Northeastern Tanzania
Just uphill from the post office, and just below the old district commissioner’s residence, this modern-looking place has reasonable although somewhat…
Must-see hotels in East Africa
Kenya
The only option besides camping on the Chogoria Route, this group of comfortable cabins is administered by Meru South County Council. Ask your guide to…
Southwestern Uganda
Near but not right on the lake, this camp features bright, attractive cottages that are a melange of concrete, canvas, wood and thatch. Half and full…
Diani Beach
Down a nameless dirt track (though signposted en route), this secure hostel consists of a makuti (thatched-roofed) main common area, with a few spartan…
Southwestern Uganda
Given its location close to the prime wildlife-viewing area, these well-spaced thatched bandas (thatched-roofed huts) are good value. It can feel a little…
Western Kenya
Without doubt the best budget hotel in town (not that the competition is especially stiff). The rooms, while not large, are spotless and the showers are…
Northern Tanzania
This unassuming place has a mix of large and small cottages (all priced the same) set in quiet grounds just 1km south of Ngongongare gate. The proprietors…
Rwanda
The Kivu Sight offers well-equipped but characterless rooms with spacious balconies that boast fine views across the narrow strip of water to Bukavu…
Northern Kenya
The rooms here are prim and proper and all have attached bathrooms that come with – wait for it – real hot water from a real shower! Upstairs are some…
Rwanda
Part of the Gorilla group, this motel-like establishment has unimaginative yet salubrious rooms with itty-bitty bathrooms and caters mostly to package…
Malindi
This small campground near the entrance to the marine national park has space for you to pitch your tent as well as a few basic but neat, fan-cooled…
Malindi
If beach access is not a priority, and saving a bit of cash is, this guesthouse, run by a friendly Muslim family, is right in the heart of Malindi and…
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire's public campsite is just a short drive into the park near the northwestern tip. It has a good bush location and simple cold-water facilities…
Mwanza
This centrally located church-run hostel offers simple rooms plus meals on order (Tsh7000). It’s about five minutes’ walk north of the Clock Tower…
Arusha
Naaz is short on atmosphere but otherwise OK value, with comfortable 1st-floor rooms in a convenient central location by the Clock Tower. Rooms aren't all…
Northern Tanzania
Engaruka Ruins Campsite is dusty but shady, with acceptable ablutions. You can use its tents for free and meals are available on request. It's handy for…
Kenya
A simple two-room cabin with an open fire, two beds and a hot-water boiler, overlooking a lovely waterfall on the Upper Magura River. It’s best to bring…
Kenya
The excellent KWS-run Sirimon Bandas are located 9km from the Sirimon gate and make for a comfortable place to acclimatise to the altitude before a climb…
Mombasa
Neither glorious nor grand, this hotel is instead excellent value, with spruced-up rooms that hint at business-hotel style – minus the cost. Breakfast is…
Northeastern Tanzania
This large pink edifice is in a quiet location two blocks in from Hospital Rd and behind the easy-to-spot Katani House. It has soulless but acceptable…
Kenya
Wundanyi's best place to stay has comfortable rooms with frilly decor, and front-facing rooms come with views of the corrugated rooftops of the town and…
Masai Mara
The sites are wonderfully open to the elements, with just canvas between you and the nearest predator. You will need to be totally self-sufficient to the…
Western Tanzania
This quiet place west of the centre has tidy rooms with TV and occasional hot water. It’s nothing special, but Mpanda being what it is, Baraka’s rooms are…
Lake Manyara National Park
Shaded Campsite 2, set amid sausage trees and other vegetation near the Endabash River about an hour's drive from the park gate, has relatively new toilet…
Mombasa
Probably the cheapest of Mombasa's safe guesthouses, this place isn't pretty on the outside, but the rooms are clean and your purse will thank you…
Southern Rift Valley
The Astorian Grand has attractive if unexciting rooms with tiled floors, muted colours and enough space to put your suitcase down without tripping over it…
Malindi
If you need quiet, this religious centre (which accepts guests of all stripes) is a nice option. Like most church-run places in Kenya, everything here is…
Northern Tanzania
The Lutheran Hostel has simple, clean rooms with hot water, and good meals (Tsh10,000). Hostel proceeds go towards a vocational training centre for local…
South Coast
This largely renovated hotel is a bit of a maze, with identical doubles, slightly larger suites, two pools and some nice lounge areas. The beach access is…
Northern Kenya
Located 2.5km north of town on the road to Moyale, this place has little in the way of character but has big, tiled en-suite rooms, lots of peace and…
Northeastern Tanzania
CBA has a quiet setting in a large garden, and clean, modest rooms with mosquito nets that are reasonable value for money. It also has a restaurant. It's…
Southwestern Uganda
This little compound of whitewashed and thatched-roof towers is a tad dated but it's well priced and has memorable Queen Elizabeth vistas. Rooms are…
Uganda
Visitors rave about this lodge located deep in the sanctuary (a 20-minute drive from park headquarters). There are tasteful, secluded cottages and a…
Southwestern Uganda
This fun, friendly place 4.5km south of town has a rural feel and a helpful owner. It can arrange visits to the Nabajjuzi Wetlands and organise village…
Western Kenya
Friends has comfortable rooms that are clean, pleasing to the eye and come with 24-hour hot water; the friendly service costs no extra. Downstairs is a…
Northern Tanzania
This place on the main road at the eastern end of town is often busy with overland trucks. Camping facilities are fine, and the rooms are, too, with their…
Nungwi
With simple bungalows and rooms with glass sliding doors in a two-storey block, this is a no-frills joint but makes up for it with its position right on…
Kenya
The second-highest hut at 4790m, this makes a good base before the final ascent of Point Lenana. The dorm rooms are basic and you'll need a good sleeping…
Dar es Salaam
This tidy, long-standing establishment has 32 comfortable rooms around a small, quiet pool courtyard on the inland side of the road. Opposite is a…
Nungwi
A simple budget option, right on the beach. Rooms have mosquito nets, fans (some also have have air-con) and a small veranda looking onto a sandy garden,…
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