Four thumb lodges by region
This is a run down of our (second) favourite properties in Tanzania by region. The reason we have given them a 4 thumb rating may not just be down to price, but can often include client feedback and many other factors.
Kenya
Naibor Camp
Naibor Camp is a luxury tented camp in the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. On the banks of the Talek River, the camp has resident families of hippo that seem to love the camp and its location as much as we do! With simple furnishings, a candlelit communal dining area and...
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Loisaba Tented Camp
On a clear morning in Loisaba Tented Camp, spectacular views stretching across the Laikipia plains to Mount Kenya can be seen from the comfort of your own bed in a modern and sleek canvased tent. The camps location is an all-rounder. It not only provides great game including...
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The Ocean SPA Lodge
The Ocean SPA Lodge is off the beaten track, priding itself nothing less than a hidden paradise on the glistening Indian Ocean. The grounds of the lodge are large and spacious, yet it still maintains an intimate and personal atmosphere with only six ocean front villas. The...
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Mara Plains
As you walk over a wooden bridge to Mara Plains, the first glimpse of the camp is a very luxurious and sleek one. Sat directly from the main area - as if straight out of The Lion King- is a huge Acacia tree, which has slowly become the 'icon' of the camp. The camp has an...
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Naboisho Camp
Sat in a peaceful and game-abundant conservancy bordering the Masai Mara Reserve, Naboisho Camp offers an intimate and authentic safari experience. The conservancy benefits by its location, offering a wider range of activities such as horse riding, bush walks, off-road safaris...
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Afrochic
Contrasting against the larger beach hotels and resorts along the Diani beach coast, Afrochic is the jewel of the crown, offering an intimate experience with exceptional service and attention to detail. As part of the Elewana Collection, the boutique hotel occupies a large,...
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Alfajiri Villas
Located on Kenya’s Diani Beach, guests at Alfajiri are able to enjoy a peaceful stroll barefoot along the beach, with views of the sparkling Indian Ocean and the coral reefs that are close by. With three large private villas available for exclusive use with a team of wonderful...
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Ol Seki Hemingways Mara
Ol Seki is a luxury tented camp in the Naboisho Conservancy adjacent to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The camp, which can accommodate only 12 guests, is magically peaceful and secluded... perfect for those looking to get away from the crowds that the Mara Reserve...
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Saruni Samburu
Perched on an incredible cliff top with panoramic views, Saruni Samburu offers a very unique and memorable stay in an untouched environment off the beaten track. Sat in the Kalama Conservancy, the lodge prides itself on its views, luxury and serenity, attracting nature-loving...
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Waterlovers Beach Resort
Waterlovers is a great choice for those looking for a little more intimacy and privacy on a stunning stretch of Kenya’s southern coast. The owners, Riccardo and Valentina, planned and constructed every single detail themselves, as a result of their passion for the ocean and...
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Kinondo Kwetu
Kinondo Kwetu is a home away from home… a stunning family-run lodge on the idyllic Kenyan coast. The lodge has maintained its high standard of luxury and serenity, encouraging guests to wind down from their safari, journey or maybe just general day-to-day stresses. It offers a...
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Angama Mara
Angama is the new safari lodge in the Masai Mara, and its panoramic views are the talk of the town! Balanced on the rim of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama overlooks the vast Mara plains. The meaning of ‘angama’ in Swahili is completely fitting, translating ‘to be suspended in...
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Cottar's 1920s Camp
Cottar’s 1920 Safari Camp is a timeless classic… literally! The Cottars family have been operating luxury tented safaris since 1919, and almost 100 years later, it is today still running smoothly. The elegant antique furniture, the impeccable personalised service, attention to...
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Kichwa Tembo
As part of the ‘andBeyond’ Porfolio, Kichwa Tembo is of course, a luxury tented camp with a modern décor and a sleek finish. The camp looks directly onto the open plains of the Masai Mara, home to the most plentiful and diverse wildlife in Kenya! This camp offers great value for...
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Ol Donyo Lodge
Sitting between Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park, Ol Donyo is a timeless favourite! Offering ten private cottages and a range of facilities and safari activities such as bush walks, horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, conservation programmes and many more, this property...
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Rekero Camp
With river crossings metres away, an abundance of game all year round and the close roars of the resident Rekero lion pride the camp, Rekero Camp offers so much excitement in the heart of the Masai Mara, one of the most famous game reserves in Africa! The camp combines a...
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The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille
The concept behind Ol Lentille is a truly admirable one and the lodge follows in the footsteps of other Kenyan lodges who have tried to incorporate local communities into conservation rather than excluding them. The lodge itself is cleverly thought out with a range of differing...
