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Best campsites & lodges in Tanzania

Based on our own experience that of many other roadtrippers, we’ve out together an overview of our favourite campsites & lodges in Tanzania, catering to all budgets. 

Accommodation prices in the Northern Safari Circuit are quite steep if you’re not pitching your own tent, but standards are high. Expect to pay the following:

  • up to US $ 150 for a budget double room
  • up to US $ 350 for a mid-range room 
  • beyond US $ 400 for deluxe accommodation

Add around $100 per price range if you’re staying at a Mobile Camp inside a National Park.

Travelling Tanzania on a budget 


Not want to break the bank? You will find plenty of decent budget and mid-range accommodation at a much lower price range in the Usambaras, Udzungwa Mountains and along the coast between Pangani and Dar es Salaam. 

Public campsites in the national parks do not require any advance arrangements – most of them can’t even be booked in advance. Read more about preparing for your camping safari in Tanzania, at the camping section. 

You’ll probably begin or end your road trip in Arusha. For first time visitors to Africa, Arusha is an agreeable introduction to urban Africa. It is an organised, green town, with a skyline dominated by the imposing Mount Meru. There are plenty of coffee bars, restaurants, souvenir shops and it’s nice to walk around. Many Tour Operators treat Arusha as an overnight staging point en route to the safari parks in the West, but the area is well worth exploring on its own right, with Arusha National Park, Moshi town, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru at its doorstep. Check out the best places to stay in Arusha below. 

accommodations in Kilimanjaro International Airport & surroundings

Kilimanjaro Airport Lodge is located 5 minutes away from Kilimanjaro International Airport. KIA lodge is ideally located for travelers arriving and departing from the airport and provide a shuttle service for in-house guests. The friendly service, Zanzibar style reception, typical African decorations, and tropical restaurant offer a warm welcome to into the Tanzanian culture. Visit Website

Airport Planet Lodge is conveniently located about 5 miles from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Located between Arusha and Moshi, the lodges offers great views of both Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. The lodge provides free transfers to / from the Kilimanjaro Airport for guests as well as shuttles to Arusha. Visit Website

CHANYA LODGE only 6 km away from the town of Moshi in Tanzania, you will find Chanya lodge. In Kiswahili, “Chanya” means positive. Which is what the lodge is all about. This positivity is reflected in the friendly and helpful staff, and especially in the positive mark the lodge aims to place on its environment and community. Over 60% of the lodge is covered by lush green vegetation. Visit Website

AMINI LIFE MAASAI LODGE Staying the lodge is an experience on its own. A one of a kind lodge, made maasai-style and upgraded with all modern day requirements like comfortable beds, hot shower and even a pool! At the maasai lodge you can learn about the daily life of a maasai and actually live a day in their lives.  Vist Website

Kambi ya Tembo with views of the Kilimajaro and the endless plains of the African savannah, The camp is located in Sinya, a 600 square kilometres concession which offers incomparable scenery with magnificent views of the Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and the Ol Doinyo Longido and Ol Doinyo Orok peaks. It is one of the only places in Africa where one can observe large bull elephants more than 50 years old with enormous tusks. Visit Website

accommodations in Arusha & surroundings

Ambureni Coffee Lodge Nestling between the peaks of Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. An excellent relaxing place Intimate and African design Outside of the hustles of Arusha town You will enjoy the breathtaking beauty and serenity of the environment, from the big swimming-pool the tropical garden your bedroom’s balcony. Visit Website

Arusha coffee lodge 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, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any East African safari. Visit Website

Arusha Villa Beautifully located, midst of coffee plantations, lies Arusha Villa. Just outside of the city, but far enough to have green surroundings and monkeys swinging on the trees. A perfect stay with luxurious, spacy rooms. Visit Website

FOREST HILL CARNIVAL between the natural vegetation associated with its riverine open woodland setting. The abundance of trees, plants and accompanying undergrowth sustain the many species of smaller mammals, reptiles and birds that reside around the property, an hotel where the natural beauty of the grounds have not been counteracted by awkward taste. Visit Website

Karama Lodge & Spa is an eco-friendly lodge located in Arusha, Tanzania. The perfect place if you’re looking for a peaceful stay in Arusha, but still be close to the city. Dive in the pool or sit on the spacious open-deck with stunning views on Kilimanjaro & Meru.  Visit Website

Lake Duluti Lodge is located in Arusha, Tanzania close to Lake Duluti. This accommodation consists of 19 spacious chalets designed with modern African style furniture. From your private terrace you will have a beautiful view of the coffee plantation and the hundred years old indigenous trees. Visit Website

