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Nasikia Mobile Camp

Serengeti

12 Rooms

From $550 per person/night

A dream-come-true experience in the heart of the Great Migration.

You could not be further from the madding crowd than in a tented camp in the wide-open plains of the Serengeti. During the Great Migration, expect breathtaking wildlife sightings as the grazing animals move as one in search of new pastures, their every move monitored by their tireless followers – lion, hyaena, leopard, cheetah and lesser predators. Your accommodation is simple but comfortably stylish, as tents have en-suite bathrooms, spacious bedrooms and great food. Nasikia Mobile's sister camp, Nasikia Central, is in the central Rongai area.

Che Che Vule

Zanzibar

4 Rooms

From $260 per person/night

Your private, fully serviced beachside villa – home from home, island style

A secluded beach on the palm-fringed northeast coast of Zanzibar island is the ideal place for a private villa, especially one at which the welcoming service and laid-back oceanside atmosphere ensure a perfect and uncomplicated family holiday. Located on the popular beach of Matemwe, opposite the famous Mnemba Atoll, Che Che Vule promises you a relaxed vacation in authentic tropical island style (which is why this place sees many guests returning time and again). There's no internet, no TV and no phone – nothing but superb space, warm smiles, great food and the ocean glinting in the sun.

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Serengeti

9 Rooms

From $2.2K per person/night

Uber safari chic with a surprise at every turn

Faru Faru, meaning 'Rhino' in Swahili, is the dreamy incarnation of a very stylish botanists camp. Set up against the sloping hills overlooking the grasslands below, the lodge rests along the Grumeti River in the private Grumeti Reserve. Open all year round, this intimate and peaceful lodge has high quality game viewing both from the resident species and visiting migratory animals, both in and out of season, a perfect base to explore the Northern Serengeti corridor. With five star standards for food and service, all your needs will be met before you can imagine what they might be!

Fruit and Spice Resort

Zanzibar

39 Rooms

From $180 per person/night

Salt on the breeze, fragrant greenery, gaudy reefs and an intimate lodge.

Set on the more remote southwestern edge of Zanzibar Island is the small town of Mchangamle, on the shoreline of Kizimkazi Bay. The bay is known for its powder-white beaches and rocky coves, its distance from the tourist hotspots and its passing cavalcade of dolphins and whales. It's also the setting of Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort, a little cliffside haven with some splendid Indian Ocean views. The property is lushly forested with palms and fruit trees (and birds), the accommodation is cool and serene, the food is fresh and delicious and the ocean's underwater delights must not be missed.

Singita Serengeti House

Serengeti

4 Rooms

From $3.1K per person/night

The ultimate Serengeti hideaway

During a quiet moment, while sitting on the wide, shady verandah overlooking the golden Serengeti savannah, you’ll feel immense gratitude for where you are: the luxurious villa you and your friends have called home; the 350 000 acres of protected wilderness on the Grumeti concession; the kind and attentive staff and the sense of deep rest you’ve experienced. And in this quiet moment, a rustling will steal you away from your thoughts. A grey ear pokes into your peripheral vision and a herd of bull elephants emerge, sauntering up to the nearby water hole for a drink.

Konokono Resort

Zanzibar

24 Rooms

From $480 per person/night

A stylish, open-air hotel, hidden away on Zanzibar's east coast.

Recently refurbished by new owners, Kono Kono is tucked away on the south-eastern coast of Zanzibar (the Michamvi Peninsula to be precise), and about as far away from any tourists as you can get. We like it already! Other ticks on the list are the fabulous beach-side location, beautiful spa and swimming pool, and the spacious but totally charming Zanzibari villas. Better still, the entire area has been designated a conservation site, so no more buildings can crop up in the next few years. As if we needed another excuse to visit…

Singita Sabora

Serengeti

9 Rooms

From $2.2K per person/night

An intimate 1920s-style explorer’s camp in a vast wilderness area

An intimate 1920s-style explorer’s camp with 9 en-suite tents situated in the Singita Grumeti Reserves of Tanzania, adjacent to the Serengeti National Park. It combines nostalgic adventure amid pure wilderness, with ultra-luxurious touches, world-class hospitality, and superb game viewing. Guests are immersed in the Serengeti, with the added thrill of knowing that there isn’t much separating the comfort inside from the nature and wildlife outside. Game viewing is superb all year round but the camp's location along the Great Migration route means that the migration sightings are even more spectacular. Delectable cuisine and wonderful service complete the package.