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Tortilis Camp
Sat in its own private conservancy, facing Africa’s largest mountain, is Tortilis, one of our favourite properties in Amboseli. With a lifetime of experience behind the guides at the camp, it is said that they know every individual elephant, each hyena den and the vast majority...
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Diani Blue
Diani Blue is an intimate and personal hotel on the beautiful stretch of Diani Beach. With only six rooms, it is a refreshing contrast against some of the larger resorts in this area, and with almost two staff members per guest, you are guaranteed to get an exceptional level of...
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Saruni Mara
Similar to its sister properties across Kenya, Saruni Mara is all about its exquisite views over the Mara plains! Sitting on top of a huge hilltop in the bushy thicket, watching the sunset each night around a warm campfire or your stunning private verandah, could not be more...
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Deloraine House
As part of the Offbeat portfolio, Deloraine House offers beautiful accommodation just outside of Lake Nakuru National Park. The house itself offers a variety of activities with horse riding on the top of the list – an equestrian’s heaven! With the main house a cottage combined...
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Elephant Pepper Camp
Sat in the Mara North Conservancy, Elephant Pepper Camp is a small and cosy tented camp in the heart of the game. The camp is named after the ‘Elephant Pepper’ trees that grow in and around the camp. Its leaves and fruit have a fiery flavour, and along with many medicinal goods...
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Hemingways Watamu
Greeted with a fresh passion juice and a cold towel, Hemingways Watamu prides itself in its exceptional service and attention to detail. Sat on the sands of Watamu Bay in southern Kenya, Hemingways is a place for both relaxation and an activities on offer. Currently, Hemingways...
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Lewa House
In the heart of the Lewa Wildlfie Conservancy, the stunning, owner-run property of Lewa House is a long time favourite in this area of Kenya. With views of Mount Kenya and the sacred mountains of Ol Olokwe to the north, Lewa House offers cute, luxury cottages and newly added “...
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Lewa Safari Camp
With privileged access to 65,000 acres of private land, Lewa Safari Camp is a great base to be incredible game viewing and a wealth of other activities. Hosting 10% of Kenya's rhinos, Lewa Conservancy, its guides and its rangers all work together to protect the endangered...
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Mara Expeditions Camp
Sat on a bend in the Ntiakitak River, Mara Expeditions Camp is a sweet and intimate tented camp, where safari meets comfort. Although less lavish than its sister property Mara Plains, Mara Expeditions has a comfortable 'safari feel' to it. Open seasonally between June and...
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Msambweni House
This five star house, sat on Kenya’s southern coast, offers a range of accommodation with stunning views of the Indian ocean. The spacious rooms and villas are very spacious, heightened by its contemporary and stylish decor. This is among one of the favourites on the Kenya's...
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Porini Amboseli Camp
When it opened in 2001, Porini Amboseli was one of the first eco-camps in Kenya and today, is still one of the favourite camps in Amboseli National Park. Staff at Porini are all locally employed and trained Masai warriors and elders, with the exception of the manager and head...
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Richard's River Camp
Set in the northern conservancy of the Masai Mara, Richard's River Camp was set up in 2013, offering an intimate safari experience off the beaten track, with great game and resident big cats lurking close by! Like its sister property, Richard's Forest Camp, the camp has a warm...
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House of Waine
As one of the favourite boutique hotels in Nairobi, House of Waine is a warm, family owned and run property, offering relaxation and intimacy in the exclusive suburb of Karen. Its name as House of ‘Waine’ is formed from the initials of the family members, and each of the 11...
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Karen Blixen Camp
This camps sits in the heart of the Mara North Conservancy and as part of the Out of Africa Collection, it has long been a favourite in the safari world! Named after the Danish author who wrote Out of Africa, one of the most romantic stories told, the camp today shadows this...
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Kicheche Mara Camp
Sat in the plains of the Mara North Conservancy, Kicheche Camp has been a favourite for big names over the years. The game-filled plains of the conservancies are renowned to have a lower vehicle density and can offer a wider selection of game viewing activities than camps...
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Little Governors' Camp
As part of the Governors Portfolio, Little Governors' Camp is a smaller and more intimate camp than its neighbour, Governors' Main Camp. Similarly, the camp is all about its location location location! It sits in the heart of the Masai Mara Triangle, an area shared by just one...
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Loldia House
Loldia House is the ideal place to take in pleasures of the beautiful Great Rift Valley. Within two hours of Nairobi, many have incorporated a night or two staying at the lakes as the start of their safari itinerary. However, with its accessibility, comes popularity, and today,...
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Offbeat Mara Camp
This intimate tented camp is located in the Mara North Conservancy in an area of fantastic resident game including the Offbeat lion pride. The conservancy is much more exclusive than the reserve as only the camps inside the conservancy are permitted to game drive. Over 90...
