Northern Tanzania
A lovely place just north of the main road about 2km west of Karatu with two dozen spacious attached stone bungalows – all with fireplaces and small…
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Lake Nakuru National Park
Nyati Special Campsite, a wilderness campsite with no facilities, borders the northeastern side of the lake. As the lake's water levels can vary, check…
Southern Rift Valley
Easily the pick of Lake Bogoria's camping areas, remote Fig Tree is a wonderfully shady lakeshore spot with a small stream nearby and a small ablutions…
Eastern Uganda
This newish multistorey hotel is set at the edge of downtown where it's less noisy at night. It's a great deal: immaculate bedrooms have tiny balconies…
Serengeti National Park
Just outside Fort Ikoma gate and handy for just about anywhere in the park, this relatively simple tented camp combines closeness to the local community…
Western Tanzania
The highest hotel in town doesn't have rooms with views, but you can see everything from the restaurant’s gazebo tower. It has a nice courtyard (alas,…
Tarangire National Park
Elegant rooms built on elevated wooden platforms and overlooking Lake Burungi make this a good choice if being inside the park isn't a priority. It's a 30…
Western Tanzania
This is the standout cheapie in town. It's on a quiet and dusty side road and has a real homely feel to it, with spotless rooms, attached hot-water…
Lake Paradise Special Campsite
Northern Kenya
This picturesque site, with nothing but a dried-up lake bed and firewood, is the only place to camp in the park. Due to roaming buffaloes and elephants, a…
Southwestern Uganda
Gorilla Valley delivers the complete Bwindi experience: spectacular forest views, atmospheric bar and well-priced rooms with a rustic simplicity that one…
Uganda
Spread over a large, verdant property with plenty of trees, the rooms and bandas (thatched-roofed huts) at this church-affiliated hotel are easily the…
Northeastern Tanzania
Located about 1.5km from Zange gate and Mkomazi National Park headquarters, this pleasant campsite has toilets, shower and – sometimes (when the key is…
Northern Tanzania
Just under 2km from the lakeshore, Tindiga Tented Camp has rustic tents that fit nicely with the overall Lake Eyasi experience – comfortable, but with a…
Northern Tanzania
A base for both independent travellers and large overland trucks, Njake Jambo has a shaded and well-maintained grassy camping area, plus 16 good rooms in…
Kenya
A well-priced tented camp in a good location close to Kanderi Swamp, Ndololo Safari Camp has a tight cluster of tents that are far more reasonably priced…
Northern Tanzania
Arguably the most upmarket option in the Machame/Moshi area, this former outpost of the South African Protea chain has good midrange rooms with…
Zanzibar Town
Despite its unexciting appearance and dark wood interior, the family-run Abuso is a solid choice with spacious rooms and friendly staff. Triple and quad…
Northern Tanzania
This mountain lodge wouldn't win a style award, and it's a touch overpriced, but it's still a good choice. Rooms are large and comfortable, with tiled…
Dar es Salaam
Straightforward one-bedroom furnished, serviced apartments with kitchen, located about 1.5km north of the Slipway and just east of Chole Rd. Minimum stay…
Northern Tanzania
In the vicinity of Momella gate are three areas of public campsites, including one with a shower. There are pretty views from here, but the sites can get…
Western Kenya
Hidden in a pretty forest glade close to Udo’s is the KWS Isikuti cottage, which has equipped kitchen and bathroom and an idyllic setting. It can sleep up…
Southwestern Uganda
This German-Bulgarian–owned hotel has small but stylish rooms around a concrete courtyard. Its smart bistro is also a winner. Its flagship lodge is based…
Northeastern Tanzania
Saadani's main public campsite is in a good location directly on the beach just north of Saadani village, with basic ablution facilities but no food or…
Lake Naivasha
There are 20 luxury safari tents set in landscaped surrounds here, plus a simple restaurant and a cute jungle-themed bar. Three of the tents are…
Northeastern Tanzania
This attractive special campsite, 20km from Zange gate and overlooking Dindira Dam, is ideally situated for birding and wildlife watching. There are no…
Northern Kenya
Set at the base of a vertical rock formation, this is a great location for access to the many hikes available in the camp. Hire a guide for KSh1000 per…
Kimbla-Mantana Lake Mburo Camp
Southwestern Uganda
A classy camp offering luxury tents with commanding views of Lake Mburo (and sunsets behind the hills) available right from the hammocks on the big…
Selous Game Reserve
Located at Beho Beho bridge, about 12km southeast of Matambwe and hence best accessed from Matambwe gate, with a lovely remote setting and basic ablutions.
Lake Manyara National Park
The park has 10 double en suite bandas (thatched-roof huts) with hot water, bedding and a cooking area, located just inside the park gate.
Western Tanzania
By virtue of being one of the newest hotels in the Mwanga neighbourhood (convenient to the bus stand), Poyongo is one of the best places to stay.
Arusha
This low-key place has sparse but spotlessly clean rooms with fans and nets, a convenient central location, decent breakfasts and friendly staff.
Northeastern Tanzania
This B&B offers two quiet, spacious and beautifully decorated luxury rooms, each with a minifridge and satellite TV.
Dar es Salaam
Straightforward self-catering apartments adjoining the Slipway shopping complex.
Southwestern Uganda
This tiny refuge from the world sits right on the shore of Lake Kasenda looking up at the steep hills on the other side. Considering how few people come…
Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve Community Campsite
Southwestern Uganda
One of the best-value places around, and set on a forested lake that's exceptionally pristine for these parts. The hilltop camp sports excellent views and…
Kenya
With a history that outdates the town itself, the Blue Post still retains a faint whiff of the colonial. Undoubtedly it was the prime location, with…
Masai Mara
Part of the move towards making Maasai homestays more accessible and better organised, this place run by Peter Orankai offers simple rooms with…
Southwestern Uganda
Although the facilities are rustic, the setting is superb, making Mweya a great place to pitch a tent. Campsite 3, the main one, has little shade but is…
Southwestern Uganda
Located 2km southwest of Rwaihamba this camp's log-cabin bandas (thatched-roofed huts) are basic but clean, and proceeds go to funding local schools. It’s…
Southwestern Uganda
Run by Rwenzori Trekking Services, this scenic and peaceful option is in Kyanjuki just above Kilembe, 12km outside Kasese, and is a perfect starting point…
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