This page is a comprehensive list of all the Tanzania lodges and Zanzibar hotels featured on this website.
It is very hard to rank lodges with one simple measure! But we have tried, and herewith an explanation of our system.
Our ranking is subjective (it is the office consensus, after much arguing), and tries to reflect value for money as well as overall quality. Therefore we may award just three stars to a 'five star' Zanzibar Hotel in the hotel tick-box sense, or five stars to a superb, unashamed 'three star' Tanzania Lodge that consistently provides superb quality experiences for the price. We care a great deal about location, whether in the bush or on the beach, and in many cases this has influenced our choice. It is unorthodox, it may seem at odds with the world view, but we can explain... and we urge you to call us to discuss!
For more information on Tanzania, the best thing to do is to give us a ring for an impartial chat. Although we love Tanzania, we also love the rest of Africa too and have experts in all the main safari countries. If you are undecided as to where to visit, please do just drop us an email or give us a call!
Our ranking is subjective (it is the office consensus, after much arguing), and tries to reflect value for money as well as overall quality. Therefore we may award just three stars to a 'five star' Zanzibar Hotel in the hotel tick-box sense, or five stars to a superb, unashamed 'three star' Tanzania Lodge that consistently provides superb quality experiences for the price. We care a great deal about location, whether in the bush or on the beach, and in many cases this has influenced our choice. It is unorthodox, it may seem at odds with the world view, but we can explain... and we urge you to call us to discuss!
We don't just know Tanzania!
For more information on Tanzania, the best thing to do is to give us a ring for an impartial chat. Although we love Tanzania, we also love the rest of Africa too and have experts in all the main safari countries. If you are undecided as to where to visit, please do just drop us an email or give us a call!
Nimali Mara - Serengeti
Our View
Nimali Mara is one of the northern Serengeti’s best luxury lodges. Here, you will get a truly personalised and intimate safari experience, all tucked away in the epic northern kopjes with unmatched views of an endless acacia-dotted horizon. It’s got all the luxury feels but without losing its focus on brilliant safari, with the Great Migration herds close by if you time it right.
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Cost: $1,250
Nimali Serengeti - Serengeti
Our View
Nimali Serengeti offers a little oasis of luxury in the central Seronera area of the park. Adding on all the modcons to the traditional Serengeti tented style, Nimali Serengeti is chic and luxurious, yet still manages to hold onto its under canvas atmosphere. It’s a brilliant option for those who want to feel immersed in nature - but while doing so would like to be soaking in a bubble bath with a glass of fizz.
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Cost: $1,050
Nimali Tarangire - Tarangire
Our View
If you’re on an extended Tanzania trip then Nimali Tarangire is worth a visit. While it’s not located in Tarangire National Park itself - but instead set on a neighbouring private concession - the lodge has good access to Lake Manyara too, so would be a fun place to stay if you want to visit both the smaller parks. It’s got an affordable level of luxury too which acts as a nice contrast to more basic tented options on an expensive Serengeti safari.
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Cost: $950
Nkungwe Tented Camp - Mahale Mountains
Nkungwe, sometimes known as Kungwe, is our second choice lodge in Mahale Mountain National Park after the famous Mahale Greystoke just next door; but we like Nkungwe for its simplicity, location on the shore of Lake Tanganyika and value. The main attraction of Mahale is the chimpanzees in the hills and clients visit the same clan of chimps as the Greystoke guests, although they stagger the visit times. When you actually arrive at the Mahale airstrip you will then need to take the boat down the lake to arrive at the lodge. There are no roads or vehicles inside the national park.
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Cost: $520
Nungwi - The Ocean Suite - Zanzibar, North Coast
The Ocean Suite is an exclusive private suite run by the Ras Nungwi beach hotel. The private house has its own private steps down to the beach, just to the side of the main hotel. One of the best suites on the island, complete with private plunge pool, great privacy and lots of space.
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Cost: $390
Olakira Camp - Serengeti, Mobile
We had experienced guides throughout, Afred at the crator and Fadhil in Serengetti. I think we all preferred Serengetti and Olakira camp because it is less touristy and more in the wild and we were fortunate to see the big 5 on this trip, plus the Great migration (albeit a 3 hour drive from our camp due to the late rain this year).We would be happy to serve as a reference to other customers and will definitely use your company in the future for any trip to Africa!
Thanks again and all the best - H. Meyer
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Cost: $1,218
Oliver's Camp - Tarangire
How to resume such a great experience...quality of the guide, kindness of the staff, friendly setting, warm, hearty and friendly people, exceptional food... We had such a good time ! - P Simpson
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Cost: $1,105
Olmara Camp Eastern Serengeti - Serengeti
Absolutely unbelievable, i have been going on safari for 20 years and only ever seen a handful of kills, but at Namiri i saw 5 in 3 nights ! just the best !!!! – we will be back …- R Tilson
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Cost: $1,345
Oyster Bay Hotel - Dar es Salaam
Our View
Oyster Bay is the finest place to stay in Dar es Salaam. There are only 8 rooms, unlike the typically large hotel airports in Dar. The food and service is amazing. The rooms are massive and a welcome break from a safari or long haul flight. The Oyster Bay is not cheap at all and it’s only used as a one or two night stop, so if you are looking to save then we recommend one of the larger hotel airports like the Royal Palm.
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Cost: $450
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