Where To Stay On A Tanzania Safari?
Finding the ideal spot to stay is an important component of organising a successful safari trip. Our Tanzania Accommodations provide something for every individual, from luxurious lodges to cosy tented camps. Stay near the wildlife while enjoying comfort, excellent service, and breathtaking scenery.
Each accommodation is carefully chosen to complement the safari experience you seek. Explore our alternatives and choose the ideal base for your wonderful Tanzania Safari Tour through the country’s breathtaking national parks.
Adventure Camping
On our Adventure Camping Safaris, you will be immersed in the Tanzanian wilderness and camp at a designated campsite inside the park, surrounded by stunning scenery and abundant wildlife.
The Safari In Tanzania experience is all the more intense as you are quite literally ‘right in the middle of it all. Feel at one with nature sleeping in a tent under a starry moonlit sky, feast on a hearty meal cooked by your own personal chef, sit peacefully around the campfire whilst being lullabied by the nocturnal sounds of wildlife all around. Enjoy these adventures and more, on your camping safari.
Our Tanzania Camping Safaris are perfect for nature lovers, budget travelers, and those looking for a break from civilization and its home comforts. Camping is to experience Tanzania’s nature, animals, and cultures through raw simplicity and pure adventure.
Cost: Budget-friendly camping costs $250–$350 per person/day.
Experience true wilderness with adventure camping in Tanzania. Sleep under the stars, close to nature, while enjoying simple comforts and the thrill of exploring untouched landscapes in Tanzania’s national parks.
Tented Camps
Tented Camp Safaris are for the discerning traveler who wishes to experience Tanzania’s wilderness but still wants comfort and ease. Camp structures are simpler than those of the hotels and lodges, relatively speaking, but they offer maximum comfort nevertheless. The guest accommodations have zip-out canvas walls, but that is where any comparison with an ordinary tent ends. They have wooden floors, furniture, verandas, amazingly comfortable beds, and excellent bathroom facilities.
Tented camps are characterized by their semi-permanent / permanent character. The permanent ones remain in the same location year-round, whereas semi-permanent camps relocate according to the season, optimizing their location for the best wildlife viewing. The tented camps have an authentic African, wilderness appeal. These are great places to connect with nature and still enjoy the comforts of your home.
Tented camps range from budget, through mid-range to high-end luxury, depending on your requirements.
Cost: Luxury tents in prime locations cost $600–$900+ per person/day.
Tented camps bring you closer to nature without sacrificing comfort. Enjoy the charm of sleeping in canvas tents with real beds, private bathrooms, and cozy atmospheres surrounded by the wild.
Lodges
The lodges are located at a permanent site and designed to offer you maximum comfort and luxury. These permanent structures let you enjoy your Tanzania Safari Tours and wildlife experience, whilst still giving you the feeling of a holiday getaway in the sun, as they provide comforts such as a swimming pool and à la carte dining.
For a while, you will feel like the king of Africa! Some hotels take luxury in the bush to a whole new level, with hot tubs and massages ready and waiting when you return from a game drive. These lodges cater for all clients from budget to luxury. If you are looking for a wilderness experience, but with the familiarity and comfort of a hotel, then these type of Tanzania Accommodations are perfect for you.
Cost: Mid-range comfort with en-suite facilities costs $450–$600 per person/day.
Tanzania safari lodges combine comfort and convenience, offering spacious rooms, excellent meals, and beautiful views. Ideal for travellers who want a relaxing retreat after thrilling game drives across wild landscapes.
Luxury
For safari-goers seeking excellence, luxury and ultra-luxury lodges and tented camps are the best choices. All range with opulent private living space, beautifully furnished and immaculately presented with every yesteryear amenity laid on, often including butler service, massage, king-sized beds, Victorian bathtubs, sumptuous cuisine, and highly skilled experienced guides. What makes them such memorable luxury gems for African Scenic Safari guests is their unobtrusive integration into the wilderness. Small, exclusive, intimate, boutique, and isolated, they are ecologically responsible and guest-centered to ensure the most rewarding, ultra-comfortable, and richly satisfying nature vacations in Africa.
Cost: High-end lodges with premium amenities cost $1,000–$1,500+ per person/day.
Luxury safari accommodations in Tanzania promise elegant living in the wild. Expect world-class service, fine dining, private game drives, and stylish suites offering breathtaking views and unforgettable safari experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania Safari Accommodations include adventure camping, tented camps, safari lodges, and luxury camps. You can choose the style that best fits your comfort needs during Tanzania Safari Tours.
Tanzania Safari Accommodations can be inside or just outside national parks. Staying inside offers quicker access to game drives, while staying outside gives more variety in accommodation styles.
Lodges are permanent structures with full facilities. Tented camps, though made of canvas, offer real beds and private bathrooms, giving you a closer-to-nature experience during Tanzania Safaris.
Luxury accommodations offer personalised service, stunning locations, private activities, and extra comfort. If you want a more exclusive and relaxed experience during your Tanzania Safaris, they are worth it.
It’s best to book your Tanzania Safari Accommodations 6 to 12 months in advance, especially during the high season. Early booking gives you the best choices and prices.
Yes, many Tanzania Safari Tours allow you to combine camping, lodges, and luxury stays. Mixing accommodations adds variety to your adventure and fits different parts of your travel plan.
Simbo Natai, founder of African Scenic Safaris, crafts sustainable, meaningful Tanzanian journeys rooted in his deep local knowledge and passion.
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