DoubleTree Resort Nungwi

Zanzibar

95 Rooms

From $290 per person/night

A tropical hotel, right on the beachfront in northern Zanzibar.

Unwind, relax, and breathe in the fresh ocean air at the Hilton DoubleTree Resort, right up on the northern tip of Zanzibar on Nungwi Beach. International hotel it might be, but with the thatched roofs and spacious rooms with fabulous ocean vistas, there's no doubt that you're in Zanzibar. If you're feeling adventurous, then head out for a scuba diving session and explore the tropical waters ahead, or take an afternoon off and lounge on a shady sunbed by the swimming pool. When you're staying in a hotel like the Hilton, there's never a shortage of activities to get stuck into...

Singita Mara River

Serengeti

6 Rooms

From $2.2K per person/night

New generation eco-retreat on the banks of the Mara River

Singita Mara River Tented Camp is a new generation eco-lodge that operates entirely off the grid and is built from mainly natural and recycled materials. It is situated in one of the Serengeti's most active wildlife areas and offers abundant year-round game viewing with front-row seats during the migration. The lodge is powered by solar energy and rechargeable LED lamps to minimize the impact to the environment and to help guests make a more meaningful connection with nature while leaving behind a lighter footprint. Attentive staff oversee all aspects of your stay, including arranging daily game drives and gourmet meals.

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Zanzibar

180 Rooms

From $210 per person/night

Enjoy panoramic sea views along the secluded north coast from this Arabic-style hotel.

Drive down a winding four-kilometre dirt road (it's worth it!), through a coconut plantation, and right to the doorstep of the peaceful Sea Cliff Resort and Spa, perched on the cliffs overlooking Mangapwani Beach. Staying true to its Zanzibar roots, the Sea Cliff emulates the island's diverse Arabic and Persian heritage, with makuti roofing, beautifully atmospheric towers and winding, lantern-lit paths. The buildings are surrounded by lush gardens and a pristine golf course, but the real piece de resistance is the fabulous Shwari Spa, piled high with Africology products - worth a visit in itself.

Olakira Migration Camp

Serengeti

9 Rooms

From $1.1K per person/night

Where drumming hooves shake the earth, and grasses tempt the herds to graze

From mid-December to March, Olakira Ndutu Camp secures itself a front row seat to the annual Great Migration, when the Serengeti's southern plains are alive with herds on the move. It's an unforgettable sight – this tumult of swarming wildlife, especially at Ndutu, on the edge of the short-grass and long-grass plains. Rich grazing tempts the herds to linger between the rains. Olakira Ndutu provides cosy accommodation in a camp that's on the simpler side of luxurious, more classic than contemporary in style. Great guiding, good food and warm service are at the heart of what Olakira does well.

Kichanga Lodge

Zanzibar

23 Rooms

From $130 per person/night

A peaceful place to switch off along one of Zanzibar's best beaches

Looking for soft sands, an uncrowded tropical beach and rustically charming accommodation? Kichanga Lodge calls. Lying on one of the best beaches on Zanzibar's southeastern coast, the lodge's charming bungalows, set among tropical gardens on the rocky coral outcrops, overlook a stretch of soft sandy beach that is blissfully free of crowds. Kichanga is an unforgettable place for those who love nature, relaxed sunny days, beachside attractions and romantic evenings beside the waves. An added bonus? It's a mere 20-minute walk along the sand to the famous Rock restaurant, star of many Zanzibar travel articles.

Matlai Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar

6 Rooms

From $310 per person/night

A pair of exclusive boutique villas on the paradise island of Zanzibar.

Zanzibar is a fascinating island, with a colourful history of traders and royalty, a main town webbed with narrow lanes, fabulous beaches and an atmosphere that blends business bustle with castaway silence. Matlai Boutique Hotel, on the south-east coast, captures the essence of this exotic island in its two stylish sole-use villas – Asili House, with four suites, and Villa Kidosho, with two – both of which offer private luxury. What sets this hotel apart from the larger resorts along the coast is its intimate ambience, and the personal staff, who go beyond the extra mile to make you happy.