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Sand River Camp
Sand River camp is sat inside the Masai Mara Reserve, where the game is rich and plentiful all year round. Its name, Sand River, is derived from the river in which the camp sits on, which facilitates a lovely view from your tent. Returning after a day of exciting game drives,...
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Saruni Wild
In contrast to the many luxury tented camps in the Mara, Saruni Wild Camp has refreshingly stripped back the lavish furnishings and décor, creating a camp focused purely on the safari experience… which is what Africa is all about! Sat in the heart of the Lemek Conservancy,...
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The Boma
Boasting its great position between the international and domestic airports of Nairobi, The Boma is our pick of the choice for guests passing through the city. The comfortable rooms and superb service compliment the rest of the hotels space and amenities. The only downside is...
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The Palacina
With a proliferation of business and luxury lodges dotted in and around Nairobi, it can be a little tricky to choose the best of them. We have been going out to East Africa for the last 12 years and have, either routing through to the safari lodges or on to the beaches, spent...
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Swahili Beach Resort
Swahili Beach Resort is a very large resort in a central position on Diani Beach, built and designed more than ten years ago to combine luxury and modern decor, whilst ensuring it has a minimum ecological impact. Its Arabic architecture and local Swahili-influenced finish has...
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Baraza Resort & Spa
A sister property to the nearby Breezes Hotel, Baraza Resort & Spa is still fairly young and sits nicely in the top end market, appealing to both families and couples alike. Baraza Resort & Spa is located down on the south eastern coast of Zanzibar where the sand is a...
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Entamanu Ngorongoro
Meaning ‘circle’ in a dialect of Masai, ‘Entamanu’ seems a fitting name for a camp that sits on the rim of the rounded Ngorongoro Crater. Opening its doors in August 2016, Entamanu is one of the newest properties on the rim owned by Nomad's, and is sat on the remote northwestern...
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Tarangire Treetops
Tarangire Treetops is a cool and quirky property and is our pick of where to stay at the top end around Tarangire. It is true that it is not right inside the park and so doesn't feature as good game...but it does offer exceptional service and the chance to sleep in a baobab tree...
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Kwihala Camp
One of the newest additions to Ruaha, Kwihala Camp has, after a few years, managed to find its place. Originally sold as a high end, luxury tented camp, they asked a lot of money for a stay here, and it struggled. Today they have paired things down a little, or at least adjusted...
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Four Seasons Safari Lodge
As one of the smartest, and largest properties in the Serengeti, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge really does have it all. Its location, in the heart of the Seronera region, offers reliable game viewing throughout the year and is a perfect base with simply stunning accommodation...
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Kichaka Camp
Kichaka Expeditions are perfect for the adventurer, offering safe and memorable walking safaris through the wilderness and untouched parts of Ruaha National Park. Guided by Andrew Molinaro, famously known as ‘Moli’, the walking safari aims to take you as far away from...
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Plantation Lodge
As discussed in the Ngorongoro Sopa review, often the choice at the crater is whether to pay for the view (by staying on the crater rim) or for the accommodation (staying in the Highlands). In the case of staying in the Highlands, then we recommend Plantation Lodge. This great...
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Unguja Lodge
Right at the southern most tip of Zanzibar, Unguja is known only to a few and is a welcome retreat from the relative bustle of other beaches on the island. While not really the best beach on the island, part of the charm of heading down here is to access the superb and unspoiled...
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Mdonya Old River
As with Mdonya's sister camp, Lake Manze, in the Selous, Mdonya Old River Camp is a simple and elegant camp that offers great value for money along with a true bush experience. It is not for those looking for brass taps and massages, but what it does it does really, really well...
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Jongomero Camp
The only camp that is set right at the bottom of the park, Jongomero Camp, sister camp to the great Selous Safari Camp, is probably the smartest lodge in Ruaha. It is also the only lodge in the park at this level that has a swimming pool that, in a Ruaha summer time, is an...
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Konokono Beach Resort
Opening its doors a few years ago, Konokono Beach Resort is definitely one of the best kept secrets of Zanzibar. With an expansive white sand beach and positioned in the midst of a tropical forest, Konokono offers seclusion in the best of ways. The hotel offers a range of...
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The Ngorongoro Sopa
In the debate of whether to stay on the rim or in the Ngorongoro Highlands, the Ngorongoro Sopa is probably the place that we would opt for for those that don't have the budget to stay in the Crater Lodge. Located on the eastern side of the rim, the Sopa, while not overly...
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Swala Safari Camp
One of two Sanctuary properties in the northern part of Tanzania, Swala Safari Camp is consistent with their standards across Africa. Vying with Tarangire Treetops for the accolade of “bush-chic” property of Tarangire, its location inside the park probably just gives them the...
