Tanzania Lodges

Beho Beho

Its history and prime location in the scenic northern highlands make it an iconic, private retreat that feels like a home in the bush.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Camp Bastian

Camp Bastian provides a practical, well-maintained base near Mikumi National Park. Its strategic location serves as an efficient stopover for travelers between Dar es Salaam and southern parks. With comfortable tented accommodation and direct access to major game-viewing areas, it offers a reliable, no-nonsense experience for those seeking an organized safari.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts

Chada Katavi

The sheer remoteness of Katavi combined with the camp’s expert guiding makes this one of the most exciting and exclusive safari experiences on the continent.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Adventure

From US$1,190 pp/night

Dunia Camp

The empowering all-female management team and staff provide a distinctively warm and welcoming atmosphere that sets this camp apart.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

From US$640 pp/night

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

The best possible start and end to a Tanzania safari — a true sense of place with outstanding food, beautiful gardens, and the Shanga social enterprise experience.

Best for: First night in Tanzania, Coffee lovers

Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp

The best camp in the northern Serengeti for Migration river crossings. Watching tens of thousands of wildebeest plunge into the Mara River from camp is one of Africa's great wildlife spectacles.

Best for: Great Migration, River crossings

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp

The most authentic 'Out of Africa' atmosphere in the Serengeti, combined with exceptional calving season action from January to May.

Best for: Calving season, Big cats

Elewana Tarangire Treetops

Staying inside a 400-year-old baobab tree is an experience unlike anything else in Africa. The elephant herds of Tarangire are extraordinary, and the night game drives are exceptional.

Best for: Elephant enthusiasts, Unusual architecture

Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro

The most elegant base from which to explore the Ngorongoro Crater — superb food, beautiful grounds, and full-day crater excursions with picnic lunches.

Best for: Ngorongoro Crater, Honeymooners

Entamanu Ngorongoro

It offers an incredibly intimate, design-focused stay on the rim that feels miles away from the busier, more commercial lodges nearby.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, First-time safari

From US$1,575 pp/night

Greystoke Mahale

The combination of remote tropical beach luxury and the life-changing experience of chimpanzee trekking makes this a truly unforgettable place.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Adventure

From US$1,200 pp/night

Grumeti Migration Camp

The camp's location in the Grumeti reserve offers a sense of wilderness and exclusivity that is rarely found in the busier parts of the Serengeti.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Photographers

Ikuka Safari Camp

The elevated position on the escarpment provides some of the most spectacular views in the entire park, creating a serene and awe-inspiring environment.

Best for: Walking safaris, Wildlife enthusiasts

Jabali Private House

The total privacy and dedicated service provided make this one of the most exclusive and flexible ways to experience the vast Ruaha wilderness.

Best for: Family friendly, Walking safaris

From US$4,550 pp/night

Jabali Ridge

The lodge's stunning architectural integration into the rocky landscape provides a level of luxury and aesthetic impact that is genuinely rare in the remote bush.

Best for: Family friendly, Walking safaris

From US$920 pp/night

Katavi Wildlife Camp

The location puts you at the heart of a vast, wild park where you are likely to be the only vehicle around, offering a rare sense of total isolation.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Adventure

Kigelia Ruaha

We love its commitment to an authentic, 'back-to-basics' luxury experience that emphasizes exceptional guiding and immersive walking safaris in a predator-rich wilderness.

Best for: Couples, Photographers

From US$955 pp/night

Kimondo Migration Camp

The commitment to being in the right place at the right time makes this one of the most reliable options for serious migration enthusiasts.

Best for: Big cats, Wildlife enthusiasts

Kirawira Serena Camp

The camp’s period-piece design transports you back to the golden age of safari, while the Western Corridor location offers quieter, more intimate game viewing.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Kokoko

The camp offers an ultra-exclusive, private experience with unique retractable-roof tents that allow for sleeping directly under the stars.

Best for: Private Groups, Walking Safari Enthusiasts

From US$2,780 pp/night

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Its clever positioning allows for diverse game viewing across both the central valleys and the northern reaches, making it a highly versatile safari base.

Best for: Photographers, Wildlife enthusiasts

Kusini Serengeti

Kusini Serengeti offers an unmatched sense of seclusion as one of the few permanent anchors in the park’s remote southwest, providing guests with private Nomad guides and vehicles to explore a territory famous for its high density of cheetahs and resident lions.