Nyasi Migrational Camp - North

Serengeti

11 Rooms

From $1.4K per person/night

Luxury meets wild adventure and the greatest migration in Africa.

The annual cyclical migration of two million wildebeest, zebra and antelope is one of the most dramatic spectacles on the planet. Compelled by their ever-constant search for food, these herbivores trace a migratory path through northern Tanzania's Serengeti, while braving crocodile-infested rivers and the constant threat of skulking predators. Nyasi Migrational Camp positions itself to witness the best of this great migration from mid-July to November. To keep things quaint and personal, there are just eight tents, ensuring quality hospitality and loads of peace and quiet. You'll be shown the ways of the wilderness by a private guide so every safari is at your own pace!

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Zanzibar

49 Rooms

From $250 per person/night

An exotic beach paradise on Zanzibar's exquisite northern coast

Looking for a tropical holiday groove? You'll find it at the Essque Zalu Zanzibar hotel, tucked between a natural turquoise cove and a lush green coastal forest. Luxury combines with a real sense of place here – there's no denying the Swahili-inspired influences in the architecture and decor. Take advantage of the perfect weather to explore the ocean and swim with dolphins, take a fragrant spice tour, photograph colobus monkeys in Jozani forest, or see ancient Aldabra turtles on nearby Prison Island. You'll find so many opportunities to post 'wish-you-were-here' selfies for your friends on Facebook!

Nyasi Migrational Camp - South

Serengeti

9 Rooms

From $1.4K per person/night

Gold-star seats to the Great Migration in Africa's most epic wilderness.

From December to April, the Great Migration – that famous annual circular journey undertaken by millions of wildebeest, zebra and antelope in search of grazing – moves to the southern Serengeti, where the animals pause to calve. Along with the river crossings, this is a real highlight of the wildebeests' journey – and one of the only times when you're almost guaranteed to see the big herds en masse. To capitalise on the endearing, and occasionally alarming, action, Nyasi sets up camp in the southern Serengeti, offering front-row seats and classic, old-school safari style.

Kasha Hotel

Zanzibar

11 Rooms

From $90 per person/night

Charming getaway far from the throngs on Zanzibar's northeast coast.

The two-kilometre ride down a bumpy dirt road may leave you feeling a bit scrambled, but rest assured that once you reach the lush, palm-fringed grounds of Kasha Boutique Hotel, your cares will float away on the Matemwe sea breeze. Set on the far northeastern shore of Zanzibar's main island (also called Unguja), the hotel is an attractive and luxurious option for those seeking solitude. It's perched on a coral cliffside overlooking the intense blue waters of the Indian Ocean, and is surrounded by bright tropical vegetation. Kasha Boutique Hotel is a rare find on this touristy island.

Ole Serai Camp

Serengeti

20 Rooms

From $790 per person/night

Sparkling new tented camp and year-round game in the central Serengeti

Despite its name being a bit of a mouthful, Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes is a destination that's hard to beat. This classic, old-school luxury camp in the heart of the Serengeti is the latest addition to the Wellworth Collection's impressive portfolio of hotels and lodges throughout Tanzania. The camp is a beauty, sitting between two prominent rocky outcrops just 200 metres from the Mbalageti River, a waterway that attracts constant wildlife, including the Big Five. A hippo pool lies nearby too – basically, all the creatures on your wishlist are right on the doorstep. That's just irresistible!

Matemwe Bandas

Zanzibar

4 Rooms

From $70 per person/night

A little, unknown slice of Zanzibari heaven

Matemwe Bandas is the type of hotel that gives Zanzibar it's charm. Perched on a sandy white beach above a shallow lagoon and close to some extremely divable reefs, Matamewe is one of those Zanzibari gems where you simply can't spend less that three days. Rooms made with coconut wood and palm blend in with the relaxing surrounds, and one can just as easily chill on the deck of the lodge and soak up the sun, as head out for a kite surf, snorkel or explore the island. The hotel is locally owned and most of the staff come from the villages around the property, giving the lodge a sense of homely charm. The food is sublime, the service is famous, and the view over those long tidal flats... well, just go there now to see it.

