Tanzania Safari Lodges & Camps
The best places to stay across Tanzania — the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, the southern parks and the beaches of Zanzibar.
Where to Stay on a Tanzania Safari
Tanzania rewards a bit of planning — the northern circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara) for the classic migration safari, the wild southern parks (Nyerere and Ruaha) for boating and walking away from the crowds, and Zanzibar to finish on the beach. Below are our picks by region, sorted from luxury to mid-range. Tap a region to jump to it, then send us the lodge you like and we’ll build the trip around it.
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Serengeti
Endless plains and the year-round engine of the Great Migration. Central Seronera for resident game, the north for Mara River crossings (Aug–Oct), the west for the Grumeti.
Ultra-luxury ★★★★★
Singita Grumeti
Grumeti Reserve, western corridor
A collection of exclusive lodges on a vast private reserve bordering the western Serengeti.
Luxury ★★★★★
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Polished lodge built around a waterhole and infinity pool where elephants come to drink.
Luxury ★★★★★
Sayari Camp
Northern Serengeti, near the Mara River
Asilia camp perfectly placed for the dramatic Mara River crossings.
Mid-range ★★★★
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Central Serengeti
Rondavel-style rooms on a ridge with sweeping views over the central plains.
Mid-range ★★★★
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
South-western Serengeti
Large suites and a hilltop pool, a comfortable value base in the quieter south-west.
Ngorongoro
The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera — a natural amphitheatre packed with lions, elephants, flamingos and some of the last black rhino in Tanzania.
Ultra-luxury ★★★★★
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater rim
Extravagant ‘Maasai-meets-Versailles’ suites perched right on the crater rim.
Luxury ★★★★★
Gibb’s Farm
Karatu highlands
A working coffee farm and garden retreat on the forested slopes below the crater.
Mid-range ★★★★
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater rim
Stone-built lodge blended into the rim with uninterrupted views into the caldera.
Mid-range ★★★★
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Eastern crater rim
The only lodge on the eastern rim, closest to its own private descent road.
Tarangire
Baobab-studded landscapes and huge dry-season elephant herds along the Tarangire River, an easy first stop on the northern circuit.
Luxury ★★★★★
Tarangire Treetops
Tarangire, near the park
Elewana treehouse-style rooms raised into ancient baobab and marula trees.
Luxury ★★★★★
Sanctuary Swala Camp
Remote south-west Tarangire
Intimate tented camp under acacias in a quiet, game-rich corner of the park.
Mid-range ★★★★
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Central Tarangire National Park
Spacious lodge inside the park, well placed for river-valley game drives.
Lake Manyara
A compact park of groundwater forest, soda lake and escarpment, famous for tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos.
Ultra-luxury ★★★★★
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Inside Lake Manyara National Park
The only lodge inside the park — stilted treehouse suites deep in mahogany forest.
Mid-range ★★★★
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Escarpment above the lake
Perched on the Rift Valley escarpment with panoramic views over the lake.
Mid-range ★★★★
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Rift Valley escarpment
Tented rooms with expansive views, a comfortable mid-range base near the park.
Arusha
The gateway city to the northern circuit and Kilimanjaro — where most safaris begin and end.
Luxury ★★★★★
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Arusha, on a coffee plantation
Elewana plantation lodge among coffee bushes, an ideal first or last night.
Luxury ★★★★★
Gran Meliá Arusha
Arusha town
Modern full-service hotel with Mount Meru views, spa and pools.
Mid-range ★★★★
Mount Meru Hotel
Central Arusha
Reliable business-and-safari hotel with gardens, handy for the airport transfer.
Nyerere (Selous)
Tanzania’s vast southern wilderness on the Rufiji River — boat safaris, walking safaris and big game far from the crowds.
Ultra-luxury ★★★★★
Sand Rivers Selous
Rufiji River, Nyerere NP
Nomad’s flagship, open-fronted stone-and-thatch rooms above a bend in the Rufiji.
Luxury ★★★★★
Roho ya Selous
Central Nyerere National Park
Asilia tented camp between lakes and woodland, strong for boating and walking.
Luxury ★★★★★
Siwandu
Lake Nzerakera, Nyerere NP
Lakeside tented camp long regarded as one of the south’s finest.
Ruaha
Tanzania’s largest national park — wild, remote and superb for big prides of lion, leopard and wild dog along the Great Ruaha River.
Luxury ★★★★★
Jabali Ridge
Ruaha National Park
Asilia lodge tucked into a rocky kopje, all-year access and excellent guiding.
Luxury ★★★★★
Kwihala Camp
Central Ruaha National Park
Classic tented bush camp focused on game and expert walking safaris.
Mid-range ★★★★
Ruaha River Lodge
Great Ruaha River
Long-established stone bandas right on the river, wonderful value in a remote park.
Zanzibar
The Spice Island finish to a Tanzania safari — turquoise water, white sand and the history of Stone Town.
Luxury ★★★★★
The Residence Zanzibar
South-west coast, Kizimkazi
Private pool villas set in large gardens along a quiet stretch of beach.
Luxury ★★★★★
Zuri Zanzibar
Kendwa, north coast
Design-led resort on one of the island’s best swimming beaches.
Luxury ★★★★★
Baraza Resort & Spa
Bwejuu, south-east coast
Opulent Swahili-Arabic villas with a spa and a strong all-inclusive offering.
Mid-range ★★★★
Breezes Beach Club & Spa
Bwejuu, south-east coast
Relaxed, well-priced beach club with dive centre and spa.
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