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The 10 best Lodges in Tanzania, Tanzania
Discover the best Lodges in Tanzania including Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Arusha Villa Karamu Coffee Estate, Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar, Matemwe Lodge, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Kiboko Lodge, Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge, Stella Maris Lodge, Arusha Coffee Lodge, Airport Planet Lodge.
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1. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Overall Ratings
5 based on 828 reviews
Deep within Africa’s finest game reserve, our Safari Lodge welcomes you to a sanctuary of Four Seasons comfort. Get up close and intimate with lions, leopards and elephants – yet always feel safe and pampered. Experience thrilling Serengeti game drives and rare opportunities to connect with the local people and culture. Then return to the Safari Lodge, where our 77 secluded guest rooms, elegant spa and infinity pool promise a luxurious respite during your African adventures.
Great but standard
Reviewed By 86vaibhavaIf you are coming to the Serengeti and staying at the Four Seasons, you are probably looking for a Four Seasons experience, which this property certainly delivers. It's a standard luxury experience - spacious rooms, American-ized food, and good service. If you are looking for a truly once-in-lifetime experience, I would recommend staying at a boutique or tented camp experience. Rooms at the Four Seasons are very comfortable and the view of the plains from each room is incredible. We saw lions, zebra, warthogs, and baboons straight from our window - incredible. Hard to say if the location is good or not since the Serengeti is so large and you will spend lots of time driving on any game drive. Food and service were what you would expect. The one thing I always dislike at hotels like this is the tipping culture. It's very unclear how tips should be handled and it makes every interaction with staff feel transactional. I'm in the middle of the Serengeti - I didn't bring a ton of small dollar bills with me and I don't want to think about tipping for service every minute of my stay. The hotel should just clarify upfront that you can tip en masse at the end or just include tips in the cost of staying. If you're looking for a familiar, luxury experience, this is great. If you want something unique or with more local culture, you can do better.
2. Arusha Villa Karamu Coffee Estate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 128 reviews
Arusha Villa offers a relaxing and beautiful environment in the centre of a coffee plantation. The rooms are spacious, and guests can sit around the terraces and walk the gardens. The view over the green and lush valley is stunning. This is also the view from the swimming pool and often you will see the monkeys play around in the nearby trees. Breakfast is included and served in the restaurant. We also offer lunch and dinner, and a lunchbox when you go on safari after your stay with us. Our garden view rooms offer a quiet and relaxing atmosphere in the midst of the coffee plants. You will be surprised by the number of birds that you can find here.
A manor style hospitality that truly delivers
Reviewed By Storyteller778075Beautiful scenery in a manor style grounds. Welcoming staff, delicious food, spacious rooms with wooden beam ceilings, large windows, and concrete floors to keep cool will have you wanting more time here. Blue Monkeys greet you each day.
3. Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 305 reviews
Kilindi Zanzibar, comprising of a series of white-domed Pavilion guest rooms all set in 50 acres of lush tropical gardens, is a rarity in the world of luxury boutique hotels. Originally designed for Benny Andersson - one of the members of the 1970's pop group ABBA - Kilindi is a true blend of the very best of diverse cultures to be found in Tanzania and on its adjacent island of Zanzibar. Kilindi achieves the perfect marriage between Scandinavian minimalism and the dramatic architectural overtones of Middle Eastern heritage, whilst encouraging an open, 'back-to-nature' ambiance throughout. In each of the Pavilion suites, white wooden-slatted shutters embrace wide-arched glassless windows each affording spectacular views over the Indian Ocean. This same openness allows the gentle ocean breeze to waft throughout each of the rooms and carry with it the delightful soundtrack of Kilindi's colourful birdlife. Any stay at Kilindi will be a delight for the senses.
Wonderful Well-being Place
Reviewed By CaMaCuAmazing place in the middle of nature with beautiful views, excellent food and last but not least best people. Special thanks to Sigi who made our stay unforgettable, best guest ambassador on Zanzibar!
4. Matemwe Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 508 reviews
Perched on an outcrop overlooking a shallow, coral-fringed lagoon on the quiet northeastern coast of Zanzibar Island, Matemwe Lodge’s blissful location and famously relaxed atmosphere make it the ideal place to unwind. Whether you take a break in a hammock or dive the depths of the Indian Ocean, Matemwe Lodge provides an unbeatable island escape.
Favorite Place in Tanzania
Reviewed By Josh CWe just spent two weeks in Tanzania and our four days at Matemwe were our favorite. The rooms were super clean, spacious, and with spectacular views. The meals were amazing (dinner on the beach, bbq buffet, superb fresh fish and fruit...). The snorkeling was perhaps the best I have experienced and swimming with a pod of 18 dolphins is something we will all remember forever. But what made the visit were the people. The staff was unbelievably attentive and kind. We were so sad to leave!
5. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1171 reviews
Inspired by a traditional African village this extraordinary lodge presents a vibrant design concept rich in indigenous craft and cultural detail that is without compare. Set high on a hill with rolling visas over the teeming plains of a natural amphitheater it also enjoys a ringside seat for the greatest show on earth, the annual migration of the wildebeest.
Amazing
Reviewed By K8918HKlilianmSol adventure they a good organise. Before you travel their make sure your ticket,your budget, very friendly and welcoming. They are always willing to help you to choose trip you need. Was great experience for us. We recommend this Sol adventure if you visit Tanzania Tips: They are good to help you. Asante Sol Adventure
6. Kiboko Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 341 reviews
Kiboko Lodge is part of the Watoto Foundation, founded by former retail director Noud and Truus van Hout from The Netherlands. The foundation works to educate street children in Tanzania since 2003. Watoto Foundation is a vocational training centre. Children who suffer from addiction to drugs, glue and alcohol are given the opportunity to build a new life. The Foundation offers them the chance for an education, which will equip them with the necessary skills to find a job. This is unique in a country where 70% of the population are unemployed. Staying at Kiboko Lodge is possible from $89 per person during high season and $75 per person in low season!
