Where to Stay in Tanzania: Accommodation Guide

Tanzania's accommodation ranges from some of Africa's finest safari lodges to basic guesthouses in rural towns. In the northern safari circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire), you can choose between permanent lodges and tented camps at every price point. Zanzibar offers beach resorts along its coastline, from luxury properties at Nungwi and Kendwa to budget guesthouses in Stone Town.

The safari lodges and tented camps are where Tanzania's accommodation truly stands apart. A well-run tented camp in the Serengeti - canvas walls, open skies, wildlife audible at night - is a fundamentally different experience from a hotel room. In the cities, Dar es Salaam and Arusha have the widest range, from international chains to locally owned mid-range hotels. We have written detailed where-to-stay guides for all destinations covered on this site.