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Kusini Camp
Sat in the remote southeastern area of the Serengeti, Kusini Camp overlooks the peaceful game-filled plains that impress throughout the year. As the only permanent camp in the southern plains, the camp offers very reasonable and comfortable accommodation with 12 tents spaciously...
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Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Very much the new boy on the block, Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge is already taking the accolades for being the highest specification property in the Ngorongoro Highlands at the best price possible. Due to its location right at the entrance to the park, and the fact it is...
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Breezes Beach Club & Spa
As one of the first hotels on this stretch of Zanzibar, Breezes has long been the benchmark for other properties of this ilk. Today it can still firmly hold its head up and, in our view, is still very much at the front of the pack as far as layout, service and general facilities...
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Selous Impala Camp
Located over to the eastern edge of the main game viewing area, Selous Impala Camp is still privately owned and, especially in low season when it drops its rates and offers a 4th night for free, offers very good value for money. Impala has definitely grown to be one of our...
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Pongwe Beach Hotel
Located right at the southern end of the white sand that runs from Matemwe to Chwake, Pongwe Beach Hotel has, we would argue, managed to claim itself the best chunk of beach on the island! Featuring a permanent sand beach, complete with lapping waves and azure waters, there is...
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The Z Hotel
Located in the small fishing village of Nungwi, in the northern-most point of the island, the Z hotel has slowly carved a niche out for those looking for a great beach, good rooms and access to some evening action. As one of the main backpacker destinations there are plenty of...
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Maramboi Tented Camp
Another of the new properties that has appeared in the game management corridor in between Tarangire NP and Manyara NP, Maramboi is aimed at the lower end of the market to its two neighbours, Chem Chem and Manyara Ranch. This is, however, a very good option for those that are...
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Without doubt the legend that is the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is still far and away the place to stay if you are looking for both jaw-dropping luxury as well as a jaw-dropping experience at the Ngorongoro Crater. The first thing that astounds when you arrive here is that it sits...
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Roho ya Selous
As the newest camp to the Selous Game Reserve, Roho ya Selous, which is sat in the prime area for game opened in August last year. Owned by Asilia, we are confident that the camp will offer the quality of experience that its sister properties throughout Tanzania do. Its location...
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Xanadu Villas and Retreat
Xanadu Villas sits on the south-east coast of Zanzibar island, just 50 minutes from the UNESCO world heritage capital, Stone Town. Xanandu has six individually designed villas, private plunge pools, spacious dining areas, a relaxing spa, and many more, all sit within the...
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Africa Amini Maasai Lodge
The Africa Amini Maasai Lodge is run entirely by Maasai people from the local community and is truly one its kind in Tanzania, and all of Africa! Its location, between Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru in Northern Tanzania, offers guests an indescribable sense of space and...
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Chada Camp
The only other camp in Katavi of real note, Chada Camp, as the name suggests, looks out onto the Chada floodplain and is set at the other end of the Katuma River systems to Katavi Wildlife camp. Established as a simple tented camp, Chada Camp does offer something a little...
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Constance Aiyana
As there is not a huge selection of properties on Pemba Island, this is a fantastic new edition to the island! The Constance Aiyana features 30 villas which each look out to the ocean, a variety of facilities such as a swimming pool, gym and spa, and all within beautiful grounds...
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Emerson Spice
Emerson Spice is a long favourite of the properties in Zanzibar. Located in the exciting and busy alleyways, this hotel is colourful, charming and retains a strong sense of place. Not only are each of the 11 boutique rooms memorable and stylish in design and decor, but the...
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Fanjove Private Island
This stunning private island sits on azure waters and isolated beaches. Located a short boat ride from the airport at Songosongo island (south of Mafia island), this simple but stunning island is completely private and offers the sorts of relaxation and activities that only a...
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Gibb's Farm
One of the most famous properties in the Ngorongoro Highlands, Gibb’s Farm was once the family home for the Gibb’s family and is a true sanctuary after the heat of the Serengeti or the national parks to the east. Comprising a series of quirky cottages, set amongst stunning...
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Ikuka
Although it has been open for almost two years now, Ikuka Camp is one of the newer properties to make base in Ruaha National Park, and what an entry it has made! Sitting high on the Mwagusi escarpment, Ikuka Camp itself gets the best of both worlds – the mighty views and a 20-...
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Kigelia Camp
Located in the northern area of Ruaha National Park, Kigelia is an intimate safari camp, offering beautifully rustic yet luxurious accommodation… everything you’d expect from a Nomad camp! With only six tents sat along the banks of the Sand River, the camp ensures a peaceful and...
