Northeastern Tanzania
Anjela Inn has unappealing, noisy doubles in the main building and larger, quieter rooms in an annex next door, plus meals on order. It’s 10 minutes on…
Must-see hotels in East Africa
Southern Rift Valley
Well, they've gone to the trouble of cheering up the concrete yard, splashing it in baby blue and pink, so that counts for something, even if the paint is…
Uganda
This bush camp in the northern sector, 7km from Wankwar gate (and 10km from Purongo town), has basic bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and dorms in a peaceful…
Rwanda
Something of an institution, the Lake Kivu Serena still attracts Kigali-based holidaymakers looking for serviceable rooms, a large swimming pool, a slice…
Mwanza
This hotel is ageing and very tatty, but its shortcomings are easy to overlook if you've just disembarked from a 24-plus-hour haul on the Central Line…
Northeastern Tanzania
There's a basic guesthouse and camping at this local secondary school at the top end of Usangi. If you sleep at the school, you can prepare your own meals…
Eastern Uganda
In a busy part of town, this budget hotel has the feel of an Indian guesthouse with cheap rooms and a fantastic rooftop hangout. Room 11 has splendid…
Lake Nakuru National Park
If you're travelling in a large group, this stone farmhouse represents good value inside the park. Four bedrooms sleep up to eight people, and there's a…
Mombasa
If you don't mind the inconvenient location (lack of proximity to attractions and dining scene) or the Dickensian-orphanage-meets-the-tropics vibe, this…
Amboseli National Park
Just inside the park's southeastern boundary, the KWS campsite has toilets, an unreliable water supply (bring your own) and a small bar selling warm beer…
Samburu Sports Centre Guesthouse
Northern Kenya
One of the only places to stay in South Horr, this sports centre usually functions as a sports camp for local children. There is a full-size basketball…
Southwestern Uganda
With the entire forest at its feet, this community-run camp would be a good budget choice but for the water problems and poor management that can present…
Kenya
Although still nominally functional, this campsite is no longer recommended – the once-nearby park headquarters has moved elsewhere, making security an…
Kenya
The architects here have done themselves proud, managing the tricky task of incorporating both a petrol station and a couple of castle-like towers into an…
Northeastern Tanzania
This dilapidated and unsignposted local guesthouse is in Saadani village, just down from the bus stand. It's only worth considering if you have no other…
Kenya
A pastel-orange building conveniently situated on the main road south to Moshi in Tanzania, Tripple J Paradise is little more than a crash pad for drivers…
Northern Kenya
Slightly tatty concrete cottages that are fairly clean and secure. Though worn, it's much less so than other town-centre options. Tends to get quite noisy…
Dar es Salaam
Located in Ubungo village is this three-storey hotel with basic, serviceable double-bed rooms with mosquito nets, fans (some also have air-con) and en…
Gallasa Diqa Womens Group Lodge
Northern Kenya
The half-dozen very basic huts of the Gallasa Diqa Womens Group Lodge are located slightly outside of town at the western end. Luxury they're not;…
Northeastern Tanzania
In a colonial-era building opposite Jamhuri Park, this place is faded and very scruffy, with only the remotest whiff of character. The double-bed rooms…
Southern Rift Valley
Although it looks like an overpopulated block of inner city flats, this hotel has clean rooms in a central location. Windows overlook the courtyard and…
Southwestern Uganda
The small Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) campsite at Ntoroko is on the shores of Lake Albert, meaning you often have hippos joining you in the evening…
Kampala
With mismatched furniture and stained rugs, this old mainstay has seen better days. Rooms have retro fittings and floral curtains, large-sized poster beds…
Southern Rift Valley
This campsite, at the gate of the Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site, is your only option out here. It’s fairly basic (you’ll need to bring your own food,…
Southwestern Uganda
After an ownership change this hostel holds less appeal. It isn't particularly attuned to the needs of backpackers (paid wi-fi, very basic toilets), but…
Zanzibar Island
This large hotel has an amazing beachfront location, but the bedrooms are unappealing and the bar-restaurant is a little tired around the edges. There are…
Northeastern Tanzania
If you get stuck overnighting in Muheza, try this simple but cheery place about 2.5km from the bus stand en route to Amani Nature Reserve. It's on the…
Dar es Salaam
This large, undistinguished hotel offers inexpensive although very mediocre rooms. Room size and condition vary considerably, so ask to see several. There…
Lake Nakuru National Park
Housed in a block of low-slung rooms laced with green trim, this hostel is open to anyone, regardless of age. It's set in calm surrounds (unless there's a…
Kampala
Just beyond the city centre, this stately 1980s old-timer has seen some wear. Discounts are available. There's a quality Chinese restaurant, not to be…
Kenya
The Meru South County Council has several bandas in the Mt Kenya National Park that can be booked – they are very basic, but will do in a pinch if there…
Kenya
Bunk-house at 4200m for the third night on the Sirimon Route. There is a tap and a pit latrine but no fires are allowed, so make sure you have a warm…
Western Tanzania
Some rooms here have sofas, all have wear and tear. Showers may or may not be hot, but there's a bar and in-house restaurant, and the staff are friendly…
Amboseli National Park
Just outside the park boundaries, 2.8km south of the Kimana Gate, this camp is bare and dusty but friendly, with basic tents and simple bandas (thatched…
Northern Kenya
This place, a short way out of the centre, is clean (well, clean for Moyale) and fairly quiet. It does double as a timber yard, with several stray dogs…
Kenya
You're likely to spend your second night here, at 4200m on the Naro Moru Route, which has spectacular views of the different peaks. Book through Naro Moru…
Kenya
If you are intent on staying in Naro Moru, then this is the place to stay. Cheap enough for any budget, the rooms are spartan but clean and have mosquito…
Northern Kenya
The bougainvillea-dressed Morning Star Guest House provides for a night’s kip – though it doesn’t supply the peg you’ll need to place over your nose…
Eastern Uganda
A budget UWA lodge (cold water only) at Suam trail where you'll need to bring your own food. Book in advance via the National Park Headquarters in Mbale.
Uganda
Next door to UWA, this is by far the best cheapie in town, with simple, clean and functional rooms set around a courtyard. It's on a busy corner in town…
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