One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Serengeti

13 Rooms

From $2.4K per person/night

VIP-class luxury in Tanzania's awe-inspiring central Serengeti.

Luxury epitomised in the wildest of terrains. If that's your dream, look no further than One Nature's Nyaruswiga Serengeti, a five-star fabulous camp in the heart of Tanzania's Serengeti. Expect refined spaces, impeccable service and a treasure chest of things to see. This family-owned tented camp delivers quality in spades. Everything here is personalised, and we love the attention to detail – from the soft-as-a-cloud goose-down duvets to the ergonomic seats in the safari vehicles. All this comes at a price, of course, but it's worth every cent for this level of comfort combined with phenomenal wildlife sightings.

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel

Zanzibar

12 Rooms

From $280 per person/night

Chill out on the longest stretch of beach in Zanzibar

Set on pristine beachfront on the northeast coast of Tanzania's best-loved spice island, Zanzibar Retreat Hotel enjoys one of the most remote but accessible locations. Tasteful, simple and extremely well maintained, this gorgeous little spot has it all: access to reefs for snorkelling, a tranquil location outside the village of Matemwe, attentive and discreet hospitality. With just 12 rooms and a restaurant, the hotel is more boutique than resort-like, with authentic Zanzi flavour replacing standard commercial fare. Enjoy breakfast on the patio, laze in a hammock or wander the beachfront, everything happens as it should – at your own pace.

Kirurumu Serengeti Camp

Serengeti

7 Rooms

From $450 per person/night

The beauty of simplicity in the predator-rich central Serengeti

Tanzania's Serengeti offers some of the most impressive numbers of African wildlife on the continent, in a vast open-plain setting that stretches as far as the eye can see. During the herbivore migration, when wildebeest, zebra and antelope move en masse in search of greener pastures, the game viewing is thrilling. Kirurumu Serengeti Camp is a mobile tented camp near the beautiful Moru Kopjes, open seasonally from June to December. The camp is basic compared to others in the area, but offers more than sufficient accommodation and catering. Less trafficked than its neighbours, this area has plenty of charismatic game.

Sultan Palace

Zanzibar

15 Rooms

From $410 per person/night

Luxurious beachfront resort set in the middle of fragrant gardens

Sultan's Palace is a luxury boutique hotel surrounded by endless white sands, the blue Indian Ocean and unspoilt wilderness. It lies at the end of a pristine beach, on a high coral cliff on the South-East coast of Zanzibar Island. The raised location offers wonderful sea views and the comfortable road leading to the hotel weaves through enchanting woodland, and mango and papaya crops. The hotel combines romance, exclusivity and relaxation in the elegant atmosphere of a private villa. It is professionally and efficiently run by friendly staff and the cuisine is usually raved about.

Kusini Kopjes Kambi

Serengeti

12 Rooms

From $1.6K per person/night

Avoid the crowds at this brand-new lodge in the southern Serengeti

Due to open in 2020, this swanky new camp, owned and operated by Nasikia Camps, is set to become one of the star destinations on Tanzania's northern safari circuit. Kusini Kopjes Kambi is perched on a granite kopje (small hill) in the tranquil Kusini sector of the southern Serengeti. From here, the views across the plains are sensational, especially when the Great Migration sweeps by from December to March and again in July and August. We're expecting the highest of standards and service that are the norm at Nasikia's successful camps.

Tulia Zanzibar

Zanzibar

16 Rooms

From $680 per person/night

Boutique beach resort on Zanzibar's quieter northeast coast

Watch the tide come and go from a pool of shade on this pristine beachfront property, perfectly at ease on the edge of Africa's exceptional Spice Island. Tulia Zanzibar Resort's meticulously designed grounds overflow with local tropical botanicals and refined hospitality: superb staff, gourmet cuisine, beautiful lodgings. The beach comes and goes on this side of the island when, at high tide, water levels reach the low cliff on which Tulia is perched. Although the beachfront is ephemeral, service standards are anything but shiftym and this phenomenal sanctuary is a spectacle to behold.

