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!
Little Moru Camp - Serengeti
Little Moru is more understated compared to Nasikia Camps’ other offerings - but that’s arguably what makes it special. It offers an extremely intimate stay and throw-back safari experience, with barefoot luxuries like hot bucket showers and the mutterings campfire tales. It’s a brilliant option for those wanting a traditional safari experience in expert hands.
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Cost: $445
Little Oliver's - 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
LUX Marijani - Zanzibar
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With around 90 rooms, Marijani isn’t the most intimate option. But for the price, it offers a brilliant Zanzibar experience you wouldn’t be able to get in some of our favourite boutique hotels for the same price. Set on Zanzibar Island’s north east coast, the beach is wide, sandy and beautiful - which helps distract from all the other rooms around.
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Cost: $75
Maji Moto - Selous
This camp is currently closed.
The totally private sister camp to Kilimatonge in Ruaha, Maji Moto Selous is a truly mobile camp in the heart of the Selous Wilderness, perfect for safari-goers seeking a wild and traditional experience.
The totally private sister camp to Kilimatonge in Ruaha, Maji Moto Selous is a truly mobile camp in the heart of the Selous Wilderness, perfect for safari-goers seeking a wild and traditional experience.
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Cost: $480
Manyara Green Camp - Lake Manyara
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Lake Manyara is on the surface, the least visited of the Northern Tanzania parks. There’s no Great Wildebeest Migration and no big five, so people often overlook it. Yet, deep in the Southern sector of the park lies one of Tanzania’s most serene, beautiful and tranquil secrets that we insist must be on any wilderness-seeking guest’s itinerary.
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Cost: $815
Mashariki Palace Hotel - Zanzibar, Stone Town
The new Masharaki Palace hotel located in the iconic Stone Town, famed for its cultural and architectural fusion which echoes its proud history of Persian, Arabian, Indian, Colonial and African influences. The hotel has been converted from a wing of the old palace with all the rooms being different and full of unique and stylish features including hand carved four poster beds. The rooftop provides a great place to have your sundowners and watch the evening come alive. it's also convenient for the shops, restaurants and cafes that are nearby. From history buffs to honeymooners and shopaholics, the modern luxury of Mashariki will appeal to all.
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Cost: $130
Matemwe Lodge - Zanzibar, East Coast
I am very glad that we decided to end our trip at Matemwe Bungalows where the foods was fantastic and again the level of service exceptional. - L Hacking
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Cost: $427
Matemwe Retreat - Zanzibar, East Coast
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Matemwe Retreat is a group of 3 private villas attached to the Matemwe Bungalows beach lodge. They are extremely luxurious and give the feeling of being waited on hand and foot in an exclusive, tropical hideaway. If a completely secluded experience on Zanzibar is what you have in mind then this really does fit the bill. Matemwe Retreat is the perfect honeymooner’s palace!
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Cost: $665
Mbalageti Lodge - Serengeti, West
Mbalageti Tented Lodge is actually quite lovely, but its size lets it down. The rooms are very good and the main area is inviting and warm but when you have up to 80 people in the lodge it doesn’t really feel like a typical safari camp or appeal to us. It is also seasonal interms of the Great Migration, only being located in the right area for a short period each year..
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Cost: $650
We have specialised in tailor-made Tanzania Holidays and Tanzania Safaris since 1998. Our knowledge and experience will guarantee you the very best possible itinerary for your budget and travel dates, and your money is protected by our ATOL bond.
