Top Lodges in Tanzania (2025)

From the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater and the expansive Serengeti, Tanzania's lodges offer a variety of immersive experiences. These lodges are designed to blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings, providing both luxury and comfort in the heart of the wilderness. Whether you’re after a rustic retreat with homely charm or an exclusive hideaway with butler service, Tanzania has lodges that cater to all tastes. Enjoy breathtaking views, unique accommodations, and a range of safari activities that promise unforgettable memories.

For a safari

Perched on a scenic hill just outside the Serengeti, Kleins Camp, Serengeti showcases colonial-style rooms with airy muslin drapes and expansive windows framing endless savannah views. Guests can embark on walking safaris, night drives, or classic game drives, making it a stylish base for immersive wilderness adventures.
Beho Beho is an intimate, privately owned camp offering stone bandas with romantic decor, huge bathrooms, and open-air showers. The airy design and attention to detail create a serene retreat, while the on-site restaurant serves first-rate cuisine. Ideal for travellers seeking both privacy and high-end safari experiences.
Perched on the crater’s rim, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge pairs dramatic, panoramic views with richly detailed interiors—think carved wood, chandeliers and hand-crafted furnishings set against Maasai-inspired design. Personal butlers elevate every moment, while game-filled landscapes sit just below, making each stay feel theatrical and deeply intimate.
Tucked high in ancient mahogany trees, the timber suites at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge feel like a stylish hideout in the forest canopy. Light-filled interiors open to private decks, while expert guides lead you through one of the region’s quietest wildlife areas. A serene lodge offering immersive nature, standout comfort and superb dining.
At Mwagusi, Ruaha National Park, rustic bandas crafted from timber, driftwood, reeds, and thatch give this camp a warm, homely charm. Private balconies overlook untamed landscapes, while friendly staff create a relaxed, welcoming vibe. Evening meals under the stars make it a perfect retreat for those craving raw wilderness and authentic safari life.

For a private island

Perched on its own private island, Mnemba Island Lodge features thatched bandas on stilts with panoramic ocean views. Guests enjoy bespoke service from dedicated butlers, while the vibrant coral reefs just offshore offer world-class snorkelling and diving. Secluded beaches and intimate settings make it a dream for romance.

For an eco-lodge

Chumbe Island's eco-bungalows showcase sleek, sustainable design with solar power and rainwater systems. Dine by candlelight on the beach, enjoying fresh, locally inspired cuisine. Perfect for honeymooners and wildlife enthusiasts seeking untouched nature and serene isolation.

For a tented stay

Nestled on a secluded beach, Fundu Lagoon offers safari-style tents with private balconies and plunge pools. Lounge by the expansive infinity pool or indulge in spa treatments rooted in African traditions. The resort’s standout restaurant and three vibrant bars make it a hotspot for honeymooners and sunseekers.

For great value

Shooting Star Lodge features private bungalows with balconies overlooking the ocean. Interiors showcase crisp white walls and intricately carved four-poster beds. Enjoy fresh seafood at the lively restaurant, unwind at the spa, or sip cocktails at the buzzing bar, all with warm, attentive service. An affordable choice.

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9 Top Lodges in Tanzania

Shooting Star Lodge

Zanzibar

Quiet, reasonably priced resort on a glorious beach. Private bungalows boast balconies with great sea views. Pure white rooms with ornately carved four-poster beds. Lively bar and great restaurant. Spa facilities for ultimate relaxation. Friendly and attentive staff. The ideal laid back beach hotel

Total relaxation - Embrace the slow pace of life- relax and rejuvenate in the spa, unwind on your private terrace and listen to the ocean.
Beach Life - Make the most of the white sands and turquoise seas with snorkelling, diving, sailing, fishing and beachcombing.
Families - Comfortable family rooms, plenty to occupy children with and a laid back atmosphere.
Sailing - Take a local dhow or ngalawa cruise to the nearby reef and explore from above the water!

from £120 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Chumbe Island

Zanzibar

Magical Robinson Crusoe-style eco lodge on Chumbe Island. State of the art, environmentally friendly bungalows provide simple but comfortable accommodation. Candlelit beach dining with excellent cuisine. Ideal for honeymooners and nature revellers alike.