Woderful stay
Reviewed By 942donaldpA lovely lodge with almost perfectly designed chalets, a warm welcome, excellent food, and a log fire to welcome you in the evenings. Staff were very helpful, and an early morning breakfast was no problem. Unforgettable stay!
7. Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge is centrally situated on the northern safari circuit in Tanzania. Close to Lake Manyara National Park and the gate to Ngorongoro Crater it’s the perfect stopover between the two. Using Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge as a base for a few days you can also visit Tarangire National Park (about 1hr 30mins away) and Lake Eyasi (30mins away) as well as explore the region around Karatu where there are many hiking/walking opportunities and possibilities for cultural exchanges.
Charming
Reviewed By ALF2804Very nice views and food. Very quiet place, perfect to relax after a day in one of the national parks which are near by. Bed was very confortable and there is not a noise apart from those of nature (day and night)! Great people who make you feel confortable always with a smile and giving you space but making sure you are attended at all times. Very clean and very stylish decoration. Tents are spacious, very comfortable, and not close to each other. We definitelly recommend it!
8. Stella Maris Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 466 reviews
Hotel, conference center, restaurant and bar at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Just 25 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport. All proceeds from the hotel go to fund the adjacent Stella Maris Primary School for orphaned or at-risk children of Mailisita village.
A beautiful place with the most compassionate team you could ask for!
Reviewed By KatelynH8410Stella Maris is both a beautiful place serving a phenomenal cause, and a place that you can stay that you will know you are taken care of, even in an emergency situation. I arrived at Stella Maris in advance of my Kilimanjaro trek with Peak Planet. Shortly after arriving (within hours actually), I came down with a fever, and it went downhill from there. Turns out, I caught a nasty virus prior to leaving the States and it kicked in full gear after the long thirty hour journey and it was prepared to take me down completely. I had never traveled internationally before, I was traveling alone, and I was scared to death. It was not something I was prepared for. I was not climbing anywhere at that point, but I was more concerned with the fact that I was ill and not getting better. I didn't know when I would get better, when I would be able to travel home, or what I was even supposed to do if I needed to get to a hospital immediately. Teddy and the team at Stella Maris saved my life. I had a fever that wasn't going down, I was very dehydrated, and it was only getting worse. Instead of leaving me to my own demise as many other places would have, they cared about me and my health. They checked on me, made sure I got to the clinic and got the medical treatment I desperately needed, and more importantly, I was terrified and Teddy stayed with me whole way. I never felt alone, and I knew the whole time that if something were to happen, they would have found me and gotten me medical attention before it got really bad. They made sure I had food to fit my strange new diet and that I ate, made sure I had tea and water, and just generally made sure I didn't feel alone or hopeless. I don't think I've ever been that scared before, especially with two children at home waiting for me, but at the end of every day, I knew Teddy and the rest of the team at Stella Maris had my back and would make sure I made it home to my children. I will be forever greatful for them and the care and compassion they showed me. There aren't many places that will do that, but Stella Maris and their team did, and I will forever be greatful for them. Not only are they amazing to their guests, but they serve a beautiful cause by using the money earned from the hotel to fund a school on the lodge grounds that provides education to children who otherwise may not have access to it. As a mother myself, it was an absolute joy to hear children playing and singing outside every morning. Ensuring children get a quality education in Tanzania is very important, and Stella Maris is improving the lives of the children in their community and it's absolutely beautiful what they do. While driving past the school, the children smile, wave, and give high-fives, and you can just see how thrilled they are to be able to go to school there, and it's thanks to the incredible work of the people at Stella Maris I cannot recommend another lodge over Stella Maris, in Tanzania or anywhere else, because there is no place else that will provide the same quality of care and compassion while simultaneously giving to a beautiful cause. The lodge itself is paradise, the hotel is very clean and comfortable, and all the members of their team are kind and welcoming. If you ever need a place to stay, go to Stella Maris. You will not be disappointed in the slightest and will leave thinking of when you can come back.
9. Arusha Coffee Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1137 reviews
Lying on the gently rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any East African safari.
Relaxing visit
Reviewed By victoriasR3861BPCame to the lodge for lunch only as a stop off before heading to Kilimanjaro airport. It was a lovely peaceful environment, perfect to relax. The service was kind and considerate and food plentiful and delicious.
10. Airport Planet Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Airport Planet Lodge is a new property only 5 miles from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Located between Moshi and Arusha, we pride ourselves for being one of the best places for one to enjoy great views of both, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Offering excellent shower facilities, ideal for those arriving or departing through the nearby Kilimanjaro Airport guests can access walking trails, enjoy beautiful gardens with many different species of birds, complimentary WiFi and relaxing ambiance. Amenities include a full bar serving soft drinks, beers, wines and liquors, a restaurant with local and international cuisine, a swimming pool, spa services and souvenirs shopping all within the Lodge. The Lodge is in a safe fenced location with many growing fruit trees, plants and flowers for nature lovers to enjoy. From complimentary JRO transfers for overnight clients to affordable Arusha transfer for connecting tours; We thrive at meeting your needs, so try us soon!
Pretty much overrated
Reviewed By Jonas NThe location of the lodge is the only advantage of this accommodation. The staff was more or less friendly, the room was alright. Free shuttle to the airport /10 minutes drive. The building is not to clean and the food in the restaurant was poor. The price is highly over the local Niveau. Breakfast box was poor.
