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Welcome to Tanzania
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Explore Tanzania
A wealth of wonders in every corner Radiating colours and layers of beauty
10 Daniel Msirikale
Capturing Tanzania’s hidden treasures
29 TMS Co Ltd
57 The Aga Khan Hospital
30 Location Tanzania 31 Accommodation directory 32 The Northern Safari Circuit
60 The Motisun Group
We have you covered In Zanzibar
16 Tanzania’s attractions
Top 10 reasons you have to come to Tanzania
18 Meliá Hotels
Top brand key locations
20 Events in 2020 20 Sopa Lodges
Celebrating Tanzania on safari with Liquid Giraffe
33 Rivertrees Country Inn
Elegance in a calm and beautiful setting
63 Great lakes
Launch your lake adventures
33 Ngorongoro Conservation
64 Ranger Safaris
Area
An exceptional DMC
World renowned protected areas
35 The Retreat at Ngorongoro
65 Nature’s Land Safaris & Rentals Ltd
35 Zara Tours
65 Nomad Tanzania
Mwanza’s leading tour operator A Reputation for quality and experience
High quality travel services
23 RSA Ltd
Engineered for the toughest of safari terrains
27 Kearsleys Tours & Travels
A legacy of 72 years – Kearsleys Safari keeps it real and exciting
27 Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps
60 Liquid Giraffe
Meticulous bird-themed lodge
Iconic properties, iconic locations
Diversified conglomerate with tourism interests
One of the world’s most amazing wildlife spectacles
14 Experience Tanzania Thrills and chills
International Quality, Safety and Patient Care
A luxury collection of properties in Tanzania
35 The African Tulip Hotel
67 Location Zanzibar and
Friendly hospitality
35 Roy Safaris Ltd
the Islands
69 Zanzibar and The Islands
Decades of experience
50 The Southern Safari Circuit
Head south for solo safari adventures
Stonetown, spices and seafaris welcome to Zanzibar
55 The Coastal Circuit
A perfect blend of city, sea and safari
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Welcome to Tanzania
A WEALTH OF WONDERS
IN EVERY CORNER It gives me great pride and pleasure to welcome you to the fourth edition of Explore Tanzania. This edition of the publication looks beyond the country’s world-renowned attractions such as Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and the island paradise of Zanzibar to reveal a host of less well known, but just as memorable places to visit across all corners of Tanzania. You’ll find safari adventures where it is just you and the wealth of wildlife, tribes whose ways of life have remained unchanged for centuries, cascading waterfalls, serene, mountain framed lakes, lush forested hills and effervescent cities that are hives of culture and creativity. Trips to the Lake Zone – where the islands of Lake Victoria provide remote wildlife adventures and heart-stopping sunsets – or the Southern circuit – with Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park/Selous Game Reserve offering Big Five safari thrills without the human traffic – are worthy of holidays in their own right. They offer ideal second visits for those looking to explore the country further or can be linked with a Serengeti safari or beach escape for a longer stay. Our wealth of attractions and facilities means there is something here for every kind of traveller. As you’ll see inside the pages of Explore Tanzania we can cater for those who want adventure or peace and quiet, wildlife big and small and from flora to fauna and a cultural experience both traditional and modern. Our MICE facilities are growing all the time with large scale conference venues in Dar es Salaam and Arusha and a string of major hotels in our cities that offer state-of-the-art locations for meetings and events. Delegates get the added value of use of the surrounding attractions, such as safari trips and beach breaks, during their down time. Cruise tourism is also on the rise with regular ship calls to Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam proving popular spots for a stop-off as is Tanzania’s share of Lake Victoria. It’s never been easier to link these attractions into a trip of a lifetime with recent investments in infrastructure has improved connections by air, rail, road and water. Such a multi-faceted trip will give you a true flavour of the expansive experience to be had in our country. When and wherever you go you are sure to receive the warm welcome our country and people are famous for. Karibu Tanzania!
Devota K. Mdachi Managing Director Tanzania Tourist Board
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Explore Tanzania
RADIATING COLOURS
AND LAYERS OF BEAUTY Tanzanite, the world-famous rare gemstone mined in the foothills of Kilimanjaro, radiates different colours and layers of beauty depending on where it is viewed from. Tanzania, the country where the trichroic gem is exclusively found, is similarly multifaceted, revealing new wonders from every vantage point whether its 5,895 m (19,340 ft) up on the Roof of Africa at Mt Kilimanjaro’s
peak or plunging into the depths of the Indian Ocean to explore pristine coral reefs bursting with marine life.
It is worth taking your time to savour the people and places in every corner of this amazing country.
We know the majority of visitors come to conquer Kilimanjaro, safari in the Serengeti or take a beach break on Zanzibar. It’s a trio of world-beating attractions any country would be proud to have within its borders. But, there is so much more here to encourage you to extend your stay or return soon. Summiting Kilimanjaro may be on most climbers’ bucket lists, but we also have Mt Meru, active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai, and the Usambara Mountains to name just a few. Beyond Serengeti there are 21 other national parks in Tanzania, many with Big Five sightings potential, including nature’s own Jurassic Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the remote but worth seeking out Katavi National Park. Beaches of sugar-fine sand and crystalline waters are not just the preserve of Zanzibar, they fill the Indian Ocean coast along with plenty more island escapes such as Pemba and Mafia Island.
There is something here for every kind of traveller. There is the potential for an active adventure holiday or a peaceful, exotic escape or to combine the two. If your idea of a beach break is packed with water-sports and lively bars then Zanzibar or the resorts north of Dar are for you, but at unspoilt Matema Beach it will be just you, the shimmering waters of Lake Nyasa and the looming Livingstone Mountains.
ATTRACTIONS Within the pages of Explore Tanzania, we invite you to come with us as we reveal the breadth of attractions and adventures this country offers. Just as any good guide will advise novice climbers taking on Mt Kilimanjaro to progress “pole, pole” (slowly, slowly) so
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DIVERSE CULTURE In addition to its breathtaking beauty and vast array of wildlife, Tanzania is one of the culturally diverse countries in the world with 120 tribes and distinct ethnic groups. Some of them, such as hunter-gatherers the Hadzabe and the pastoralist Maasai retain their centuries-old ways of life, which it is possible to experience on organised tours. It’s a fascinating insight into ancient cultures and brings a new appreciation of the land that they worship and depend on. An important part of the life of the disparate tribal cultures in Tanzania is art and music. Visitors will find Makonde carvings and pottery, the handwoven fabric khanga and kitenge, Maasai beadwork among a host of traditional handicrafts. More modern art movements such as the Tinga Tinga paintings
Tanzania in numbers Population: 57.31 million Area: 945,087 sq km (364,900 sq miles) The highest point in Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro – 5,895 metres (19,340 ft) The lowest point in Africa: Lake Tanganyika – 358 meters below sea level Number of Unesco sites: Seven –
(Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, Serengeti National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Kilimanjaro National Park, Stone Town Zanzibar and Kondo Rock Art sites)
Number of tribes: 120 Number of national parks: 22 Number of wildebeest in the Great Migration: 1.5 million (est)
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Modern music movement Bongo Flava may be a uniquely African take on hip-hop, but it also draws on the traditional sounds of taarab and dansi, which you can still hear in their authentic forms in concerts throughout the country.
ECOTOURISM Tanzania tourism has sought to support rather than intrude on traditional ways of life and have a similarly light footprint when it comes to the environment. The plastic carrier bag ban introduced by the country’s government in 2019 recognises a global problem that sullies its land and oceans. It’s a move ecotourists will welcome and they have plenty to bring them to Tanzania from conservation projects such as the chim-
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panzee-protecting The Jane Goodall Institute in Gombe National Park and the whale shark research on Mafia Island, which they can visit or intern with. The majority of lodges and camps within Tanzania’s national parks try to merge with nature and are sustainably run with features such as solar power for electricity and deep water well pumps. Tanzania is also emerging as an African leader in the rapidly growing meetings, conferences and events industry. It has the 1,000 person capacity Julius Nyerere Convention Centre, in Dar es Salaam, and the even bigger Arusha International Conference Centre to host large-scale events as well as a host of excellent MICE hotels in both cities. The appeal to delegates – with downtime options of sun, sand and safaris – is obvious. Read on to find out more about how this country is renowned for its world-leading triptych of natural wonders, but like its seams of Tanzanite, so many hidden gems as well.
It’s time to Explore Tanzania.
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with their brilliant and highly saturated colours have also become popular and the country has a new generation of talented artists producing innovative work, such as the upcycled sculptures of the Chuma Workshop in Dar and Chako on Zanzibar.
Daniel Msirikale
CAPTURING TANZANIA’S
HIDDEN TREASURES With a focus on Tanzania’s less explored landscapes, the work of award-winning travel photographer Daniel Msirikale documents the breadth of beauty in the country and the endless opportunities for adventure here. If there is one person who knows the rewards to be had if you take the time to Explore Tanzania it is travel, lifestyle and documentary photographer Daniel Msirikale. The 28-year-old photographer has carved an enviable career and lifestyle uncovering new beauty spots in his homeland and capturing them in unforgettable fashion. His latest award came just late last year when he became the first Tanzanian to win the Safal Eye in the Wild competition. His striking sunset shot of a group of boys filling water bottles from a bore hole in the Mbeya
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Hills earned him the US$ 3,000 top prize and showcased the beauty of the Southern Highlands, which despite its lush, lake-filled landscapes is on few tourists’ travel radars.
LANDSCAPES With a focus on Tanzania’s less explored landscapes, Daniel seeks for his photography to inspire tourists and Tanzanians to explore the breadth of beauty the country holds. Daniel says: “Initially I used to uncover these places so my friends and I could have a
quieter and often cheaper alternative for us to spend our holidays. “When photography became my career, however, I realised that it was images of places off the beaten track that were catching people’s attention the most. I now feel that I have a responsibility to uncover and share images of these places. “There’s also a certain rush that comes only with uncovering such off-the-grid places. To find out about them I search through hashtags of different places on Instagram to see if I can find any images of unique spots
in an area. I also ask the locals of an area on what unique spots I can find.
Daniel’s top 5 hidden treasures
“I get help from tour operators, cultural centres and local guides. Nowadays I also get a lot of recommendations from various people on my Instagram page and invitations from time to time.” As to Daniel’s favourite recent discoveries, he has become bewitched with the dramatic landscape of the southwest of Tanzania. He says: “My favourite recent discoveries were in Mbeya region. The first were these magnificent falls at Suma Malamba village, about 15 km from Tukuyu town. I also discovered a number of unique crater lakes in the Tukuyu district – Kiungululu, Kingili, Ilamba, Ikapu and Kisiba lakes. Lastly, the MpangaKipengere Game Reserve, which is relatively new. This place has such a rich history and is just incredible for walking safaris, camping, birdwatching and has probably the most unique falls in Tanzania: the Kimani Falls.” Daniel’s body of work represents a beautiful document of the abundance of attractions in Tanzania. He is always looking for the next hidden gem to reveal and you can keep up with his adventures at his Instagram site @that_tanzanianguy. In the meantime, you can check out some of his incredible work here. We hope it inspires you to put together your own Tanzanian adventure.
KITULO NATIONAL PARK Kitulo National Park is the place I’ve most heard the phrase “I can’t believe this is Tanzania”. With over 350 species of wild flowers, including over 40 terrestrial orchid varieties, this breathtaking plateau has been called Bustani ya Mungu, which translates to The Garden of God. MPANGA KIPENGERE GAME RESERVE Located in the northern end of the Kipengere Range (Livingstone mountain range), this place, to me, has one of the most unique waterfalls in Tanzania, Kimani waterfalls. On top of that Kipengere is great for camping, walking safaris, bird watching and, on a cloudless night, stargazing. MATEMA BEACH – LAKE NYASA When I think of a place where I have been truly at peace and disconnected from everything else, Matema Beach is what comes to mind. It is my absolute favourite place in Tanzania and the one place I wanted to keep to myself and share it with the world at the same time.
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KISIBA/MASOKO CRATER LAKE Kisiba lake is surrounded by dense natural growing vegetation and a clear view of beautiful mountain ranges in the distance. Whether on a cloudy day or clear skies, the tranquil waters of Kisiba Lake are truly a sight to behold. KAPOLOGWE FALLS Kapologwe falls lies on one of the tributaries of the Kiwira river that flows all the way into Lake Nyasa. As you make your way to the falls from above the only clue they are there is the sound of the cascade plunging down to the pool below. A short hike down reveals these magnificent falls and a large cave right behind them. It’s a great place to swim, hike or simply relax and marvel at the surroundings. (BONUS GEM) KIKULETWA / CHEMKA HOT SPRINGS My top five is severely biased toward the Southern Highland gems thus it’s only right to add this true definition of a hidden gem: Kikuletwa Hot Springs. A dry and dusty landscape gives way to fig and palm trees, which conceal this oasis. Its crystal clear turquoise blue waters are also home to the garra rufa fish that will exfoliate and revitalize your feet if you stay still enough for them to work their magic.
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THRILLS AND CHILLS Thrills…
Whether you want peace or a piece of the action, Tanzania is the place to go. Check out our list of attractions for those who want thrills and those who prefer to chill. K_Boonnitrod / Shutterstock.com
BIKE RIDING Jumping on a mountain bike can add a new level of immersion and adventure to a safari or a city tour. The two-wheeled Dar Reality Tour, run by adventure company Afri Roots (afriroots.co.tz), certainly opens up a new side to the city as well as a way to beat the traffic. One Bike, a community-driven cycle tour company in Moshi, offers a range of trips to neighbouring villages as well as longer adventures into the foothills of Kilimanjaro. If you prefer to go it alone you’ll find mountain bike trails in Ngaramtoni Hills, Mount Meru Forest Reserve, Kisongo and the Monduli forest.
WINDSURFING Zanzibar is a wonderfully exotic location for a windsurfing break and the archipelago’s protective reef about a kilometre offshore ensures the tidal lagoon is the perfect playground for beginners, but also for experienced kite-surfers who are able to enjoy massive downwind runs.
RUNNING Tanzania hosts one of the running calendar’s most singular and sought-after events, the Kilimanjaro Marathon. Each March thousands of runners, including some very fast local talent, set off from Moshi in the moun-
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tain’s foothills. It’s a true bucket-list adventure with wonderful views of the Roof of Africa as you taken on the challenging course. Sign up online at kilimanjaromarathon.com
DIVING Tanzania is one of the world’s premier diving destinations with healthy coral reefs and crystal clear bath temperature waters that teem with an aquarium’s worth of marine life. Top sites include Mafia Island and Zanzibar’s Mnemba Atoll for whale shark sightings, Pemba Island for hammerhead sharks and freshwater scuba and snorkelling in Lake Tanganyika, which has a visibility of more than 20 metres.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING Of course, at 5,894 metres (19,340 feet) Kilimanjaro is the daddy of all African mountains, attracting around 50,000 hikers a year. Despite its altitude there are more challenging climbs to be had in Tanzania with the reward of even more spectacular views and far fewer fellow climbers. Reaching the top of active volcano Ol Donyo Lengai will test even the most experienced but the route passes through some fantastic scenery with panoramic views of the Rift Valley. Other mountains include Mt Hanang, Longido, the Usambara Mountains, Mt Lemagrut, Mt Lolmalasin, Mt Oldeani, and the Uluguru Mountains.
QUAD BIKES An increasingly popular and exciting way to explore Tanzania is by zooming around on
Chills… a quad bike. Obviously they are not an animal safari choice, but in the desert-like surrounds of Lake Eyasi and the more remote beaches of Zanzibar they are a thrilling option. Check out 4wheelingtz.com and coolquadszanzibar.com for tours.
WALKING SAFARIS Forego the 4x4 and strike out on foot and your senses sharpen to the rolling terrain that gently reveals its secrets with the thrill of crossing paths with animals large and small. Of course, the more remote and safari vehicle-shy of the national parks such as Katavi and Tarangire lend themselves to walking safaris, but there is also a number of wilderness zones in the Serengeti where game driving vehicles are banned. The quieter east side of the Ruaha National Park is also ideal with elephant feeding along the river banks and sable, greater and lesser kudu, roan, waterbuck in plain sight.
HOT-AIR BALLOONING A Serengeti balloon safari is a once-in-alifetime experience. Taking off as the sun begins to rose over the kopjes, you will soar to 1,000 ft for magnificent views of the plains and then come down to tree-top height for unique views of the wildlife below. The balloons are equipped with ‘whisper’ burners to minimise the noise of navigating, but for the majority of the journey the balloon coasts at wind speed in silence for bird’s eye game viewing.
Not everyone likes to live on adrenaline so here are some havens of tranquillity in Tanzania. Channel your inner Robinson Crusoe at Fanjove Island Beach If you are seriously in need of some ‘me’ time, this private island about 140 km south of Dar es Salaam is about as remote and secluded as you can get. There are just six eco-friendly bandas (tented rooms) with a maximum of 12 guests at any time to enjoy the rich wildlife, including year-round dolphins.
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of the park are home to lion, giraffe, elephant and a host of antelope too. Some of these animals will sometimes venture onto the beach to bask on the Indian Ocean shores. It’s the perfect spot to lose the crowds. Beach escape – Pangani on the Tanzania Coast
The palm-fringed beaches on Tanzania’s northern coast are a more serene alternaA secret safari tive to Zanzibar as a beach escape. Stretches of deserted sand peppered If you want to see large numbers of with laidback beach bars make for a elephant, crocodile and pods of hippo, deliciously relaxed experience. If you but are not so keen to see similar crowds must rouse yourself, there’s brilliant of human visitors, Katavi National Park is diving and snorkelling and easy access to the place for you. It’s a gem for wildlife surrounding national parks. yet gets fewer visitors in a year than the Ngorongoro Crater has in a day. That Wonderful waterfall may soon change now Air Tanzania has A 30-minute hike from Moshi through added three weekly flights to Katavi to its rainforest and plantations of coffee, schedule so get there fast. avocados and banana finally opens out Safari and sand to this wonderful waterfall 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level, which drops Saadani National Park is unique in Africa a glistening shower of mountain water as a wildlife sanctuary that borders the 150 metres down to a pool below. Lie sea. The Wami River winds through the back in that pool and you’ll be sure park, supporting the habitats of hippos you’ve found your personal paradise. and crocodiles and the grassy plains
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TOP 10 REASONS YOU HAVE TO
COME TO TANZANIA
There’s never been a better time to visit Tanzania. Here are 10 reasons why the country should be in your travel plans.
1. It has a thriving cultural
scene
Music resounds throughout Tanzania. A trip to the capital, Dar es Salaam, will immerse you in the sounds of hip-hop offshoot Bongo Flava or the manic 300 BPM dance
floor energy of singeli that soundtrack the streets. Outside of the capital, the country’s musical traditions have been kept alive. On Zanzibar the string-based taarab, brought to the island in the 1880s from the Middle East to entertain the Sultan of Oman, thrives with the Dhow Countries Music Academy supporting a new generation of musicians and providing a venue for regular concerts. Bagamoyo, a couple of hours’ drive from Dar, has become the adopted home for the Zawose family, the progeny of internationally renowned Wagogo musician Hukwe Zawose. The clan keep alive his music and the skills to make the singular instruments – such as ilimba (thumb piano) and iseze (a stringed instrument) – that are such a integral part of the Gogo music sound. Regular music and dance concerts can be seen at the Bagamoyo Festival of Arts and Culture.
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As for art scene, it stretches from prehistory with the rock paintings in Kondoa through the ubiquitous Tinga Tinga paintings that capture Tanzanian life in all its vibrant colour to the envelope-pushing modern art produced at Dar creative hub Nafasi Arts Space.
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Nafasi has also supported the skills of awardwinning fashion designer Makeke, whose shows are an unforgettable fusion of theatre and the catwalk. Both Dar and Zanzibar host annual fashion shows and the island’s Stone Town is also home to lauded designer Farouque Abdela, who made his name in London with a number of royals among his A-list clients, but now champions the archipelago’s textile traditions.
2. It’s easier than ever to get
around the country
With incredible sights sprinkled across the country, it’s just as well that it has never been easier to travel within Tanzania. The tenure of President John Joseph Pombe Magufuli has seen huge investment in the country’s transport infrastructure with the revival of the national air carrier, Air Tanzania, joining domestic airlines Precision Air, Coastal Aviation and others in connecting the country. Tanzania’s transnational railway is also being modernised with East Africa’s first 160 km/h train. A 300 km section linking Dar es Salaam to Morogoro is already offering three times daily round trips and the line will soon link the commercial capital with Mwanza on the shores of Lake Victoria. More sedate rail travel is also to be had on the Tazara Railway that connects Dar to the southern highlands before heading into Zambia. Its slow progress gives plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife from your window as it passes through the Selous Game Reserve with its elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, giraffes, zebras and more. Huge road projects are also in the pipeline, including a coastal highway linking Tanzania with its northern neighbour, Kenya.
3. More National Parks than
ever to choose from
Tanzania is justly renowned for its national parks, which are home to a cornucopia of
indigenous wildlife, the Big Five among them. Serengeti, which was named the Best National Park in Africa for 2019, grabs the headlines but there are now 21 other national parks in the country after five game reserves were upgraded in 2019. Tanzania is second only to South Africa on the continent with 21 national parks within its borders. The five new additions are Biharamuro, Kimisi, Ibanda and Rumanyika and BurigiChato. The latter is home to the statuesque common eland, one of the largest antelopes in the world.
4. It has the Serengeti and
the ‘Serengeti of Flowers’
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The Serengeti may have the highest concentration of wild animals on the planet, but if your safari tastes run to flora more than fauna, there is the Kitulo Plateau, known as the ‘Serengeti of Flowers’. During the rainy season from late November to April this eminently hikeable and protected area of grassland and forest amid the rugged peaks of the southern highlands erupts into a dazzling wildflower display bursting with the colourful orchids, lobelias, and lilies that thrive in the fertile volcanic soil.
Tanzania is home to a rich variety of lakes, including half of Africa’s largest body of water, Lake Victoria, as well as the continent’s deepest, Lake Tanganyika. You can also enjoy a secluded beach break at Matema Beach, which fringes the serene blue waters of Lake Nyasa, while the salt and soda lake is famous for its red alkaline layer, its otherworldly beauty and the flamingos that feast in it.
5. It has the ‘Eighth Wonder
of the World’
Volcanologists will tell you the Ngorongoro Crater is a caldera, not a crater, but what will matter to visitors is this hollow created 2.5 million years ago by a collapsed volcano presents a natural amphitheatre to observe a wondrous array of animal life, including elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino,that can reliably be seen in huge numbers feeding at its many water sources. The backdrop of the crater walls makes for some stunning photographic opportunities.
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7. It’s a foodies’heaven Dishes here are an aromatic delight, infused with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper from the ‘spice island’ of Zanzibar. You can also follow your nose to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in cafes and on most street corners. The beans – prized the world over – will be sourced from plantations in Kilimanjaro and the Southern Highlands, which coffee connoisseurs can visit on organised tours. These fertile foothills also produce the country’s bountiful fruit and legumes. Eating fresh and healthy food here is easy whether its grabbing a fresh coconut from a street seller, who will slice the top
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Meliá Hotels
TOP BRAND
KEY LOCATIONS MELIÁ ZANZIBAR Meliá Zanzibar is an all-inclusive luxury beach resort on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. Many of the en-suite rooms feature an outdoor tropical rain shower and private terrace or balcony with views of the Indian Ocean. Meliá Zanzibar also features The Level, a select range of services and facilities designed for travellers seeking the ultimate in luxury. Among the exclusive benefits are private villas with their own beautiful gardens and pools, a pool concierge, a la carte breakfasts taken on the beautiful jetty and dining at the cliff top Aqua Restaurant. The resort has five restaurants and four bars. More pampering is to be had at
its six-treatment room spa and outdoor swimming pool with sun deck.