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Kimondo Camp
A fantastic that follows the location of the wildebeest herds is Kimondo Camp. Located between the northern and southern plains of the Serengeti, this intimate camp of 9 safari tents offers a prime location to see the herds and great value for money. As part of the Asilia...
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Kitela Lodge
One of the new properties to be built in the Ngorongoro Highlands, Kitela Lodge is a sister property to the nearby and much larger, Ngorongoro Farmhouse. The main entrance to Kitela is fairly underwhelming until you arrive at the front doors where you are confronted by the view...
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Matemwe Beach House
Again, an expansion off the nearby Matemwe Main, Matemwe beach house is aimed specifically at a family or small group that would like some privacy. Sitting right on the main beach, and offering a pool, private dining room and butler service, this has come as a welcome addition...
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Mbali Mbali Mahale
Set in the remote and untouched mountains of Mahale, this lodge really does offer an experience to remember. Formed of 9 beach tents overlooking the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika, and offering superb guiding across a variety of activities (chimpanzee trekking being the main...
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Nimali Serengeti Camp
As part of the Nimali Africa portfolio (with its sister camp in Tarangire National Park), Nimali Serengeti is a relatively new camp that offers luxury in the heart of the game-filled central Serengeti plains. The resident game here is undeniably good – big herds of buffalo,...
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Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp
The only real competitor to Sayari camp and the other Asilia camps in northern Tanzania, Nomad Serengeti Camp has really led the way for the last 15 years or so in the Serengeti. Moving seasonally through the year, according to the movement of the herds, the camp is a bit more...
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Qambani
Qambani is an elegant and relatively new property offering seclusion on Zanzibar’s eastern coast in Michamvi. The property has only six spacious villas and with so much space (tropical gardens, a range of facilities, a soft white beach), you will feel like you have the place to...
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Rivertrees Country Inn
Located just outside the bustling town of Arusha, the Rivertrees Country Inn is a charming property that was once an old coffee farm. The setting is delightfully picturesque. The cottages overlook River Usa, the colourful gardens are maintained perfectly and when the skies are...
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Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Migration Camp is situated in the thin column of the Serengeti that runs between the Seronera, in the centre, and the Lamia Wedge, in the north, the game around Serengeti Migration camp can be a little unpredictable...but we still think it is worth a look and, as far...
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The Arusha Coffee Lodge
The Arusha Coffee Lodge has long been held as the place to stay in and around Arusha and, until the arrival of Onsea House, it really was. Today it is still very much up there with great rooms, looking out onto the coffee plantations, superb food and an overall aura of luxury....
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Zawadi
Zawadi is the newest property of the Zanzibar Collection to make its mark on Zanzibar’s East coast. Compared to its sister properties, Zawadi is much more modern and sleek in terms of its architecture, design and interior. The nine private villas are all very neutral and elegant...
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Beyt al Salaam
Along with the Seyyida and Mashariki Palace, Beyt al Salaam is probably our pick of the options in and around Stone Town. Located away from the main bustle of the alleyways (but within a 5 minute walk), the location of Beyt al Salaam is probably its biggest selling point as far...
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Echo Beach Hotel
This quirky little beach property keeps going from strength to strength and is, today, one of our favourite destinations on the island! Owned and managed by Sue and Andrew, their attention to detail is present throughout…from the well appointed and comfortable rooms to the...
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Essque Zalu
Set up on the northern most point on the island, Essque Zalu is a modern and chic addition to the island. Featuring service, food and accommodation of the highest standard, this hotel will definitely be pushing for the crown of best hotel in the next few years. While they don’t...
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Green and Blue
Green and Blue is a brand new offering to the island and it shares the same beach as the nearby Matemwe Main. One of the main features of the hotel is the stilted dining area that affords stunning views across the white sand beach to the beautiful island of Mnemba. This focus...
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Jafferji House
Located centrally, aside from the hectic alleyways and close to the ocean, sits Jafferji House and Spa. It has nine boutique suites, each individually designed with African fabrics and colours. Its restaurant is locally referred to as the ‘Mistress of Spices’, and rightly so as...
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Kasha Boutique Hotel
Set right on the northern most point of Matemwe, Kasha Boutique Hotel has brought something slightly different to the beach hotels on the island. First of all, being located where it is has allowed them much more room than many of the other new properties. This has allowed...
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Kati Kati Camp
Set in a small range of hills that run north from the central, Seronera River valley, Kati Kati is a simple tented camp that caters for drive in only clients. This is a well placed camp and offers a simple experience right in the heart of the park. It is true that this region...
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Kirurumu Tented Lodge
Of the accommodations around Lake Manyara and along the Rift Escarpment, Kirurumu Tented Lodge stands out for its views, the personal touch of the staff and its bar...which, we would argue, is one of the best in Africa! Usually only used as a stopping place on the way through to...