Eco break - Fully protected coral reef sanctuary, forest reserve and eco-lodge, pioneer in marine conservation and eco tourism.
Back to Nature - Forget your gadgets and be brought back to nature with an entire island to roam, encased by white sand beaches.
Great walks - Head off on an intertidal walk from the island's north point to south observing the marine life, fish eagles and roseate terns
Diving - The scuba-diving in the reefs outside the sanctuary (it is forbidden inside) is utterly spectacular.

from £380 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Mnemba Island Lodge

Zanzibar

Exclusive private island and haunt of celebrities. Thatched-sided bandas sit on stilts along the beach with stunning views out to sea. A personal butler attends to all ones needs. The coral reefs make for excellent diving. The ideal spot for a romantic getaway.

Honeymoons - Think candlelit dinners under the stars, longs walks along pristine white sand and secluded lodges with plush fourposter beds.
Beach Life - Make the most of this private tropical island paradise, with snorkelling, fishing, beach combing and whale spotting.
Diving - Mnemba Island has its own dive center which provides a range of activities for all levels of skill.
Kayaking - Paddle the turquoise seas in a two man sea kayak, the perfect way to explore the coast.

from £623 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Fundu Lagoon

Pemba Island

Remote stylish tented beach resort. Safari-style tented rooms with private balconies and plunge pools. A large infinity pool and spa specialising in African techniques make for complete relaxation. An excellent restaurant and three bars. The ultimate getaway for honeymooners and beach lovers alike.

Hideaway - Leave your shoes and gadgets behind and settle into the laid back island lifestyle where your only decisons are sea or pool?
Honeymoons - A tranquil couples retreat with secluded villas, private coulpes dining on the beach, tandem massages and sunset cruises.
Diving - The resort has a fully equipped PADI dive centre, and some of the worlds best and most unspoilt reefs.
Great walks - Take a low tide stroll along the beach and spot the herons, ibis, egrets, parrots, and ghost crabs.

from £563 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Tanzania

Gorgeous timber suites near Lake Manyara. Robinson Crusoe-esque tree house lodges crafted from local materials. One of the least crowded safaris in the Northern Parks, but no less luxurious.

Fishing - Fishing can be organised by the lodge, enquire for details.
Birdwatching - Over 350 species of birds make for good birdwatching
Swimming Pool - Pool with stunning views
Restaurant

for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Tanzania

One of the most exclusive and luxurious hotels in the world, and one of the most unique. Fantastic views to the extinct volcano packed with game. Sumptuous opulence, colonial elegance, and a spoiling butler service.

Local exploring - Set along the rim of a crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area this is the perfect spot for setting off on Safari.
Safari - Two drives a day into the Ngorongoro Crater, spectacular views and abundent wildlife.
Great walks - A late afternoon walk along the western rim of the Ngorongoro Crater allows guests to experience various natural habitats.
Restaurant

from £750 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Kleins Camp, Serengeti

Tanzania

Breathtaking views from this camp in hills just outside the Serengeti Reserve. Beautiful plush colonial style rooms with muslin drapes and large windows. A wide range of safaris on offer, including night drives and walking safaris. Luxury in the wilderness.

Safari - Set on a private concession on the northern border of the Serengeti National Park, experience night drives and go off-roading.
Back to Nature - Perched on the edge of the Kuka Hills, an exclusive wilderness concession that borders the vast Serengeti plains.
Great walks - Guests can go out for guided walks in the Serengeti lasting from 1½ hours up to half a day
Birdwatching - There is an extraordinary range and diversity of birdlife at the camp.

from £544 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Mwagusi, Ruaha National Park

Tanzania

A rustic camp exuding character and a homely charm. Bandas with private balconies are made from local materials - grass thatch, timber, drift wood, stones and reeds. Friendly staff give a laid back feel. Dine in the evening under the stars. Ideal for escaping to the wild.

Back to Nature - Immerse yourself in this dramatic landscapes with an abundence of plants and animals and knowledgable rangers to guide you.
Romantic Break - A perfect getaway for couples, with pampering bandas and romantic candle-light dinners under the blanket of African stars.
Birdwatching - A guided early morning bird walk takes place in and around the camp premises.
Restaurant

for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Beho Beho

Tanzania

Comfortable accommodation and first-rate food at this small privately owned camp. Airy and romantically decorated stone bandas with large bathrooms and open air showers. A luxury safari spot.

Honeymoons
Safari
Luxury
Views

from £746 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

9 Top Lodges in Tanzania (2025)

For a safari

For a private island

For an eco-lodge

For a tented stay

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