GRAN MELIÁ ARUSHA Gran Meliá Arusha is an oasis set on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations with spectacular views of Mount Meru. The hotel operates in harmony with its lush environment. Pristine natural springs run through the property and are used to source its own bottled water while a herb and vegetable garden supplies its restaurant with fresh, seasonal produce on a daily basis. Among the hotel’s 171 rooms are Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites and a luxurious Presidential Suite. The exclusive Red Level service assures premium accommodation as well a host of personalised services. Dining options include the all-day Saba Saba restaurant, signature restaurant Yellow Chilli by renowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor, The Rooftop offering a Spanish Peruvian menu and The Market Place offering coffees and freshly baked cakes and treats. Other features include a state-of-the-art conference center with the capacity for 600 delegates , a beautiful spa and outdoor pool.
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MELIÁ SERENGETI LODGE Meliá Serengeti Lodge sits in the heart of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, home to the greatest concentration of wildlife on the continent. It is nestled on the naturally terraced southern slope of Nyamuma Hills and offers spectacular views into the Mbalageti River Valley and the mountains beyond. The Great Migration storms by each year and there are lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs and giraffes to be seen. The lodge’s half- or full-day wildlife tours visitors led by professional drivers will reveal a new world for guests. The lodge has 50 rooms which includes, Lagoon View, Savannah Panoramic, Junior Suites and Suites. Guests are also made comfortable with the fantastic food on offer.
Keen carnivores are also catered for with Nyama Choma (barbecued meat) a popular alfresco option and the country’s massive freshwater lakes and Indian Ocean coastline ensure a huge choice of fantastically fresh seafood.
8. Its commercial capital is
a thrilling mix of culture and commerce Time was when Dar es Salaam was regarded as little more than an airport hub and a stopover city before moving on to safaris or a sun and sea break in Zanzibar. Now tourists and tour operators are seeing the commercial capital for what it is: a hive of innovation and culture. It fizzes with life from dawn when the frenetic trade of the Kivukoni fish market begins and continues until deep into the night at the restaurants,
9. New hotels are adding
to the already excellent accommodation choice
Tanzania offers a range of quality accommodation whatever your budget from sustainably run luxury lodges and eco-chic beach hotels to grand five-star establishments, boutique hotels, guest houses and camping. The luxury end of the market has been boosted recently with the arrival of the 256-room state-of-the-art Johari Rotana in Dar’s CBD. Multinational Marriott has expanded its presence in the capital with its new Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa and Spanish company Meliá Hotels International marked its arrival in Africa with the opening of the Gran Meliá Arusha last year.
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bars and nightclubs of Peninsula party strip Oyster Bay. Take a tour of the historic city centre and find out why Mandela’s ANC, the Mozambique Liberation Front, Che Guevara and Malcolm X have all found refuge here over the years.
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off the hirsute fruit, allowing you to drink the electrolyte-rich contents, or plates of traditional Tanzanian food piled high with vitamin-rich cassava leaves.
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10. A chance to meet the
tribes of Tanzania
Tanzania has more than 120 tribes who co-exist peacefully while being free to continue their own distinct ways of life. Such a mix of unity and diversity was always key to the governance of the country’s first president Julius Nyerere. The tribes may all be linked by the lingua franca of Swahili, but their individuality is fascinating to explore. You can join hunter gatherers the Hadzabe around Lake Eyasi as they forage for honey and fruit or hunt with their bows and poisontipped arrows; attend a celebration with the musical Sonyo people of northern Tanzania or stay at a Maasai boma and experience their unique skills from tracking through dancing to hair-braiding.
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EVENTS IN 2020 Time to Dance
(September, Dar es Salaam) This annual contemporary dance festival showcases acts from Dar’s professional dance centre Muda Africa as well as international dance companies. It takes place at Nafasi Arts Space and the Rafiki dance centre in Bagamoyo.
three days across Stone Town and other parts of the island.
Karibu Music Festival
(November, Bagamoyo)
This three-day festival of music, arts and culture invites a diverse mix of international music acts to the beachside College of Arts & Culture.
Sauti za Busara
(Zanzibar, February) This music festival has been bringing people together to celebrate African music since 2003. You’ll get to hear musicians of all genres – taarab, jazz, Afro-pop or bongo flava – from across Zanzibar, Africa and the world. Performances take place over
Mwaka Kogwa This Persian new year festival (it translates as year’s cleanse) takes some beating – literally. The four-day festival held in Makunduchi, in the south of the island, involves male villagers symbolically beating one another with banana leaves to settle old scores and start afresh.
Zanzibar International Film Festival (Zanzibar, July)
This event attracts thousands of visitors and is the longest running film festival in East Africa. Films from all over the world are screened and there are a number of workshops and live music events during its nine days.
Stone Town Food Festival
(Zanzibar, December)
Now in its fourth year, this food festival has some of the town’s best hotels and restaurants create affordable taster menus presented street food-style in Fordhani Gardens. There’s a mouth-watering selection of local dishes on offer.
Sopa Lodges
ICONIC PROPERTIES,
ICONIC LOCATIONS Sopa Lodges operates three properties in Tanzania (plus five others in Kenya). The trio is located in three of Tanzania’s most iconic Northern Circuit reserves: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Serengeti Sopa Lodge: Located on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the south-western Serengeti National Park and home to many thousands of wild and rare animals, Serengeti Sopa Lodge lies within an area of outstanding natural beauty. An oasis of cool relaxation from the equatorial sun.
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Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge: Faces the always magnificent sunsets to the west, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is located at the highest point on the crater’s rim at well over 0.5 km above the crater floor offering the most magnificent views across the enormous caldera. Tarangire Sopa Lodge was built to blend in with the vastness of its surroundings, Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden among the kopjes and ancient baobabs of Tarangire National Park. Home to Africa’s greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. Many of whom can be seen around the lodge, allowing visitors a close encounter.
Nyama Choma
(Dar es Salaam, quarterly) East Africa’s biggest barbecue block party has been running since 2011. This carnival for carnivores features Dar’s finest pit-masters alongside live bands, DJs, soccer matches and kids’ amusements.
Swahili Fashion Week
(Dar es Salaam)
Get a heads-up on the latest looks in Tanzania and East Africa at this annual fashion show. It provides a platform for designers from the region to show off their latest collections on the catwalk.
RSA Ltd
ENGINEERED FOR THE
TOUGHESTOF SAFARI TERRAINS As a pioneer and industry leaders of customised vehicle conversions, RSA Africa is committed to the highest standards of quality, service and technology. And with the growth in the local tourism industry, the Moshi-based specialist vehicle builder has created partnerships to finance and support SME tour operators in Tanzania which are looking for the below options: • To buy a brand-new vehicle and then order an RSA safari conversion
• To buy used vehicle and then order an RSA safari conversion • To request an RSA conversion of an existing vehicle The packages are simplified for buyers and are as follows: • There will be no additional collateral needed as the vehicle itself will stand as collateral • Turnaround time is a maximum of 15 days after RSA receives all required documents
There will be no hidden charges apart from a down payment and the monthly repayments and application fee The monthly instalments will be activated after the vehicle has been delivered to the client. Alternatively, buyers may invest directly in what RSA believes is the best safari vehicle on the market and which are available to view at the company’s Arusha showroom. With RSA there will be a flexibility of opting for additional upgrades to match a required specification for the safari vehicle/conversion. RSA’s terms & conditions apply.
• Once approved, the applicant will be required to pay a minimum 15% of the total cost as a down payment. Option 1: The tenure of the loan is either 36 or 60 months (brand new car plus the conversion package) Option 2: The tenure of the loan is either 36 or 60 months (used car plus the conversion package) Option 3: The tenure of the loan is either 12 or 36 months (conversion-only package)
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Kearsleys Tours & Travels
A LEGACY OF 72 YEARS – KEARSLEYS SAFARI
KEEPS IT REAL AND EXCITING As the leading in-bound safari specialist, the legendary name Kearsleys to date, resonates with authentic wildlife adventures in Africa amongst loyal patrons across the globe. Our expertise in curating itineraries true to your travel style is what makes us exceptional and the preferred one in Tanzania; the winning inbound tour operator recognised by the World Travel Awards from 2016 to 2019.
what you have been looking forward to – even in the most wildest of places on planet Earth.
Be it our jovial and savvy safari guides, our tour experts offering you the wide choice of camps and lodges, or having your favourite drink served in the middle of the bush, we love to keep your safari true to
We have been continually evolving while having our foundation deeply rooted in what we do the best. Over decades, Kearsleys has welcomed honeymooners, large groups of solo travellers, incentive
For decades, Kearsleys has been recognised as the top luxury destination management company, known for its large fleet of handsome land cruisers, honest safari planners, our brand ambassadors and our multi-lingual guides who travel with you and etch irreplaceable memories of Tanzania in your heart.
groups and families alike. We feel truly touched when we receive feedback such as “our son could not stop crying when your driver dropped us at the airport” or “I will surely come back to Tanzania and recommend Kearsleys to our friends”. It is such feedback that has truly kept us going and growing. The increase in the number of confirmed bookings we have seen for the coming years really makes us excited and we feel confident about how Tanzania is going to thrive as a top safari destination in Africa. Kearsleys warmly welcomes you to ‘Tanzania Unforgettable’ – experience the essence of the top safari destination with us.
Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps
A LUXURY COLLECTION OF PROPERTIES IN TANZANIA Wellworth Hospitality is Tanzania’s premier boutique Hotel, Resort and Safari Lodge & Camp Collection that is Tanzanian owned and managed. It boasts 10 properties each uniquely set in the most sought after destinations in Tanzania including the Serengeti and Tarangire Nationals Parks, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Dar es Salaam and the famous Spice Island of Zanzibar. The Wellworth Collection has already established itself as a trendsetter in the Tanzanian Hospitality Industry and enjoys a reputation of being one of the best luxury brands in Tanzania.
Currently operational properties: • Wellworth Oldeani Ngorongoro Mountain Lodge • Wellworth Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge • Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Moru Kopjes (Central Serengeti) • Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Turner Springs (Central Serengeti) • Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Kogatende (Northern Serengeti) • Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Seronera (Central Serengeti) • Wellworth Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge • Wellworth Lake Magadi Serengeti Lodge (Central Serengeti)
• Wellworth Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort (Dar Es Salaam) • Wellworth Zanzibar Beach Resort Each of the Wellworth properties are strongly defined by their carefully selected locations that provide unique and unmatched experiences from extraordinary service standards, unique accommodation facilities, world class fine dining, rich interior designs to the conservation initiatives coupled with responsible tourism, The Wellworth collection is setting the bar high in tourism in Tanzania and is “ African Hospitality Redefined”!
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TMS Co Ltd
WE HAVE YOU COVERED IN ZANZIBAR
Travelling to Zanzibar can be an exciting experience. However, while visitors to this truly beautiful island may have medical cover in their home country, it is unlikely to cover them while they are in another country and this is where TMS Medical Coverage comes in. TMS operates a fully staffed call centre staff ready to answer all incoming messages and emails 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TMS’s operational manager is also available around the clock to deal with any situation, no matter how extreme. And a TMS driver is always on call.
TMS promises to treat common illnesses such as traveller’s diarrhoea, typhoid, heat burn, skin allergy, UTI, fever, any other common illnesses, infections or injuries free of charge during the coverage period. TMS has procedures in place to quickly determine if medical attention is needed and connect visitors to local doctors to get immediate treatment and ensure they get well soon and to continue enjoying their holiday. TMS offers three levels of cover:
A direct tourist package, which is valid for one month. This includes, free doctors’ consultation, free ambulance service within Zanzibar, 24-hour customer support and the fast-tracking of all procedures. Corporate package, which includes all the above but is valid for one year plus access to an out-reach doctor 24/7, personalised VIP treatment and common illness and minor injuries treatment. Resident package, which is similar to the corporate package but geared those permanently based in Zanzibar
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Lake Ngozi can be found near Tukuyu, in the Mbeya Region, southern Tanzania. Lake Ngozi is the second largest crater lake in Africa. Image: Daniel Msirikale
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LOCATION
TANZANIA
Ibanda an anda NP P Rumanyika um NP
AFRICA
Buboka Musoma
Kimisi im misi NP Burigi N gi National N al Park Bihara Biharamuro NP Bih
Bunda Nansio
SaaNane National Park
Mwanza
Biharamulo
Ngara
Grumeti Game Reserve
Serengeti National Park
Magu Sengerema
Ngorongoro Ngor Conservation Area Conservat Jaeger Summit 10,006 ft
Buseresere
Maswa Game Reserve
Uyovu Ushirombo
Klute Peak 12,996 ft Shira 11,907 ft
Ela Nairobi 9,789 ft
Loolmalasin 12,080 ft
Ngorongoro
Kilimanjaro National Park Arusha Moshi National Park
Arusha
Mwadui Shinyanga
Kahama Nzega Gombe National Park
Ujiji
Kasulu
Kigoma Uvinza
Moyowosi Game Reserve
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Nguruka
Babati
Tarangire National Park
Same Mkomazi National Park
Hanang 10,839 ft
Kigosi Game Reserve
Singida
Kondoa
Tabora
Wete
Tanga
Korogwe
Urambo
Mkoani Manyoni Mkokotoni Ugalla River Game Reserve
Mahale Mountain National Park
Mt. Kilimanjaro 19,334 ft Mawenzi 16,893 ft
Mt. Maru 14,997 ft Little Meru 12,532 ft
Zanzibar Dodoma
Kisigo National Reserve
Mpanda
Magole
Kibaha Rungwa
Katavi National Park
Kilosa
Rungwe National Reserve
Morogoro
DAR ES SALAAM
Mikumi National Park
Ruaha National Park
Mikumi Iringa
Sumbawanga
Koani
Bagamoyo
Uwanda Game Reserve
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Kilindoni
Ifakara Chunya Mbeya Vwawa Tunduma
Nyerere National Park / Selous Game Reserve
Makambako
Chaluhangi 9,325ft
Kitulo Plateau Kit National Park Natio
Rungwe Mt. 9,224ft
Njombe
Tukuyu Kyela
Liwale Lindi
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Mtwara
Roads
Nachingwea
Regional Boundaries
Songea
Masasi
National Boundary National Parks and Reserves
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Tunduru
Lake Nyasa
Mbama Bay
Newala
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
HOTEL
RESTAURANT
LODGE
BAR
TENT
SWIMMING POOL
ROOMS
CONFERENCING
THE SOUTHERN SAFARI CIRCUIT 48 THE COASTAL CIRCUIT 53 THE GREAT LAKES CIRCUIT 61 ZANZIBAR AND THE ISLANDS 65
The following list is not exhaustive and does not include mobile camps or private villas for rent.
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The Northern Safari Circuit
ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING
WILDLIFE SPECTACLES Tanzania has more wild animals per square kilometre than any other country in Africa and it’s the unforgettable landscape of the Northern Circuit that offers some of the world’s most diverse wildlife experiences. The endless plains of the Serengeti on one side and the Ngorongoro Lengai Geopark (which includes the crater) on the other side are of outstanding universal value and full of wildlife and amazing scenery. One of the sought-after attractions in the Tanzania Northern Safari is the Annual Great Animal Migration and regarded as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, in which millions of wildebeest and thousands of other wildlife, including zebras – followed by their predators – move in search of pasture and water between Serengeti National Park and the Masai Mara in Kenya. It’s a journey fraught with danger with lions, leopards and hyenas lying in wait to thin out the herd and there are crocodiles lurking in rivers en-route. From June to October, when the crossing of the Serengeti begins in earnest, visitors get a chance for a close-up view of this magnificent spectacle. The natural amphitheatre formed by the extinct volcano at Ngorongoro is a similarly bountiful game viewing environment with an abundance of animals, including the Big Five – buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino – gathering around its watering holes. These prime animal attractions mean the circuit has become increasingly busy, but it is still
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possible to escape the crowds and find a quiet corner if you know where to go among the circuit’s national parks, game reserves, conservation areas and private concessions. There are even small sections of the Serengeti that are out of bounds to motor vehicles, allowing walking safaris. Tarangire National Park Lake Manyara National Park live in the shadow of their more well-known neighbours but both offer superb game viewing away from the crowds. Aside from the animals, the Northern Circuit also allows the chance to experience ancient, largely unchanged human civilisations such as the pastoralist Maasai and Samburu tribes as well as the Hadzabe that hunt and forage around Eyasi and the Southern reaches. It’s possible to go back even further earliest evidence of the existence of our human ancestors at the Olduvai Gorge, where hundreds of fossilized bones and stone tools in the area dating back millions of years. For visitors up for a challenge, there are a range of testing mountainous peaks. Chief among them is, if course, Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Getting to the top will take at least five days of pole, pole (slowly, slowly) progress with experienced guides to its 5, 895 m (19340 ft) summit. Climbers can acclimatise to the altitude and hone their skills on nearby challenging peaks such as Mount Meru and active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai (‘Mountain of God’ in the Maa language).
Serengeti facts
LIONS: It’s home to about 3,000 lions, more than any other park or any other country on Earth.
MIGRATION: Hosts the unforgettable annual migration of about two million wildebeest. BIG FIVE: The Big Five live in the park in relatively high numbers.
Ngorongoro Crater
WILDLIFE: Best destination to spot
black rhino.
POPULATION: Only protected area where humans and wildlife live harmoniously. LIONS: Area with more lion pride capita than anywhere on earth.
Rivertrees Country Inn
ELEGANCE IN A CALM AND
BEAUTIFUL SETTING Rivertrees began as a beautiful coffee plantation before being converted into a B&B, gradually evolving to several Garden Rooms, plush River Cottages, the elegant River House and the original Farm House. Guests are spoilt for choice by this charming group of lodgings, with each accommodation in its own peaceful spot within 10 acres of grounds. The restaurant looks over lush green lawns and serves delicious country cuisine made up of garden-fresh ingredients and old family recipes. Guests can relax and rejuvenate in
the swimming pool and the outdoor massage banda, while the surrounding tall trees and birdlife engender an ambience of calm. Arusha National Park, Mount Meru and Lake Duluti are all within easy reach and activities include cycling and walking in the surrounding area. Just 40 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport and an hour from Arusha, Rivertrees is a gateway to the natural wonders of Northern Tanzania as well as a beautiful destination in its own right.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
WORLD RENOWNED PROTECTED AREA
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is a multiple-land use area, where wildlife co-exists with the Maasai – pastoralists who have managed to preserve their culture over hundreds of years. The NCA was established as an experiment to perform three main activities: pastoralism, conservation and tourism. The multiple land use policy has made the NCA a unique protected area in Africa. The natural and cultural endowment account for the reasons UNESCO accorded in 1979 the Area the status of a World Heritage Site, and in 1981 an International Biosphere Reserve.
In 2010, UNESCO inscribed Ngorongoro Conservation Area as a property in the list of the Mixed World Heritage Sites. NCA, Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park made Tanzania the capital of Africa’s New Seven Natural Wonders. Ngorongoro has another UNESCO recognition, gained in 2018: it is part of a large geographical area in Northern Tanzania recognised as Ngorongoro-Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, and
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is the NCA’s flagship tourism attraction. Empakaai Crater may not be as famous, but many travellers consider it to be its match in beauty. Empakaai is about 8 km in diameter. Olmoti Crater is located to the north of Ngorongoro Crater and south of Empakaai Crater. North of Olduvai Gorge on the plains is a spectacular moving ash dune, famously known as Shifting Sands. Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek. Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek are close to the border with Serengeti National Park on the western side of the NCA.
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The Retreat at Ngorongoro
METICULOUS BIRD-THEMED
LODGE
The Retreat at Ngorongoro is a meticulously bird-themed lodge set within 30 acres of land with clear emphasis on nature and the birdlife in the area. The property wanted to showcase Africa’s beauty and bounty – areas not always shown to the world and embarked on stage one: to bring “life” to this place with a serious tree-planting project that would also serve to off-set The Retreat’s carbon footprint. Planting over 40,000 indigenous trees, wasn’t an easy task, often losing many saplings to elephants trampling as well as shortage of water in the area, but The Retreat persisted, replanted; bought water for watering the trees during the dry seasons…. and success followed. It brought in numerous bird species – hence the birdthemed concept of the lodge.
The African Tulip Hotel
FRIENDLY
HOSPITALITY The African Tulip is an elegant and charming luxury boutique hotel located along Serengeti Road right in the heart of Arusha. A warm and friendly welcome awaits guests who want to experience the best of Tanzanian hospitality.
Zara Tours
HIGH QUALITY TRAVEL SERVICES
Moshi-based Zara Tours was established in 1986 and provides high quality travel and tour services throughout East Africa. Zara Tours is Tanzania’s largest Kilimanjaro outfitter and also one of the nation’s largest tour operators employing over 100 safari guides and climbing specialists. At the same time, the company operates two hotels, three lodges and four wild camps within the Northern Circuit. In addition, Zara Tours provides VIP, honeymoon and regular tours, airport and city-to-city transfers, ground handling and welcomes groups and corporations from all over the world.
Roy Safaris Ltd
DECADES OF
EXPERIENCE Roy Safaris has been running personalised, tailor-made and group tours in Tanzania for over three decades. The company believes that its considerable experience and knowledge ensures that it offers guests a unique, exciting and unforgettable African safari experience. Karibu Tanzania, Welcome to Tanzania.
The hotel has 29 guest rooms, seven of which are suites, and all have been designed with safari travellers, business people, families and honeymooners. The African Tulip promotes responsible tourism by making changes that will have a positive impact on the local environment as well as society. The hotel is in the process of getting rid of all the plastic bottles and having water dispensers in the rooms and shampoo and shower gel dispensers in the bathrooms. The owners and staff work closely with local partners to develop sustainable, practical and life-changing solutions to challenges faced by women and children within the country.
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The Northern Safari Circuit ❊ &BEYOND GRUMETI SERENGETI TENTED CAMP
❊ &BEYOND KLEIN’S CAMP
LOCATION: SERENGETI, GRUMETI RESERVE
c/o PO Box 751, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4295 Email: safaris@andbeyond.com www.andbeyond.com
Tel: +255 27 254 4295 Email: safaris@andBeyond.com www.andbeyond.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
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A charming tented camp in the majestic Serengeti. Situated in one of the prime game viewing areas in the Serengeti, this tented camp is where guests can enjoy uncrowded year-round game viewing, and magnificent lion sightings. Rustic yet sophisticated, the tents combine hues of natural grey and accents of stone and bone, reflecting the colours of its seasonal hippos.
Magnificent views of a private Serengeti concession. Perched on the edge of the Kuka Hills, this camp boasts magnificent views of a private wilderness concession that borders the vast Serengeti plains and the Masai Mara National Reserve. Guests can enjoy exceptional Big Five game viewing, night game drives, safari walks, bush dining and Maasai culture.
❊ &BEYOND LAKE MANYARA TREE LODGE
❊ &BEYOND NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE
LOCATION: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
PO Box 751, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4295 Email: safaris@andbeyond.com www.andbeyond.com
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
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Renowned for its romantic stilted treehouse suites and cradled in the boughs of an ancient mahogany forest, the lodge blends into the natural beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. The extraordinary diversity of habitats brings interesting wildlife with the Manyara tree-climbing lions and seasonal flamingoes.
