Five thumb lodges by region
This is a run down of our favourite properties in Tanzania by region. The reason we have given them a 5 thumb rating may not just be down to price, but can often include client feedback and many other factors.
Tanzania
Machweo House
Sitting next to its sister property, Onsea House, Machweo House is a beautifully elegant guesthouse overlooking the slopes of Mount Meru. The house shares its facilities (such as its pool, seating areas, and its restaurant) with Onsea House but there is plenty of space surrounded by lush tropical... More... Our rating:
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Katambuga House
Opening its doors in February 2017, Katambuga House is a relatively new property in Arusha, sat in a desirable location among the coffee estates. The house and the rooms itself, which can host up to 14 guests, feels cosy and welcoming – the perfect environment for a night’s stay before or after... More... Our rating:
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Onsea House
After bursting onto the safari circuit in 2007, Onsea House has really shaken up the regular Arusha options and is still very much leading the way as far as we are concerned. This quaint little guesthouse is located on the way out of Arusha and looks out to the slopes of Mount Meru. Warmly managed... More... Our rating:
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The Oyster Bay Hotel
With out doubt the best accommodation in Dar es Salaam, the Oyster Bay Hotel was opened in late 2007 and has ruled the roost ever since, in our view. Owned and managed by the fantastic guys at Beho Beho (in the Selous), they have thought of just about everything in the hotel from the rooms to the... More... Our rating:
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Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Of the &Beyond properties Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is probably our favourite. It might not have the sheer wow factor of the Crater Lodge, or the luxury of Klein's Camp, but Lake Manyara Tree Lodge offers stunning seclusion and a real immersion in your surroundings that is rare for safari camps... More... Our rating:
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Greystoke Mahale
Well...what to say about Greystoke Mahale (once known as Zoe's Camp)? Every so often we come across a camp that just gets it right. In Ruaha it is Mwagusi, in the Selous it is Beho Beho....well, in Africa, it is Greystoke's! While this is not a safari destination, just the whole experience of the... More... Our rating:
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The Oyster Bay Hotel
With out doubt the best accommodation in Dar es Salaam, the Oyster Bay Hotel was opened in late 2007 and has ruled the roost ever since, in our view. Owned and managed by the fantastic guys at Beho Beho (in the Selous), they have thought of just about everything in the hotel from the rooms to the... More... Our rating:
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Ras Kutani Hotel
Well, what is there to say about Ras Kutani Hotel? This has been one of our best selling properties for nearly a decade and it does not look like it will stop. As with a few other properties around Tanzania (Greystoke’s Mahale and Mwagusi spring to mind), there is something that they have just... More... Our rating:
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The Highlands Camp
The Highlands Camp is one of a kind! Inspired by the shape of the traditional Maasai homes (called bomas), eight dome tents were built and placed delicately on the slopes of the Olmoti volcano, taking full advantage of the breathtakingly vast views. The dome suites not only offer a unique and... More... Our rating:
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Faru Faru Lodge
Located in a private conservancy in the western Serengeti, Faru Faru boasts an exclusive and ultimate luxury safari experience. While the price tag is slightly higher than some of its contemporaries, it’s main trump card is that there is nobody else here and, as such, at times, you can feel like... More... Our rating:
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Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Opened in 2007 Singita Sasakwa Lodge and its sister camps, Faru Faru and Sabora, really shook the higherarchy of the Serengeti up in a big way. Set in the crook of the Serengeti, just above the Grumeti and Central Serengeti regions of the park, they are actually set in the private Grumeti Reserves... More... Our rating:
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Nomad Lamai Serengeti
Finished in June 2012, Nomad's Lamai had been a pretty long time coming but the wait has definitely been worthwhile. Located on the very scenic Wogakuria Kopjes, around 30 minutes from the Mara River crossings, the camp could not have better views and location in our opinion. Featuring an infinity... More... Our rating:
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Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Of the &Beyond properties Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is probably our favourite. It might not have the sheer wow factor of the Crater Lodge, or the luxury of Klein's Camp, but Lake Manyara Tree Lodge offers stunning seclusion and a real immersion in your surroundings that is rare for safari camps... More... Our rating:
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Chem Chem Safari Lodge
One of a new breed of property that has opened up in the corridor that runs between Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park, Chem Chem is definitely aimed at the top end of the market and is definitely worth considering for those that have a little more time on their safari and who... More... Our rating:
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Dunia Camp
Nestled in the shadow of the Moru Kopjes, in the southern centre of the Serengeti, Dunia Camp offers great migration viewing in the window from March until June and again from November until January. This homely and rustic tented camp benefits from being out of the main “drag” and, as such is one... More... Our rating:
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Machweo House
Sitting next to its sister property, Onsea House, Machweo House is a beautifully elegant guesthouse overlooking the slopes of Mount Meru. The house shares its facilities (such as its pool, seating areas, and its restaurant) with Onsea House but there is plenty of space surrounded by lush tropical... More... Our rating:
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The Highlands Camp
The Highlands Camp is one of a kind! Inspired by the shape of the traditional Maasai homes (called bomas), eight dome tents were built and placed delicately on the slopes of the Olmoti volcano, taking full advantage of the breathtakingly vast views. The dome suites not only offer a unique and... More... Our rating:
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Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Located in the southern centre of the Serengeti, Pioneer Camp is the latest addition to the Elewana portfolio and is a superb option for those that would like a little more luxury while still experiencing a luxury tented camp. Featuring some of the best views we have ever seen, this is ideal for... More... Our rating:
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Namiri Plains
Meaning ‘big cats’ in Swahili, Namiri Plains Camp is the perfect place to see the wild predators of the Serengeti. The area (sat on the eastern border of the Serengeti) was previously a cheetah conservation and today, not only is it regarded one of the most densely populated cheetah regions in East... More... Our rating:
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Sayari Mara Camp
Located right up on the Mara River, Sayari Mara Camp is definitely one of our favourite camps in the Serengeti and is perfect for those looking to experience the Migration herds in the July to October window, when the herds are mingling around this area. a beautiful camp, everything has been... More... Our rating:
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Alex Walker's Serian
Alex Walker’s Serian Camp is certainly how we would opt to spend our time in the bush. Hosted and occasionally guided by the camp’s namesake, Alex, this is a quality bush camp where the attention is not to airconditioning and massage treatments but to game viewing and the overall safari experience... More... Our rating:
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Lemala Kuria Hills
A brand new addition to the safari circuit of the northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills offers a very realistic and slightly less expensive (by a short way!) alternative to the permanent camps of Sayari and Nomad Lamai. Finished in July 2013, this luxury tented camp is certainly the flagship... More... Our rating:
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Olakira Migration Camp
The sister camp to Sayari, Olakira Migration Camp is the roving alternative and, like Nomads, is a mobile tented camp. With this comes the flexibility and reliability of being near the game...but the drawback of losing some of the comfort of a permanent camp. Olakira stays up in the very north of... More... Our rating:
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Katambuga House
Opening its doors in February 2017, Katambuga House is a relatively new property in Arusha, sat in a desirable location among the coffee estates. The house and the rooms itself, which can host up to 14 guests, feels cosy and welcoming – the perfect environment for a night’s stay before or after... More... Our rating:
Price:
Sanctuary Kichakani Camp
Sanctuary Kichakani Camp is a luxury mobile tented camp that moves with the wildebeest migration herds throughout the year. Positioned in the Western, Northern and Southern areas of the Serengeti, this camp offers a fantastic quality of guiding and game viewing experiences, along with comfortable... More... Our rating:
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Oliver's Tented Camp
Named after the infamous guide and naturalist, Paul Oliver, Olivers Camp really is a camp to savour. Originally located a little further north, the camp is, today, located well away from the madding crowd and really is a top choice. What this luxury tented camp offers is the chance to really... More... Our rating:
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Onsea House
After bursting onto the safari circuit in 2007, Onsea House has really shaken up the regular Arusha options and is still very much leading the way as far as we are concerned. This quaint little guesthouse is located on the way out of Arusha and looks out to the slopes of Mount Meru. Warmly managed... More... Our rating:
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Beho Beho
Well, what can we say? Beho Beho is certainly a camp that is in the top three in East Africa if not Africa at the moment...they have been leading the way for the last few years in the Selous. Great location, up in the Beho Beho hills, away from the relative "traffic" in the park's centre. Great... More... Our rating:
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Sand Rivers Selous
The grand dame of the Selous Safari circuit, along with Beho Beho, Sand Rivers Selous is the longest running safari camp and is also, still, one of the best. One of the major selling points is the location....set right on the banks of the Rufiji River, it is possible to sip a G&T looking both... More... Our rating:
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Siwandu Camp
The first of the camps catering to the top end of the market, Siwandu Camp (formerly Selous Safari Camp) offers great value for money and is ideal for those that want this level of luxury and service but without the price tag. Comparatively, it arguably doesn't live up to the safari standards of... More... Our rating:
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Lake Manze Camp
Lake Manze Camp is set right in the heart of the best game area in the Selous, and is, arguably, one of the best value options in Africa! Set up around 4 years ago on an elephant run it has simply gone from strength to strength and, based on our ratings system, where the most expensive is not... More... Our rating:
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Vamizi Lodge, Mozambique
Undeniably one of the top ten beach destinations in Africa…and certainly pushing for inclusion in a list for top 50 in the world, Vamizi Lodge really does have it all. Walk into the water diving down to 30 meters, a 7 km long, perfect and totally private beach, superb rooms, awesome service…what... More... Our rating:
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Fundu Lagoon
For those looking for total seclusion, a really high level of service and something a bit out of the ordinary for their beach break, then look no further! Set on the secluded island of Pemba, to the north of Zanzibar, Fundu Lagoon really is an undiscovered gem. With a wide variety of room types,... More... Our rating:
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Jabali Ridge
Sat in the northern area of the Selous, Jabali Ridge is the latest Asilia property which opened its doors in September 2017. The lodge is at on a rocky kopje and homes 8 luxury suites, an infinity pool, a spa and plenty of places to laze around and enjoy the beauty and remoteness of Ruaha. But with... More... Our rating:
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Mwagusi Camp
Without doubt our favourite camp in Ruaha, Mwagusi Camp is a rare occurrence these days...a camp where the owner is to be found almost year round, where the game is spectacular, where the food and service are impeccable and where you can truly feel at home. This balance of elements means that... More... Our rating:
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Faru Faru Lodge
Located in a private conservancy in the western Serengeti, Faru Faru boasts an exclusive and ultimate luxury safari experience. While the price tag is slightly higher than some of its contemporaries, it’s main trump card is that there is nobody else here and, as such, at times, you can feel like... More... Our rating:
Price:
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Opened in 2007 Singita Sasakwa Lodge and its sister camps, Faru Faru and Sabora, really shook the higherarchy of the Serengeti up in a big way. Set in the crook of the Serengeti, just above the Grumeti and Central Serengeti regions of the park, they are actually set in the private Grumeti Reserves... More... Our rating:
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Nomad Lamai Serengeti
Finished in June 2012, Nomad's Lamai had been a pretty long time coming but the wait has definitely been worthwhile. Located on the very scenic Wogakuria Kopjes, around 30 minutes from the Mara River crossings, the camp could not have better views and location in our opinion. Featuring an infinity... More... Our rating:
Price:
Dunia Camp