Ehlane Plains Camp

Serengeti

8 Rooms

From $870 per person/night

Wild Africa comes alive at this luxurious Serengeti safari camp.

Ehlane (the Zulu word for wilderness) is an apt name for this glamorous tented camp in a remote, seemingly endless corner of the eastern Serengeti. This is where, for part of the year, wildebeest and other herbivores can be seen swarming across the savanna in search of greener pastures, followed by carnivores hoping for an easy meal. At the heart of this lovely eight-tented camp is the dining and lounge area, where swapping stories of the day's adventures is invigorating. Break bread and plan the next day's activities – whichever you choose, you're bound to see the fabulous Big Five.

Ang'ata Migration Bologonja Camp

Serengeti

12 Rooms

From $280 per person/night

Catch all the action of the Great Migration at this rustic Serengeti camp

Located near the Bologonja Ranger Post in the northern sector of Tanzania's famed Serengeti, this charming semi-permanent camp is open from July to October, when the Great Wildebeest Migration is at its peak. It's about an hour's drive from the Mara River, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra brave the crocodile-infested waters on their way to Kenya's Maasai Mara every year. But the action starts right in camp where you're likely to be surrounded by a dizzying glut of wildebeest and the sounds of lions and hyenas. You'll also be treated to warm hospitality from the staff, a distinctive feature of the Ang'ata brand.

Grumeti River Camp

Serengeti

10 Rooms

From $1.5K per person/night

Breakfast with hippos at this excellent, laid-back Serengeti camp

Grumeti River Camp was recently replaced by &beyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp. Set on the Grumeti River, a perennial waterway in the far western Serengeti, Grumeti River Camp is one of Africa's finest. If you prefer a safari destination that's luxurious but rustic enough to allow you to get an authentic feeling of being in the wild, you'll be thrilled with this camp. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, the large, quirkily decorated tents (with all mod cons), the pool and open-sided restaurant, the twice-daily game drives, the rich birdlife and the diversity of animals attracted to the river. Visit between late May and July to see the annual wildebeest migration pass through.

Lamai Private

Serengeti

12 Rooms

From $1.1K per person/night

A private, sole-use camp sheltered by epic boulders in the Serengeti's beautiful north.

Tanzania’s northern Serengeti is renowned for its picture-perfect rocky ridges that overlook open plains reaching to the horizon, dotted with iconic acacia trees and, at certain times of the year, almost covered by herds of wildebeest dead set on reaching greener grazing. Lamai Serengeti is a permanent camp tucked between the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje, with breathtaking views across the savanna. With just four luxurious suites, this is a wonderful hideaway for safari enthusiasts seeking privacy and the sense of freedom that having the camp to yourself offers. Year-round game viewing is excellent, with each season offering its unique appeal.

Singita Explore

Serengeti

6 Rooms

From $2.2K per person/night

Exploring from a mobile tented camp,'roughing it' in style

Singita Explore is definitely a camp that takes its name seriously. This is a private mobile camp that is situated amidst the plains along the exclusive Serengeti Grumeti area in the midst of great game viewing. Harking back to old fashioned safari exploration, you are invited to tap into your inner Hemingway, without having to essentially rough it circa 1930. There is a subtle, genuine character to the camp and its friendly and attentive staff, making this is a great combination to add to your travel itinerary if you are getting bored of fixed camps.

Tanzania

Best hotels in Tanzania

Nasikia Mobile Camp

Che Che Vule

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Fruit and Spice Resort

Singita Serengeti House

Konokono Resort

Singita Sabora

DoubleTree Resort Nungwi

Singita Mara River

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Olakira Migration Camp

Kichanga Lodge

Matlai Boutique Hotel

Nyasi Migrational Camp - North

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Nyasi Migrational Camp - South

Kasha Hotel

Ole Serai Camp

Matemwe Bandas

One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Zanzibar Retreat Hotel

Kirurumu Serengeti Camp

Sultan Palace

Kusini Kopjes Kambi

Tulia Zanzibar

Ehlane Plains Camp

Ang'ata Migration Bologonja Camp

Grumeti River Camp

Lamai Private

Singita Explore

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