PO Box 751, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4295 Email: safaris@andbeyond.com www.andbeyond.com
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Set on the edge of the Crater, this award-winning lodge is steeped in romance and strewn with exquisite, fragrant roses. Each stilted, handcrafted banana thatch suite is adorned with graceful antiques and unforgettable luxury. En-suite bathrooms feature huge showers and chandelier-lit bathtubs.
❊ ARUMERU RIVER LODGE LOCATION: ARUSHA
c/o PO Box 46, Usa River Tel: +255 73 297 9908; 76 450 2225 Email: info@arumerulodge.com Email: reservations@arumerulodge.com www.arumerulodge.com
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Start or end your safari at a luxury lodge in dreamlike tropical gardens built on an old coffee plantation near Arusha. The large solar-heated pool invites you to spend lazy hours in the afternoon.
❊ ARUSHA SAFARI LODGE
❊ ASILIA OLIVER’S CAMP AND LITTLE OLIVER’S CAMP
LOCATION: ARUSHA
PO Box 11297, Arusha Tel: +27 27 250 6315 Email: marketing@moivaro.com www.moivaro.com
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
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c/o PO Box 1111, Arusha Tel: +27 73 650 0515 Email: reservations@asiliaafrica.com www.asiliaafrica.com
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Moivaro Lodge is situated right in the heart of beautiful, natural scenery and yet is only 7 km from the town of Arusha: an ideal spot to enjoy the impressive flora and fauna of East Africa. The lodge has a charming atmosphere where guests can enjoy every comfort they need.
Established by pioneer Paul Oliver in 1992, this camp is for safari enthusiasts wanting more than the postcard snaps of the Big Five. Set in the secluded Tarangire National Park, it’s a camp that celebrates back-to-basics luxury in one of the most uncrowded corners of East Africa. Small and very exclusive, Little Oliver’s is just a kilometre downstream from bigger brother.
❊ ASILIA SAYARI CAMP
❊ BASHAY RIFT LODGE
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
c/o PO Box 1111, Arusha Tel: +27 73 650 0515 Email: reservations@asiliaafrica.com www.asiliaafrica.com
LOCATION: KARATU
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(Closed. Re-opening June 2020) Set close to the banks of the Mara River and boasting dramatic views of the northern Serengeti plains, Sayari Camp offers unparalleled access to an intimate, stylish vacation, with 15 tasteful hillside suites to retire to after a day of safari adventure.
PO Box 2231 Tel: +255 78 762 0611 Email: george@mksc.co.tz www.tanganyika.com
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This four-star lodge with swimming pool is built on top of a hill in the Karatu region. Travellers can stay in one of 25 rooms, each decorated differently, yet all with a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
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The Northern Safari Circuit ❊ BOLOGONYA UNDER CANVAS TENTED CAMP
❊ BOUGAINVILLEA SAFARI LODGE
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
PO Box 8276 Tel: +255 68 911 1225
Email: reservations@tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
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This luxurious tented camp enables guests to be within reach of the Great Migration and to explore remote, beautiful corners of the Serengeti with excellent resident game. This seasonal camp is intimate and exclusive, offering the most spacious safari tents, each with double bed, en-suite bathroom and a bucket shower.
Each cosy room has a king-sized bed or twin beds, a fireplace, large bathroom and a veranda from which to enjoy the views of lush tropical gardens. Guests can also use the common area, lounge, bar, gift shop, swimming pool and dining rooms.
❊ CHEM CHEM LODGE
❊ CRATER FOREST TENTED CAMP
LOCATION: LAKE MANYARA
c/o PO Box 11297, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 6315/86 Email: marketing@moivaro.com www.moivaro.com
Tel: +255 689 119 349 Email: reservations@chemchemsafari.com www.chemchemsafari.com
LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
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On the eastern edge of Lake Manyara lies a place of unending loveliness. This is Chem Chem Lodge, the ’sunset camp’. Guests arrive and immediately feel an affinity with the space, the silence, the serenity. Enjoy echoes of a vintage safari lodge as urban stresses melt away. The spacious eight tent-style suites offer an ultra-luxurious accommodation under the immense African skies.
Crater Forest Tented Camp is operated as a small-scale, eco-friendly camp with 15 spacious tented rooms and en-suite bathrooms. The camp is 10 km from the main road leading from Karatu town to the infamous Ngorongoro Crater, offering fantastic views of the surrounding hills and coffee plantations.
❊ DIK DIK HOTEL & TOURS
❊ EAST AFRICAN HOTEL
LOCATION: ARUSHA
c/o PO Box 1499, Arusha Tel: +255 27 255 3499; 73 297 9943 Email: dikdik@habari.co.tz www.dikdik.ch
LOCATION: ARUSHA
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PO Box 2291, Arusha Tel: +255 68 609 0833 www.eastafricanhotel.com
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Dik Dik is the perfect place to relax. Guests can enjoy a nightcap by the open fire while meals can be eaten alfresco, prepared by Swiss-trained chefs using ingredients from the hotel’s organic farm.
East African Hotel is situated in the heart of Africa, located on Old Moshi Road just a 45-minute drive from Kilimanjaro Airport. The hotel has much to offer, with breathtaking views and a variety of things to do.
❊ ECOSCIENCE SCIENCE CENTRE & LODGE
❊ ELEWANA ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
PO Box 12814, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 0630 Email: reservations@elewana.com www.elewanacollection.com
Tel: +255 75 234 4140 Email: lodge@ecoscience.co.tz www.ecoscience.co.tz
LOCATION: ARUSHA
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The boutique lodge has been designed by Spanish architect Maria Villangomez. The architecture of the luxury rooms and restaurant is based on a Maasai manyatta. The science centre, completely independent from the luxury lodge, consists of 10 very large tents. The two largest are a restaurant and conference rooms with a library.
Located in the middle of the immense Burka Coffee plantation, the Arusha Coffee Lodge is a sanctuary of cool tranquillity and a welcome retreat after a long international flight, or the dust and excitement of a bush safari.
❊ ELEWANA SERENGETI PIONEER CAMP
❊ ELEWANA SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP
LOCATION: SOUTHERN CENTRAL SERENGETI
c/o PO Box 12814, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 0630 Email: reservations@elewana.com www.elewanacollection.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
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Specifically designed to have limited impact on its natural surroundings, Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp has the feel of a 1930’s mobile safari camp, but with all the modern-day amenities of a luxury camp. It’s ideally situated to offer superb access to the annual migration and the ‘Big 5’ with sweeping views overlooking Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and the endless plains.
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PO Box 342 Tel: +255 27 253 4083 Email: bougainvillea@habari.co.tz www.bougainvillealodge.net
99 Serengeti Road, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 0630 Email: reservations@elewana.com www.elewanacollection.com
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Serengeti Migration Camp is the embodiment of a ‘camp’ experience. Located next to the famous Grumeti River which is home to resident hippos that snort and wallow their days away, Serengeti Migration Camp has become synonymous with low-impact high-action game viewing in a landscape that is completely untouched.
❊ ELEWANA TARANGIRE TREETOPS
❊ ELEWANA THE MANOR AT NGORONGORO
LOCATION: TARANGIRE
PO Box 12814, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 0630 Email: reservations@elewana.com www.elewanacollection.com
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
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c/o PO Box 12814, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 0630 Email: reservations@elewana.com www.elewanacollection.com
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Centred around a main lodge which encases a 1,000-year-old baobab tree, Tarangire Treetops consists of 20 rooms, all of which are elevated above the ground, offering views over the tops of surrounding marula and baobab trees.
With ten luxurious cottages and a magnificent main manor house, The Manor at Ngorongoro is one of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend East African hospitality with old-world AfroEuropean architecture and decor.
❊ ENTAMANU NGORONGORO
❊ ENTAMANU PRIVATE
LOCATION: NGORONGORO (NORTH WESTERN RIM)
LOCATION: NGORONGORO (NORTH WESTERN RIM)
Tel: +255 787 595 908 Email: info@nomad-tanzania.com www.nomad-tanzania.com
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This camp, at an altitude of 2,200 metres, sits on the rim and has views of the Ngorongoro Crater and has seven large tented rooms elevated on wooden platforms. Game drives into the Crater, the exploration of the surrounding highlands, guided walks, bush picnics and sundowners all feature. As do, Maasai interactions with neighbouring communities.
Tel: +255 787 595 908 Email: info@nomad-tanzania.com www.nomad-tanzania.com
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Entamanu Private is an exclusive property on the Crater rim, and has exceptional views into Ngorongoro Crater. Along with Entamanu, Entamanu Private is the only place where guests can enjoy views off the Crater and the Serengeti. The property has four rooms elevated on wooden platforms, with two family rooms made up of two full size rooms each with their own bathroom.
❊ EXPLOREANS NGORONGORO LODGE LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
PO Box 258, Karatu Tel: +255 786 502 496 Email: info.ngoro@exploreans.com www.exploreans.com
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Set in 50 acres of Tanzanian bush in the Ngorongoro volcanic landscape, this log cabin-style retreat is located a few steps from the game reserve gate and 20 minutes’ drive from the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most populated wildlife areas in Africa.
❊ FOREST CHEM CHEM
❊ FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, THE ARUSHA HOTEL
LOCATION: TARANGIRE AREA
Plot 2, Fire Road, Arusha 23100 Tel: +255 27 250 7777 Email: info@fourpointsthearushahotel.com www.fourpointsbysheraton.com
Tel: +255 682 564 293 Email: reservations@chemchemsafari.com www.chemchemsafari.com
LOCATION: ARUSHA
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Discover the essence of an authentic safari at Forest Chem Chem – a private, vintage bush camp. The camp has been designed to bring people together over the warmth of a crackling camp fire. It is a place for families and friends to connect with each other, with the bush, with Africa and with themselves. Only available as a private camp, Forest Chem Chem has four vintage-style tents including a family suite.
Located close to Arusha city centre, The Arusha Hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms featuring African-style décor and a flat-screen TV. All en-suite bathrooms come with bath and shower. Guests at The Arusha can enjoy meals and drinks in the Parachichi Restaurant and the Hatari Bar. There are also massage services and a hot tub. Free WiFi is available in all areas.
❊ FOUR SEASONS SAFARI LODGE
❊ GIBBS FARM
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
PO Box 280, Karatu Tel: +255 27 253 4040 Email: gm@gibbsfarm.net www.gibbsfarm.net
PO Box 14321 Tel: +255 768 982 100 www.fourseasons.com/serengeti
LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
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Experience thrilling Serengeti game drives and rare opportunities to connect with the local people and culture. Then return to the safari lodge, where 77 secluded guest rooms, an elegant spa and an infinity pool promise a luxurious respite during your African adventures.
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Gibbs Farm’s rustic charm and gracious accommodation provide an ideal sanctuary for a few days’ respite while on safari, an extended vacation or honeymoon getaway. The 1929-built farmhouse and five cottages comprised the original guesthouse in 1972.
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The Northern Safari Circuit ❊ GOLD CREST HOTEL
❊ GRAN MELIÁ ARUSHA
LOCATION: MWANZA
PPF Building, Kenyatta Road, Mwanza Tel: +255 28 250 6058 Email: info@goldcresthotel.com www.goldcresthotel.com
LOCATION: ARUSHA
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Simeon Road, Arusha 1184 Tel: +255 746 982 400 Email: reservations.gran.melia.arusha@melia.com www.melia.com/tanzania
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Guests can relax in executive, deluxe or standard rooms at the Gold Crest Hotel. Located in central Mwanza, the modern hotel has a large restaurant, a spacious lounge with a bar and a café. The rooftop swimming pool and restaurant offer fabulous views of the city.
Located in extensive grounds and with views to Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, the recently opened and five-star Gran Meliá Arusha has set exacting standards in Tanzania’s safari capital. The Gran Meliá has already won a hard-earned reputation for the quality of its cuisine at its Yellow Chilli restaurant. The property boasts state-of-the-art conference facilities.
❊ GRUMETI MIGRATION CAMP
❊ HIGHVIEW HOTEL LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Rough Tracks Africa Ltd, PO Box 1725, Moshi Tel: +255 687 786 611 Email: reservations@roughtracksafrica.com www.grumetimigrationcamp.com
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Grumeti Migration Camp offer luxury tented accommodation in the Grumeti wildlife reserve, central north of Serengeti National Park conveniently located on the migration corridor and in an amazing wildlife area – all year round. Available are a variety of activities including Sundowner, Night and Day game drives within the concession area. Experience Africa up close and personal.
PO Box 94 Tel: +255 752 292 266 Email: zarap@zaratours.com www.zaraproperties.com
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Highview Hotel is located high above the town of Karatu. The hotel has 40 spacious and comfortable en-suite rooms with spectacular views of the surrounding hills and agricultural countryside. Enjoy the local and continental cuisine served in the indoor and outdoor restaurants.
❊ IKOMA TENTED CAMP LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL RESERVE
c/o PO Box 11297, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 6315/86 Email: marketing@moivaro.com www.moivaro.com
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Guests will find Ikoma Tented Camp sheltered in a grove of acacia trees. Each of the traditional thatched tents has a private veranda overlooking the impressive plains of the Serengeti. The central restaurant and bar area has a large campfire – an ideal spot to unwind with a chilled drink after a long day of exciting game viewing.
❊ ILBORU SAFARI LODGE
❊ IKOMA WILD CAMP
LOCATION: ARUSHA
LOCATION: SERENGETI
PO Box 94, Karatu Tel: +255 75 229 2266 Email: zarap@zaratours.com www.zaraproperties.com
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Ikoma Wildcamp is located just outside the Serengeti National Park in the Grumeti Game Reserve and Ikoma Game Controlled Area. This is an area of unspoilt bush where game drives and walking safaris are possible by day and night. The camp is also a great base for game drives in the Seronera.
Set in a maze of beautiful and exotic gardens, Ilboru offers a place of complete relaxation and tranquillity. Guests can enjoy a dip in the swimming pool, a perfect way to cool off from the heat of the African sun.
❊ IRENTE VIEW CLIFF LODGE
❊ JB BELMONT
LOCATION: LUSHOTO, USAMBARA MOUNTAINS
NSSF Commercial Complex Kenyatta Road, Mwanza Tel: +255 68 611 3325 Email: reservations@jbbelmonthotel.com www.jbbelmonthotel.com
PO Box 133, Lushoto Tel: +255 27 78 486 6877 Email: info@irenteview.com www.irenteview.com
LOCATION: MWANZA
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Situated at the famous Irente View point, Irente View Cliff Lodge has been designed with comfort in mind. All rooms have a private balcony with panoramic views in all directions, while the restaurant offers exciting and delicious food prepared by professional chefs.
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c/o PO Box 10124, Arusha Tel: +255 784 652 260 Email: bookings@ilborusafarilodge.com www.ilborusafarilodge.com
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JB Belmont has every amenity needed for the business traveller. From great conference facilities, wireless internet and secretarial services, to five fully equipped conference rooms with modern technology. All of the en-suite rooms at the JB Belmont feature a view of Lake Victoria or Mwanza hills, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs.
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❊ KAMBI YA TEMBO (ELERAI TENTED CAMP)
❊ KARAMA LODGE & SPA
LOCATION: KILIMANJARO
PO Box 1573, Arusha Tel: +255 75 447 5188 Email: reservations@karama-lodge.com www.karama-lodge.com
PO Box 8276, Arusha Tel: +255 68 911 1227
Email: reservations@tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
LOCATION: ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
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Facing the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro and the endless African savanna, Kambi ya Tembo offers wonderful views. The camp consists of 14 tents, each with private en-suite bathrooms. Guests can sit and watch the natural world pass by from the ample sundecks.
Ten to 15 minutes from Arusha, Karama Lodge & Spa comprises 22 log cabins on stilts offering comfortable en-suite accommodation with a natural design. There are also two family rooms and two luxury tented stilted log cabins. Built with local materials, the cabins allow guests close proximity to the surrounding forest flora and fauna.
❊ KEYS HOTEL
❊ KIA LODGE LOCATION: KILIMANJARO
LOCATION: MOSHI/KILIMANJARO
Uru Road, Moshi Tel: +255 27 275 2250; 27 275 1909 Email: info@keyshotelstz.com www.keyshotelstz.com
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PO Box 11297, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 6315/86 Email: marketing@moivaro.com www.moivaro.com
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Keys Hotels is a modern tourist hotel situated in an area where guests can easily see the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro. The hotel has an abundance of friendly staff who offer professional and personalised services, making any stay as comfortable as possible. A spa, library, business centre, bicycle rental and pizza delivery have been added.
Because of its location, KIA Lodge is an ideal haven for those arriving and departing Tanzania, climbing Kilimanjaro or travelling to the northern safari destinations. Its friendly service, typical African decorations and tropical restaurant offer a warm introduction to Tanzanian culture.
❊ KIBO PALACE HOTEL
❊ KIGONGONI LODGE
LOCATION: ARUSHA CENTRE
Old Moshi Road, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4472; 27 254 8887 Email: info@kibopalacehotel.com www.kibopalacehotel.com
LOCATION: ARUSHA
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PO Box 11952, Arusha Tel: +255 73 297 8876 Email: manager@kigongoni.net www.kigongoni.net
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Discover the essence of Africa in the comfort of the Kibo Palace Hotel. Unwind in the attractive guest rooms, whether travelling for business or leisure, with all the facilities of a contemporary luxury hotel.
Located on a historical 70-acre coffee farm in a natural forest. Tucked between the trees are 18 cottages, built in traditional African styles and materials. The rooms, cocktail lounge and restaurant maximise the site’s unique views and natural features.
❊ KILIMANJARO WONDERS HOTEL
❊ KIRAWIRA SERENA CAMP
LOCATION: MOSHI
LOCATION: SERENGETI, GRUMETI RESERVE
1 Kigoma St, Moshi Tel: +255 272 751 984 Email: info@kiliwonders.com www.kiliwonders.com
c/o PO Box 2551, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 5555; 28 262 1518 Email: kirawira@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
Kilimanjaro Wonders is a four-star boutique hotel. Located 4km from Moshi town and is ideally located for those seeking adventure or for business travel. The Mwika Restaurants offers breakfast buffets and à la carte service for both lunch and dinner. The Summit has offers live cooking, a mix of charcoal and flame grilled BBQ meats, pizza and tasty meals. Swimming pool, gym and childrens’ playground.
The most exclusive of the Serena Group’s safari venues, and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Kirawira offers the epitome of classic ‘Out of Africa’ luxury. Styled to replicate the elegant hunting camps of legendary white hunters, it is located next to the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park.
❊ KIRURUMU MANYARA LODGE
❊ KITELA LODGE & AFRICAN SPA LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
LOCATION: LAKE MANYARA
c/o PO Box 2047, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 2417; 27 250 7541 Email: info@kirurumu.net www.kirurumu.net
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Kirurumu Manyara is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, offering wonderful, uplifting and panoramic views eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift Valley floor and Mount Losimingori.
Email: reservations@tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
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Kitela is a small, exclusive lodge situated on top of a valley overlooking the Ngorongoro crater and a beautiful waterfall. It consists of 20 spacious suites built in the style of an old colonial farm, offering guests a quiet and relaxing atmosphere surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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The Northern Safari Circuit ❊ KURO TARANGIRE
❊ KUDU LODGE
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
PO Box 60, Karatu Tel: +255 27 253 4055 Email: faru@kuducamp.com www.kuducamp.com
Tel: +255 787 595 908 Email: info@nomad-tanzania.com www.nomad-tanzania.com
LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
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In the quieter central part of Tarangire National Park amid an acacia grove, Kuro has six large canvas safari rooms. Guests can enjoy game drives and night drives, walking safaris directly from camp, sundowners and bush picnics, outstanding wildlife and bird viewing.
Kudu Lodge and Camp offers a great choice of accommodation, from experiencing Mother Nature while camping outside to home comforts in a warm and cosy bungalow set among verdant tropical gardens.
❊ LAKE BURUNGE LUXURY TENTED CAMP
❊ LAKE DULUTI SERENA HOTEL
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
LOCATION: ARUSHA
PO Box 8276, Arusha Tel: +255 68 911 1225
Email: reservations@tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
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Lake Burunge consists of 20 luxury tents and 10 lodge rooms. Its main building has a central lounge and bar/dining area built on a raised wooden deck. This elevated platform is the ideal venue for guests to relax and enjoy a sundowner as the sun sets over the lake, or to simply sit and enjoy the warm fireplace.
PO Box 2551, Arusha Tel: +255 27 255 3049 Email: lakeduluti@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
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Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, this unique hotel stands amid coffee plantations on the shores of tranquil Lake Duluti. The hotel offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-style rooms.
❊ LAKE MANYARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE LOCATION: LAKE MANYARA
PO Box 2551, Lake Manyara National Park Tel: +255 27 254 5555 Email: lakemanyara@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
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Lake Manyara offers a unique blend of tranquillity, wildlife discovery and ornithological richness. The unprecedented range of high-adventure sports include mountain biking, canoeing and forest walks, while cultural choices include tours of the neighbouring villages and dance displays by the Iraqw and Sukuma people.
❊ LAKE MANYARA WILDLIFE LODGE
❊ LAKE MASEK TENTED CAMP
LOCATION: LAKE MANYARA
c/o PO Box 8276, Arusha Tel: +255 68 911 1221 Email: reservations@ tanganyikawildernesscamps.com www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
c/o PO Box 2633, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4595/807 Email: res@hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
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Discover exclusive luxury at Lake Masek Tented Camp, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area. As well as being eco-friendly, this unique location is witness to the wildebeest migration.
❊ LAMAI SERENGETI AND LAMAI PRIVATE
❊ LEMALA KURIA HILLS LODGE
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
c/o PO Box 14529, Arusha Tel: +255 73 621 0966 Email: res@lemalacamp.com www.lemalacamp.com
Tel: +255 787 595 908 Email: info@nomad-tanzania.com www.nomad-tanzania.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI
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Located in a prime kopje-top location in the northern Serengeti and close to the Mara River, the lodge has eight open-fronted rooms and a further four are located at nearby Lamai Private. Excellent resident guides, walking opportunities in some seasons. Plenty of year-round local game.
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Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge invites visitors to discover one of Tanzania’s best kept secrets. Lake Manyara is a small national park with an immense natural richness. It is home to over 380 bird species, including thousands of flamingos, as well as tree-climbing lions, which sleep in the branches of acacia trees.
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Magnificent kopjes dominate the public areas of this lodge, with superb views from the bar, dining areas, swimming pool and decks. Guests can enjoy several dining options in camp or out in the bush with a choice of freshly cooked dinners before game drives and cocktails at sunset on one of the kopjes overlooking the Isuria escarpment.
❊ LEMALA MANYARA
❊ LEMALA MARA
LOCATION: MANYARA
c/o PO Box 14529, Arusha Tel: +255 736 210 966/967 Email: res@lemalacamp.com www.lemalacamp.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI
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c/o PO Box 14529, Arusha Tel: +255 73 621 0966 Email: res@lemalacamp.com www.lemalacamp.com
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Deep inside the park and far from the crowds, Lemala Manyara is a traditional safari camp with a beautiful lake-facing location at the edge of an acacia woodland. Lemala Manyara is perfect for those who desire isolation and beautiful scenery.
Lemala Mara is the ultimate camp in Serengeti, within touching distance of the Mara River and set under large euclea trees in the heart of the best game viewing area of the Northern Serengeti. Here, in this immense remote wilderness, guests can enjoy fabulous landscapes and wonderful game viewing with practically no crowds.