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Matemwe Main
Consistently one of our top sellers over the years, Matemwe Main gives you a feeling of intimacy and style, but without being over the top. The rooms are vast and all look out onto the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The 'property also has all of the features that you would...
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Mchanga Beach Lodge
A charming little property nestled on one of Zanzibar’s least busy beaches, Mchanga Beach Lodge started the new wave of properties that offer aircon and tidy rooms as standard at the lower end of the (price) market. With on sight owner/management, a small number of rooms and a...
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Milele Villas
Milele Villas have two eco-friendly villas which sit on the secluded and private beach of Fukuchani. The villas are booked exclusively, so either Villa Lisa or Villa Tatu will be entirely yours to do as you please. With a private infinity pool, lounge, and a private beach,...
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Ras Nungwi Hotel
One of the older properties on the island, Ras Nungwi has long benefitted from being the last hotel on the coast up here and so has a stunning and secluded beach. As with many beaches around the headland, there is not much on offer at high tide, and quite a bit at low tide, but...
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Ruaha River Lodge
Following the footsteps of its sister property in the Selous, Ruaha River Lodge is a beautifully designed camp which highlights off its position on the banks of the mighty river. As the only ‘lodge’ in Ruaha, it’s a great choice for those less keen on rustic tented camps. Run...
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Rufiji River Camp
Run by the Fox family, Rufiji River Camp was one of the first camps established in the park and its reputation has only grown and grown over the last few years! Set on the banks of the Rufiji River, the camp is made of 14 tents and suites, each pitched undernearth thatched roofs...
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The Seyyida Hotel
Located in the heart of the alleyways and on the edge of the Forodhani Marketplace, the Seyyida Hotel is one of our favourite properties in Stone Town. Once a merchant’s home, the property features interesting and large rooms which offer a cool sanctum from the heat of the...
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Katavi Wildlife Camp
We really can't speak more highly of Katavi National Park and, even if you were to sleep in a tent (not that we would advise it!) it would be the best place in Tanzania to head for. Fortunately, with camps like Katavi Wildlife Camp around, that is not necessary. A superb camp,...
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Sunshine Hotel
As with quite a few of the newer properties to Zanzibar, the Sunshine Hotel has aimed squarely at the lower end of the price range, while offering such amenties as aircon as standard. The Sunshine hotel is probably one of the better new properties in the Matemwe area and gives a...
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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
As part of the Governor’s Collection, and owned by a community trust, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is sat in the foothills of the mighty Virunga mountains. Its remote location offers remarkable views and its relationship with the community means that a wealth of activities aside...
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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Arguably the best choice in northern Lake Kivu, is the Serena Hotel. Like its sister Serena properties, the Lake Kivu hotel offers a good location, comfortable accommodation and a huge variety of facilities so whether you’re looking for somewhere to relax or keep busy, this...
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Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
With good accessibility to the entrance of the park, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is the perfect base for those looking for comfortable and affordable accommodation, offering a restaurant, a pool and beautiful gardens to relax in. With good accessibility to the park...
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Gorilla Mountain View Lodge
Gorilla Mountain View Lodge, which boasts stunning views of the volcanic mountains of the Virunga Massif, is conveniently located only 3 kilometres from the entrance of the Volcanoes National Park. Not only is this lodge a perfect base for the mountain gorilla and golden monkey...
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Virunga Lodge
Offering expansive views of the Virunga Volcanoes, Virunga Lodge is a luxury lodge filled with Rwandan design and culture. Each of the ten 'bandas' reflect the traditional building style of Rwanda, and with their own cosy fireplace, open living room and private terrace, they are...
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Kigali Serena Hotel
This five-star hotel is the pick of the bunch when it comes to accommodation in Rwanda’s capital. Located just ten minutes from the international airport and three hours from the Volcanoes National Park, home of the gorillas, the Serena offers convenience, as well as comfort and...
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Abu Camp
Once known solely for the elephant activities that the camp used to offer, the Abu’s Camp of today is a much more game viewing focussed property and, with bronze baths and very good game viewing, while the price is still very high, we think that it is now a contender as a ‘dry’...
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Jao Camp
The acclaimed jewel in the crown of the concession, Jao Camp has certainly had no expense spared in either the design or the execution. Loosely conceptualised on the dark wood properties of Indonesia, the main areas and the rooms of the camp have a luxurious and decadent feel to...
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King's Pool
One of Wilderness Safari’s flagship properties, King’s Pool, on the Linyanti River Channel, is due to undergo a full refurbishment in 2018 to re-open in June of the same year. With this in mind, we feel it is a bit redundant to go ahead and put together a full review of the...