Nestled in the shadow of the Moru Kopjes, in the southern centre of the Serengeti, Dunia Camp offers great migration viewing in the window from March until June and again from November until January. This homely and rustic tented camp benefits from being out of the main “drag” and, as such is one... More... Our rating:
Price:
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Located in the southern centre of the Serengeti, Pioneer Camp is the latest addition to the Elewana portfolio and is a superb option for those that would like a little more luxury while still experiencing a luxury tented camp. Featuring some of the best views we have ever seen, this is ideal for... More... Our rating:
Price:
Namiri Plains
Meaning ‘big cats’ in Swahili, Namiri Plains Camp is the perfect place to see the wild predators of the Serengeti. The area (sat on the eastern border of the Serengeti) was previously a cheetah conservation and today, not only is it regarded one of the most densely populated cheetah regions in East... More... Our rating:
Price:
Sayari Mara Camp
Located right up on the Mara River, Sayari Mara Camp is definitely one of our favourite camps in the Serengeti and is perfect for those looking to experience the Migration herds in the July to October window, when the herds are mingling around this area. a beautiful camp, everything has been... More... Our rating:
Price:
Alex Walker's Serian
Alex Walker’s Serian Camp is certainly how we would opt to spend our time in the bush. Hosted and occasionally guided by the camp’s namesake, Alex, this is a quality bush camp where the attention is not to airconditioning and massage treatments but to game viewing and the overall safari experience... More... Our rating:
Price:
Lemala Kuria Hills
A brand new addition to the safari circuit of the northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills offers a very realistic and slightly less expensive (by a short way!) alternative to the permanent camps of Sayari and Nomad Lamai. Finished in July 2013, this luxury tented camp is certainly the flagship... More... Our rating:
Price:
Olakira Migration Camp
The sister camp to Sayari, Olakira Migration Camp is the roving alternative and, like Nomads, is a mobile tented camp. With this comes the flexibility and reliability of being near the game...but the drawback of losing some of the comfort of a permanent camp. Olakira stays up in the very north of... More... Our rating:
Price:
Sanctuary Kichakani Camp
Sanctuary Kichakani Camp is a luxury mobile tented camp that moves with the wildebeest migration herds throughout the year. Positioned in the Western, Northern and Southern areas of the Serengeti, this camp offers a fantastic quality of guiding and game viewing experiences, along with comfortable... More... Our rating:
Price:
Ras Kutani Hotel
Well, what is there to say about Ras Kutani Hotel? This has been one of our best selling properties for nearly a decade and it does not look like it will stop. As with a few other properties around Tanzania (Greystoke’s Mahale and Mwagusi spring to mind), there is something that they have just... More... Our rating:
Price:
Jabali Ridge
Sat in the northern area of the Selous, Jabali Ridge is the latest Asilia property which opened its doors in September 2017. The lodge is at on a rocky kopje and homes 8 luxury suites, an infinity pool, a spa and plenty of places to laze around and enjoy the beauty and remoteness of Ruaha. But with... More... Our rating:
Price:
Beho Beho
Well, what can we say? Beho Beho is certainly a camp that is in the top three in East Africa if not Africa at the moment...they have been leading the way for the last few years in the Selous. Great location, up in the Beho Beho hills, away from the relative "traffic" in the park's centre. Great... More... Our rating:
Price:
Sand Rivers Selous
The grand dame of the Selous Safari circuit, along with Beho Beho, Sand Rivers Selous is the longest running safari camp and is also, still, one of the best. One of the major selling points is the location....set right on the banks of the Rufiji River, it is possible to sip a G&T looking both... More... Our rating:
Price:
Siwandu Camp
The first of the camps catering to the top end of the market, Siwandu Camp (formerly Selous Safari Camp) offers great value for money and is ideal for those that want this level of luxury and service but without the price tag. Comparatively, it arguably doesn't live up to the safari standards of... More... Our rating:
Price:
Mwagusi Camp
Without doubt our favourite camp in Ruaha, Mwagusi Camp is a rare occurrence these days...a camp where the owner is to be found almost year round, where the game is spectacular, where the food and service are impeccable and where you can truly feel at home. This balance of elements means that... More... Our rating:
Price:
Lake Manze Camp
Lake Manze Camp is set right in the heart of the best game area in the Selous, and is, arguably, one of the best value options in Africa! Set up around 4 years ago on an elephant run it has simply gone from strength to strength and, based on our ratings system, where the most expensive is not... More... Our rating:
Price:
White Sands Villas
The stunning, luxury villas of White Sands sit on the picturesque coast of Zanzibar, offering a private and peaceful experience. Located on the south eastern side of the island, the concept at White Sands is one of seclusion and luxury. With only a few properties in this location of this quality,... More... Our rating:
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Mnemba Lodge
Arguably, along side destinations such as the North Island in the Seychelles, Mnemba Lodge holds the accolade of being one of the most expensive beach destinations in the world. It has hosted the likes of Bill Gates and Mick Jagger, and, to all but the very few, is only an idyllic island on the... More... Our rating:
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Jabali Ridge
Sat in the northern area of the Selous, Jabali Ridge is the latest Asilia property which opened its doors in September 2017. The lodge is at on a rocky kopje and homes 8 luxury suites, an infinity pool, a spa and plenty of places to laze around and enjoy the beauty and remoteness of Ruaha. But with... More... Our rating:
Price:
Nomad Lamai Serengeti
Finished in June 2012, Nomad's Lamai had been a pretty long time coming but the wait has definitely been worthwhile. Located on the very scenic Wogakuria Kopjes, around 30 minutes from the Mara River crossings, the camp could not have better views and location in our opinion. Featuring an infinity... More... Our rating:
Price:
Vamizi Lodge, Mozambique
Undeniably one of the top ten beach destinations in Africa…and certainly pushing for inclusion in a list for top 50 in the world, Vamizi Lodge really does have it all. Walk into the water diving down to 30 meters, a 7 km long, perfect and totally private beach, superb rooms, awesome service…what... More... Our rating:
Price:
Beho Beho
Well, what can we say? Beho Beho is certainly a camp that is in the top three in East Africa if not Africa at the moment...they have been leading the way for the last few years in the Selous. Great location, up in the Beho Beho hills, away from the relative "traffic" in the park's centre. Great... More... Our rating:
Price:
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Of the &Beyond properties Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is probably our favourite. It might not have the sheer wow factor of the Crater Lodge, or the luxury of Klein's Camp, but Lake Manyara Tree Lodge offers stunning seclusion and a real immersion in your surroundings that is rare for safari camps... More... Our rating:
Price:
Chem Chem Safari Lodge
One of a new breed of property that has opened up in the corridor that runs between Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park, Chem Chem is definitely aimed at the top end of the market and is definitely worth considering for those that have a little more time on their safari and who... More... Our rating:
Price:
Faru Faru Lodge
Located in a private conservancy in the western Serengeti, Faru Faru boasts an exclusive and ultimate luxury safari experience. While the price tag is slightly higher than some of its contemporaries, it’s main trump card is that there is nobody else here and, as such, at times, you can feel like... More... Our rating:
Price:
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Opened in 2007 Singita Sasakwa Lodge and its sister camps, Faru Faru and Sabora, really shook the higherarchy of the Serengeti up in a big way. Set in the crook of the Serengeti, just above the Grumeti and Central Serengeti regions of the park, they are actually set in the private Grumeti Reserves... More... Our rating:
Price:
Dunia Camp
Nestled in the shadow of the Moru Kopjes, in the southern centre of the Serengeti, Dunia Camp offers great migration viewing in the window from March until June and again from November until January. This homely and rustic tented camp benefits from being out of the main “drag” and, as such is one... More... Our rating:
Price:
Matemwe Retreat
Having been established for around 4 seasons now, Matemwe Retreat has been one of the more popular properties on the island, offering a secluded and luxury option for those wanting a little more than simplicity, but with a price tag that is slightly less than places like the Palms. With a couple... More... Our rating:
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The Oyster Bay Hotel
With out doubt the best accommodation in Dar es Salaam, the Oyster Bay Hotel was opened in late 2007 and has ruled the roost ever since, in our view. Owned and managed by the fantastic guys at Beho Beho (in the Selous), they have thought of just about everything in the hotel from the rooms to the... More... Our rating:
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Machweo House
Sitting next to its sister property, Onsea House, Machweo House is a beautifully elegant guesthouse overlooking the slopes of Mount Meru. The house shares its facilities (such as its pool, seating areas, and its restaurant) with Onsea House but there is plenty of space surrounded by lush tropical... More... Our rating:
Price:
The Highlands Camp
The Highlands Camp is one of a kind! Inspired by the shape of the traditional Maasai homes (called bomas), eight dome tents were built and placed delicately on the slopes of the Olmoti volcano, taking full advantage of the breathtakingly vast views. The dome suites not only offer a unique and... More... Our rating:
Price:
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Located in the southern centre of the Serengeti, Pioneer Camp is the latest addition to the Elewana portfolio and is a superb option for those that would like a little more luxury while still experiencing a luxury tented camp. Featuring some of the best views we have ever seen, this is ideal for... More... Our rating:
Price:
The Palms
The sister property to both the Breezes and Baraza, The Palms was the first truly high end property on Zanzibar and, while it has had new competition over the years, it still offers something a little different. The main reason that it has managed to remain as popular as ever is the fact that,... More... Our rating:
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Fundu Lagoon
For those looking for total seclusion, a really high level of service and something a bit out of the ordinary for their beach break, then look no further! Set on the secluded island of Pemba, to the north of Zanzibar, Fundu Lagoon really is an undiscovered gem. With a wide variety of room types,... More... Our rating:
Price:
Sand Rivers Selous
The grand dame of the Selous Safari circuit, along with Beho Beho, Sand Rivers Selous is the longest running safari camp and is also, still, one of the best. One of the major selling points is the location....set right on the banks of the Rufiji River, it is possible to sip a G&T looking both... More... Our rating:
Price:
Kilindi Beach Resort
As one of the newer additions to Zanzibar, Kilindi Beach Resort really has raised the bar as to what can be expected from the top end of the market. Each of the luxurious "pavilions" has been designed with shade, comfort and privacy in mind and offers great views out to the setting sun (a rarity in... More... Our rating:
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Namiri Plains
Meaning ‘big cats’ in Swahili, Namiri Plains Camp is the perfect place to see the wild predators of the Serengeti. The area (sat on the eastern border of the Serengeti) was previously a cheetah conservation and today, not only is it regarded one of the most densely populated cheetah regions in East... More... Our rating:
Price:
Sayari Mara Camp
Located right up on the Mara River, Sayari Mara Camp is definitely one of our favourite camps in the Serengeti and is perfect for those looking to experience the Migration herds in the July to October window, when the herds are mingling around this area. a beautiful camp, everything has been... More... Our rating:
Price:
Alex Walker's Serian
Alex Walker’s Serian Camp is certainly how we would opt to spend our time in the bush. Hosted and occasionally guided by the camp’s namesake, Alex, this is a quality bush camp where the attention is not to airconditioning and massage treatments but to game viewing and the overall safari experience... More... Our rating:
Price:
Lemala Kuria Hills
A brand new addition to the safari circuit of the northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills offers a very realistic and slightly less expensive (by a short way!) alternative to the permanent camps of Sayari and Nomad Lamai. Finished in July 2013, this luxury tented camp is certainly the flagship... More... Our rating:
Price:
Greystoke Mahale
Well...what to say about Greystoke Mahale (once known as Zoe's Camp)? Every so often we come across a camp that just gets it right. In Ruaha it is Mwagusi, in the Selous it is Beho Beho....well, in Africa, it is Greystoke's! While this is not a safari destination, just the whole experience of the... More... Our rating:
Price:
Siwandu Camp
The first of the camps catering to the top end of the market, Siwandu Camp (formerly Selous Safari Camp) offers great value for money and is ideal for those that want this level of luxury and service but without the price tag. Comparatively, it arguably doesn't live up to the safari standards of... More... Our rating:
Price:
Ras Kutani Hotel
Well, what is there to say about Ras Kutani Hotel? This has been one of our best selling properties for nearly a decade and it does not look like it will stop. As with a few other properties around Tanzania (Greystoke’s Mahale and Mwagusi spring to mind), there is something that they have just... More... Our rating:
Price:
Mwagusi Camp
Without doubt our favourite camp in Ruaha, Mwagusi Camp is a rare occurrence these days...a camp where the owner is to be found almost year round, where the game is spectacular, where the food and service are impeccable and where you can truly feel at home. This balance of elements means that... More... Our rating:
Price:
Olakira Migration Camp
The sister camp to Sayari, Olakira Migration Camp is the roving alternative and, like Nomads, is a mobile tented camp. With this comes the flexibility and reliability of being near the game...but the drawback of losing some of the comfort of a permanent camp. Olakira stays up in the very north of... More... Our rating:
Price:
Boutique Hotel Matlai
A superb new property on the south eastern coast of the island, Boutique Hotel Matlai manages to tick almost all of the boxes. The main feature here is the management and the rooms…featuring a menu of your choosing, stunning sea views from all of the rooms, beautiful open air bathrooms and great... More... Our rating:
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Katambuga House
Opening its doors in February 2017, Katambuga House is a relatively new property in Arusha, sat in a desirable location among the coffee estates. The house and the rooms itself, which can host up to 14 guests, feels cosy and welcoming – the perfect environment for a night’s stay before or after... More... Our rating:
Price:
Sanctuary Kichakani Camp
Sanctuary Kichakani Camp is a luxury mobile tented camp that moves with the wildebeest migration herds throughout the year. Positioned in the Western, Northern and Southern areas of the Serengeti, this camp offers a fantastic quality of guiding and game viewing experiences, along with comfortable... More... Our rating:
Price:
Oliver's Tented Camp
Named after the infamous guide and naturalist, Paul Oliver, Olivers Camp really is a camp to savour. Originally located a little further north, the camp is, today, located well away from the madding crowd and really is a top choice. What this luxury tented camp offers is the chance to really... More... Our rating:
Price:
Onsea House
After bursting onto the safari circuit in 2007, Onsea House has really shaken up the regular Arusha options and is still very much leading the way as far as we are concerned. This quaint little guesthouse is located on the way out of Arusha and looks out to the slopes of Mount Meru. Warmly managed... More... Our rating:
Price:
Shooting Star Lodge
One of the original small, boutique hotels on the island, the Shooting Star Lodge has still managed to maintain a great ambience and laid back approach to beach life! Set up on a cliff, many who come here tend to opt more for pool than beach, but this is not to say that they don’t have a great... More... Our rating:
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Lake Manze Camp
Lake Manze Camp is set right in the heart of the best game area in the Selous, and is, arguably, one of the best value options in Africa! Set up around 4 years ago on an elephant run it has simply gone from strength to strength and, based on our ratings system, where the most expensive is not... More... Our rating:
Price:
Chem Chem Safari Lodge
One of a new breed of property that has opened up in the corridor that runs between Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park, Chem Chem is definitely aimed at the top end of the market and is definitely worth considering for those that have a little more time on their safari and who... More... Our rating:
Price:
Oliver's Tented Camp
Named after the infamous guide and naturalist, Paul Oliver, Olivers Camp really is a camp to savour. Originally located a little further north, the camp is, today, located well away from the madding crowd and really is a top choice. What this luxury tented camp offers is the chance to really... More... Our rating:
Price:
Greystoke Mahale
Well...what to say about Greystoke Mahale (once known as Zoe's Camp)? Every so often we come across a camp that just gets it right. In Ruaha it is Mwagusi, in the Selous it is Beho Beho....well, in Africa, it is Greystoke's! While this is not a safari destination, just the whole experience of the... More... Our rating:
Price:
White Sands Villas
The stunning, luxury villas of White Sands sit on the picturesque coast of Zanzibar, offering a private and peaceful experience. Located on the south eastern side of the island, the concept at White Sands is one of seclusion and luxury. With only a few properties in this location of this quality,... More... Our rating:
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Mnemba Lodge
Arguably, along side destinations such as the North Island in the Seychelles, Mnemba Lodge holds the accolade of being one of the most expensive beach destinations in the world. It has hosted the likes of Bill Gates and Mick Jagger, and, to all but the very few, is only an idyllic island on the... More... Our rating:
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Vamizi Lodge, Mozambique
Undeniably one of the top ten beach destinations in Africa…and certainly pushing for inclusion in a list for top 50 in the world, Vamizi Lodge really does have it all. Walk into the water diving down to 30 meters, a 7 km long, perfect and totally private beach, superb rooms, awesome service…what... More... Our rating:
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Matemwe Retreat