❊ LEMALA NDUTU TENTED CAMP
❊ LEMALA NGORONGORO TENTED CAMP
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
c/o PO Box 14529, Arusha Tel: +255 73 621 0966/7 Email: res@lemalacamp.com www.lemalacamp.com
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
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c/o PO Box 14529, Arusha Tel: +255 73 621 0966/7 Email: res@lemalacamp.com www.lemalacamp.com
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Perched on the edge of a permanent marsh, Lemala Ndutu provides the ultimate amphitheatre for the wildebeest migration. Twelve suite tents are relocated from the Northern Serengeti to this beautiful Ndutu site to capture the drama that accompanies the migration.
Lemala Ngorongoro is an intimate camp set in a delightful ancient acacia forest on the rim of the crater. The camp has 12 spacious canvas tents to ensure intimacy and minimal impact on the pristine forest environment. The tents accommodate two queen beds with winter-weight duvets and hot water bottles.
❊ LITTLE CHEM CHEM
❊ LOBO WILDLIFE LODGE
LOCATION: TARANGIRE AREA
Tel: +255 682 564 293 Email: reservations@chemchemsafari.com www.chemchemsafari.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI
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Tel: +255 27 2544595/807/798/795 Email: res@hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com
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Known as ‘sunrise camp’, Little Chem Chem offers the raw drama of the East African bush in a very private setting. Set in a 16,000 ha exclusive concession, Little Chem Chem adjoins Tarangire National Park; famous for its towering baobabs, and overlooks the serene Lake Burunge. A handful of luxury vintage tents guarantee an intimate experience within this untamed land.
Lobo Wildlife Lodge is set in an enormous volcanic rocky outcrop in a remote location. It is the largest lodge on the migration route and where its elevated position means that passing wildlife can be viewed from the comfort of a sun lounger. Guests can even watch and witness the migration from the pool.
❊ LOLKISALE CAMP
❊ MALAIKA BEACH RESORT
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
c/o Topguides Bush Camps, Arusha Tel: +255 689 344 727 Email: info@tbcamps.com www.wetu.com/iBrochure/en/ Launch/198751/lolkisale_camp/Landing
LOCATION: MWANZA OUTSKIRTS
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Ilemela, Mwanza Tel: +255 65 871 7777 Email: info@malaikabeachresort.com www.malaikabeachresort.com
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Lolkisale Camp is situated right in an open wetland area in the heart of Tarangire National Park, on the edge of an open wetland. Lolkisale is a boutique camp of seven, custom-designed luxury safari tents. Everything about the tents has been selected to bring luxury and local flavour to this secluded corner of Tanzania’s most beautiful national park.
Malaika Beach Resort is a tranquil, lake-side hideaway located close to Mwanza, the gateway to the Serengeti. The hotel is built on an imposing rock foundation with stunning views over the shoreline of Lake Victoria. The resort features a deli serving continental-style breakfasts, light gourmet lunches as well as local cuisine.
❊ MAMBO VIEW POINT
❊ MANYARA WILDLIFE SAFARI CAMP
LOCATION: LUSHOTO
c/o PO Box 157, Usambara Mountain Tel: +255 78 527 2150 Email: info@mamboviewpoint.org www.mamboviewpoint.org
LOCATION: MANYARA
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Mambo View Point is a genuine eco-lodge situated on the northern edge of the Usambara Mountain, close to the village of Mambo. It has various accommodation available, providing guests with an opportunity for amazing memories as they watch the sun rise and set across the lowlands.
Tel: +255 77 966 6656 Email: gm@wildlifecamp.co.tz www.wildlifecamp.co.tz
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Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp is able to offer the most luxurious accommodation while remaining true to the natural element of the safari experience. The camp is made up of 10 canvas tents and 16 self-contained cottages, all with private balconies overlooking the real Africa, majestic, unfiltered and unadorned.
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The Northern Safari Circuit ❊ MARAMBOI TENTED CAMP
❊ MARANGU HOTEL
LOCATION: TARANGIRE
PO Box 8276 Tel: +255 68 911 1226 Email: reservations@ tanganyikawildernesscamps.com www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
LOCATION: KILIMANJARO
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Maramboi Tented Camp offers permanent camp facilities and endless vistas of rolling grasslands and palm-lined desert between Tarangire and Manyara Lake. Ideal for anyone interested in the origins of mankind and an explanation of the Rift Valley and Africa’s big picture. It is a complete semi-desert experience focusing on game drives.
Marangu Hotel is one of Kilimanjaro’s oldest operators, organising climbs since 1932. The family business pays careful attention to detail and offers an encyclopaedic knowledge of every route on the mountain. Mountain crews have often worked for the hotel for generations and Marangu actively supports the local community.
❊ MASEK UNDER CANVAS TENTED CAMP
❊ MAWENINGA TENTED CAMP
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
PO Box 8276, Arusha Tel: +255 68 911 1225
Email: reservations@tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
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PO Box 2231, Karatu Tel: +255 78 762 0611 Email: tanganyika@tanganyika.com www.tanganyika.com
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This luxurious tented camp allows guests to be within reach of the Great Migration and to explore remote, beautiful corners of the Serengeti with excellent resident game. This seasonal camp is intimate and exclusive, offering the most spacious safari tents, each with double bed and en-suite bathroom.
Located on top of an impressive granite massif, this camp offers extraordinary views of Tarangire National park. The 16 tents are well equipped with cosy rooms and clean bathrooms. Hot water and electricity are run entirely from solar power.
❊ MBALI MBALI TARANGIRE RIVER CAMP
❊ MBALI MBALI SOROI SERENGETI
LOCATION: TARANGIRE
c/o PO Box 20965, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 73 297 8879 Email: marketing@mbalimbali.com www.mbalimbali.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI
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PO Box 20965, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 73 279 8879 Email: marketing@mbalimbali.com www.mbalimbali.com
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Tarangire River Camp is set in 25,000 hectares of concession area. This land includes a branch of the Tarangire River itself, which the camp overlooks. Both the dining and lounge areas are married into a proper bonfire area and game viewing deck that together also provide the same wonderful views.
The newest lodge of the Mbali Mbali collection, Soroi is set on a natural plateau with views over the vast plains of Musabi. Its large open fireplace deck creates an inviting ambience, while tantalising meals are served from an open-plan kitchen or under the night sky. The very high standard of service adds to the delight of this tranquil spot.
❊ MBUZI MAWE SERENA CAMP
❊ MELIÁ SERENGETI LODGE
LOCATION: SERENGETI
PO Box 2551 Tel: +255 27 254 5555; 28 262 2040 Email: mbuzimawe@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
LOCATION: NYAMUMA HILLS, SERENGETI
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Embraced by an amphitheatre of rock sculptures known as kopjes, Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp nestles in a secluded acacia glade with sweeping views over the burning plains of Serengeti National Park. Situated on one of the main annual migration corridors, the camp offers a ringside seat for one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth.
An incredible wildlife experience in the heart of Serengeti National Park, the five-star Meliá Serengeti Lodge blends into its natural surroundings without relinquishing the services and facilities of a luxury hotel. Different bars and a world class restaurant with dinner under the stars as well as an infinity pool with views of the Serengeti will make any stay unforgettable.
❊ MERU MBEGA SIMBA LODGE
❊ MIGUNGA TENTED CAMP LOCATION: MANYARA
LOCATION: MOUNT MERU
Usa River/Arumeru Tel: +255 788 273 278 / +255 784 624 664 Email: info@baobabvillage.com www.mt-meru.com
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Meru Simba Lodge is located in the foothills of Mount Meru on the border of the Arusha National Park with a view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Simba Lodge offers a comfortable place to rest, enjoy nature and tuck into an excellent dinner in the evening before starting an impressive safari or trek.
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PO Box 40, Moshi Tel: +255 717 408 615/ 754 886 092 Email: info@maranguhotel.com www.maranguhotel.com
c/o PO Box 11297, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 6315/86 Email: marketing@moivaro.com www.moivaro.com
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Nestled in a quiet corner on the north-west of Lake Manyara, this camp has an ideal situation in the shade of an acacia forest and just five minutes from the entrance of Lake Manyara National Park. An ideal base for discovering the beautiful surroundings of the lake and for paying a cultural visit to the colourful town of Mto wa Mbu.
❊ MORU UNDER CANVAS TENTED CAMP
❊ MOIVARO LODGE LOCATION: ARUSHA
c/o PO Box 11297, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 6315/86 Email: marketing@moivaro.com www.moivaro.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI
Tel: +255 68 651 5063 40
Email: reservations@tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
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Set in the heart of beautiful, natural scenery, Moivaro Lodge has a charming atmosphere. An ideal place to enjoy the impressive flora and fauna of East Africa.
This luxurious tented camp moves around the park throughout the year, enabling guests to explore remote, beautiful corners of the Serengeti with its excellent resident game. This seasonal camp is intimate and exclusive, featuring the most spacious and comfortable safari tents, each with a double bed and en-suite bathroom.
❊ MOUNT MERU GAME LODGE & SANCTUARY
❊ MOUNT MERU HOTEL
LOCATION: USA RIVER
PO Box 507, Usa River Tel: +255 689 706 760 Email: info@mtmerugamelodge.com www.mtmerugamelodge.co.tz
LOCATION: ARUSHA CENTRE
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Kanisa Road, Sekei Tel: +255 27 254 5111 Email: info@mountmeruhotel.com www.mountmeruhotel.com
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Mount Meru Game Lodge has created a completely new look for its guest bedrooms. All rooms have a veranda where guests can enjoy the peace of the surroundings, soak up the unique atmosphere and watch the animal and bird life.
Mount Meru Hotel lies in nine acres of lush landscape, surrounded by a diverse array of wildlife, set against the fertile slopes of the beautiful mountain. The hotel staff endeavour to ensure a rejuvenating and refreshing experience of African hospitality.
❊ MULLERS MOUNTAIN LODGE
❊ NAURA SPRINGS HOTEL
LOCATION: LUSHOTO, USAMBARA MOUNTAINS PO Box 34, Lushoto Tel: +255 78 231 5666; 75 750 0999; 78 450 0999 Email: reservations@mullersmountainlodge.co.tz; info@mullersmountainlodge.co.tz www.mullersmountainlodge.co.tz
LOCATION: ARUSHA CENTRE
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Nairobi Road, PO Box 7302, Arusha Tel: +255 27 205 0001/8 Email: naura@nauraspringshotel.com www.nauraspringshotel.com
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Mullers Mountain Lodge goes the extra mile to make a stay not only relaxing and inspiring but fulfilling and peaceful as well. Up to 40 guests can be accommodated in stylish standard rooms and cottages with fireplaces and excellent views of the far side of the valley.
Naura Springs Hotel caters for everyone, offering a vast range of accommodation, from standard, family and executive rooms to presidential suites.
❊ NEPTUNE NGORONGORO LUXURY LODGE
❊ NDARAKWAI CAMP
LOCATION: NGORONGORO AREA
PO Box 49, Arusha Tel: +255 754 333 550 Email: bookings@ndarakwai.com www.ndarakwai.com
Tel:+255 736 502 496 / +255 655 922 282 Email: res.ngorongoro@neptunehotels.com www.neptunehotels.com
LOCATION: ARUSHA
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Set in 50 acres of Tanzanian bush, this all-suite wood log cabin style retreat is located a few steps from the Game Reserve Gate and 20 minutes’ drive from the Ngorongoro Crater. This all-inclusive property features 20 spacious private log cabins, a restaurant, a bar and conference facilities. After a full-day game drive, indulge in moments of relaxation at the swimming pool or at the Earth & Rain Spa.
Ndarakwai Camp consists of 15 spacious en-suite tents on a private ranch. With views of both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, the camp is nestled in a protected forest of towering fig and yellow-barked acacias.
❊ NDUTU SAFARI LODGE
❊ NDUTU UNDER CANVAS TENTED CAMP LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
LOCATION: SERENGETI
c/o PO Box 6084, Arusha Tel: +255 27 253 7014/15 Email: bookings@ndutu.com www.ndutu.com
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Ndutu Safari Lodge is situated in the south-east of the Serengeti ecosystem. Shaded by acacia trees, each of the cottages has a private veranda facing Lake Ndutu. Tucked well away from the busy tourist circuit, Ndutu offers peace and tranquillity far from the madding crowd.
Email: reservations@tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
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Guests at this camp, nestling between prime wildlife areas, have an opportunity to witness the Great Migration from December to March. The camp offers extraordinary comfort combined with the authenticity of nights spent in the African bush to create an unforgettable experience for all nature lovers.
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The Northern Safari Circuit ❊ NEW MWANZA HOTEL
❊ NGORONGORO FARM HOUSE
LOCATION: MWANZA
PO Box 25, Mwanza Tel: +255 28 252 1070 Email: gm@newmwanzahotel.com www.newmwanzahotel.com
LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
PO Box 8281, Arusha Tel: +255 68 911 1223 54
www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
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New Mwanza Hotel can be found within a stone’s throw from the major shopping centres. New Mwanza offers ultimate luxury in the heart of Tanzania’s second city, with 54 well-furnished rooms. Each room has a queen or twin beds, high speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The hotel also has a health club, swimming pool and casino.
Ngorongoro Farm House, established in February 2003, offers spacious accommodation in 52 cottages, 49 standard rooms and three suite rooms. The house is built in the style of a colonial farm and rustically decorated with local materials in order to take guests on an imaginary journey to bygone days.
❊ NGORONGORO RHINO LODGE
❊ NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE LOCATION: NGORONGORO
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
Tel: +255 22 260 1747 Email: rhino@ngorongoro.com www.serengetinationalpark.com
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Tel: +255 27 254 5555; 27 253 7053 Email: ngorongoro@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
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Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge offers the perfect base to explore the famous crater. Coming from the east, Rhino is the first lodge after entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area through the Loduare Gate. The lodge was originally the home of the first Ngorongoro conservator and its developers have maintained its original rustic style.
Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. The lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 metres below.
❊ NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE
❊ NGORONGORO WILDCAMP LOCATION: NGORONGORO
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
Tel: +255 27 250 0630 Email: info@sopalodges.com www.sopalodges.com
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Tel: +255 75 229 2266 Email: zarap@zaratours.com www.zaraproperties.com
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Facing the always magnificent sunsets to the west, and located at the highest point on Ngorongoro crater’s entire rim, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge stands well over half a kilometre above the crater floor and offers unparalleled views across this enormous caldera.
Ngorongoro Wildcamp can be found on the side of the Ngorongoro Crater National Park in the Karatu area, just 140 km from Arusha. The mobile camp comprises 20 comfortable tents and a large dining tent. There is excellent service to accompany the outstanding views of the area.
❊ NGURDOTO MOUNTAIN LODGE
❊ NSYA LODGE LOCATION: NGORONGORO
LOCATION: ARUSHA Momella Road, PO Box 7302, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 2217 WhatsApp: +255 71 322 4716
Email: ngurdoto@thengurdotomountainlodge.com
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c/o PO Box 113, Arusha Tel: +255 75 427 1001 Email: info@nsyalodge.com www.nsyalodge.com
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Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge is located in a coffee plantation with natural streams flowing through the property. Guests can enjoy magnificent views of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and the looming Mount Meru.
Nsya Lodge is situated in Mto wa Mbu, on the doorstep of Lake Manyara National Park and only a stone’s throw from Tarangire Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Guests are guaranteed a warm welcome and a relaxing stopover. A dedicated team is on hand to provide great hospitality and service in order to cater for guests’ every need.
❊ OCTAGON LODGE
❊ OLDUVAI TENTED CAMP
LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
PO Box 129, Karatu Tel: +255 78 785 8485 Email: sales@octagonlodge.com www.octagonlodge.com
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
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Octagon Lodge is a small private property situated 20 minutes from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Gate. Ideal for visitors on a private vacation, it is set in colourful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for anyone visiting the northern parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.
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Email: reservations@tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
PO Box 2231, Karatu Tel: +255 78 762 0611 Email: tanganyika@tanganyika.com www.tanganyika.com
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This English-style camp near the Olduvai Gorge offers total comfort and isolation. With 17 tents and a terrace, the camp has a perfect location at the foot of a kopje. In the evening, guests are invited on a walk escorted by Maasai morans to the top of a kopje to admire the great plains in the dying sunlight.
❊ OUTPOST LODGE
❊ PALACE HOTEL ARUSHA
LOCATION: ARUSHA
37a Serengeti Rd, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 8405 Email: reservations@outpost-lodge.com www.outpost-lodge.com
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PO Box 372, Arusha Tel: +255 27 554 5800 Email: marketing@palacehotelarusha.com www.palacehotelarusha.com
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Outpost Lodge offers rustic, clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation. Guests can choose to stay in the popular garden bungalows, the original main house or the new double-storey block.
Uniquely refreshing in its approach, the Palace Hotel stands out as a remarkable adventure in hospitality. Set in an ideal landscape for history and art lovers, photographers and walkers, the hotel in every aspect takes full advantage of the city.
❊ PLANTATION LODGE
❊ RIVERTREES COUNTRY INN
LOCATION: KARATU
PO Box 34, Karatu Tel: +255 784 260 799 Email: reservation@plantation-lodge.com www.plantation-lodge.com
LOCATION: ARUSHA OUTSKIRTS
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Usa River, Arusha-Moshi Road Tel: +255 743 600 202 Email: info@rivertrees.com www.rivertrees.com
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Plantation Lodge rests on soft hills amid the vastness and silence of East Africa. Its individually furnished rooms and suites blend harmoniously with the flowering garden. This owner-run lodge has a personal atmosphere with unique furnishings and a great attention to detail. Plantation Lodge’s cordial service leaves no wish unfulfilled.
Rivertrees offers tranquillity, ideal for deep relaxation before or after a long safari or a strenuous climb up Mount Kilimanjaro or Meru. Its 30 Garden Rooms, two River Cottages and the luxury River House are scattered within 10 acres of beautiful grounds.
❊ ROIKA TARANGIRE TENTED LODGE
❊ SAKILA SUNRISE LODGE
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
LOCATION: MOUNT MERU
c/o Sokoine Road, PO Box 14793, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 9994; 75 400 1444
Email: reservation@tarangireroikatentedlodge.com
www.tarangireroikatentedlodge.com
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Tel: +255 768 965 868 Email: info@sakilasunrise.com www.sakilasunrise.com
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Located 125 km from Arusha town, Roika is easily reached by the Dodoma Road. The lodge is nestled on the banks of Tarangire River only 5 km from the main entrance to Tarangire National Park. Each of the 21 luxury en-suite tents has a unique theme with beautifully handcrafted furniture.
Opened in 2020, Sakila Sunrise Lodge and is Tanzania’s first fully sustainable property of its type and has been constructed using environmentally friendly materials. The lodge is located about Usa River and has views of the Great Rift Valley and accommodates a maximum of 14 guests in five bungalows and there is also a studio for four. There is a restaurant, bar and BBQ area.
❊ SAL SALINERO HOTEL
❊ SANCTUARY KUSINI
LOCATION: MOSHI/KILIMANJARO
PO Box 427 Tel: +255 27 250 9817 Email: reservations.tanzania@ sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com
PO Box 7611, Moshi Tel: +255 27 275 2240 Email: info@salsalinerohotel.com www.salsalinerohotel.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
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Sal Salinero Hotel is just 40 minutes’ drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport and only 10 minutes from Moshi town. Its modern rooms are en-suite and equipped with every essential item, offering comfort like no other.
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Sanctuary Kusini is perfectly set in the remote southern part of the Serengeti, where its location was selected after much research by guides and local experts. It overlooks the plains where game are a common sight all year round. Kusini is the only permanent camp in this unspoilt and remote part of the Serengeti.
❊ SANCTUARY SWALA LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Tel: +255 27 250 9817
Email: reservations.tanzania@sanctuaryretreats.com
www.sanctuaryretreats.com
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In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, Sanctuary Swala offers a very exclusive safari experience. The picturesque landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants and birds in flight. Built to the highest eco-friendly standards, this camp has a particularly low carbon footprint.
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The Northern Safari Circuit ❊ SERENGETI SERENA SAFARI LODGE
❊ SERENGETI SOPA LODGE
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
PO Box 2551, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 5555; 28 262 1507 Email: serengeti@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
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Set high on the saddle of a tree-clad ridge, commanding panoramic views across the Serengeti, this lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Winner of numerous awards from the world’s travel press, it is one of the finest venues the Serengeti has to offer.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge allows its guests to experience magnificent sights and enjoy interaction with the land and animals difficult to find elsewhere, while at the same time enjoying the highest level of cuisine and hospitality.
❊ SERONERA WILDLIFE LODGE
❊ SILVER PALM HOTEL
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Sokoine Road, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4595 / 807 Email: res@hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com
LOCATION: ARUSHA
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Tel: +255 767 286 630 Email: info@silverpalmhotel.com www.silverpalmhotel.com
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For those anxious to see the amazing culture of local tribes, the lodge offers visits to authentic Maasai villages, where guests can encounter the cattle keepers and warriors. In the evenings, displays of traditional Maasai song, dance and music performance are organised in the lodge as well as wildlife talks, videos and film shows.
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, Silver Palm is only a short distance from the malls and main bus station in Arusha. Affordable, modern and comfortable are the hallmarks of its 45 en-suite rooms.
❊ SPRINGLANDS HOTEL
❊ TAASA LODGE
LOCATION: MOSHI/KILIMANJARO
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (NORTH EASTERN)
Tembo Road, Pasua Area, Moshi Tel: +255 75 445 1000 Email: zarap@zaratours.com www.zaraproperties.com
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PO Box 2062, Arusha Tel: +255 784 229 936 Email: reservations@taasalodge.com www.taasalodge.com
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Springlands Hotel near Moshi is located on the southern slopes of Africa’s highest mountain and offers an ideal base for mountain walking trips and safaris to Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and other wilderness areas in northern Tanzania. Springlands has a large swimming pool, a dining area set in pleasant gardens, and indoor and outdoor bars.
Taasa Lodge is a permanent tented lodge consisting of 12 luxury tents, each of which is supplied with constant hot and cold running water and electricity. In addition, its 15 suite tents have lounges and bathrooms with soaking tubs.
❊ TARANGIRE SAFARI LODGE
❊ TARANGIRE SOPA LODGE
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
c/o PO Box 2073, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4752 Email: tarangiresafarilodge@gmail.com www.tarangiresafarilodge.com
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
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c/o PO Box 1823, Arusha Tel: +255 27 250 0630 Email: info@sopalodges.com www.sopalodges.com
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This lodge was the first to be built in Tarangire National Park. Since 1985 it has been owned and managed by the Simonson family. At the heart of the lodge is the impressive high thatched roof of the lounge, while the open design allows for a panoramic landscape view.
Sopa Lodge is set in Tarangire National and in a location that allows wild animals to come and go as they please nearby. So visitors may wake up close to an elephant or two. Once inside the spacious rooms, guests can take in the views from their sheltered verandas.
❊ THE AFRICAN TULIP
❊ THE IMPALA HOTEL LOCATION: ARUSHA CENTRE
LOCATION: ARUSHA CENTRE
4 Serengeti Road, Arusha Tel: +255 27 297 0717/8 Email: info@theafricantulip.com www.theafricantulip.com
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The African Tulip is an elegant and charming luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Arusha. A warm and friendly welcome awaits guests who want to experience the best of Tanzanian hospitality.
