Northeastern Tanzania
Kijongo Bay has spacious, airy two-storey villas overlooking a lovely stretch of beach. They're all set in a large, sandy compound, and each can sleep up…
Must-see hotels in East Africa
Kenya
A good choice in the town centre, Meru Slopes Hotel is behind the Nakumatt Supermarket. It gets consistently good reviews from travellers – it's the sort…
Rwanda
Opened in 2017, this modern venture on the main drag is well arranged and has tidy, light-filled rooms. Freshen up in the big bathrooms after a…
Western Tanzania
Tucked behind the bright white Moravian church, this church-run place is friendly and good enough for the price, quieter than the competition (most other…
Tarangire National Park
With terrific views from its hilltop perch overlooking a river valley and lovely open-sided thatched huts, Tarangire River Camp is a fine choice set away…
Kampala
Aimed at the business traveller, this sprawling luxury hotel set in 17-acre grounds full of streams and ponds has undergone a massive multimillion-dollar…
Malindi
This charming place gets it all just about right – it has a beachfront location (and private beach area), a decent-sized pool, large and spotless rooms…
Zanzibar Island
Palm thatch is the word at this backpackers place. It's the main ingredient of a large dorm, several bungalows, and the bar-restaurant with chill zone on…
Uganda
In a leafy part of town, the colonial-style Bomah is a smart option with 90 sparkling rooms in a hotel block set over many levels and more under…
Zanzibar Island
A locally run guesthouse at the southern end of Kendwa beach, straightforward Mocco is set back slightly from the beach, although the affiliated…
Western Kenya
A lovely site with flush toilets, showers, two covered cooking bandas (thatched-roof huts) and colobus monkeys in the trees above. It's close to the park…
Zanzibar Island
In a perfect spot on the beach, Kitete has 18 spacious rooms in double-storey bungalows with balconies or verandas giving ocean views, all set around a…
Southern Rift Valley
Set on a private island, this intimate luxury spot can only be rented in its entirety. There's room for 12 in beautiful thatched bandas, and plenty going…
Lake Manyara National Park
Tastefully furnished safari tents and stilted cottages with tiled floors and four-poster beds, all on the plains close to Lake Manyara, make this a good…
Kenya
The best deal in town is actually a little way out of Nyeri. The small drive is worth it for the palm-lined, poolside ambience and general sense of…
Zanzibar Island
This simple place has a few rooms in a small compound between the road and the beach in Kizimkazi Mkunguni. For those arriving by public transport it's…
Arusha
This popular place has a mix of rooms, with the nicest ones in a newer, two-storey building set in lush gardens. There's also a communal poolside…
Amani Conservation Centre Rest House
Northeastern Tanzania
This reserve-run resthouse has a forested setting and simple, clean rooms. There's also a small area to pitch a tent, a supply of hot water and basic…
Southern Rift Valley
This simple, U-shaped resort sits just 1.5km from Lake Nakuru's main gate. Rooms come without fanfare or pretension but do sport mosquito nets, the price…
Mwanza
A solid business-class standard in the heart of town with noisy but reasonably comfortable rooms, all with balconies. Some of the upper-floor north-facing…
Western Tanzania
Kalambo Falls Lodge has spacious rooms with large tubs, fridges and in-room wi-fi. It's also got a professional chef and a full bar, making an all-in-one…
Rwanda
Painted an alarming shade of apricot, the Home Inn has 17 fresh and bright rooms with 'gorgeously' garish bedspreads. The tiled bathrooms are spotless and…
Zanzibar Island
After a few years of service, the original Teddy's is looking a little tired and scruffy, but that means simple accommodation at low prices. There's a…
Kenya
Located 200m from the Trout Tree Restaurant, this self-contained cottage sleeps six. There is a kitchen, but meals can also be ordered from the restaurant…
Arusha
This bright, welcoming place has simple but adequate double and twin rooms, some along the corridor, others around an open-air lounge. With hot water and…
Dar es Salaam
A quiet hotel (part of the Best Western chain) with front-row views of the sunset over Oyster Bay. Rooms, in new and old wings, are large and comfortable,…
Southwestern Uganda
Run by a friendly team, low-key Sawasawa is popular with volunteers and NGOs. It makes an excellent budget choice with sparkling rooms decked in matching…
Kenya
Those needing a bit of luxury can sleep in lovely, KWS-run Batian Guest House, which sleeps eight people in several different bedrooms. You are required…
Masai Mara
The safari tents here come in two flavours: the ‘superior’ are large with a wooden deck and a smart bathroom, while the 14 'standard' tents are smaller…
Western Tanzania
If all you want is a place to crash in the centre of the market district, then this aquarium-blue, all-glass block will do nicely. There are instant hot…
Northern Tanzania
A simple but nicely turned-out camp in Engaresero, Natron River Camp has eight safari tents with concrete floors and a pleasant, shady location alongside…
Uganda
Located on a small dairy farm, there are nine bandas (thatched-roofed huts) with balconies, and Betty and her daughters are great hosts. There's a…
Nungwi
At the quieter end of Nungwi's west beach, Smiles has well-appointed rooms in colourful double-storey houses with balconies and a spiral staircase, all…
Masai Mara
The simple safari tents here come in two categories, with the cheaper tents being a little darker and smaller than the pricier ones. All have private…
Rwanda
Located in the heart of a tea plantation with a stunning jungle backdrop, the former Nyungwe Forest Lodge, now part of the famous One & Only chain, is one…
Zanzibar Island
A no-frills joint with a few rooms in a building set back from the beach, and two other rooms overlooking the beach (well, the beach restaurants). Rooms…
Uganda
Set on a grassy plot of land, this relaxed, Italian-owned camp has a mix of tented camping and cottages. Its homemade pastas and Italian meat dishes get…
Protea Hotel Dar es Salaam Amani Beach
Dar es Salaam
Peaceful Amani Beach has 10 roomy, well-spaced cottages set on a low cliff directly above the beach and backed by extensive flowering gardens. There’s…
Kampala
In a strikingly modern building, this trendy minimalist hotel features 37 modern yet somewhat sterile rooms around a sparkling pool and inviting lawn…
Northern Kenya
Twelve absolutely superb riverfront tents that are so luxurious even budding princesses will feel a little overwhelmed by the surroundings. Exactly how…
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