Lavish tented camps, remarkable treetop hideaways and spectacular viewing decks… our hand-picked Tanzania hotels are luxurious and wild
Choose exclusive safari lodges with private hot tubs and huge luxury tents in the heart of the Serengeti or dip your feet in an infinity pool overlooking Lake Manyara as buffalo and antelope roam free. Go for exhilarating luxury in a ‘roving camp’ on wheels that follows the path of wildlife or stay in a traditional rondoval close to the Ngorongoro Crater. Whether you want breathtaking treetop suites on wooden stilts or a plush oceanfront retreat on Zanzibar’s coastline, our hand-picked hotels are perfect for stargazing, sundowners and wild at heart dreams on your African adventure.
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One of Zanzibar’s premier boutique resorts, in an award-winning beach setting.
Part of The Zanzibar Collection, Baraza is family-owned, and the authentic touches and personalised service add an extra something special to its high...
This charming beachfront resort is a favourite with Kuoni guests.
Bluebay’s beautiful 30-acre gardens house over 1000 palm trees. The Makuti Restaurant is the main eatery set around the large swimming pool, and if yo...
Family owned and managed, Breezes Beach Club & Spa is charming and romantic.
Part of The Zanzibar Collection and fronting one of Condé Nast Traveller’s top 30 island beaches, Breezes is a tropical hideaway that’s particularly p...
The Residence draws on Swahili and Omani influences to create a seductive retreat of stand-alone pool villas.
Set in 80 acres of lush oceanfront gardens once occupied by Shirazi princes, and with excellent service and attention to detail, The Residence Zanziba...
Authentic colonial splendour and a prime location to explore historic, UNESCO recognised Stone Town.
Set amid exotic sultan's palaces and ancient dhow harbours in the heart of Stone Town, the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a pocket of peace overlooking the ...
Architecturally beautiful and home to some of the island’s best – and biggest – private pool villas.
The exclusive Zanzibar White Sand is the eco-friendly vision of one of east Africa’s most renowned architects, with stunning facilities designed to bl...
The Park Hyatt brings a touch of luxury to Stone Town without losing its Zanzibari charm.
Opened in 2015 and sharing the same oceanfront setting as the popular Zanzibar Serena Inn, this is Park Hyatt’s first foray into Africa. Made up of tw...
This intimate new beach-chic retreat sits on a clifftop with glorious ocean views and is exclusively for adults.
With just nine villas dotted along a clifftop in one of Zanzibar's most sought-after settings, Zawadi does away-from-it-all luxury perfectly. It's exc...
Balancing tranquillity, minimalism and adventure; enjoy barefoot luxury at this extraordinary Zanzibari beach retreat.
Swim in teal waters, taste authentic local food and indulge in restoring spa treatments at this magnificent, boutique resort. Nestled on the honeyed s...
Feel as if you’re the only person on the island at this bohemian retreat with romantic thatched-roof suites and ocean views.
Set on a remote, picturesque beach on Pemba Island, this rustic and boutique resort is paradise personified. Nicknamed the ‘The Spice Island’, Pemba i...
Authentically chic, this stylish new resort promises a serene beach holiday with enchanting cultural activities.
Opened in spring 2018, the Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort is an idyllic choice if you’re looking for a stylish, yet authentic couples’ escape. The beach...
Melia Zanzibar lies on the northern stretch of Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean-facing east coast, a popular spot for post safari beach retreats. To the north ...
A relaxed, modern resort laid across one of Zanzibar’s best white-gold beaches. Most of the beaches (largely on the east and south coasts) are tidal, so although it's not possible to swim at certain times of day, it means you can don a pair of reef shoes and walk right out along the beach towards the exposed coral.
This hotel is a modern Arabic-African take on the classic rustic beach retreat. It’s clean and simple with an elegant and warm colour palette of white...
This established family-owned lodge sits amid bushland and rocky outcrops on the banks of the Ruaha River.
In a stunning riverside setting, the Ruaha River Lodge is divided into two locations to make the most of the landscape. On the riverbank there’s a lon...
This stone lodge emerges from the hillside on the rim of the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
Seemingly rising out of the natural environment, the Ngorongoro Serena’s design is inspired by the nearby prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge. It sits i...
Located on the eastern rim of the crater with spectacular sunsets.
High above the Ngorongoro Crater, right on the rim, the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is themed around traditional circular African houses, with stone walls a...
Tucked away in the rolling Ngorongoro Highlands, this homely guesthouse is a peaceful retreat.
Gibb’s Farm offers something quite unique in Tanzania. It’s not a hotel, nor a safari lodge – although it lies just half an hour from the crater rim s...
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Set within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, this elegant stately home brings old-world opulence to the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Reminiscent of a Cape Dutch-style farmhouse, The Manor at Ngorongoro is an elegant stately home set high in the Ngorongoro Highlands. The accommodatio...