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Old Moshi/Simeoni Rd Tel: +255 27 254 3082 Email: impala@impalahotel.com www.impalahotel.com
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Located only two minutes from the city centre and 10 minutes from Arusha Airport, The Impala is a gateway to all tourist attractions, from pristine beaches and the Zanzibar Islands to renowned game parks.
❊ THE RETREAT AT NGORONGORO
❊ TLOMA LODGE
LOCATION: NGORONGORO
c/o PO Box 8276, Arusha Tel: +255 75 423 6318 Email: reservations@ tanganyikawildernesscamps.com www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com
c/o PO Box 15171, Arusha Tel: +255 688 300 600 Email: res@theretreatatngorongoro.com www.retreatatngorongoro.com
LOCATION: KARATU/NGORONGORO
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Set in breathtakingly beautiful landscape bordering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and close to Lake Manyara National Park, The Retreat sits amid thousands of indigenous trees and abundant birdlife. The property comprises a series of one and two-bedroom cottages. The Kipepeo restaurant is renowned for its use of locally grown natural ingredients. A new conference hall seats up to 60.
The excellent location of Tloma Lodge, on the raised shoulder of a valley, offers breathtaking views over a coffee plantation and onwards to the eastern wall of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
❊ WELLWORTH LAKE MANYARA KILIMAMOJA LODGE
❊ WELLWORTH OLE SERAI LUXURY CAMP - KOGATENDE LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
LOCATION: LAKE MANYARA
Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 688 058 365 Email: info@wellworthgroup.com www.wellworthcollection.co.tz
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Set on the rim of the Great African Rift Valley with stunning views over Lake Manyara, Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. The lodge is set on pristine lush green gardens and local vegetation with over 130 species of birds. All 50 suites and two-bedroom villas have panoramic views of the surrounding area.
The camp is located in the northern part of Serengeti National Park and comprises 14 luxury each with magnificent views of the close passing annual wildebeest migration. Meals are served at the Maasai-style boma. Game viewing in the area is excellent at all times of the year.
❊ WELLWORTH OLE SERAI LUXURY CAMP - MORU KOPJES
❊ WELLWORTH OLE SERAI LUXURY CAMP - SERONERA
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 688 058 365 Email: info@wellworthgroup.com www.wellworthcollection.co.tz
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
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The camp is located close to Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi and between the Rongai and Nyaroboro Hills and right on the Mbalageti and Seronera rivers. The annual migration passes closeby. There are 20 luxury tents offering panoramic views. The camp is located 11 minutes from Seronera airstrip.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Seronera lies right in the heart of Central Serengeti and is located perched atop the slopes of the Makoma Hills. The camp has all the facilities expected from a five-star property with unique tent designs and spectacular 180° views. Spacious dining tent with a fully stocked bar.
❊ WELLWORTH OLE SERAI LUXURY CAMP - TURNER SPRINGS
❊ WELLWORTH NGORONGORO OLDEANI MOUNTAIN LODGE
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 688 058 365 Email: info@wellworthgroup.com www.wellworthcollection.co.tz
LOCATION: NGORONGORO / KARATU
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Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 688 058 365 Email: info@wellworthgroup.com www.wellworthcollection.co.tz
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Set in Turner Springs in the heart of the Serengeti, this camp is surrounded on three sides by water and is located close to the Ngare Nanyuki River and just 17 km from the Seronera airstrip. There are 20 luxury tents offering panoramic views. Fine dining and range of activities.
Oldeani is a colonial style lodge set in 40 acres with views to nearby Oldeani Mountain and the Ngorongoro crater rim 12 km away as well as to Lake Manyara and Lake Eyasi. Dine at the Crater restaurant or take a drink at the Explorer bar. Nature walks and a host of other activities.
❊ WELLWORTH SERENGETI LAKE MAGADI LODGE
❊ WELLWORTH TARANGIRE KURO TREETOPS LODGE
LOCATION: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 688 058 365 Email: info@wellworthgroup.com www.wellworthcollection.co.tz
LOCATION: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
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This Lodge is perched high a top of a hill, inside the heart of the Serengeti National Park and overlooking the game-filled Serengeti plains, offering panoramic and unobstructed views extending to the Moru Kopjes, Mbalagati River and Lake Magadi. The Serengeti Lake Magadi Lodge sits on an exotic location that lets you witness the richness of the Serengeti and its varied variety of wildlife from the comfort of your room
Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 688 058 365 Email: info@wellworthgroup.com www.wellworthcollection.co.tz
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Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge is nestled deep within the heart of the National Park. Each tent is designed with luxury beddings, en-suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower and a private veranda and with a perfect vantage point. The Lodge provides food and beverage options from a fully stocked bar and spacious dining tent.
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The Southern Safari Circuit
HEAD SOUTH FOR SOLO
SAFARI ADVENTURES Tanzania’s southern circuit is popular with visitors who are after a safari adventure free of the crowds that throng the Serengeti and the north’s other headline-grabbing attractions. Yours will frequently be the only vehicle on the landscape offering a chance to take your time in communing with the environment, its wildlife and some of the most unusual and less-visited sights in Tanzania.
you’ll find probably the largest population of lion on the continent as well as leopard, spotted hyena, elephant and wild dog.
Nowhere is that sense of getting off the beaten track to areas that feel more remote more apparent than the fathomless wilderness of Selous Game Reserve. Its original 50,000 square kilometres are a Unesco World Heritage Site and include five lakes and the Rufiji river. This gives the unique opportunity to enjoy boating safaris, in which you can get close to crocodiles, hippos and many of the reserve’s 440 bird species, in addition to walking safaris and game drives. Here
So there is plenty of room to roam in Ruaha National Park, the largest of its kind in East Africa. An estimated 12,000 elephants migrate through the greater Ruaha ecosystem – which includes Rungwa Game Reserve and Usangu Game Reserve. They may not have quite the same density of wildlife as elsewhere but they do have the diversity and working harder for your sightings means the reward feels much greater.
Part of Selous Game Reserve was upgraded in 2019 by the Tanzanian President to be a National Park (Nyerere National Park), occupying an area of 30,000 sq km – making it the nation’s second largest national park, after Ruaha National Park.
There’s wildlife diversity too in Mikumi National Park. This tract of wilderness that has drawn comparisons to the Serengeti plains has the potential for Big Five sightings and is just 280 km west of Dar es Salaam so is a great choice for a safari break from the city. Beyond the wildlife, the Southern Circuit encompasses a huge variety of terrain. From the forest-swathed peaks of Udzungwa Mountains National Park through the meadows of wildflowers in Kitulo National Park and the wetlands of the Kilombero Valley to the crystalline waters of Lake Nyasa there is something to appeal to every nature lover.
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Selous Game Reserve
OLDEST: Selous (pronounced ‘seloo’) Game Reserve It’s the oldest wildlife reserve in Africa and was named after British explorer Frederick Courteney Selous.
GIRAFFES: The giraffe population here has become so large that the reserve has earned the nickname: “Giraffic Park.” SIZE: Now reduced from 50,000 sq km to only 19,000 sq km.
❊ KIBA POINT SELOUS
❊ BEHO BEHO LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
c/o PO Box 2261, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 260 0352 Email: reservations@behobeho.com www.behobeho.com
LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
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Beho Beho’s stone thatched cottages are not only a refuge from the equatorial sun and bouncy seat of a game vehicle nor are they just for sleeping. The suites are designed to become private homes with individuality. The open lounges and cocktail bar provide a sophisticated setting for relaxation while the swimming pool is ideal to cool off.
Tel: +255 787 595 908 Email: info@nomad-tanzania.com www.nomad-tanzania.com
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Kiba Point is set on the banks of the Rufiji River in the Selous Game Reserve and downstream from Sand Rivers Selous. The camp is only open June to mid-March and is an exclusive-use property bookable for a minimum of four adults on a private-use only basis. Guests can enjoy early morning game drives, walking, boating, fishing and fly-camping.
❊ KIGELIA RUAHA LOCATION: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
Tel: +255 787 595 908 Email: info@nomad-tanzania.com www.nomad-tanzania.com
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Situated in Ruaha National Park, Kigelia has six large safari tents with comfortable beds, wide verandahs and thatch roofs. And features traditional safari en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and outdoor safari style bucket showers under the stars. Expect open-vehicle game viewing, walking safaris and great birding.
❊ LAKE MANZE TENTED CAMP LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
c/o PO Box 3052, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 260 1747 Email: info@ed.co.tz www.lakemanze.com
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12 Meru style walk-in tents, each with twin or double beds, flush toilet, outdoor shower and private verandas, are perfectly situated to enjoy the morning ritual: elephants trampling across an old, well-worn elephant trail in front of the camp towards the river.
❊ MDONYA OLD RIVER CAMP
❊ MUFINDI HIGHLAND LODGE
LOCATION: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
c/o PO Box 3052, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 260 1747 Email: info@ed.co.tz www.mdonya.com
LOCATION: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
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Tel: +255 754 237422 Email: info@tanzaniasafaris.com www.mufindihighlandlodge.com
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At Mdonya visitors never feel like an intruder. Consciously designed to remain simple and ecofriendly, the rustic setting of the camp makes travellers truly feel part of wilderness. 12 Meru-style walk-in tents are dotted along the riverbed, shaded by layered canopies of sycamore figs.
Mufindi Highland Lodge was built in 1997 on 2,000 acres of private estate. Surrounded by tea plantations, montane forest and rural villages, the area is away from any tourist route and maintains a natural charm. Meats, dairy products and organically grown vegetables are all produced on the working farm.
❊ MWAGUSI CAMP
❊ NASHERA HOTEL
LOCATION: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
PO Box 237, Morogoro Tel: +255 23 261 3932 Email: info@nasherahotels.com www.nasherahotels.com
PO Box 84, Mufindi Email: safaris@wingsoverthewild.co.uk www.mwagusicamp.com
LOCATION: MOROGORO
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Started initially as a temporary fly-camp, Mwagusi has grown and developed over the years into a unique camp with a friendly and peaceful atmosphere. Each element of the camp has been carefully thought-out and designed to be original and different from any other, with personal touches and a close attention to detail.
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Experience the best in luxury business accommodation at the Nashera Hotel in Morogoro. The elegant hotel includes luxury rooms, a conference centre, a contemporary restaurant and bar, a butterfly swimming pool, fully equipped business centre, wireless internet access, parking, room service and concierge.
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The Southern Circuit ❊ RUAHA RIVER LODGE
❊ RUFIJI RIVER CAMP
LOCATION: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
Tel: +255 754 237422 Email: info@tanzaniasafaris.com www.ruahariverlodge.com
LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
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Tel: +255 754 237422 Email: info@tanzaniasafaris.com www.rufijirivercamp.com
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Ruaha River lodge one of the only lodges in the Ruaha, consisting of 24 stone chalets stretching along the river bank. Each chalet has a large veranda, while the huge interiors feature a sitting area, writing desk, a large bathroom and twin or double beds.
Rufiji River Camp was redesigned in 2009 to complement its perfect location on a promontory in the river bank. Built by local craftsmen, the camp combines Makuti palm roofs with Selous paving stones to create a beautiful and comfortable accommodation. The shaded swimming pool is a great way to cool off between safari activities.
❊ SAADANI RIVER LODGE
❊ SAADANI SAFARI LODGE LOCATION: SAADANI NATIONAL PARK
LOCATION: SAADANI NATIONAL PARK
PO Box 106726, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 71 355 5678 Email: info@saadaniriverlodge.com www.saadaniriverlodge.com
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c/o PO Box 106726, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 71 355 5678 Email: info@saadanilodge.com www.saadanilodge.com
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Sanctuary Saadani River Lodge is a new river retreat, hidden within the trees bordering the Wami River. The views from the lodge allow guests to watch the local wildlife while enjoying breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lodge offers guests a range of activities including game drives and river excursion as well as massages at the in-house spa.
Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge is located on the southern border of Saadani National Park; where it is possible to experience untouched East Africa combined with the beauty of the Indian Ocean. The lodge’s suites each open on to the sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean with verandas overlooking the Saadani National Park.
❊ SAND RIVERS SELOUS
❊ SELOUS JIMBIZA CAMP LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
Tel: +255 787 595 908 Email: info@nomad-tanzania.com www.nomad-tanzania.com
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Sand Rivers Selous is located in the remote heart of the Selous Game Reserve and on the banks of the Rufiji River. There are eight spacious open-fronted cottages raised on concrete platforms. There are five standard riverside rooms and three hillside suites. Fly-camping is available for a supplement. Open only June to mid-March.
❊ SELOUS MBEGA CAMP LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
PO Box 23443, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 265 0250 Email: info@selous-mbega-camp.com www.selous-mbega-camp.com
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The Selous Mbega Camp is situated in its own forest reserve. Built in 2000, it is one of the original camps set up along the mighty Rufiji River, offering boat safaris, walking Safaris and game drives as well as cultural trips to the Mloka village. Fishing excursions on the Rufiji River can also be arranged.
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c/o PO Box 5620, Dar es Salaam Mobile: +255 782 697 791; 713 280 028; 715 301 208; 0685 012 462 Email: info@selousjimbizacamp.com www.selousjimbizacamp.com
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Jimbiza Lodge aims to offer good value and great service with various accommodation on offer. The professional staff, clean rooms with views over the Rufiji River and exciting excursions on the river and in the Game Reserve make for an excellent holiday.
❊ SELOUS MBUYU SAFARI CAMP
LOCATION: RUFIJI RIVER
Tel: +255 22 213 9250 www.selousmbuyusafaricamp.com
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The camp’s solar powered tents are individually named after the Africa Football Cup of Nations teams, from Angola to Zambia, and are fully equipped with modern eco technology. Camp activities include walking trials, cycling, swimming, a mini gym and three types of safari excursion.
❊ SELOUS SERENA CAMP LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
Tel: +255 27 250 6135/86 Email: selous@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
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Set amid dense indigenous forests the Selous Serena Camp is the ultimate wilderness retreat. With 360 degree views over the surrounding bush, the tents are presented with elegant Victorian-styled bathrooms, crystal chandeliers, elegant rosewood furniture, opulent rugs and private viewing decks.
❊ SERENA MIVUMO RIVER LODGE
❊ STANLEY’S KOPJE
LOCATION: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
PO Box 2551, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 5555 Email: selousreservations@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
LOCATION: MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
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Tel: +255 754 237422 Email: info@tanzaniasafaris.info www.stanleyskopje.com
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Overlooking the Rufiji River, the camp’s central dining room, lounge, library and bar each have their own thatched chalets, which are interconnected by broad wooden walkways offering excellent views of the hippos and elephants of the riverbank. High on the river bank is a spectacular ‘infinity’ pool and sun deck.
Stanley’s Kopje enjoys a nearby water hole which encourages game close to the Camp. The Mwanamboga area is generally perceived to be a great game viewing. Stanley’s is named after the explorer Henry Morten Stanley, who led an expedition through Mikumi National Park and right past the location of the Camp.
❊ TAN-SWISS LODGE/ RESTAURANT
❊ UDZUNGWA FALLS LODGE
LOCATION: MIKUMI
PO Box 55, Mikumi, Morogoro Tel: +255 75 519 1827; 787 191 827 Email: info@tan-swiss.com www.tan-swiss.com
LOCATION: UDZUNGWA FALLS LODGE
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Tel: +255 68 546 4705 Email: info@udzungwafallslodge.com www.udzungwafallslodge.com
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The family-owned lodge has a unique Tanzanian charm offering single, double and triple accommodation in the inviting guest houses or cosy bungalows. There is a large campsite area with bathroom access, electricity and free WiFi. A large swimming pool has recently been added. Food lovers will enjoy the originally decorated restaurant.
Set up as a romantic weekend escape and a magnificent family vacation getaway, the lodge has been carefully constructed to cause minimal impact on the surrounding Udzungwa Forest. The Shoteramotu conference hall has a delegate capacity of 80 to 100.
❊ UTENGULE COFFEE LODGE
❊ VUMA HILLS
LOCATION: 20 KM FROM MBEYA/ SONGWE AIRPORT
PO Box 139, Mbeya Tel: +255 786 481 902; 753 020 901 Email: coffeelodge@utengule.co.tz www.utengule.com
LOCATION: MIKUMI
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Utengule Coffee Lodge is located on the slopes of the Mbeya range in southern Tanzania. In terraced gardens on an estate famous for its gourmet coffee, the lodge has 16 rooms with en-suite facilities, bungalows as well as a camp site. Some rooms have open glass frontages and large balconies overlooking the pool and the Rift Valley. Various guided excursions available.
PO Box 139, Mbeya Tel: +255 754 237422 Email: info@tanzaniasafaris.info www.vumahills.com
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Sleeping under canvas at Vuma is a far cry from the discomfort usually associated with camps. The 16 Vuma Hills tents are comfortably furnished, complete with shaded wooden veranda at the front and en-suite bathroom facilities at the back there is not much more to be asked for.
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The Coastal Circuit
A PERFECT BLEND OF
CITY, SEA AND SAFARI Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s bustling commercial capital, has in the past detained few tourists beyond a quick stopover before transfers to the country’s beach or bush attractions. However, those who hang around will be find a teeming, but welcoming city that fizzes with creative energy and has much to interest culture vultures and beach lovers alike. Visitors can explore the city’s past as the headquarters of most liberation movements from southern Africa, attracting the soon-to-be iconic revolutionaries Malcolm X and Che Guevara within a few months of each other in the mid 1960s. Other culturally significant sites include the National Museum and House of Culture, shaded within the city’s Botanical Gardens, where displays include fossils found at Olduvai Gorge that trace the beginnings of man as well as an assortment of traditional crafts, musical instruments and tribal dress. More tribal customs can be explored at The Village Museum where 16 ethnic huts have been recreated to educate Tanzania and the world about the country’s tribal diversity. From here you can also follow the road north out of the city to Bagamoyo. It’s about a 90-minute drive to this most culturally diverse of Tanzanian cities with ethnic groups including the Wakwere, Wazaramo and Wazigua as well as people of Arab descent. The Unesco World Heritage Site, once one of the most important trading posts on the East African coast, has its own Stone Town with its narrow streets and crumbling German colonial buildings. Perfect to explore on foot.
It’s easy to escape Dar’s bustle for the breeze and blue seas of a beach break. The city itself has some nice stretches of sand, including Coco Beach, in Oyster Bay, where you can enjoy delicious mihogo (cassava) and mishkaki (grilled meat skewers) by a host of beachside vendors. It’s a popular spot for locals, especially at weekends when there can be live music for a free entry beach party. Calmer and cooler is Mbalemwezi beach on the peninsula, which is a wonderful sundowner spot. You can, of course, get a regular ferry service to beach-blessed island of Zanzibar (the crossing takes around 90 minutes), but just a few kilometres from the city, but a world away in atmosphere are the serene Bahari and Jangwani beaches to the north and Kipepo and Amani beach to the south. Amani means ‘peace’ in Kiswahili and that is just what you’ll find in these often-deserted paradises.
Coastal Circuit facts BEACHES: Some of Africa’s finest beaches lapped by the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean
DAR ES SALAAM: Explore Tanzania’s bustling commercial capital and biggest seaport BAGAMOYO: Once the capital of German East Africa and an ancient trading port
Safari adventures are also in reach from Dar. In fact, you can access one that couples the wildlife with a beach break. Saadani National Park, which is just 100 km (60 miles) north of the city, is the only wildlife sanctuary to boast an Indian Ocean beachfront. Here sunbathers can see elephants strolling past them on the beach or lions splashing in the waves. Inland game drives can reveal giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest, leopard, lion and hyena while a boat trip on the mangrove-line Wami River promises encounters with hippo, crocodile and plenty of riverine birds.
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The Aga Khan Hospital
INTERNATIONAL QUALITY,
SAFETY AND PATIENT CARE The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam attained Gold Standard re-accreditation of Joint Commission International (JCI) USA and remains the first and only hospital in Tanzania to have achieved this remarkable symbol of quality, safety and patient centred care. It is a matter of immense pride and happiness that a Tanzanian institution was able to achieve this unique distinction. Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania operates an integrated healthcare system across Tanzania and has been engaged in providing quality health care for over 90
years. Partnering with the government in serving the people of Tanzania, AKHST has strived to uplift health care through quality services and through human capacity development. In 2016, history was made when the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam became the first and only hospital in Tanzania to achieve the Gold seal. During the recertification process, the Hospital was evaluated by international surveyors against more than thousand measurable elements covering all aspects of healthcare delivery that included, efficiency of procedures, appropriateness of documentation, patient engagement and education, infection control, medication management, control standards of physician practice, safety and maintenance facilities comprising equipment and disaster preparedness. The four-day, in-depth, audit in the second week of July was an educational process that reconfirmed the quality standards of the Hospital culminating in an historic moment with the surveyors confirming re-accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI) USA.
ment process and the leadership oversight geared towards safe patient care. This re-accreditation is a clear demonstration of joint effort, inclination and commitment proven by both staff and management for an outstanding goal to withstand an international quality standard, safety and patient centred care at home. The journey towards achieving internationally approved quality standards is one of mixed emotions ranging from anxiety, humility and excitement – a continuous process that is aimed at ensuring that the people of Tanzania and East Africa receive better-patient centred care through modern facilities and processes.
It required rigorous initiatives that ranged from human resource management, procure-
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The Coastal Circuit ❊ ALEXANDER’S HOTEL
❊ BEST WESTERN CBD HOTEL
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
1216 Maryknoll Lane, Masaki, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 754 343 834 Email: info@alexanders-tz.com www.alexanders-tz.com
PO Box 80194, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 211 0629 Email: info@bestwesternCBDhotel.co.tz www.bestwestern.com
This family-owned boutique hotel caters of the individual needs of its guests and is a sanctuary of peace and beauty. Alexander’s offers simple yet elegant guest rooms. Enjoy the rooftop terrace and the sea breeze from nearby Msasani Bay, then tuck into a delicious meal and a bottle from the hotel’s unrivalled wine cellar.
Best Western CBD Hotel is the perfect business and traveller hotel. The new hotel is located just minutes from the Milimani Convention Centre and 12 km from the airport. Stay in one of the most comfortable beds in the city, and enjoy the hotel’s two restaurants, the rooftop swimming pool, spa and fully equipped gym.
❊ BEST WESTERN CORAL BEACH HOTEL
❊ BEST WESTERN PLUS PENINSULA HOTEL
LOCATION: MSASANI PENINSULA DAR ES SALAAM
Plot 956/1412, Coral Lane, Masaki Tel: +255 22 260 1928 Email: gm@coralbeach-tz.com www.coralbeach-tz.com
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Best Western Coral Beach Hotel is an exotic East African haven with 62 guest rooms and suites, some with ocean views and balconies. It has elegant decor and modern amenities including luxurious posturepedic beds. For travellers on business or vacation, Best Western is the ideal choice for luxury lodgings. Bookings online are easy and secure.
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Stay at the Best Western Plus Peninsula Hotel and enjoy top accommodation in a comfortable, boutique setting. Situated near the beach, safari parks, Julius Nyerere International Airport and prominent corporate attractions, the hotel provides an exceptional location.
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM OUTSKIRTS
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Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 211 2416 Email: daressalaam@serena.co.tz www.serenahotels.com
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Relaxation will not be a problem at this hotel, which offers the best of modern luxury with excellent facilities. The complimentary fitness club provides great facilities and includes the latest Technogym machines, fitness classes, a swimming pool and squash courts, while the spa imparts beauty treatments, massages and haircuts.
