Choosing your accommodation for a dream holiday is by no means an easy feat. Often people are swamped by the multitude of choices on offer, but luckily we are here to help. This page has been designed specifically to help you with your choices. Here we provide you with a comprehensive list of the best camps, lodges and hotels you can visit when booking with us. We highlight the significant differences in accommodation types and what they can offer. Our interactive menu below also allows you to search through each accommodation option, arranged by name, price, location and rating, at your own leisure.
Best Luxury Safari Lodges
With plenty of options to choose from, selecting your safari accommodation isn't easy. Different lodges can offer different experiences depending on what you are after from your holiday. Some lodges will only have small guest occupancy and offer intimate experiences, whereas other camps will cater for larger groups.
Camps can also be mobile meaning that they are not permanent structures and they will relocate depending on the season and where the animals are most likely to be. Due to the accommodation manoeuvring regularly, these camps are normally made up from a number of luxury tents. These tents however, dispel all traditional myths of what may come to mind if you think of camping. Their furnishings are luxurious and all your needs will be met. Their placement is also extra-close to the action and will certainly make you feel more at one with nature. If you have the opportunity to stay in these mobile camps, do it.
Best Beach Hotels
Just like the safari camps, there are many varying options when it comes to accommodation by the beach. Generally the more you pay, the more intimate and luxurious your accommodation will be, however we have options that can cater for all budgets. The beach hotels we offer can either be the base for a perfect romantic getaway or for an ideal adventure and activity filled holiday.
Best Safari Lodges
It is very hard to rank Africa lodges with one simple measure! Our ranking is subjective and tries to reflect value for money as well as overall quality. Therefore we may award just three stars to certain 'five star' lodges in the hotel, or five stars to some superb, unashamed 'three star' hotels that are great value for money.
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Seyyida - Stone Town, Zanzibar
Seyidda is still reasonably new on the scene in Stone Town and has opened a up a great new option. In comparison to some of the other hotels in its area, which are all a bit tired, Seyyida offers a new, well decorated accommodation. New hotels can take a while to get up to speed, but during our stay we really enjoyed the hotel but we feel we should give it a little time.
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Cost: $120
Shooting Star - Zanzibar, East Coast
Now back in Berlin, we just wanted to give feedback for our unforgettable Christmas safari to Tanzania. Everything was flawless and highly enjoyable. All transfers worked perfectly (not to be taken for granted), and all the guides were very knowledgeable, but also very empathetic and focused on what we were looking for. Truly a superb performance.We especially liked the Tree Lodge, Oyster Bay and Shooting Star. Special thanks to Tom McGail for pointing us to those early on.
- M Young
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Cost: $124
Singita Explore - Serengeti, Grumeti Reserves
Just wanted to let you know that I had the best time on the riding safari trip, it was everything I had hoped for, plus so much more. Everything was perfect, even the weather wasn't too hot, hence no mosquito bites until the very last day. My friend who went with me was so impressed with everything, from the variety and number of animals to the level of comfort at the tented camp. I've attached a video taken by one of my guides taken during one of the many long canters across the open plains, a lot of times joined by herds of zebras and wildebeest (not in this one though) The riding was just unbelievable and I don't think you can get it anywhere else in the world, so thank you again so much for introducing this place to me. Incidentally, I was told I am the first ever Asian person who's gone riding with them. I think you need to up your marketing game in Asia ;o)- L Chan
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Cost: $1,425
Singita Mara - Serengeti, Kogatende
Owned by Singita, the world’s most high end safari operation, Singita Mara is an exceptional camp. There are only a few camps in this Kogatende area and Singita Mara is the smallest and most exclusive. It may not offer that get-up-and-go experience that Nomads or Serian offer, but this is a permanent tented camp at the height of luxury. However, if you are price sensitive then look at Serengeti Lamai Camp or for a more true safari product Alex Walkers Serian.
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Cost: $1,635
Singita Sabora - Serengeti, Grumeti Reserves
We stayed at Sabora in February, and had an amazing time. The food was delicious throughout the stay, the food is also in large quantity as delicious cakes and patisseries were always offered to compliment the superb three courses meals three times a day. One is treated to 5* comfort in the very spacious and comfortable tents. The game also was astounding as we were treated to seeing all of the iconic game that Africa has to offer, bar the desired leopard, in our three day stay. The guiding was sublime as our guide, Agnes, a local, spoke brilliant English and knew everything about every little creature inhabiting the beautiful Grumeti reserve. I would highly recommed Sabora.- J DeUphaugh
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Cost: $1,500
Singita Serengeti House - Serengeti, Grumeti Reserves
Situated on the western corridor of the world famous Serengeti National Park, Singita Serengeti House offers guests exclusive-use accommodation and access to 350,000 acres of private land, providing an unparalleled safari experience.
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Cost: $8,500
Sunshine Hotel - Zanzibar, East Coast
Over on Zanzibar then, again, Sunshine, was a really great choice. We didn't quite work out that the half board nature of it meant that our evening meal was included! On the first night we headed off to a local restaurant. It was only a small matter as the second night we dined in and I was very delighted when the mega valentines seafood buffet bill arrived at about a tenner each which incuded our wine and drinks etc... It's a lovely hotel and the local feel was excellent as well. Snorkelling was brill as well.- Darbourn
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Cost: $181
Sunshine Marine Lodge - Zanzibar, East Coast
Directly opposite Mnemba Atoll, Sunshine Marine Lodge has Zanzibar’s best location for diving unless you stay on Mnemba itself. The downside to this location is a small cliff instead of a beach, but a beautiful, unspoiled beach 600m to the north makes up for this.Like its sister Sunshine Hotel, it offers unbelievable value. Although aimed primarily at divers, the 3 swimming pools and relaxing quietness make this a good all-round option.
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Cost: $130
Swala - Tarangire
Swala is up there as one of the best camps in Tarangire National Park. Run by Sanctuary lodges (part owned by Abercrombie and Kent) Swala is the most luxurious outfit in the park offering a service of the highest quality. The camp location bears well for great game viewing and a perfect place to begin walks. Olivers Camp, its competitor round the corner, is a completely different style of camp which has a very adventurous feel to it, whereas Swala is the more luxurious style camp. Both are of the same, high quality standard in their respective categories.
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Cost: $770
Tarangire Sopa Lodge - Tarangire
Probably the pick of the Sopa lodges in Tanzania as it offers a somewhat intimate experience (considering the number of rooms), in a great spot for game viewing. The layout of the lodge is very good and where it is beginning to look slightly dated, the rooms and features are still of a good standard. A good option for those not able to push out the budget and opt for Oliver’s, Swala or Treetops.
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Cost: $250
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