Arusha Safari Lodge, a grand private residence set in lush expansive grounds complete with a swimming pool and an “Out of Africa” style restaurant for afternoon tea and sundowners. Arusha Safari Lodge is a small-secluded hideaway equipped to cater for discerning travellers and consists of 25 rooms in total, 7 spacious and comfortable guest cottages plus 2 spacious rooms in the main building. Visit Website

accommodations in Tarangire & surroundings

Boabob Tented Camp is located in a secluded area inside Tarangire National Park- arguably one of Tanzania’s best national Parks. With only 10 guest tents including a family unit, each guest tent has en suite bathroom with shower, vanity desk and flush toilets. The lodge offers activities such as game drives, walking safaris, night game drives and balloon safaris. Visit Website

HONEY GUIDE CAMP in the calm north of Tarangire National Park you will find Honeyguide Camp: a luxurious tented safari camp. Tarangire National Park is known for its many baobab trees, the large number of elephant and the vibrant bird life. It is home to many wild animals. Visit Website

From the elegant wooden central platform where the Lake Burunge Tented Lodge restaurant stands it’s possible to watch the lakeshore waiting for the animals that come to drink there. Because the camp is strategically located in the natural corridor between Manyara and Tarangire, so the spectacle of the migration it’s guaranteed. The camp is located 10 minutes from the entrance to the park known as Sangaiwe. Visit Website

accommodations in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge by “& Beyond” is a highly exclusive stay in the nearly three million years old caldera the Ngorongoro; a home to numerous wild animals. And Beyond can be recognized by its outstanding luxury. A one of a kind stay among the beautiful and well known African landscapes. Visit Website

BOUGAINVILLEA SAFARI LODGE Located between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, on the outskirts of the town called Karatu in Tanzania is the Bougainvillea lodge. As soon as you set foot on their lush property, you will feel welcome and at ease. Visit Website

Gibb’s Farm is a historic lodge located on the outer hills of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Here you will immerse yourself in a unique farm life experience. You can expect genuine hospitality at Gibb’s Farm that is rooted in the rich traditions of East African life. Visit Website

Rhino Lodge is conveniently located inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and is the perfect base to explore the Ngorongoro crater and surrounding area. The lodge has 24 ensuite rooms, a cozy shared communal area and a restaurant. A good budget accommodation option inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, but lacking a clear view of the crater floor. Visit Website

Ndutu Safari Lodge is a traditional and authentic safari lodge located inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains. The lodge is comprised of thirty four stone and thatched roof en-suite cottages. While the lodge is a great option year-round, it is well known for its superb location during mid- December through April when the two million migratory animals are known to be around the area. Visit Website

Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is located on the highest point of the Eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater with unparalleled views into the crater floor. The lodge was designed after traditional circular African houses and is warmly decorated offering a cozy and luxurious ambiance for guests. Enjoy a sundowner at the Crater View Bar or by the pool after a day on safari. Visit Website

NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE Stay Right On The Edge Of The Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania’s prehistoric Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, has yawned heavenward for millennia. Deep within its immense walls is a breath-taking blue-green landscape dotted with plains, lakes and forests; an eerie, otherworldly “land that time forgot” thick with massive bull elephants, rhinos, wildebeests and the highest concentration of lions in Africa. Visit Website

The Lions paw lodge is a perfect lodge for anyone who’d like to pay a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, as it’s just a few minutes away from the entrace of the rim.  This does not only make the lodge a nice place to spend the night, but also an excellent logistic choice. Visit Website

Farm House Valley was built on a 500 acre plantation with a main central building with a restaurant and leisure area. Every afternoon a fire is lit and drinks and snacks are available for guests whilst they share their experiences of the day and compare the different animals they have seen in the park. Visit Website

Tloma Lodge has been built on the foothills of the highlands of Ngorongoro, a small and exclusive lodge with 24 small cottages built in colonial style and 12 rooms overlooking the garden in the main building. The design of the entire complex looks to create an atmosphere evoking the colonial plantations and farms described in many books and films. Visit Website

Ndutu Under Canvas Situated between the centre and south of Serengeti. Between December and March this is the most important area of the Migration spectacle. The camp has three different locations during the year depending on the movements of the Migration. Visit Website

Marera Valley Lodge located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, is close to the village of Rhotia. Convenient to the main road, this elegant lodge has stunning views over the valley to the hills beyond. We look forward to your visit when we can offer you true Tanzanian hospitality and a warm welcome. Visit Website