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Chobe Game Lodge
Located at the end of the run of properties that stretch out along the Chobe water front from Kasane, Chobe Game Lodge has probably the most prestigious heritage of them with famous names such as Elizabeth Taylor staying here in its hey day. Today the property really benefits...
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DumaTau Camp
The largest of the 4 Wilderness Camps in the Linyanti concession, DumaTau is also their most popular. Part of the reason for this is the stunning location of the camp, right on one of the main channels for the Linyanti. The main area of the lodge opens out to a pontoon walkway...
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Jacana Camp
One of two ‘water’ camps in the Jao Concession, Jacana Camp is situated in the south eastern corner of the Jao Concession and has plenty of charm and character to it. Sitting on a small island that is completely cut off from civilisation between May and November, the experience...
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Muchenje Safari Lodge
Located right on the other side of Chobe National Park to the much busier Kasane region, Muchenje Safari Lodge has long been a favourite for those wanting to avoid the congested waterways around Kasane. The property is just undergoing a new injection of capital in 2019 and what...
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Sausage Tree Camp
If you are looking for somewhere completely luxurious, with coffee machines, private plunge pools, huge rooms and air conditioning, this is the place for you! The camp has just had a significant refurbishment so the rooms are simply stunning but the original sausage tree (the...
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Anabezi Camp
Looking out to the Mushika Flood Plains and the Zambezi River in the distance, Anabezi Camp is a great choice for those looking for luxury in an untouched wilderness. The camp is to the very east of the Lower Zambezi National Park so the safari experience feels private and the...
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Chamilandu Bush Camp
Chamilandu is a small, intimate bushcamp in the heart of the southern part of the South Luangwa National Park. The camp itself homes only three chalets, each set apart overlooking the Luangwa River and the Chendeni Hills as the backdrop. It is perfect for those wanting an...
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Chiawa Camp
Sat on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park, Chiawa Camp is a small and intimate camp with a fantastic reputation! Its service, food, management, guiding (Nobby and Daniel are particularly great), location and accommodation are all on-point, with the...
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Chikoko Tree Camp
In a remote and wild area, north of the South Luangwa National Park, Chikoko Camp is part of Remote Afria’s Chikoko walking trails. The surrounding area has no roads or vehicles, so everything is brought into the camp before the opening season, and activities are all on foot!...
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Chongwe River House
Designed by the renowned architect Neil Rocher (who has a portfolio of quirky safari properties), Chongwe River House is full of energy, excitement and beautiful views out to the Chongwe River. The house can accommodate between 4 to 8 guests comfortably and as all of the safari...
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Crocodile River Camp
Similar to Chikoko Tree Camp, Crocodile Bush Camp is an intimate bush camp that is part of the Remote Africa portfolio. The camp is rebuilt each year from reed and thatch and is accessed only by foot, emphasizing the walking and ‘remote’ element of the camp.
Islands of Siankaba
Islands of Siankaba is a unique luxury lodge located on islands on the Zambezi River. As it is around 45 kilometres from Livingstone, it is definitely one of the most peaceful lodges you can stay in during your visit to Victoria Falls. There are a wealth of activities on offer...
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Kafunta River Lodge
Kafuna River Lodge was opened in the South Luangwa National Park by Ron and Anke Cowan in 1998. The camp sits outside of the national park on the other side of the river, but its private crossing points have meant that guests at Kafunta can easily get across to the plains of the...
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Kapamba Bush Camp
Situated in the remote, southern area of South Luangwa National Park, Kapamba Camp is a small and intimate camp with colourful soft furnishings. The camp itself is stylish and modern, with open-fronted chalets and enormous bathtubs with private views onto the Kapamba riverbed...
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Luangwa River Camp
Since it was originally built in 2001, the Luangwa River Camp has been refurbished and managed by Robin Pope Safaris who have done an excellent job! On arrival, the infinity pool with a background of vibrant green plant and palm leaves grabs your attention – the perfect contrast...
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Luangwa Safari House
Built in 2005, the Luangwa Safari House is a private house full of charm, originality and luxury. It is a four-bedroom house with an exquisite open-plan living area and private pool. The dining and safari experience is all on a private basis so the Luangwa Safari House is the...
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Mchenja Camp
Mchenja Camp is part of the Norman Carr Bushcamp portfolio which works perfectly in a stand-alone itinerary, or combined with the more luxurious camp of Chinzombo for example. The camp sits between an ebony tree forest and the Luangwa River in the Nsefu sector – the perfect base...
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Mwaleshi Camp
As one of the only camps in North Luangwa National Park, Remote Africa’s Mwaleshi Camp is our pick of the bunch for accommodation in this exclusive park. The camp is intimate, personal and authentic, and its position on the Mwaleshi River means there is a reliable amount of...
