Idyllic elevated outlook across the world's second-oldest freshwater lake
A large resort balanced on a rocky ridge overlooking Tanzania's gleaming Lake Tanganyika, with tropical gardens grazed by zebras, and trees alive with monkeys and colourful birdlife, Kigoma Hilltop Hotel is sheer magic. Come to this tucked-away hotel if you need all-out relaxation – it's just a short drive from Kigoma, the largest town on the lake. Expect a tranquil atmosphere, and refined, newly refurbished facilities that provide everything you need for an extended stay, including a restaurant and a host of activities.
Mbali Mbali Gombe
Gombe Stream
7 Rooms
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From
$590
per person/night
Paradisaical primate heaven in remote Tanzania
Known for its extraordinary migrations, Tanzania's other treasures are too often overlooked. On the country's western border sits Lake Tanganyika, the second-deepest lake in the world, its waters rimmed by strips of indigenous montane forest that are home to chimpanzee, monkey and baboons. This is where British primatologist Jane Goodall famously carried out her research. It's also far off the beaten track, though this is every bit part of its appeal. Mbali Mbali Gombe is the only lodge in Gombe Stream National Park, accessed by a two-hour boat ride from the lake's hub, Kigoma.