Lemala Ndutu’s seasonal camp puts the thunder of the great wildebeest migration and unique geology of the Ngorongoro Crater right at your feet.
Lemala Ndutu is about spotting wildebeest, zebra, lion and rhino on the grassy floor of the crater, and flamingo, ostrich and eagle owl on world-famou...
Classic safari tents, an incredible Ngorongoro Crater setting and time spent with local tribes makes for a winning experience in Africa’s Garden of Eden
Imagine staying so close to the crater floor you get to arrive before the crowds. Lemala Ngorongoro sits on the rim of the crater, which means in just...
Enjoy the splendid isolation at Serena Mivumo River Lodge, an exclusive retreat deep in the Selous Game Reserve.
The lodge overlooks the majestic Rufiji River, and its luxurious spaces and stunning setting make for an exclusive destination boasting privacy, indul...
This intimate thatched camp sits amid dense forest on the banks of the Rufiji River.
Nestled on the banks of the Rufiji River, the Selous Kulinda Camp’s focal point is its large thatched dining area and deck overlooking the river. The ...
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The exclusive Serengeti Bushtops combines indulgence and adventure for an unforgettable experience.
This oasis of beautifully crafted tents sits in the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Serengeti National Park and blends world-class comfort with a r...
Beautifully designed accommodation gives way to endless views at this lovely Serena lodge.
With panoramic views across the Serengeti plains and a series of charming domed rondavels blending into the hillside landscape, this is one of Serena’...
This tiny, private camp in the heart of the Serengeti is a thrilling addition to the exclusive Bushtops collection.
Inspired by the success of its sister camps, Mara Bushtops and Serengeti Bushtops, Roving Bushtops follows their ‘wild luxury’ example and sits in a w...
This authentic tented camp moves to offer the best game viewing year-round.
Serengeti Explorer is a semi-permanent camp – it moves between three exclusive locations inside the Serengeti National Park depending on the time of y...
Lemala Ewanjan captures the heart and soul of the Serengeti in one completely enchanting camp of endless horizons and year-round game viewing.
A charming camp with incredibly warm staff and impressive freshly prepared food, Lemala Ewanjan is magical morning through to night. You’ll meet new f...
One of the finest Serengeti camps, Lemala Kuria Hills is a cool and contemporary hideout that’s still wonderfully wild, offering phenomenal safaris away from the crowds.
Among ancient kopjes and savannah in the very north of the plains, Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is all about floor-to-ceiling sliding glass windows with e...
A very special semi-permanent camp within touching distance of wildebeest, zebra and predators, Lemala Mara is all about wildlife on your doorstep and dining under the stars.
Lemala Mara’s mobile tented camp sets up base from June to October in an unbeatable location in the northern Serengeti. It's in a front-row position t...
Newly opened in 2018, Lemala Nanyukie is a swanky canvas camp in the Serengeti. Private plunge pools come as standard and impressive tents feel more like luxury cabins.
Capturing the spirit of safari in a sleek, contemporary way and with serious attention to detail, Lemala Nanyukie sits in the heart of the Serengeti N...
A stylish Tanzanian retreat, set in the grounds of a coffee plantation in the foothills of Mount Meru
Part of the exclusive Elewana Collection, a portfolio of properties chosen for their secluded locations and unique style, the Elewana Arusha Coffee Lo...
This Serena hotel sits in beautiful gardens on the shores of tranquil Lake Duluti.
At the gateway of Tanzania’s ‘northern circuit', nestled at the foot of Mount Meru and built on the site of a colonial coffee farm, the Serena is desi...
Take in the far-reaching views from this larger lodge with rooms scattered throughout pretty grounds.
Standing high on a bluff overlooking the gleaming waters of Lake Manyara, the Serena has some of the best views around and offers easy access to the n...
An elegant lodge set within a beautifully scenic and wildlife-rich area of northern Tanzania
On the rim of the Great Rift Valley, the Kilimamoja Lodge has stunning views of Lake Manyara and the striking Meru Mountain. Set within charming lands...
This traditional lodge lies hidden amidst Tarangire’s ancient baobab trees and grasslands.
Built to blend harmoniously with its surroundings, Tarangire Sopa Lodge has a natural design, with an earthy-brown-roofed main building and rooms tuck...
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A luxury treetop safari lodge on the border of Tanzania’s acclaimed Tarangire National Park
Elewana Tarangire Treetops is a secluded lodge set at the border of Tarangire National Park – an area renowned for its baobab tree population and some...
Lemala Mpingo Ridge brings new heights of luxury to Tarangire, with 15 super-chic tented suites in a stunning safari setting.
There’s possibly no better way to explore Tarangire National Park than beginning perched on the rocks of Lemala Mpingo Ridge, elevated over the grassl...