Having been established for around 4 seasons now, Matemwe Retreat has been one of the more popular properties on the island, offering a secluded and luxury option for those wanting a little more than simplicity, but with a price tag that is slightly less than places like the Palms. With a couple... More... Our rating:
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The Palms
The sister property to both the Breezes and Baraza, The Palms was the first truly high end property on Zanzibar and, while it has had new competition over the years, it still offers something a little different. The main reason that it has managed to remain as popular as ever is the fact that,... More... Our rating:
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Fundu Lagoon
For those looking for total seclusion, a really high level of service and something a bit out of the ordinary for their beach break, then look no further! Set on the secluded island of Pemba, to the north of Zanzibar, Fundu Lagoon really is an undiscovered gem. With a wide variety of room types,... More... Our rating:
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Kilindi Beach Resort
As one of the newer additions to Zanzibar, Kilindi Beach Resort really has raised the bar as to what can be expected from the top end of the market. Each of the luxurious "pavilions" has been designed with shade, comfort and privacy in mind and offers great views out to the setting sun (a rarity in... More... Our rating:
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Boutique Hotel Matlai
A superb new property on the south eastern coast of the island, Boutique Hotel Matlai manages to tick almost all of the boxes. The main feature here is the management and the rooms…featuring a menu of your choosing, stunning sea views from all of the rooms, beautiful open air bathrooms and great... More... Our rating:
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Shooting Star Lodge
One of the original small, boutique hotels on the island, the Shooting Star Lodge has still managed to maintain a great ambience and laid back approach to beach life! Set up on a cliff, many who come here tend to opt more for pool than beach, but this is not to say that they don’t have a great... More... Our rating:
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White Sands Villas
The stunning, luxury villas of White Sands sit on the picturesque coast of Zanzibar, offering a private and peaceful experience. Located on the south eastern side of the island, the concept at White Sands is one of seclusion and luxury. With only a few properties in this location of this quality,... More... Our rating:
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Mnemba Lodge
Arguably, along side destinations such as the North Island in the Seychelles, Mnemba Lodge holds the accolade of being one of the most expensive beach destinations in the world. It has hosted the likes of Bill Gates and Mick Jagger, and, to all but the very few, is only an idyllic island on the... More... Our rating:
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Matemwe Retreat
Having been established for around 4 seasons now, Matemwe Retreat has been one of the more popular properties on the island, offering a secluded and luxury option for those wanting a little more than simplicity, but with a price tag that is slightly less than places like the Palms. With a couple... More... Our rating:
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The Palms
The sister property to both the Breezes and Baraza, The Palms was the first truly high end property on Zanzibar and, while it has had new competition over the years, it still offers something a little different. The main reason that it has managed to remain as popular as ever is the fact that,... More... Our rating:
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Kilindi Beach Resort
As one of the newer additions to Zanzibar, Kilindi Beach Resort really has raised the bar as to what can be expected from the top end of the market. Each of the luxurious "pavilions" has been designed with shade, comfort and privacy in mind and offers great views out to the setting sun (a rarity in... More... Our rating:
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Boutique Hotel Matlai
A superb new property on the south eastern coast of the island, Boutique Hotel Matlai manages to tick almost all of the boxes. The main feature here is the management and the rooms…featuring a menu of your choosing, stunning sea views from all of the rooms, beautiful open air bathrooms and great... More... Our rating:
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Shooting Star Lodge
One of the original small, boutique hotels on the island, the Shooting Star Lodge has still managed to maintain a great ambience and laid back approach to beach life! Set up on a cliff, many who come here tend to opt more for pool than beach, but this is not to say that they don’t have a great... More... Our rating:
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