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Nsefu Camp
Nsefu Camp homes history and exceptional wildlife. Built in 1956 by Norman Carr, this was the first safari lodge to occupy the South Luangwa National Park. It is the only camp located on the rich plains of the Nsefu Sector, and run by Robin Pope Safaris, it excels in its quality...
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Nsolo Camp
Renowned for its ‘barefoot luxury’ experience, Nsolo is a bushcamp that focuses on incredible walking safaris with stunning and authentic safari accommodation. Located on the banks of the remote and seasonal Luwi River, this camp works perfectly combined with the sister...
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Potato Bush Camp
This is a charming bush camp in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park. The camp can accommodate a total of 12 people which means it has a cosy and intimate ambiance. The rooms each have a private plunge pool, private verandas and well-appointed bathrooms which makes for a...
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Royal Livingstone Hotel
The Royal Livingstone Hotel is the most famous hotels out of all of the Victoria Falls properties. It sits on the Zambian side, on the banks of the Zambezi River and boasts a short 15-minute walk to Victoria Falls itself. The décor is quite colonial which adds to the history of...
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Tena Tena
Tena Tena has long been a safari favourite in South Luangwa National Park and as the original Robin Pope Safari Camp, it is clear why! With simple safari tents and open-air bathrooms, the accommodation at Tena Tena is authentic and makes you feel completely at one with nature....
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Waterberry Lodge
The main draw to Waterberry Lodge is that it provides the most calming atmosphere – away from the hustle and bustle of Victoria Falls. With well-maintained gardens and an intimate number of guest rooms, Waterberry Zambezi Lodge is the perfect base for those wanting to combine...
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Amanzi Camp
This small camp is the perfect option for those looking for something with a cosy safari ambiance, as well as the luxurious amenities that comes with it. The camp is located furthest east of the Lower Zambezi National Park, on the Ntwenya Channel. The area is surrounded by...
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Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp is a luxurious camp that sits on the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe River. Although the camp is outside of the national park, there is still resident game to be seen from camp and there are a variety of safari activities to enjoy. The camp has a pool,...
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Apoka Safari Lodge
This lodge is part of the Wild Places portfolio and its sister properties include Clouds Mountain Lodge in Bwindi and Semliki Safari Lodge in Semliki. The lodge sits in an area with an abundance of wildlife including lions, leopard, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, zebra, hartebeest...
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Buhoma Lodge
This lodge is part of the Uganda Exclusive Camp portfolio and it is one of our favourites! The lodge is set up on an elevated platform so it gives you a sense of being up-high in the forest and part of the national park. The lodge has a real sense of intimacy and ‘safari-feel’...
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
This lodge is flagship of the Wild Places portfolio of Uganda. Sitting at a height of 2,000 metres above sea level, it is the highest and arguably, one of the most luxurious lodges, in all of Uganda. It sits in the south-western part of Bwindi National Park and has access to 6...
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Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Located in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, in the area of Ishasha, this unspoilt area is famous for its tree-climbing lions which can be spotted resting in the branches of the large fig trees. The whole camp has a very authentic safari-feel to it, with...
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Lemala Wildwaters
This lodge is located on a solid rock peninsula amidst the rapids of the River Nile in the south-eastern part of Uganda. The lodge is part of the high-end Lemala portfolio (who own luxury safari lodges in Tanzania) and is certainly fitting with their level of accommodation,...
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Baker's Lodge
Baker’s Lodge is part of the Exclusive Camps and, as all of the other lodges in this portfolio, it offers an authentic, intimate and professional experience. The lodge itself sits on the southern bank of the River Nile, with a huge variety of birds, bathing elephants and pods of...
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Kyanginga Lodge
Kyanginga Lodge is sat on the edge of an extinct volcanic crater lake looking out to the Rwenzori Mountains in south-western Uganda. The lodge sits high up with beautiful views offered from the main area and your private veranda on your bedroom, but with the high altitude,...
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Nile Safari Lodge
Sitting just outside of Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, Nile Safari Lodge is a comfortable independent lodge which is new on the block! The lodge, which opened its doors in September 2019, is perched on the southern bank of the River Nile and offers a good base for your...
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Papaya Lake Lodge
This independent lodge sits high up in the Ugandan Great Crater Lakes region. With only nine small cottages, Papaya Lodge is a relaxing place to be with stunning views from the rooms, the main area and the swimming pool. Although the rooms are not as impressive as the main area...
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Primate Lodge
This little lodge is a gem in the heart of Kibale National Park. Offering 16 rooms situated in the lush green rainforest, the lodge is a perfect base for your chimpanzee trek as it is a 5-minute drive to the park headquarters. The lodge is part of the Uganda Lodges portfolio who...
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