Best for: Couples, Photographers

From US$1,000 pp/night

Kwihala Camp

The guiding standards at Kwihala are exceptional, providing a deep, intellectual, and exciting immersion into the wildlife of Ruaha.

Best for: Walking safaris, Wildlife enthusiasts

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

The lodge's elevated design ensures that every guest has a magnificent vantage point of the Rift Valley, regardless of their room.

Best for: Water-based activities, Wildlife enthusiasts

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

The treehouse-style accommodation offers a magical, elevated living experience deep within the forest canopy, unlike anywhere else in Tanzania.

Best for: Water-based activities, Wildlife enthusiasts

Lake Masek Tented Lodge

The lodge's location on the shores of Lake Masek provides an exceptional viewpoint for birdlife and wildlife gathering at the water's edge.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Lamai Serengeti

The way the lodge is literally carved into the kopje rocks makes it feel like an ancient, integrated part of the landscape.

Best for: Big cats, Wildlife enthusiasts

From US$990 pp/night

Lemala Ewanjan

Being in the Seronera Valley means you are in the middle of the best big cat territory, often seeing lions and leopards within minutes of leaving camp.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Big cats

Lemala Kuria Hills

The private plunge pools and stunning hilltop views provide a level of luxury that makes returning from a game drive feel like a special event every time.

Best for: Family friendly, Big cats

Lemala Mpingo Ridge

The incredible views from the escarpment provide a constant, breathtaking backdrop that sets this camp apart from others in the park.

Best for: Family friendly, Elephants

Lemala Ngorongoro

The exclusive, fast-track access road into the crater is a massive logistical advantage for guests wishing to beat the morning crowds.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Little Oliver's

Its tiny footprint ensures a highly exclusive and private experience, perfect for those wanting to escape the more popular areas of Tarangire.

Best for: Elephants, Wildlife enthusiasts

Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp

The views from the camp terrace over the lake and the Rift Valley floor are genuinely some of the best in the region.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Water-based activities

Mara Mara Tented Lodge

The camp’s location provides relatively easy access to the river crossings, which are some of the most sought-after wildlife experiences in East Africa.

Best for: Photographers, Big cats

Mara Under Canvas

Being mobile allows this camp to provide a front-row seat to the migration, often putting guests right in the path of the action.

Best for: Photographers, Big cats

Mbalageti Lodge

The hillside position allows you to watch the pulse of the Serengeti from your deck, with the river below acting as a constant wildlife draw.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge

The lodge's prime location on the beach at the foot of the mountains offers the perfect blend of adventure and serene relaxation after trekking.

Best for: Family friendly, Relaxation

Mwagusi Safari Camp

The camp’s relaxed, authentic atmosphere and its location on the riverbank make for a truly immersive and heartfelt safari experience.

Best for: Walking safaris, Wildlife enthusiasts

Namiri Plains

The exclusivity and remoteness of this location mean you often have some of Africa's best big cat sightings completely to yourself.

Best for: Photographers, Big cats

From US$3,150 pp/night

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Its longevity and prime location mean you are perfectly positioned when the migration arrives, offering a truly authentic bush experience without the frills.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge

The setting within a verdant coffee plantation provides a lush, relaxing atmosphere that is a pleasant change from the dust of the savanna.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

The architectural integration into the crater rim is masterful, offering guests a feeling of absolute scale and wonder every time they step outside.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, First-time safari

Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Being situated on the eastern rim offers a quieter, more unique sunrise experience compared to the busier locations along the caldera edge.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Olakira Migration Camp

The unique, panoramic tent designs ensure you can watch the migration from your bed, providing an unforgettable connection to the plains.

Best for: Big cats, Wildlife enthusiasts

From US$1,150 pp/night

Oliver's Camp

The camp's reputation for exceptional walking safaris makes it one of the best places in Tanzania to experience the bush on foot.

Best for: Walking safaris, Elephants

From US$1,050 pp/night

One Nature Nyaruswiga

The lodge combines architectural elegance with one of the most beautiful, high-density wildlife valleys in the entire Serengeti.

Best for: Family friendly, Big cats

Rhino Lodge

It is an honest, no-frills lodge that offers unbeatable value for its strategic location within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, First-time safari

Roho ya Selous

The combination of river access and its stylish, breezy design makes it one of the most comfortable and pleasant camps in the Nyerere region.

Best for: Family friendly, Water-based activities

From US$1,000 pp/night

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

The hilltop position provides a truly breathtaking vista that helps you appreciate the immense size and raw nature of Ruaha.

