Tsavo West National Park
Outside the southern boundary of the park but handy for exploring an area of the park that few travellers visit, Voyager Ziwani has lovely safari tents…
Must-see hotels in East Africa
Tarangire National Park
Though it’s set off from the park southwest of the gate, Roika sits in the bush and is visited by lots of wildlife, especially elephants. The 21 widely…
Amboseli National Park
A classically elegant property in Amboseli, the Serena is comprised of fiery-red adobe cottages, some of which (rooms 68 to 75) overlook the wildlife-rich…
Southern Rift Valley
On the 14-sq-km Kigio Wildlife Conservancy (conservancy fee US$25 per person) east of the Naivasha–Nakuru road and south of Lake Elmenteita, Kigio…
Lake Manyara National Park
A unpretentious ambience, closeness to nature and memorable cuisine are the hallmarks of this well-regarded camp. It’s about 6km down a rough road from…
Zanzibar Island
Matemwe Lodge, at the northern edge of the village, is a luxurious hotel with a dozen spacious and impeccably decorated bungalows, all with sea views and…
Zanzibar Island
Next door to (you guessed it) Original Teddy's Place, there's a choice of seven-bed or four-bed dorms, small bandas (thatched-roof huts) or larger…
Pemba
Eschewing the usual African-style building involving wooden poles and palm-thatch, this vast luxury resort goes for whitewashed stone – for the villas,…
Dar es Salaam
Part of the South African Protea chain, this hotel is styled something like a motel, with accommodation units (all with kitchenettes) arranged around an…
Kenya
One of the better budget places bordering Tsavo East, close to Voi, Red Elephant is popular with German travellers for its reasonable prices and…
Uganda
Just outside the Kichumbanyobo gate, the simple bandas (thatched-roofed huts) here are run by local women and offer an insight in to how rural Ugandans…
Zanzibar Island
Small, neat and stylish, Sea View Lodge has just 10 rooms in bungalows (five facing the beach, five set back in the garden) and a calm professional air…
Zanzibar Island
This aptly named hotel sits on a low coral cliff jutting into the sea at the southern end of Jambiani. Spacious bungalows have smart furnishings, and…
Zanzibar Island
This local-style place is near the fish market and the effective centre of Matemwe village. It's an odd combination of simple rooms in a two-storey…
Nairobi
A distinctive Nairobi landmark, the Hilton dominates the centre of town with its somewhat dated round tower, occupying virtually an entire block with…
Lamu Island
This Swedish-owned property features graceful arches and twin gardens with wells. The Sultan of Zanzibar knew a thing or two about style when he built the…
Zanzibar Town
Lighter and brighter than many Stone Town hotels, the Seyyida eschews dark wood in favour of white tiles. Rooms are modern and styled in neutral tones,…
Lake Nakuru National Park
Sitting high up the lake’s eastern slopes, this lodge inhabits lovely, leafy grounds in a valley high above the lake. Rooms are understated and while some…
Kenya
This stately stone club will transport you back to colonial days. For those without their own vehicle, it also acts as the staging post for the Ark in…
Zanzibar Island
South of the village, where the beach is quieter (although the sea still busy with kiters), relaxed and friendly Kilima Kidogo has 10 straightforward but…
Western Tanzania
Next to the visitor centre at Kasekela, this amenable place has six simple rooms with electricity mornings and evenings. Two overflow facilities have…
Diani Beach
Just south of Palm Ave, this elegant resort is all Moorish chic, with latticed screens, soaring ceilings, Moroccan-style mihrab headboards and reflecting…
Southwestern Uganda
A fantastic newer budget camp set up by the community, here you get sweeping views of Bwindi from its bucolic hilltop location above Buhoma. Accommodation…
Arusha
One of the first hotels in town (though it barely resembles its former incarnation) and now one of the best, the Arusha's smack in the city centre, but…
Diani Beach
Named after the latitude of this gorgeous, remote beach, Four Twenty South has six rustic-chic cottages. Each comes with a personal chef (who may have…
Kenya
This work in progress is an essential part of the Kasigau project, with good campsites, six attractive, locally built cottages and a range of activities…
Tarangire National Park
Unlike any other lodge around Tarangire, Maramboi sits amid palms and savannah on Lake Manyara’s southeastern shore, 17km from Tarangire’s entrance. The…
Zanzibar Town
This long-standing backpacker favourite is in the scruffy end of town near the dhow harbour. It's not especially clean, and downstairs rooms are dark and…
Dar es Salaam
Well-equipped, centrally located business traveller apartments with views over the city or the harbour. Some rooms have mosquito nets, and all have modern…
Southwestern Uganda
Set on five grassy acres on the outskirts of town, this faded colonial hotel (built 1937) has hosted many a visiting dignitary, including Jimmy Carter and…
Northeastern Tanzania
This classic safari-style camp is the only permanent camp in Mkomazi National Park. Its five tents are set amid baobabs and thorn acacias in the northern…
Masai Mara
A little tricky to find, Acacia is 2.5km over sand roads from Oloolaimutiek Gate, just outside the park. Here you'll find thatched roofs sheltering simple…
Masai Mara
Set in the riverine forest on the banks of the Talek River, this large (84-room) package-tour lodge has a series of interconnecting decks (hippos can be…
Masai Mara
Not far inside the Sekenani Gate, but sheltered from the main thoroughfare through the reserve, the Sarova is an excellent, reliable choice. There are,…
Northeastern Tanzania
This lovely, rustic church-run place in a quiet setting 4.5km from Lushoto town has camping, a variety of rooms and several self-catering cottages. The…
Southwestern Uganda
Run by an NGO that protects local springs and constructs water projects, Bakiga Lodge offers terrific value with its mix of stilted log cabins and safari…
Northern Tanzania
Friendly Babylon has straightforward, clean twin- and double-bedded rooms clustered around small, attractive gardens. It’s often somewhat more flexible…
Zanzibar Island
The Mahali is packed tight between other hotels on the central section of beach, but once inside it's spacious, relaxing and very good quality. Rooms are…
Nungwi
At the far southern (quieter) end of the west beach, Nungwi Inn has rooms in spacious bungalows with palm-thatch roofs. All have a small veranda, and most…
Northern Tanzania
This 98-room lodge is well located on the eastern crater rim (the sunset-watching side) – it's convenient for Empakaai and the Crater Highlands, less so…
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