An oasis of luxury in the heart of the city, the elegant Dar es Salaam Serena enjoys a high-profile clientele and regularly plays host to international events. Encircled by tropical gardens and just minutes from the sweep of Indian Ocean beaches, the hotel offers a unique mix of pan-African style and world-class professionalism.
❊ DOUBLETREE BY HILTON OYSTER BAY
❊ EMAYANI BEACH LODGE
LOCATION: MSASANI PENINSULA DAR ES SALAAM
Slipway Road, Msasani Peninsula Tel: +255 22 221 0000 www.doubletree.hilton.com
LOCATION: USHONGO
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PO Box 111, Pangani Tel: +255 782 457 668 Email: emayanibeachlodge@gmail.com www.emayanilodge.com
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Enjoy Indian Ocean views and unwind in one of the contemporary designed guest bedrooms. With a swimming pool, three on-site restaurants, five meeting rooms and located in an affluent and popular entertainment area of Dar es Salaam, the hotel offers the warmest welcome and stay.
The lodge has 12 bandas, built from renewable local materials and conveniently located along the beach front. Each banda consists of a large bedroom and en-suite bathroom with solar-heated water, a comfortable and spacious king-sized bed and a shady veranda, just a few steps from the beach.
❊ FISH EAGLE POINT
❊ FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, THE AFRICA HOTEL LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM
LOCATION: TANGA
PO Box 723, Tanga Tel: +255 68 768 0890 Email: reservations@fisheaglepoint.com www.fisheaglepoint.com
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Secluded and pristine, far from crowds and eco-friendly, Fish Eagle Point is a beach resort for peace seeking visitors. Accommodation ranges from the luxurious honeymoon, or two-storey Bahari suites with fine views, to the Bahari and Fisherman’s cottages set on the beachfront as well as a campsite. Swim in the pool or in the sea; you choose.
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4-6 Haille Sellasie Road, Oyster Bay Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 266 4591 Email: reserv@peninsula-tz.com www.peninsula-tz.com
❊ DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL
❊ COLOSSEUM HOTEL & FITNESS CLUB 79 Haille Selassie Road, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 266 6655 Email: reservations@colosseumtz.com www.colosseumtz.com
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Azikiwe Street/Sokoine Drive, Mchafukoge Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 677 023 236 www.fourpointsbysheraton.com Right in the heart of Dar es Salaam and with views over the harbour, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa Hotel is a premier conference venue. Soak in the city’s vibrant energy on the rooftop terrace or sample the flavours of the world in one of our five restaurants, bars and casino.
❊ GOLDEN TULIP
❊ HOLIDAY INN - DAR ES SALAAM CITY CENTRE
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
Toure Drive Msasani Peninsula PO Box 6300, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 260 0288 Email: enquiries@goldentuliptanzania.com www.goldentulipdaressalaam.com
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
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PO Box 3222, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 213 9250 Email: gm@holidayinn.co.tz www.holidayinn.co.tz
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Golden Tulip Dar es Salaam has 84 unique rooms as well as four executive suites, two diplomatic suites and one presidential suite. All rooms and suites have an ocean view with private balcony and offer all the comforts expected of an international hotel on the East African coast.
Holiday Inn is the perfect place to stay not only while on holiday but for business meetings, conferences and to celebrate special events as well. Its rooftop restaurant, state-of-the-art conference suites and lavishly designed rooms all combine to make this a spectacular hotel.
❊ HOTEL SLIPWAY
❊ HOTEL SOUTH BEACH RESORT
LOCATION: MSASANI PENINSULA, DAR ES SALAAM
PO Box 105653, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 260 0893 Email: reception@hotelslipway.com www.hotelslipway.com
LOCATION: KIGAMBONI, DAR ES SALAAM
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PO Box 3034, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 76 342 8794 Email: info@southbeachresort-tz.com www.southbeachresort-tz.com
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Hotel Slipway is ideally located on the Msasani peninsula overlooking Msasani Bay just 7 km from Dar city centre. It offers excellent value for money in this upmarket neighbourhood. The hotel provides everything a traveller could wish for.
As one of Kigamboni’s most exquisite hotels, South Beach Resort has an exclusive location on the oceanfront in Dar es Salaam overlooking a pristine ribbon of powdery sand and aquamarine water. The resort offers an array of water sports and leisure activities as well as the only swimming pool in South Beach.
❊ HOTEL WHITE SANDS
❊ HYATT REGENCY DAR ES SALAAM
LOCATION: KUNDUCHI, DAR ES SALAAM
PO Box 3030, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 264 7020/4 Email: reservations@hotelwhitesands.com www.hotelwhitesands.com
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
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Kivukoni St, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 764 70 1234 Email: daressalaam.kilimanjaro@hyatt.com www.daressalaam.kilimanjaro.hyatt.com
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Hotel White Sands offers a range of accommodation, from standard sea-facing twin and double rooms to studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom luxury apartments. The resort has much to offer, with three restaurants, a gym, a conference centre, a swimming pool and spa, a private beach, a water amusement park and scenic boat trips.
Guests at the Hyatt Regency can expect to find some of the most relaxing, comfortable and amenity-rich accommodation in Dar es Salaam or, indeed, in Tanzania. Guests can make their choice between beautifully decorated standard or view rooms, a spacious Regency club room and a very luxurious suite.
❊ JANGWANI SEA BREEZE RESORT
❊ JOHARI ROTANA HOTEL
LOCATION: KUNDUCHI, DAR ES SALAAM
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, CBD OPPOSITE AZAM FERRY PORT
PO Box 3222, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 78 680 0960 Email: reservations@ jangwaniseabreezeresort.co.tz www.jangwaniseabreezeresort.com
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Jangwani’s 32 boutique rooms are located around a courtyard to guarantee peace and tranquillity. Residents have a choice of three pools including the activity pool, toddlers’ pool and courtyard pool. Jangwani arranges boat trips to neighbouring islands with great opportunities for swimming, fishing, snorkelling and diving.
Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 659 070 800 Email: johari.hotel@rotana.com www.rotana.com
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The Johari Rotana hotel has 193 luxurious rooms/suites (plus 60 serviced apartments) with stylish furnishings. Four dining venues, Noble House, serving Chinese, Zafarani restaurant (Mediterranean, Indian Arabic and Swahili cuisine), Kibo Lobby Lounge and Hamilton’s Gastropub for US and British dishes. A fitness/wellness club, six meeting rooms plus Tanzania’s largest ballroom.
❊ KILWA SEAVIEW RESORT LOCATION: KILWA MASOKO
PO Box 100, Kilwa Masoko Bay Tel: +255 784 813 335 / HQ DSM +255 624 664 Email: info@kilwa.net www.kilwa.net
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Kilwa Seaview Resort is situated on a clifftop overlooking Kilwa Masoko Bay. The restaurant and bar have been built around an old baobab tree while the stone bandas, each with en-suite bathroom and a veranda, face the island of Kilwa Kisiwani with its 14th-century ruins. The resort’s sandy beach invites swimmers and snorkellers.
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The Motisun Group
DIVERSIFIED CONGLOMERATE WITH
TOURISM INTERESTS
The Motisun Group is a privately-owned, diversified business conglomerate based in Tanzania with various manufacturing companies in building materials such as steel, roofing products, cement, plastic tanks, pipes, paints etc. It is also present in sectors such as real estate, logistics, food, beverages and hospitality, including Zanzibar’s renowned Sea Cliff Resort & Spa. The Group’s geographical reach encompasses southern, central and eastern Africa and it has its own manufacturing facilities located in Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia and
Uganda. The group has been in operation for the past 30 years and has provided direct and indirect employment to over 10,000 people across Africa. Under the leadership and guidance of Group CMD Subhash M. Patel – as well as Directors Pawan Patel and Veer Patel, Motisun Group has become one of the most successful business brands in Africa. The Group’s investment in Africa, while fostering economic growth and development, provides ample employment opportunities to local young people.
In over 30 years of operations, the Group has made an exponential jump in investment and profitability, diversified its brand portfolio and introduced new products and innovations. All this is possible because Motisun invests in people, technology, the environment and has a business philosophy that believes in sustainable growth. The Group’s management is made up of a team of professionals with an exemplary track record – all of whom have held senior management positions with reputable organisations, both locally and internationally.
Liquid Giraffe
CELEBRATING TANZANIA ON SAFARI
WITH LIQUID GIRAFFE From the wildebeest stomping grounds of the Serengeti plains in the north to the famed wildlife diversity and pristine ecology of the Selous in the south, it is no wonder Tanzania is a bucket-list wildlife destination for so many. Together with its sun-kissed beaches and rich cultural heritage within the Zanzibar Archipelago, you cannot beat Tanzania for the perfect bush and beach combination holiday. The vastness and variety of the country means that there are countless safari travel companies from which to choose. This makes planning a Tanzania holiday daunting,
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particularly when unsure about who to trust with this special task. Liquid Giraffe has first-hand expertise and remains current on all travel requirements to this unique African destination. We create luxury tailor-made safari tours in Tanzania that completely match your dreams. Our tried and tested network of preferred suppliers consistently deliver hassle-free travel and luxury accommodation as well as first-rate guiding and safari activities. Because we take care of all the details, including those you may not have even considered,
you can leave your worries at home and simply enjoy a trip of a lifetime. Our service includes an invaluable meet and greet at any of Tanzania’s international airports. A friendly representative will be there to help you with any issue you may face and ensure you are transferred to your lodge or onward airline efficiently. We arrange safaris either by air or road, connecting you to all the safari hotspots and using a variety of lodges and camps to fit your interests and budgets. Tanzania is a perfect destination for honeymooners, family groups, the active retired and even solo travellers.
❊ LAZY LAGOON
❊ KIPEPEO VILLAGE BEACH CAMP
LOCATION: SWAHILI COAST
LOCATION: KIGAMBONI, DAR ES SALAAM
PO Box 1520, Kigamboni Tel: +255 75 427 6178 Email: info@kipepeovillage.com www.kipepeovillage.com
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Situated just behind Kipepeo Beach, Kipepeo Village is an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature. Its close proximity to town makes it the perfect spot to recharge after a hard day in the hot city. All 20 bandas lie in the dense indigenous bush and are elevated in order to provide a fine view of the sea from the private verandas.
Lazy Lagoon Island, Bagamoyo Tel: +255 754 237 422; +266 784 237 422 Email: fox@tanzaniasafaris.info www.lazylagoonisland.com
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Watch the local fishing fleet move slowly out to sea while waking up to another day of snorkelling over coral reefs, sailing on the Indian Ocean breezes, visiting historical sites or just soaking up the sun. Wind down to the sight of the returning fleet bringing in the catch for dinner – just another blissful day at Lazy Lagoon.
❊ MEDITERRANEO HOTEL & RESTAURANT LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM
Tuari Road, Kawe Tel: +255 754 812 567 Email: info@mediterraneotanzania.com www.mediterraneotanzania.com
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Set on the Indian Ocean the, Mediterraneo Hotel offers an authentic taste of the Mediterranean on the Swahili coast. Featuring a Bohemian chic, the hotel is designed for complete relaxation. Mediterraneo provides extensive facilities including a swimming pool, a gym overlooking the beach, lounge and bar, the Mediterranean restaurant, children’s playground, and conference services.
❊ OCEANIC BAY HOTEL & RESORT
❊ PEACOCK HOTEL CITY CENTRE
LOCATION: BAGAMOYO
PO Box 256, Bagamoyo Tel: +255 23 244 0181/83 Email: info@oceanicbay.com www.oceanicbay.com
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
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PO Box 70270, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 211 4033 Email: info@peacock-hotel.co.tz www.peacock-hotel.com
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Set in a beautiful tropical garden, this hotel has 86 deluxe rooms and six executive rooms, all air conditioned and en-suite. Rooms face either the sea or the swimming pool. The hotel has a modern conference centre and facilities for banquets and leisure activities. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on their private terrace or balcony.
Ideally situated in the heart of Dar es Salaam, Peacock Hotel offers a great location with excellent value. It is strategically located in the hub of the city’s business, financial, government, shopping, entertainment and educational sectors and within walking distance of boat services to Zanzibar.
❊ PEACOCK MILLENNIUM HOTEL
❊ PROTEA HOTEL AMANI BEACH
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
PO Box 70270, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 277 3431 Email: info@peacock-hotel.co.tz www.peacock-hotel.com
LOCATION: KIGAMBONI, DAR ES SALAAM
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PO Box 542, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 782 41 00 33 Email: info@phamanibeach.com www.proteahotels.com/amanibeach
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Offering authentic Tanzanian hospitality, this hotel originally opened in 1992 and stands as one of the city’s premier hotels for both business and leisure travellers. Warm and personal staff are on hand to greet arriving guests at their own ‘home away from home’ in Dar es Salaam.
Amani Beach has 10 luxury beach bungalows overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The grounds of the bungalows are alive with wildlife, and turtles have chosen to make their home on the unspoilt private beach. The hotel has two dining areas as well as a bio-farm and organic products.
❊ PROTEA HOTEL COURTYARD
❊ PROTEA HOTEL OYSTER BAY
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
PO Box 542, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 213 0130 Email: info@phcourtyard.com www.proteahotels.com/courtyard
LOCATION: OYSTER BAY, DAR ES SALAAM
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Protea Hotel Courtyard is a three-star hotel providing affordable accommodation in Dar es Salaam. Located only 12 km from the airport, 3 km from the city centre and 500 metres from a tranquil beach, Protea Hotel Courtyard is one of the most preferred hotels for both corporate and leisure travellers.
PO Box 2158, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 266 6665 Email: info@phoysterbay.com www.proteahotels.com/oysterbay
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This four-star, all-suite hotel has a beautiful and spacious setting that offers visitors plenty of room in which to relax. With a large restaurant and sheesha bar, a private health club and conference facilities, the Protea Hotel Oyster Bay offers the very best of accommodation in the area.
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The Coastal Circuit ❊ RAMADA RESORT BY WYNDHAM DAR ES SALAAM
❊ RAS KUTANI
LOCATION: JANGWANI BEACH
LOCATION: KIGAMBONI, DAR ES SALAAM
Plot 170/171, Jangwani Beach Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 222 162 333 Email: info@ramadaresortdar.com www.ramadaresortdar.com
PO Box 1192, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 212 8485 Email: reservations@selous.com www.selous.com
The Resort sits on a gorgeous private beach and offers globally-inspired restaurants, rooms with private balconies, and stylish event venues. It’s an ideal destination for business and leisure travellers. From dining to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, the resort invites guests the chance to unwind and enjoy a tranquil retreat along Jangwani Beach and just minutes from Dar city centre.
Nestling between the deserted shore of the Indian Ocean and the quiet inlets of a freshwater lagoon lies Ras Kutani, only 25 km from Dar es Salaam. Accommodation consists of six oceanview beach cottages and two suites. There is also a bar, an open-air lounge perfect for evening cocktails and a spacious restaurant with terrace.
❊ REGENCY PARK HOTEL
❊ SEA CLIFF COURT HOTEL & LUXURY APARTMENTS LOCATION: MSASANI PENINSULA, DAR ES SALAAM
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
PO Box 75788, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22277 1183 Email: info@regencyparkhotel.co.tz www.regencyparkhotel.co.tz
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PO Box 3030, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 260 1968/7 Email: info@seacliffcourt.com www.seacliffcourt.com
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Located in the heart of the Mikocheni Estate on old Bagamoyo Road, this cosy hotel is close to Dar es Salaam’s most vibrant and thriving shopping malls and arcades. From swimming lessons to three-course dinners, the Regency Park Hotel offers something for everyone.
Situated on the Peninsula, surrounded by nearby restaurants, bars and shops, this property is considered to be among Dar es Salaam’s top accommodation complexes. Walking in, guests know they have found their home away from home. Both serviced and fully equipped accommodation for both self-catering business trips as well as holiday stays.
❊ SEA CLIFF HOTEL
❊ SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM
LOCATION: MSASANI PENINSULA, DAR ES SALAAM
PO Box 3030, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 552 9900 Email: information@hotelseacliff.com www.hotelseacliff.com
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
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1 Garden Avenue, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 213 7575 Email: ssdar.reservations@tsogosun.com www.tsogosun.com
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With 93 rooms, the Sea Cliff is surrounded by beautiful gardens. For guests requiring that extra touch, the hotel has 11 executive suites and a presidential suite. Sea Cliff is more than just a place to sleep, however, offering restaurants, a bar, a lounge, a jeweller’s, a casino, a gym, a swimming pool, a beauty salon and a business centre.
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers exceptional hospitality in an exotically elegant neighbourhood. Against a backdrop of beautiful botanical gardens, travellers can enjoy a host of modern facilities and services combined with old-world charm, thus adding a ‘wow’ factor to each stay.
❊ TANGA BEACH RESORT & SPA
❊ THE BEACH CRAB RESORT
LOCATION: TANGA
PO Box 2294, Tanga Tel: +255 27 264 5424/5 Email: info@tangabeachresort.com www.tangabeachresort.com
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PO Box 1270, Pangani, Tanga Tel: +255 78 454 3700 Email: info@thebeachcrab.com www.thebeachcrab.com
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Tanga Beach Resort and Spa was built in 2009 and is one of the most popular resorts in Tanga. The hotel has 40 fully furnished deluxe rooms as well as six suites, two restaurants and two bars. With the facilities of a luxury hotel, including a swimming pool and conference venues, the Tanga Beach Resort & Spa truly offers guests a unique experience.
At the Beach Crab Resort visitors can choose their favourite spot and pitch a tent, stay in the tented beach huts or relax in one of the coconut bungalows. Guests can explore the natural environment on land or in the water by means of walking trips, horse riding, snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing and kayaking.
❊ THE OYSTER BAY HOTEL
❊ WELLWORTH KUNDUCHI BEACH HOTEL & RESORT
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM CENTRE
Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 688 058 365 Email: info@wellworthgroup.com www.wellworthcollection.co.tz
PO Box 2261, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 260 0352 Email: reservations@theoysterbayhotel.com www.theoysterbayhotel.com
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM
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The Oyster Bay is like staying with friends – a beautiful large home and garden with eight luxurious ocean-facing guest suites with elegant bathrooms. Furnished in a contemporary and modern African style, the suites have been designed for maximum impact that will linger in the mind long after leaving.
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Built in an Afro-Arabic design, the Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort is located 21 km from Dar es Salaam city centre. All rooms are Ocean facing. The property has two restaurants, a lounge and two bars. There are conference and wedding facilities for 15-1,500 guests.
Great Lakes
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LAKE ADVENTURES Tanzania’s share of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and the second largest in the world, has plenty of attractions for intrepid travellers up for venturing beyond the standard tourist trail and for soaking up the local rhythms of life. Most visitors fly in to Mwanza, Tanzania’s second-largest city, which is set on Lake Victoria’s shore and ringed with green hills strewn with enormous boulders, including the precariously balanced Bismarck’s Rock – to take in the honeyed sunsets over the lake here. The port city’s trade links with neighbouring Uganda and Kenya have seen it rapidly expand, but despite the skyscrapers that have shot up the city retains a relaxed appeal. In the centre of town are colonial buildings such as the hilltop Dr Robert Koch’s House while the city’s Indian influence can be seen in the many mosques and Hindu temples. Head for the shopfilled Makorobi area for some retail therapy.
The city’s Kamanga Ferry Terminal is the launch point for a host of vessels that set out for the lake’s remote islands and national parks. Just 10 minutes on the water will get you to Saanane Island National Park. It’s Tanzania smallest national park and also distinguishes itself as the only place you’ll find De Brazza’s monkey as well as impala, rock hyrax and a raft of reptiles. You can also reach the lake’s largest island, Ukerewe, which has become a haven for Tanzanians living with albinism. The remote refuge is gorgeously unspoilt and visitors can explore by bicycle or kayak and immerse themselves in cultures blissfully unaware of life beyond the shores.
Lake Victoria facts
NAME: Lake Victoria is also called by its original native name Lake Nyanza
LOCATION: It lies mainly in Tanzania and Uganda but also borders on Kenya SIZE: Among the freshwater lakes of
the world it is second in size only to Lake Superior in North America.
Sequestered in the lake’s southwest reaches are the forests of Rubondo Island National Park, which provides a home for wildlife such as elephants, giraffes and hippos as well as a host of marine birds, including huge numbers of fish eagles and African grey parrots. The island also has many beautiful beaches to enjoy. The laidback wildlife adventures available here are the perfect safari appetiser for a SerengetiLake Natron-Ngorongoro loop, which can be launched from Mwanza. The other waterside towns of Musuma and Bukoma have a tranquil charm of their own and a chance to experience deeply rural Tanzania.
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Ranger Safaris
AN EXCEPTIONAL
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Ranger Safaris has recently celebrated its 40th anniversary having operated its first safari in 1978. During this time, it has provided exceptional safaris to visitors from all over the world. Ranger Safaris is among Tanzania’s most respected destination management companies. Ranger Safaris offers a selection of safari activities including several scheduled safaris with guaranteed weekly departures; private road safaris featuring Tanzania’s most popular parks; fly-in packages to amazing remote destinations such as Mahale, Katavi and Ruaha National Parks; Mount Kilimanjaro treks, Mount Meru and Ol Doinyo Lengai; and holidays on Tanzania’s coast and islands. Boasting an extensive fleet of four-wheel-drive vehicles, the Ranger Safaris team continuously work to provide the best possible experience to its numerous international travellers each year. The team of multilingual driver-guides and tour leaders use their years of experience, training and knowledge to ensure the perfect adventure for every guest.
Nature’s Land Safaris & Rentals Ltd
MWANZA’S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR
With over 10 years’ experience in the industry Nature’s Land Safaris has amassed an exceptional reputation within the industry for the high quality of its vehicles and the excellent safaris and services it provides. Located at the shores of Lake Victoria, Nature’s Land Safaris provides clients with the best safaris in the most comfortable and modern vehicles available. All vehicles are comprehensively insured and are fitted with tracking devices and radio-calling equipment as standard safety measures. With reclining
seats, an electric fridge and air-conditioning included, the vehicles’ comfort is unparalleled. When on tour, the extra wide windows on vehicles and the pop-up roof provide a 360-degree view of the magical plains. A tour guide and driver lead each trip – these guides speak various languages including English, Swahili, Spanish and Mandarin – to name a few. Among others, Nature’s Land Safaris specialises in trips to the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake
Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Rubondo & Sana Nane Island and Zanzibar Island. The company offers a variety of safaris including wildlife, camping, luxury and balloon safaris, as well as car hire and a drop-off service. Honeymoons and weddings are also organised. All services are provided from Mwanza and Arusha.
Nomad Tanzania
A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE
Nomad Tanzania is one of East Africa’s original safari companies. Over the years the company has built a reputation for quality, and for doing things properly and of which it is proud. For the past 20 years Nomad has owned and operated outstanding safari camps in three of Tanzania’s remotest corners. The camps were the pioneers in parts of the country few people had heard of at the time, and fewer still had visited. Since those early days, Nomad had an enduring obsession with Tanzania’s wild places and a promise remains giving guests a truly original and exhilarating safari experience.
While Nomad’s camps are a great source of pride, the company’s motivation goes far deeper than simply providing places to stay. The world is now living through what biologists are calling The Sixth Great Extinction, an absolutely critical era for the globe’s flora and fauna. Year by year, Nomad is intensifying its efforts to protect wild Tanzania from harm, and so far, the nation is holding strong. Nomad firmly believes that tourism practiced properly is a driving force in conservation and this belief has dominated the company’s business practice from the beginning.