Best for: Big cats, Walking safaris

Ruaha River Lodge

The lodge's location directly on the river is a major advantage, allowing for almost constant wildlife sightings from your own veranda.

Best for: Photographers, Big cats

Rufiji River Camp

The camp’s long history and direct access to the Rufiji River make it a convenient and authentic base for river-based game viewing.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Sanctuary Kusini

Its position among ancient granite kopjes in the quiet southern Serengeti offers an exclusive vantage point for viewing the migration and resident predators.

Best for: Big cats, Wildlife enthusiasts

Sand Rivers Nyerere

The lodge offers a perfect trifecta of exceptional guiding, diverse activities including iconic boat safaris, and the rare opportunity to fly-camp under the stars in total wilderness.

Best for: Couples, Adventurous families

From US$830 pp/night

Sand Rivers Selous

The combination of boat safaris on the Rufiji and the incredibly remote location makes for a unique, multi-faceted way to explore Nyerere.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Walking safaris

Sayari Camp

Its position near the Mara River makes it one of the absolute best camps for witnessing the iconic wildebeest river crossings.

Best for: Family friendly, Big cats

From US$3,750 pp/night

Selous River Camp

The river-based activities, particularly the boat safaris, offer a perspective of the park that you simply cannot get from a vehicle.

Best for: Walking safaris, Water-based activities

Serena Selous Camp

It offers the rare combination of high-end comfort and authentic proximity to the river's unique wildlife corridors.

Best for: Walking safaris, Water-based activities

Serengeti Heritage Camp

The camp's dedication to moving with the herds ensures you are always in the best possible position for the action without sacrificing essential comforts.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Big cats

Serengeti Pure Tented Camp

It captures the nostalgic, romantic spirit of old-fashioned tented safaris while providing all the necessary comforts for a solid night's rest.

Best for: Big cats, Wildlife enthusiasts

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

The lodge's iconic, circular architectural style is not only beautiful but also provides a sense of history and deep connection to the local Maasai culture.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Big cats

Serengeti Sopa Lodge

The lodge's hillside location provides beautiful, uninterrupted sunset views that perfectly capture the magic of the Serengeti plains.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

The lodge's proximity to the waterhole ensures constant wildlife action, allowing guests to witness nature's drama from the comfort of the living areas.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Singita Sabora Tented Camp

The refined, vintage-inspired design captures the romance of the 1920s while providing every modern indulgence in an incredibly remote setting.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, Big cats

Singita Sasakwa Lodge

The combination of turn-of-the-century manor-house elegance with expansive, dramatic views over the Serengeti makes this a truly singular destination.

Best for: Family friendly, Wildlife enthusiasts

Swala Camp

The camp's exceptionally remote location ensures that your wildlife sightings feel personal, private, and entirely removed from the rest of the world.

Best for: Elephants, Wildlife enthusiasts

Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge

Its sophisticated design manages to feel perfectly integrated with the wild, scrubby landscape of Tarangire, offering a quiet, intimate atmosphere.

Best for: Photographers, Wildlife enthusiasts

Tarangire Safari Lodge

The unobstructed, elevated view over the river valley makes this one of the best spots in Tanzania for relaxed, armchair wildlife viewing.

Best for: First-time safari, Elephants

From US$1,000 pp/night

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Its central location within the park puts you right in the middle of some of the best elephant viewing opportunities in East Africa.

Best for: Family friendly, Elephants

The Highlands

The architectural design is unlike anything else in Africa, offering a completely unique, remote high-altitude experience away from the crater crowds.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, First-time safari

From US$790 pp/night

Ubuntu Migration Camp

Its mobile nature ensures you are never far from the Great Migration, combined with an authentic, low-impact design that emphasizes warm Tanzanian hospitality.

Best for: Photographers, Families

From US$820 pp/night

Usangu Expedition Camp

It offers an authentic "frontier" experience where you can participate in actual conservation research in a corner of Ruaha that few travelers ever see.

Best for: Adventurers, Photographers

From US$860 pp/night

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

The camp's elevated, hillside setting provides a unique, cooling breeze and sweeping views that are hard to beat in Mikumi.

Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts

Wilderness Usawa Serengeti Camp

Wilderness Usawa Serengeti Camp offers a mobile experience that moves to follow the annual migration, ensuring consistent proximity to wildlife. Its low-impact, six-tent setup provides an intimate connection to the Serengeti. Guests benefit from expert-led game drives and walking safaris that focus on both large predators and the surrounding ecosystem.

From US$1,000 pp/night