Rhotia Valley Tented lodge is built in a traditional African style with indigenous hardwood. It is in complete harmony with its surroundings. Its spacious set up, and its finishing touches, such as cosy sofas around the fireplace and warm decorative details, provide a perfectly balanced luxury. Visit Website

accommodations in Serengeti National Park

Kati Kati tented camp an adventurous campsite in Serengeti national park. A classic tented bushcamp. Here you can have an authentic safari experience, sleeping in tents under the african sky, shower under a ‘bucketshower’ and enjoy a campfire at sunset. This lodge has it. Kati Kati is located in the central ‘Seronera’ area of Serengeti. Visit Website

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge is the latest addition to the portfolio of properties of Tanganyika Wilderness Camps. This camp is strategically located to ensure that all areas of the Serengeti are within reach of our guests, including legendary locations like the famous Maasai kopjes, the Museum of Olduvai Gorge, Seronera and the Grumeti River. Visit Website

Mara Mara Tented Lodge located in North Serengeti close to the river Mara in the Kogatende Area. Situated in the heart of the Migration from June to November with an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. The lodge consists of 16 tents with en suite facilities, including family rooms. It is divided into two camps, north and south. Guests at each of the two camps will use the Main House that includes lounges, restaurant, view deck and swimming pool. Visit Website

Heritage Luxury Tented Camp is located in the centre of the famous Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania. This camp offers a collection of unique and luxurious accommodations. Heritage offers accommodation to suit all preferences. You can choose between single, double, twin or triple tents with private bathrooms including a rain shower. Free WI-FI is offered in the public areas and there is also a restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner or just a (non) alcoholic drink. Visit Website

Africa Safari Maasai Boma is perfectly positioned, between Serengeti, Lake Natron and the Ngorongoro Crater you will find Africa Safari Maasai Boma. In just a 10 minutes-drive you will find yourself at the gate of the Serengeti National Park. Africa Safari Maasai Boma is part of the Paradise & Wilderness group organization. When you stay at Africa Safari Maasai Boma you will truly get the feeling of being in authentic Tanzania.  Visit Website

accommodations in Lake Manyara National Park

Maramboi Tented Lodge has a main building raised on a wood and concrete platform, with extraorinary views to the Rift Valley and to Lake Manyara, that includes an area to relax with comfortable sofas, outside and inside dining and a swimminpool. Every evening a camp fire is lit and guests can enjoy the sunset with drinks and appetizers. Weather permitting dinner will be served outside under the stars. Visit Website

AFRICA SAFARI LAKE MANYARA Africa Safari Lake Manyara lies between the foothills of Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, but even more striking is its location, which could easily be mistaken for the middle of a national park. Because of the large number of animals that are permanently present on the lodge’s premises, end of 2021 the area and its surroundings have been declared a Game Controlled Area (GCA).  Visit Website

Migunga Tented Camp is nestled in a quiet corner on the northwest of Lake Manyara. The camp is ideally situated in shade of an acacia forest, only 5 minutes from the entrance of Lake Manyara National Park. This is the ideal base camp to discover the beautiful surroundings of Lake Manyara, or pay a cultural visit to the colourful town of Mto Wa Mbu. Visit Website

accommodations in Lake Eyasi

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge offers stunning views over the seasonal soda lake and up to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Sixteen tastefully furnished spacious rooms are located within the large property, each with a private verandah overlooking the lake. Visit Website

Tindiga Tented Camp is a no frills yet charming and welcoming tented camp, set up amidst a bushy shrubland of the Eyasi Ecosystem, some 1.5 kilometers from Lake Eyasi. Visit Website

Ziwani Lodge, located on an escarpment overlooking Lake Eyasi in Northern Tanzania, offers sweeping views’ of the Rift Valley. The property is a fully fledged eco lodge; running solely off solar and wind power. The inspiration of the construction and design came from the local architecture around the area. Visit Website

Kisima Ngeda is a high-end lodge at a location that will wow you. It is set up at the shores of Lake Eyasi, a dry and hostile environment, but there is a natural hot spring at the heart of the property, creating a lush oasis of doum palms. Accommodation is in luxury and tastefully decorated tented safari rooms, with en suite bathroom and lounge area.

accommodations in Lake Nation

Lake Natron Tented Camp situated at the base of Africa’s only active volcano Oldonyo Lengai (Mountain of God), Lake Natron is one of the most alkaline lakes in the world. The lake is home to millions of tiny crustaceans, attracting literally thousands of lesser flamingo’s and it is therefore one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. Visit Website

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