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It runs through every arm of the company: in where it ventures, in what it does there, how it hires and empowers staff and how it approaches and works alongside local communities and conservation projects. Nomad also firmly believes in the power of business to empower people in Africa. When guests come on safari with Nomad, they are already supporting these efforts, and those of many other conservationists across Tanzania’s most fragile ecosystems. If Nomad can make people incredibly happy and keep the natural world safe – then it has found its place in the wilderness.
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The Great Lakes Circuit ❊ ASILIA RUBONDO ISLAND CAMP
❊ CHADA KATAVI
LOCATION: RUBONDO ISLAND
c/o PO Box 1111, Arusha Tel: +255 73 650 0515 Email: reservations@asilia.com www.asiliaafrica.com
LOCATION: KATAVI NATIONAL PARK
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Rubondo Island is one of the most unique destinations in Africa. This 25,000 hectare paradise in the south-west of Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest island national park. From its lakefront location to the eco-friendly design of its eight cottages, the camp immerses guests in the unique ecosystem of an area untouched by man.
Comprising just six tents and situated in wild and remote Katavi National Park, Chada Katavi is only open June-November. This the perfect camp for those seeking adventure and unbelievable game viewing. Epic walking safaris, open 4x4s, night game drives and fly-camping are all offered to guests.
❊ GREYSTOKE MAHALE
❊ KATAVI WILDLIFE CAMP
LOCATION: MAHALE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Tel: +255 787 595 908 Email: info@nomad-tanzania.com www.nomad-tanzania.com
LOCATION: KATAVI NATIONAL PARK
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Greystoke Mahale is situated along Kangwena Beach on the edge of Lake Tanganyika in the Mahale Mountains National Park. There are six open-fronted double bandas set at the edge of the forest and the base of the mountains. Starlit dinners on the beach and sundowners on the dhow or even kayaking. This is the best place to encounter chimpanzees in Tanzania.
Tel: +255 754 237 422 Email: info@tanzaniasafaris.info www.kataviwildlifecamp.com
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Set on the edge of the Katisunga plain, Katavi Wildlife Camp blends seamlessly into its environment, offering one of the best views in the park. Katavi consists of eight large Meru-style tents, each built on a raised wooden platform with en-suite facilities, veranda and hammock and sheltered from the sun by a traditional thatched roof.
❊ KIGOMA HILLTOP HOTEL LOCATION: LAKE TANGANYIKA, KIGOMA TOWN
PO Box 20965, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 692 632659; 739 313125 Email: hotel@kigomahilltop.com www.kigomahilltop.com
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This hotel has been refurbished, making it the perfect place to relax. Kigoma has a wonderful inviting atmosphere while offering every modern comfort for the weary traveller. This is the ideal venue to host intimate wedding ceremonies or conferences. Scattered along the hilltop are 30 new cottage rooms, all with private verandas.
❊ MBALI MBALI GOMBE
❊ MBALI MBALI KATAVI
LOCATION: GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK
c/ o PO Box 20965, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 73 297 8879 Email: info@mbalimbali.com www.mbalimbali.com
LOCATION: KATAVI NATIONAL PARK
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In the shade of ancient forest trees by the shores of Lake Tanganyika lie intimate Mbali Mbali Gombe. As one of the smallest lodges, it offers complete privacy. The cosy dining area, just a couple of steps off the beach, is the perfect spot to read a book from the lodge’s small library.
In the centre of Katavi National Park lies Mbali Mbali Katavi, offering an exciting bush experience with breathtaking views over the vast plains of Katisunga. With only 10 rooms this property offers the true authentic safari experience with open game drive vehicles and even night game drives.
❊ MBALI MBALI MAHALE
❊ NEW DODOMA HOTEL
LOCATION: MAHALE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
c/o PO Box 20965, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 73 297 8879 Email: info@mbalimbali.com www.mbalimbali.com
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Mbali Mbali Mahale was luxuriously rebuilt in 2018. It is ideally positioned along the beach next to the Mahale Forest with breath-taking views of the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. Guests can enjoy sundowners around a crackling fire or a candlelit barbeque served on the beach. The unique sounds of Africa, from crickets to chimpanzees, are the perfect way to fall asleep.
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c/o PO Box 20965, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 73 297 8879 Email: info@mbalimbali.com www.mbalimbali.com
PO Box 239, Dodoma Tel: +255 26 232 1641 Email: info@newdodomahotel.com www.newdodomahotel.com
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The renovated New Dodoma Hotel is located just minutes from downtown Dodoma. Featuring multiple air conditioned conference rooms, elegant bedrooms, a garden courtyard, a swimming pool and room service, the New Dodoma Hotel is the perfect destination for visitors.
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ZANZIBAR AND THE ISLANDS Pemba Island
Unguja Zanzibar
Dar es Salaam
TANZ ANI A Mafia Island
Unguja
Kichwele National Forest
Pemba Island
KiwengwaPongwe Forest
Chwaka Bay
STONE TOWN
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Kiwani Bay
Zala Park
Mafia Island
Menai Bay Conservation Area
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Zanzibar and The Islands
STONETOWN, SPICES AND SEAFARIS
WELCOME TO ZANZIBAR
The labyrinthine streets of Stone Town, the most historic part of Zanzibar City, are full of architectural wonders. Chief among them are the massive teak or mahogany doors with their distinctive brass studs. Just as the grandest of these doors opens to reveal sultans’ palaces and opulent former merchants’ homes, so a trip to Zanzibar opens up a world of wonders. Stone Town should not be missed. It has a dark past as one of the largest and last open slave ports in the Indian Ocean – it gets its name from the houses built with local stone by Arab traders and slavers – but today is a welcoming melting pot of traditions and culture. It is a feast for the senses with its vibrant, bustling markets, the scent of fresh island spices such as clove and cinnamon, the call to prayers echoing from the nearest mosque and tantalising cuisine from fine dining to the cavalcade of street food served fresh every evening at Forodhani Gardens. The town is just steps from the gentle turquoise seas and white sand beaches that ring the island, making it the perfect beach break getaway. At Stone Town harbour you’ll find plenty of vessels to take you to nearby Prison Island, where you can visit a sanctuary for giant tortoises and snorkel on the corals. There is plenty more water-sports to be had around the island with jet-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, kite-surfing and wake-boarding all available.
You can also take to the water on a traditional dhow. Sail at sunset and it becomes a wonderfully romantic trip with the wind in your sails and a glass of wine in your hand. As many as 40 dhows go out at once early each morning at Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northernmost tip. The fishing village is also home to many dhow boat builders. It’s a fascinating art form to see up close. The lush north of the island is also home to many spice farms – Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia and other smaller islands in the archipelago are known as the Spice Islands. Visitors get to taste and see the range of spices and fruits grown and exported the world over on organised tours. Pemba is known for its cloves. Its Arabic name translates as “the green island” and a stay here is a chance to immerse yourself in nature and escape the crowds. Another unspoilt environment is Mafia Island. Much of its southern coastline and surrounding waters are a protected marine park with its many coral reefs home to wildlife such as whale sharks and sea turtles. November to April brings chances to swim with the whale sharks, which are gentle giants of the ocean, when they visit the local waters.
The Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI)
The Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI) has been operating successful since 2003 as a private sector tourism organisation. It was established to represent the needs and interests of tourism investors in Zanzibar. The aim of ZATI is to ensure a sustainable, responsible and professional tourism industry of the highest standard, working with government institutions and other relevant stakeholders. ZATI comprises 100 members from all areas of the tourism sector.
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Zanzibar ❊ BALADIN ZANZIBAR BEACH HOTEL
❊ ASILIA MATEMWE LODGE LOCATION: MATEMWE
c/o PO Box 1111, Arusha Tel: +255 73 650 0515 Email: reservations@asiliaafrica.com www.asiliaafrica.com
LOCATION: PINGWE
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Vibrant yet relaxed, Matemwe was one of the first lodges in Zanzibar and has perfected the tropical island experience. Perched on an outcrop overlooking a shallow, coral-fringed lagoon on the quieter north-east coast of Zanzibar, Matemwe has a peaceful location and a famously relaxed atmosphere that makes it the ideal place to unwind.
Tel: +255 624 979 737 Email: zanzibarbaladin@gmail.com www.baladin.it/en/baladin-zanzibar
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Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel is a boutique property and its tasteful architecture befits its beachy location. There are just 12 rooms, ideal for an intimate setting. Watch the horizon from the bar pool with a favourite cocktail or Baladin’s own craft beer, enjoy fine cuisine, or snorkel at the Blue Lagoon or beneath the swells at low tide. With Yoga, massages and a Jacuzzi and free WiFi.
❊ BARAZA RESORT & SPA LOCATION: BWEJUU
PO Box 2284, Zanzibar Tel: +255 77 444 0330/1 Email: info@baraza-zanzibar.com www.baraza-zanzibar.com
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This breathtaking hotel truly has the ‘wow’ factor. From Swahili architecture to local crafts, Baraza Resort & Spa has been perfected down to the last detail. The resort offers a spa, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a gym, a library, a water club, three restaurants and two bars.
❊ BEST WESTERN PLUS ZANZIBAR LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Kinu Cha Taa, Malindi, Stone Town Tel: +255 777 466 868 Email: reservations@bestwesternpluszanzibar.co.tz www.bestwesternpluszanzibar.co.tz The Best Western Plus Zanzibar Hotel is situated on the seafront of Stone Town. The hotel is flanked by an exotic mixture of cultural and architectural fusion within the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Each room features high-quality modern furniture against an antique background feel for that refined travel experience. The roof-top bar offers panoramic views.
❊ BLUE OYSTER HOTEL
❊ BLUEBAY BEACH RESORT & SPA LOCATION: KIWENGA PO Box 3276, Kiwengwa Tel: +255 774 413 321/2/3/4 Email: reservations@bluebayzanzibar.com www.bluebayzanzibar.com
LOCATION: SOUTH EAST COAST
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Set on 500 metres of idyllic Indian Ocean beachfront, Bluebay offers an authentic Zanzibar experience. Guests are thoroughly pampered, enjoying a wide choice of wining and dining venues and a host of leisure facilities including the famous Oasis Spa. Guests also enjoy all the facilities offered by Bluebay’s neighbouring sister-property, Sultan Sands Island Resort.
The Blue Oyster is a family-run hotel, directly adjacent to the white sandy beach of Jambiani – a small fishing village on the south east coast. Choose between sea-view and garden-view rooms. The hotel offers a beach bar and a restaurant serving delicious à la carte meals and refreshing cocktails. A strong emphasis is placed on sustainable development and co-operating with the local community.
❊ BOUTIQUE HOTEL MATLAI
❊ BREEZES BEACH CLUB & SPA
LOCATION: SOUTH EAST COAST
PO Box 3464, Michamvi Pingwe Tel: +255 777 300 012 Email: info@hotelmatlai.com www.hotelmatlai.com
LOCATION: BWEJUU BEACH, SOUTH EAST COAST
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Find your piece of paradise in the luxury Boutique Hotel Matlai in Michamwi, on the south-east coast. Guests will find a unique and extraordinary beach accommodation embedded in an amazing tropical garden overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Hotel is designed as an exclusive villa resort for people seeking a high level of comfort and privacy in a relaxed atmosphere.
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PO Box 007, Jambiani Tel: +255 783 045 796 Email: booking@blueoysterhotel.com www.blueoysterhotel.com
Tel: +254 720 538 148 Email: info@thezanzibarcollection.com www.breezes-zanzibar.com
Breezes Beach Club & Spa Zanzibar is the ideal romantic getaway. Famous for its attention to detail, intimate and private dining, its beautiful Zanzibari decor with stunning carvings, glistening brass and rich fabrics creates an elegant and unique atmosphere. Breezes lies along a pristine and untouched beach on the South East coast of Zanzibar island, which is the quietest part of the Island.
❊ DIAMONDS MAPENZI BEACH
❊ DONGWE OCEAN VIEW
LOCATION: KIWENGWA Mahonda, Kiwengwa Tel: +255 77 441 4268 Email: info.mapenzi@diamonds-resorts.com www.diamondsresorts.com
LOCATION: MICHAMVI PINGWE
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Michamvi Pingwe Tel: +255 77 783 5515 Email: info@dongweoceanview.com www.dongweoceanview.com
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Guests here can stroll through the gardens to the emerald waters of the ocean, stretch out on a sunbed, bathe in the blue pool or step up to the challenge in one of the many activities and water sports offered by the local animation team. Dining options include: a main restaurant, a beach grill a beach pizzeria, an à la carte restaurant and two bars.
Dongwe Ocean View is not only a haven for relaxation with a pristine wooden pool deck overlooking the sand and sea, but also offers a range of lively beach activities such as reef walking, kite surfing and scuba diving for the more adventurous.
❊ DOUBLETREE BY HILTON STONE TOWN
❊ DOUBLETREE RESORT BY HILTON
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Nungwi Village, Zanzibar Tel: +255 (0)779 000 008 Email: znzdt_info@hilton.com www.doubletree3.hilton.com
90/90A Shanghani, Stone Town Tel: +255 24 2234 062 www.doubletree.hilton.com
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Experience a perfect blend of culture and comfort at DoubleTree by Hilton, where guests are welcomed by friendly staff. Set among historical buildings in the heart of enchanting Stone Town, a Unesco World Heritage Site, this elegant hotel offers Swahili hospitality and charm combined with the renowned cosiness of DoubleTree by Hilton Stone Town.
Boasting a traditional Zanzibar style with makuti palm leaf roofs, this Nungwi hotel offers spectacular sea views and direct beach access. Unwind in spacious guestrooms with a private balcony and ocean panoramas or upgrade to a two-room suite and feel pampered with a 30-minute house massage, fully stocked minibar and daily fruit basket.
❊ ELEWANA KILINDI ZANZIBAR
❊ EMERSON ON HURUMZI
LOCATION: KIDOTI
c/o PO Box 12814, Arusha Tel: +255 272 500 630 Email: reservations@elewana.com www.elewanacollection.com
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
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236 Hurumzi Street, Stone Town Tel: +255 (0)24 22 32 784; (0)779 854 225 Email: reservations@emerson-zanzibar.com www.emersononhurumzi.com
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Comprising a series of white-domed pavilion guest rooms set in 35 acres of tropical gardens, Kilindi is a rarity in the world of luxury boutique hotels. Originally designed for Benny Andersson – one of the members of the 1970’s pop group ABBA – Kilindi is a true blend of the diverse cultures to be found in Tanzania.
Located in Stone Town this is a beautifully restored hotel that once was the home of Tharia Topan, one of the richest men in the Swahili Empire. Marrying the culture and style of this historical property with the area’s distinct culinary heritage, Emerson on Hurumzi celebrates old-world Zanzibar. The Tea House restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
❊ EMERSON SPICE
❊ ESSQUE ZALU ZANZIBAR
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Tharia Street, Kiponda, Stone Town Tel: +255 (0)24 22 32 776; (0)774 483 483 Email: reception@emersonspice.com www.emersonspice.com
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An inspired and lovingly restored Merchant’s House, this boutique hotel has eleven stylishly furnished rooms structured around an airy central courtyard. The hotel hosts two restaurants: The Secret Garden, located in the ruins of the adjacent garden and the rooftop ‘Tea House’ one of Stone Town’s most renowned restaurants, offering a stylish ambience amid the sound of the calls to prayer.
Tel: +255 778 683 960 Email: reservations@essquehotels.com www.essquehotels.com
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Located in Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar comprises 40 suites and eight residences ranging from three to four bedrooms, all Indian Ocean views or the lush tropical gardens. The property is renowned for its cuisine and for its Swahili cooking school. The indulgent and innovative Zalu Spa is a natural holistic sanctuary. Yoga and fitness are also key features.
❊ FLAME TREE COTTAGES LOCATION: NUNGWI
Tel: +255 74 747 9429 Email: info@flametreecottages.com www.flametreecottages.com
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This small family-run beach hotel is situated in the north-west of Zanzibar island on the beautiful coast of Nungwi. The hotel lies within a beautiful private tropical garden and has a variety of accommodation available. It is ideally situated for yoga but especially swimming, snorkelling and diving and has direct access to the beach.
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❊ C/O
Zanzibar ❊ FUMBA BEACH LODGE LOCATION: FUMBA
PO Box 11297, Stone Town Tel: +255 27 250 6315/86 Email: marketing@moivaro.com www.moivaro.com
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Situated on one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful and secluded beaches, Fumba Beach Lodge is a luxurious and peaceful hideaway offering a perfect blend of elegance and a friendly, first-class service. There are 26 whitewashed Zanzibari-style bungalows with their own verandas scattered along the beach, ensuring private views of the ocean.
❊ HAKUNA MAJIWE BEACH LODGE & SPA
❊ HOTEL RIU PALACE ZANZIBAR LOCATION: NUNGWI
LOCATION: PAJE
Tel: +255 777 454 505 Email: info@hakunamajiwe.com www.hakunamajiwe.com
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Hakuna Majiwe is just a few footsteps from seemingly endless stretches of white sand and the calm sea. This four-star boutique hotel offers truly personalised service and a beautiful swimming pool in peaceful surroundings. Elegant lodges combine African touches with modern comforts: enjoy the woodwork, thatched roof and four-poster beds that characterize this romantic space.
Nungwi Road, North Coast Tel: +255 75 8818 282 www.riu.com
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The Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is located on Nungwi Beach. This adults-only hotel offers all-inclusive holidays via RIU Hotels & Resorts. The rooms noted for their design and spaciousness. Plus, the hotel has villas with private pools. Otherwise, enjoy a dip in one of three pools. The main restaurant for buffet breakfasts with show-cooking stations and two theme restaurants.
❊ HOTEL VERDE ZANZIBAR- AZAM LUXURY RESORT & SPA LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Malawi Road Tel: +255 24 225 0140 Email: reservations@znz.hotelverde.com www.verdehotels.com
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Set just outside Stone Town, the Hotel Verde Zanzibar it is the ideal location for family holidays, special events, adventure or business travel. Each room offers luxury accommodation with a private balcony and ocean-facing views. Hotel Verde Zanzibar is a dry hotel. A lively and vibrant experience awaits with our range of non-alcoholic mock-tails, freshly prepared juices and purified water.
❊ JAFFERJI HOUSE & SPA
❊ KENA BEACH HOTEL
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
170 Gizenga Street, Stone Town Tel: +255 24 223 7614/5 Email: reservations@jafferjihouse.net www.jafferjihouse.net
LOCATION: MATEMWE
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Jafferji House is an elegant and lovely restored boutique hotel, located in the heart of Stone Town. The architecture, design and decor has been curated with an eye for all things artisanal and the mesmerizing heritage that has shaped Zanzibar’s history. Expect elegant suites, exquisite furnishings, fine dining on the roof-top terrace and total wellness from the Cinnamon Spa.
The Kena Beach Hotel comprises 35 rooms: 12 standard rooms, four family rooms, 14 deluxe rooms and one deluxe with Jacuzzi. The central guest areas offer multi-level viewing decks, an azure swimming pool, the Bridge restaurant and Mnemba bar, all maximising the sublime view of the tranquil Indian Ocean and powder-white beaches scattered with palm trees.
❊ KICHANGA LODGE
❊ LANGI LANGI BEACH BUNGALOWS
LOCATION: MICHAMVI PINGWE
PO Box 445 Nungwi Tel: +255 77 391 1000 Email: reservations@langilangizanzibar.com www.langilangizanzibar.com
Tel: +255 77 783 5515 Email: booking@kichanga.com www.kichanga.com
LOCATION: NUNGWI
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One of Zanzibar’s best-kept secrets, Kichanga Lodge is set among the swaying palms in beautiful Michamvi. This private resort features charming bungalows with ocean views. Kichanga not only offers a perfect combination of romance and relaxation but also provides vacation packages and seasonal activities.
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Tel: +255 77 7266 958 Email: reservations@kenazanzibar.com www.kenazanzibar.com
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The resort of Langi Langi Beach Bungalows is located in Nungwi village in the north of Zanzibar. The resort is known for deepsea fishing, an excellent swimming beach and dhow making. Diving courses, snorkelling and sailing are among the activities guests can enjoy at Langi Langi.
❊ MARU MARU HOTEL
❊ MATEMWE
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
PO Box 4053, Stone Town Tel: +255 24 223 8516/7 Email: gm@marumaruzanzibar.com www.marumaruzanzibar.com
LOCATION: MATEMWE VILLAGE
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Tel: +255 736 500 515 Email: enquiries@asiliaafrica.com www.asiliaafrica.com
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Set in the heart of Stone Town, a Unesco world heritage site, Maru Maru is just a few steps from the town’s historical wonders and colourful markets. Famous for its marble floors and tiles, this former town house has been lovingly restored to offer 44 bright rooms blending classic Zanzibar style with iconic design and modern luxuries.
Perched on an outcrop overlooking a coral-fringed lagoon on the north eastern coast, Matemwe (Lodge, Retreat and Beach House) provides a famously relaxed atmosphere. There are 12 chalets and four elegant villas make up the Retreat are set high in the palms and with a dedicated private butler. In addition, the three-bedroom Beach House offers total privacy.
❊ MAZSONS HOTEL
❊ MELIÁ ZANZIBAR
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Kanyatta Rd, Shangani Tel: +255 24 223 3694 Email: reservations@mazsonshotel.com www.mazsonshotel.com
LOCATION: NEAR KIWENGWA, EAST COAST
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Kiwengwa Tel: +255 774 444 477 Email: reservations.melia.zanzibar@melia.com www.melia.com/zanzibar
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Mazsons Hotel is one of the oldest buildings in the Shangani area. Built for a wealthy businessman in the 1830s, the hotel has 29 double rooms, three single rooms and four suites. Mazsons Hotel is ideal for conferences and seminars, with facilities for between 30 and 70 people.
Located on the northeast coast of the exotic island of Zanzibar and on a 300-metre length beach, the Meliá Zanzibar has five restaurants and bars serving local and international specialities. Meliá Zanzibar has villas with private gardens and infinity pools and with service designed to create exclusive experiences.
❊ MICHAMVI SUNSET BAY
❊ MNARANI BEACH COTTAGES LOCATION: NORTH COAST
LOCATION: MICHAMVI
Michamvi Tel: +255 77 787 8136 Email: bookings@michamvi.com www.michamvi.com
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PO Box 3361, Nungwi Tel: +255 24 22 40 94 Email. mnarani@zanlink.com www.lighthousezanzibar.com
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Tucked away from the island’s bustling large beaches, lies the breathtaking, picture-perfect, white and turquoise Chwaka Bay on the south-east side of Zanzibar. Here nestles a little gem of the warm Indian Ocean, an intimate, owner-managed resort. Relaxation in paradise.
Mnarani is a peaceful 37-room resort on the Nungwi Peninsula. Set in a beautiful garden, all rooms are en-suite and spacious verandas. Plus nine spacious suites and a honeymoon penthouse at the new Mahaba House. The restaurant features Swahili and international dishes. Enjoy the terrace, the pool or the Mnarani deck area. Grab a book, sip cocktails, sail, swim, snorkel, dive or just have fun.
