Jinja
The most popular place to stay at Bujagali, this attractive camp is set on a grassy site with sensational river views. There's a good mix of budget rooms,…
Must-see hotels in East Africa
Pemba
Superbly situated on the beach at the northern end of the Kigomasha Peninsula, this relaxed and well-appointed resort sits on a small escarpment with…
Tsavo West National Park
Deep inside the park on the slopes of the Ngulia Hills, this hillside camp is one of Tsavo’s more reasonably priced choices. The thatched stone cottages…
Dar es Salaam
With its clubby weekend vibe and spacious garden rooms the Mediterraneo is a great family-friendly option. Rooms have wrought-iron beds and colour-washed…
Zanzibar Town
In a renovated building between two Stone Town landmarks, the Big Tree and the Old Customs House, the Mizingani has a prime location. There's an…
Northern Kenya
For many years all that stood on the shores of Eliye Springs was the shell of an abandoned lodge, but it's been brought back to life by a German with a…
Kenya
Set on its own private wildlife reserve (Lualenyi Ranch is part of the Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary) and signposted off the main Voi–Taveta road east…
Muteleu Maasai Traditional Village
Kenya
Built in the style of a traditional Maasai village by local Maasai women, these 10 Maasai huts make a refreshing alternative to the more upmarket lodges…
Uganda
Isolated on the far-eastern reaches of the park, renovations have returned Chobe – one of Murchison's original 1950s lodges – to its former splendour. Its…
Pemba
Luxurious and exclusive, Fundu has rooms in large tents under palm-thatch roofs to create a beach lodge with a safari feel. Rooms are on the hillside with…
Zanzibar Town
The Zenji offers clean rooms, efficient service and a friendly welcome. On Malawi Rd, near the port, it's in the heart of the action, or a bit noisy,…
Lake Nakuru National Park
The big draw here is the view, stretching outwards from the lodge down into the park. Not all rooms have views – snaffle rooms 101 to 103 if you want to…
Rwanda
High on a hill above Gisakura, this efficiently run place has large and finely decorated cottages with panoramic views, excellent bathrooms and a tiny…
Rwanda
The well-established Muhabura is in Musanze's centre and was once the town’s leading hotel, and although it has been superseded by a whole slew of rather…
Northern Tanzania
This restored 1930s farmstead and working farm is primarily a base for horse-riding safaris (for experienced riders) that range across Tanzania's north,…
Masai Mara
This may be the oldest lodge in the Mara, but thanks to a recent makeover the 101 rooms are modern, bright and tastefully decorated with tribal arts and…
Northeastern Tanzania
This Lushoto institution has changed ownership and is warmly recommended. It's full of charm, with vine-covered buildings, extensive gardens and…
Lake Chala Safari Lodge & Campsite
Northern Tanzania
If you’re looking for something remote and relaxing, this eco-camp overlooking its namesake caldera lake by the Kenyan border could be perfect. It has…
Dar es Salaam
If you want to stay in Dar a couple of days and connect with an interesting project, consider checking into Friendly Gecko Guesthouse, 20km north of the…
Masai Mara
Set alongside a narrow river where animals often come to drink, this is arguably the Mara's best-value camp, and one of few aimed at budget and midrange…
Rwanda
This sprawling guesthouse occupies a charming location on a wooded peninsula jutting into the lake. The older rooms are in red-brick blocks and are small…
Pemba
This delightful place has an airy upstairs seating area with views across the bay, and just two rooms available. It's clean, neat and tidy, and right on…
Dar es Salaam
Integrated into the seafront Slipway shopping complex, this apart-hotel offers good-value accommodation. Rooms and apartments are bright and breezy, with…
Rwanda
Sitting on its own hillside with stunning 270-degree views across Lake Kivu, this church-run pad has rooms of varying standards (and different prices)…
Northern Kenya
Once the home of Joy Adamson, of Born Free fame, this is now an outrageously luxurious camp in Shaba's remotest corner. The accommodation is in ‘tents’,…
Pemba
The welcoming and aptly named Ocean Panorama is on a hill with great views over the sea. Rooms are basic but clean, with a small terrace. The manager,…
Mwanza
The intimate and beautiful Wag Hill, on a small wooded peninsula outside Mwanza, is an excellent post-safari cool down. It has bungalows with screened…
Western Kenya
This grand property was built in the 1950s by the Brooke Bond company and still has a lot of (very faded) period charm. The hotel’s most notable features…
Kigali
Head and shoulders above much of the competition in this price range, this homely hotel has large and rather classically styled rooms with wood…
Lake Manyara National Park
Located near the top of the escarpment is this hot, sometimes dusty place with camping and faded warm-water ablutions. The price is great, however, and…
Zanzibar Town
Over the years, this grand building has been home to an Indian merchant, the sultan's family and other Zanzibari dignitaries. Restored to its original…
Lake Manyara National Park
The main attraction of this place (still often known by its previous name, Lake Manyara Tented Camp) is its setting in a grove of enormous fever trees …
Zanzibar Town
Away from the hustle, 5km south of Zanzibar Town, trim and tranquil Mbweni Ruins Hotel (part of the Marriott-Protea chain) has light and airy rooms set in…
Rwanda
For that 'end-of-the-earth' feeling, you could head to this lovely venture perched on a ridge about 300m from the main road. You'd be hard pressed to find…
Northern Tanzania
Ngorongoro's only public campsite is Simba A, up on the crater rim not far from headquarters. It has basic facilities and can get very crowded, so the hot…
Rwanda
This ramshackle place has rather gloomy and very basic rooms that on their own wouldn't be worth mentioning, but the camping area has nice shady plots and…
Banana House & Wellness Centre
Lamu Island
Arranged around a tranquil, flower-filled courtyard with a small pool, this is Lamu's premier yoga retreat and is a generally tranquil place to while away…
Kenya
A slightly cheaper alternative to the luxury tented camps and offering an appealing sense of wilderness, this adventure camp accommodates guests in basic…
Amahoro Guesthouse – Red Rocks
Rwanda
Run by the excellent Amahoro Tours, Amahoro Guesthouse is the best budget place in town. The rooms are painted in bright, primary colours and there's a…
Southwestern Uganda
Immersed within the tea plantations, this atmospheric colonial guesthouse is located inside the former residence of the tea-estate manager. Its simple…
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