Getting as close as possible to the migration is this camp's sole obsession. Every year, this canvas home-from-home and its indomitable crew are on a Serengeti safari tour like no other, following the million and a half wildebeest and zebra that traverse from one Serengeti site to another on their quest for ever greener grass. At Serengeti Safari Camp, be part of the spectacle that is the great migration. Read More