❊ MOJA TUU LUXURY VILLA & NATURAL RESORT
❊ MVUVI RESORT
LOCATION: NORTH EAST COAST AREA
Kiwengwa Tel: +255 784 653 318; 774 226 226 Email: sales@mojatuuzanzibar.com; reservations@mojatuuzanzibar.com www.mojatuuzanzibar.com
LOCATION: KIWENGWA
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Moja Tuu is located above the Indian Ocean and fringed by a forest reserve just a few kilometers south of Kiwengwa beach. This five-star nature resort is immersed in the tropical sights and sounds of lapping waves and beautiful gardens. Villas and rooms are spacious with up to four en-suite bedrooms. Ocean villas have spectacular private infinity pools, rooftops and garden terraces
Tel: +255 777 079 955; 777 212 917 Email: booking@mvuvi-resort.com www.zanzibar-mvuvi-resort.com
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An enchanting boutique hotel nestled on Kiwengwa’s white beach, Mvuvi Resort faces the Indian Ocean and is an oasis of peace and serenity. There are eight rooms making it an intimate holiday destination. The roof-top sea-view restaurant fuses Mediterranean and Swahili cooking. Activities such as sightseeing, diving, snorkelling, spa treatments and kite-surfing are available.
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Zanzibar ❊ MYBLUE HOTEL
❊ NEPTUNE PWANI BEACH RESORT & SPA
LOCATION: NUNGWI
Pwani Mchangani Tel: +255 628 131 645 Email: sales@neptunehotels.com www.neptunehotels.com
Tel: +255 779 337207 Email: info@mybluehotel.com www.mybluehotel.com
LOCATION: PWANI MCHANGANI
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Myblue Hotel has a splendid setting in Nungwi, one of the island’s most beautiful spots, famous for its sunsets and ocean views. Every room is furnished in a boutique style with at least one bed, a wardrobe, a desk and air conditioning.
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The Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa is an ideal choice for guests in search for a “special touch” with attention to the finest of details. The resort comprises 170 air-conditioned African-style rooms and features five restaurants: Main, Indian, Italian, Thai and gourmet. There are two large swimming pools, plus activities: water-skiing, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and diving. Earth & Rain spa.
❊ NEXT PARADISE BOUTIQUE RESORT LOCATION: PWANI MCHANGANI
Plot 888, Pwani Mchangani, Zanzibar Tel: +255 773 822 206 Email: info@next-paradise.com www.next-paradise.com
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The Next Paradise Boutique Resort sits on one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful beaches, facing the Indian Ocean and protected by coral reef. The charming small hotel is well known because for its sober elegance, excellent food and especially for its intimate and quiet atmosphere. At Next Paradise guests will find four swimming pools and 25 fully furnished rooms all with air conditioning and WiFi.
❊ NUNGWI INN HOTEL LOCATION: NUNGWI
PO Box 1496 Tel: +255 24 224 0091 Email: thenungwi_inn@hotmail.com www.nungwiinnhotel.co.tz
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The Nungwi Inn Hotel lies on the north-west coast of Zanzibar on top of a coral ledge overlooking the Indian Ocean. The inn has 15 sea-facing bungalows in a village-like setting featuring traditional Zanzibar architecture. Each bungalow has two standard rooms with a long veranda.
❊ OCEAN PARADISE RESORT & SPA
❊ PANGA CHUMVI BEACH RESORT
LOCATION: PWANI MCHANGANI
Kiwengwa Road, Zanzibar Tel: +255 77 444 0990/1 Email: info@oceanparadisezanzibar.com www.oceanparadisezanzibar.com
LOCATION: MATEMWE
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Designed as a traditional African roundhouse and set in acres of colourful gardens, Ocean Paradise offers all the comforts guests could need, with unrivalled rooms and suites. Each room has large patio doors opening up to a private balcony where visitors can sit and take in the sedate pace of African life.
Panga Chumvi is a beach-front, eco resort situated right on the beautiful, silvery- sand beach of Matemwe with views of the reef and Mnemba Atoll. Due to the coral reef, the sea is incredibly child-friendly. Adults and children alike feel at home at Panga Chumvi, and the restaurant is excellent value.
❊ PARK HYATT
❊ PONGWE BEACH HOTEL
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Shangani Street Stone Town Tel: +255 24 550 1234 Email: zanzibar.park@hyatt.com www.zanzibar.park.hyatt.com
LOCATION: PONGWE
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Park Hyatt Zanzibar has been designed for those who recognise the finer things in life, those in search of understated luxury. The new hotel offers spacious, elegant guest rooms with magnificent views of Dhow harbours and the Indian Ocean. Explore the captivating charm and faded grandeur of Stone Town while staying in a five-star hotel.
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PO Box 440, Matemwe Tel: +255 777 344 092 Email: info@pangachumvibeach.com www.pangachumvibeach.com
Pongwe Beach Tel: +255 78 433 6181 Email: info@pongwe.com www.pongwe.com
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The resort offers 20 Zanzibari cottages, including three in a garden setting, and 16 beach-front cottages, or four sea-view suites with private plunge pools. The infinity pool overlooks the private white sand cove. All cottages have private terraces and en-suite bathrooms with Moroccan-style walk-in showers.
❊ PROTEA HOTEL MARRIOTTZANZIBAR MBWENI RUINS HOTEL
❊ RIU JAMBO
LOCATION: MBWENI RUINS
Plot 143/93, Mbweni St, Kiembe St Tel: +255 24 223 5478 Email: info@phmbweniruins.com www.marriott.com
LOCATION: NUNGWI
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Nungwi Road, Nungwi Tel: +255 24 224 0125 www.riu.com
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The only Protea in Zanzibar, Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins provides the perfect choice for both beach and Stone Town. Located amid the Mbweni Ruins dating back to 1870s and a beautiful botanical garden, the hotel is ten minutes away from Stone Town, and is a cosy boutique hotel offering serene accommodation. This is traditional Zanzibar hospitality at its best and offered at an affordable price.
This exclusive four-star resort is one of the island’s leading hotels for leisure vacations and for meetings and congresses, offering all-inclusive services of the highest calibre and countless opportunities to live a complete 360 degree experience, through an African journey of culture, sport, gastronomy and relaxation. The resort offers many dining and lifestyle venues. Closed for refurbishment from 01.08.20.
❊ ROYAL ZANZIBAR BEACH RESORT
❊ SEA CLIFF RESORT & SPA
LOCATION: NUNGWI
PO Box 3425, Nungwi Tel: +255 24 224 0512 Email: info@royalzanzibar.com www.royalzanzibar.com
LOCATION: MANGAPWANI
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This beautifully designed resort has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and offers an all-inclusive concept. Guests can choose from four swimming pools, a jacuzzi, water aerobics, water polo, a fitness centre, a scuba diving centre, table tennis, darts, beach volleyball, evening entertainment and a spa.
Tel: +255 767 702 241 Email: info@seacliffzanzibar.com www.seacliffzanzibar.com
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Guests will never be bored at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, which offers impeccable service together with every activity a visitor could wish for, from golf to an exceptional Shwari spa. Travellers can experience five-star treatment at this beautifully traditional resort. Golf, horse riding, squash all available.
❊ SEASONS LODGE ZANZIBAR LOCATION: PONGWE
Tel: +255 774 348 224 Email: info@seasonszanzibar.com www.seasonszanzibar.com Seasons Lodge allow guests to experience the colourful and raw beauty of Zanzibar while leaving a low carbon footprint. Under the ethos of responsible tourism, Seasons is solely built with sustainable local material and the excellent local craftsmanship. Each cottage is surrounded by walled tropical gardens to guarantee complete privacy, opening up to the ocean with breathtaking views.
❊ SEVI BOUTIQUE HOTEL
❊ SHOOTING STAR LODGE
LOCATION: KIGOMANI
PO Box 4749, Matemwe Kigomani Tel: +255 7777 53220 Email: welcome@sevihotelzanzibar.com www.sevihotelzanzibar.com
LOCATION: KIWENGWA
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Kiwengwa Tel: +255 (0) 777 414166 Email: shootingstarlodge@gmail.com www.shootingstarlodge.com
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SeVi comprises 13 identical bandas and a villa scattered among exotic shrubbery. All bandas are designed in local style with exposed white brickwork and makuti roofs. Rustic and beach facing, the restaurant is as much a romantic setting as it is a foodie destination with a menu featuring Zanzibari herbs and spices. A spa and three pools.
Shooting Star Lodge comprises two villas, 11 sea view cottages and five garden rooms. The Monsoon à la carte restaurant serves locally produced food and reflects the flavours of Africa. Perfect for weddings and honeymoons. Enjoy the spa and the infinity pool.
❊ SULTAN SANDS ISLAND RESORT
❊ SUNSHINE HOTEL
LOCATION: KIWENGWA
PO Box 3276, Zanzibar Tel: +255 774 413321 / 2 / 3 / 4, Email: reservations@bluebayzanzibar.com www.bluebayzanzibar.com
LOCATION: MATEMWE
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Located on Zanzibar’s finest beach, Sultan Sands offers rich culture, beautiful beaches and the world’s warmest welcome. Exquisite Arab architecture and cool open spaces create a relaxed ambience, while first-class facilities ensure complete comfort. Guests enjoy a wonderful variety of leisure activities - including the Oasis Spa - and enticing wining and dining venues.
Matemwe Tel: +255 77 438 8662 Email: office@sunshinezanzibar.com www.sunshinezanzibar.com
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Sunshine Hotel is a beach property in Matemwe, on the north-east coast of Zanzibar. This eco-friendly, stylish and cosy resort has a relaxed ambience. Set on an unspoilt white sandy beach lined with palm trees and washed by the warm turquoise waters of Indian Ocean, it’s the perfect getaway from everyday life.
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Zanzibar ❊ THE PALMS ZANZIBAR
❊ TEMBO HOUSE HOTEL LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Fordohani Street Tel: +255 24 223 3005 Email: reservations@tembohotel.com www.tembohotel.com
LOCATION: SOUTH EAST COAST
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Tel: +254 720 538 148 Email: info@thezanzibarcollection.com www.palms-zanzibar.com
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With its great location, service and facilities, Tembo House has everything guests need to make their stay in Zanzibar a holiday they will never forget. The swimming pool will refresh visitors after a long, sunny day while the Bahari Restaurant offers excellent local and international cuisine to satisfy the whole family.
The Palms Zanzibar is an exclusive, private resort with just seven villas in a personalized and intimate setting…. the perfect, romantic getaway. The Palms is a sanctuary for those in search of tranquillity. Dining at The Palms is a reflection of the magical mélange of Arabic, Indian, Persian, Asian and Swahili flavours that epitomize traditional Zanzibari cuisine.
❊ THE RESIDENCE
❊ THE SEYYIDA
LOCATION: KIZIMKAZI
Rahaleo House Maisara Kijangwani, Stone Town Tel: +255 24 223 8352 Email: info@theseyyida-zanzibar.com www.theseyyida-zanzibar.com
PO Box 2404, Mchamgamle Tel: +255 24 555 5000 Email: info-zanzibar@theresidence.com www.theresidence.com
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
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The resort has 66 luxuriously appointed villas that fuse contemporary style with the elegance of the island’s African heritage. Relaxing comes easy on the outdoor lounge deck, furnished with wicker chairs and daybeds, overlooking a private swimming pool and soothing gardens.
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This elegant boutique hotel and spa features 17 rooms with unique decor, exquisite hand-carved furniture and modern amenities. The spa offers a range of rejuvenating and relaxing health and beauty treatments using natural ingredients, while the rooftop restaurant has something to tempt every palate.
❊ THE Z HOTEL
❊ THE SWAHILI HOUSE LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Kiponda St, Stone Town Tel: +255 77 751 0209 Email: info@theswahilihouse.com www.theswahilihouse.com
LOCATION: NUNGWI
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Tel: +255 774 266 266 Email: info@thezhotel.com www.thezhotel.com
The Swahili House, located in the bustling heart of Stone Town, is a sparkling hotel with traditional influences and modern facilities offering authentic Swahili hospitality. The impressive building has 20 rooms on five floors built around a beautiful traditional Zanzibar courtyard.
Z hotel is Zanzibar’s original boutique hotel and brings casual relaxation blended with contemporary design to the beaches. Set in a tropical garden with steps to white powder beach, the Z hotel provides everything for a unique away-from-it-all holiday but with all the advantages of modern living. Close by is some of the best diving, snorkelling and fishing available anywhere.
❊ TUI BLUE BAHARI
❊ TULIA ZANZIBAR
LOCATION: KIWENGWA Mahonda Tel: +255 759 596 666 Email: reservation@ dreamofzanzibar.com www.tui-blue.com
LOCATION: PONGWE
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Tel: +255 773 409 377 Email: reservation@tuliazanzibar.com www.tuliazanzibar.com
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Set on the beach of Kiwengwa on the north-west coast of Zanzibar, this resort is one of the most attractive in East Africa with a beautiful blend of contemporary and local Afro-Arabic design of solid woods.
Tulia Zanzibar is a five-star property and comprises a selection of luxury ocean and garden villas and bungalows. Cobia Restaurant offers delicious meals crafted around international cuisine with the added magic of local ingredients and inspired coastal flavours.
❊ UNGUJA LODGE
❊ UROA BAY BEACH RESORT
LOCATION: KIZIMKAZI
PO Box 2675, Uroa Tel: +255 77 867 2809 Email: info@uroabay.com www.uroabay.com
Tel: +255 68 707 7691 Email: info@ungujalodge.com www.ungujalodge.com
LOCATION: UROA
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Twelve spacious private villas. From an ocean view terrace guests can watch the local fishermen. Menai Bay is excellent for snorkelling and diving. All villas are beautifully decorated in Zanzibar style. In our natural garden with old mango and baobab trees many indigenous animals find their home. In the middle of the garden, a large swimming pool is situated.
Uroa Bay’s 61 rooms are equipped with king-sized beds, mosquito nets and private bathrooms. The rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, fan, safe box and internet connection on demand.
❊ VERACLUB ZANZIBAR
❊ VILLA DE COCO BEACH RESORT LOCATION: JAMBIANI
LOCATION: KIWENGA
Tel: +255 77 746 6233 Email: veraclubznz@zitec.org www.veratour.it
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Tel: +255 776 30671 Email: info@zanzibarforyou.com www.zanzibarforyou.com
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This modern hotel caters for the entire family. With its combination of delicious food, great service and excellent entertainment, Veraclub ensures a pleasant stay. Its 70 spacious rooms are clean and cosy with every amenity a guest could wish for.
Villa de Coco welcomes guests to a tropical paradise of lush gardens, white sand beaches, sparkling warm water and colourful coral reefs. All bungalows overlook the sea and are constructed from as many natural elements as possible. Feature restaurant with wood oven for delicious pizza. Zanzibar for You also offers other nearby villas: Raha Lodge and Kipepeo Lodge.
❊ VILLA KIVA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
❊ WELLWORTH ZANZIBAR BEACH RESORT LOCATION: STONE TOWN
LOCATION: MATEMWE
Tel: +255 772 22 42 22 Email: villakiva@villakiva.it www.villakiva.it
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Villa Kiva is perfect choice for those searching for a relaxing gateway. Villa Kiva is a 28-room hotel that has been transformed from a private family beach villa. Guests can choose from the variety of rooms. It features a cafe/bar, plus ocean front and garden restaurants. Villa Kiva cuisine is inspired by Swahili and European flavours with Italian touches. Two swimming pools plus spa.
Wellworth Hotels, Lodges, Resorts & Camps Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 688 058 365 Email: info@wellworthgroup.com www.wellworthcollection.co.tz
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Excellent hospitality has always been the watchword of this resort, which lies on the south-west coast of Zanzibar, contiguous to the Indian Ocean. Set on a flawless white sandy beach, just 10 minutes from historical Stone Town and five minutes from the airport, this resort is the epitome of a great location.
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Zanzibar ❊ ZANZIBAR GRAND PALACE HOTEL
❊ ZANZIBAR PALACE HOTEL
LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Tel: +255 24 233 53689 Email: info@zanzibargrandpalace.com www.zanzibargrandpalace.com
LOCATION: KIPONDA
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Zanzibar Grand Palace Hotel is an ideal place to discover Stone Town as well as being located within an one hour’s drive of the island’s beaches and other major attractions. This new hotel offers all the amenities needed to enjoy a stay in Zanzibar’s capital before or after a safari.
Tel: +255 24 223 2230 Email: info@zanzibarpalacehotel.com www.zanzibarpalacehotel.com
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Zanzibar Palace Hotel is a boutique hotel located right in the heart of Stone Town. There are three floors and nine rooms, all different from each other and all echoing Zanzibar’s rich history. It’s the perfect place to unwind, and its location makes it an ideal base to explore and experience all the beauties of magical Stone Town.
❊ ZANZIBAR SERENA HOTEL LOCATION: STONE TOWN
Kelele Square, Shangani Street Tel: +255 24 223 3567; 744 440010/11 Email: zanzibar@serenahotels.com www.serenahotels.com
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Located in the heart of romantic Stone Town and cooled by the breezes of the Spice Island, the magnificent Zanzibar Serena Hotel offers the ultimate escape from reality. The hotel provides sweeping views across the waterfront of Zanzibar and direct access to the beach. Accommodation ranges from standard rooms to prime rooms and suites.
❊ ZANZIBAR RETREAT HOTEL
❊ ZANZIBAR WHITE SAND LUXURY VILLAS & SPA
LOCATION: NORTH EAST COAST
PO Box 686, Matemwe Tel: +255 776 108 379 Email: info@zanzibarretreat.com www.zanzibarretreat.com
LOCATION: SOUTH EAST COAST
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Zanzibar Retreat Hotel is situated right on the beach in Matemwe. The white coral beach, fine as powder, is ideal for long walks and swimming at high tide. The hotel has 12 double rooms, with the possibility of adding one or two extra beds or to combine into a larger family unit. Two rooms have their own private balconies.
Tel: +255 776 263 451 Email: reservations@whitesandvillas.com www.whitesandvillas.com
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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is a luxury boutique hotel located on the pristine sands of Paje beach. These spacious villas (from 500 m2) have their own pool and recreational area and offer the utmost privacy. There are spa treatments, two restaurants, a rooftop champagne bar, a beach bar and a lounge, as well as a kite-surfing, watersports and amenities for children.
❊ ZAWADI BEACH VILLAS LOCATION: MATEMWE
Tel: +255 776 333 555 Email: info@zawadi-zanzibar.com www.zawadi-zanzibar.com
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Zawadi Beach Villa is located on a beautiful stretch of Matemwe beach on Zanzibar’s north eastern coast. The property comprises two villas and accommodates a maximum of 14 guests. The hotel boasts itself of a very big infinity pool. All rooms will have safe deposit box, fridge, mosquito nets, fan and air conditioning. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
❊ ZURI ZANZIBAR
❊ ZAWADI ZANZIBAR
LOCATION: KENDWA
LOCATION: ZANZIBAR (SOUTH EAST COAST)
Michamvi, Zanzibar Tel: +254 720 538 148 Email: info@thezanzibarcollection.com www.zawadihotel.com
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Located on Mswakini Beach and atop a cliff Zawadi Zanzibar enjoys spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Zawadi offers guests 100 sq m villas with en-suite bathrooms and spacious terraces directly overlooking the ocean. The property’s is a laid-back all-inclusive hideaway with the very finest cuisine and personalised service.
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Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar Tel: +255 245 500 111 Email: info@zurizanzibar.com www.zurizanzibar.com
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All of Zuri Zanzibar’s 56 bungalows, suites and villas are fitted-out with a mix of stylish furniture. With four bars and three restaurants, days and nights at Zuri are never the same. Zuri Zanzibar offers a fusion of European, African, Arabic and Indian cuisine. The pool, gym, yoga deck, diving centre, massage rooms and water-sports centre are some of the attractions
The Islands ❊ &BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND
❊ BAWE TROPICAL ISLAND
LOCATION: MNEMBA ISLAND
PO Box 751, Mnemba Island Tel: +255 27 254 4295 Email: safaris@andbeyond.com www.andbeyond.com
LOCATION: BAWE TROPICAL ISLAND
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An idyllic barefoot island paradise, this award-winning private haven off Zanzibar is a romantic, exclusive getaway. Twelve beachside bandas overlook the Mnemba atoll where snorkelling, swimming and kayaking provide aqua adventures, and gentle massages and yoga on the beach sweeten the serenity.
PO Box 2633, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4595 Email: res@hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com
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Elegantly located five miles from Zanzibar Stone Town, a 30-minute boat ride, Bawe Tropical Island is no bigger than a football pitch. The 15 private cottages are scattered along the beach line, each with panoramic views of the clear waters. This beautiful island with its lush scenery is a true haven.
❊ CHANGUU PRIVATE ISLAND PARADISE LOCATION: CHANGUU (PRISON) ISLAND c/o 2nd floor, Summit Centre, Sokoine Road PO Box 2633, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 4595/807/798/795 Email: res@hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com
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Changuu Private Island Paradise (Prison Island) has been described as a small paradise on Earth. Getting there after a short boat drive from Stone Town by dhow is a unique experience. There are 15 cottages in the northwest of the island offer an unrivalled, luxurious experience; and in the southwest side of the island, the former Quarantine Area is now 12 elegant sea-facing rooms.
❊ CHOLE MJINI LOCATION: MAFIA ISLAND
Tel: +255 78 452 0799 Email: 2chole@gmail.com www.cholemjini.com
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Chole Mjini was never meant as a hotel. It is a castaway fantasy, a jungle island retreat appealing to a certain kind of person – one who appreciates simple luxuries that reawaken the senses and not predictable comforts of room service and AC. But rather, offering whale shark watching (www.kitukiblu.co.tz) and beach accommodation on a budget.
❊ FUNDU LAGOON
❊ MAFIA ISLAND LODGE
LOCATION: PEMBA ISLAND
PO Box 02, Mafia Island Tel +255 789 378 886 Email: reservations@mafialodge.com www.mafialodge.com
Tel: +255 77 743 8668 Email: info@fundulagoon.com www.fundulagoon.com
LOCATION: MAFIA ISLAND
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Fundu Lagoon is a remote and peaceful resort, accessible only by boat. Set on a beautiful beach in the south-west of Pemba Island, the hotel has wooden walkways and sandy paths leading to 18 Makuti thatched tented rooms and suites. Fundu is an idyllic place to unwind, whether it be lingering poolside or enjoying the Indian Ocean.
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The lodge has 14 superior, nine newly renovated suites and three family rooms set among tall coconut palms in the heart of the marine park near Utende village, each with its own veranda overlooking the sandy beach of Chloe Bay. The kitchen offers a fusion of Swahili, Italian and Indian cuisine complemented by a fully stocked bar.
❊ POLE POLE BUNGALOWS LOCATION: MAFIA ISLAND
Plot 16, Utende Beach, Mafia Island Marine Park Email: welcome@polepole.com www.polepole.com
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Pole Pole is perfect both for those looking for relaxation and for the ocean-lovers who just can’t get enough of diving, sailing, islets and sandbanks. It’s also an ideal honeymoon getaway. Seven bungalow suites are blended into a surrounding tropical landscape. Each veranda overlooks Chole Bay’s in the Mafia Island Marine Park. Pole Pole’s cuisine is highly praised.
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Tanzania Tourist Board Utalii House, Oyster Bay, Along Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road & Laibon Street, PO Box 2485, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 737229549 Email: md@tanzaniatourism.go.tz www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz
Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI) The Old Dispensary Malindi Rd, Zanzibar P.O Box 2578, Zanzibar, Tanzania Mobile: +255 (0) 776 725 528 +255 (0) 778 725 528 Email: info@zati.or.tz www.zati.or.tz
Hotels Association of Tanzania (HAT) Utalii House, Ground Floor 1 Laibon Road P.O. Box 23089 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Mobile: +255 788 558 444 Email: info@hat-tz.org www.hat-tz.org