Accommodation in Tanzania – Safari Lodges & Hotels
Accommodation is one of the most important aspects to consider while booking any African safari, especially an Explore Tanzania tour package. Tanzania is an amazing African safari destination that hundreds of thousands of visitors visit every year.
Tanzania boasts vast savannah grasslands that are a habitat for diverse wildlife, towering Mount Kilimanjaro, and the beautiful turquoise coastlines. Choosing the right accommodation for your African safari adventure can prove challenging, especially for first-time visitors.
Most travelers who visit Tanzania always ask what types of accommodation they are being offered. Tanzania boasts a wide range of accommodation that suits all kinds of travelers, right from the extensive plains of Serengeti National Park to the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar.
Where to stay/accommodation in Tanzania
While choosing your accommodation in Tanzania, knowing where you are going and choosing to stay is important. Are you going to Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar or Tanzania national parks? All these have own accommodation.
Tanzania National Parks
Tanzania is home to some of the most pristine and sought-after African safari parks, some even UNESCO World Heritage Sites that travelers get to explore. Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania, Tarangire National Park, Kilimanjaro Mountain, Nyerere National Park, and so many others are some of the most sought after Tanzania national parks.
If you are visiting Tanzania on explore Tanzania tours, you shall definitely be visiting these Tanzania national parks, staying in or near the parks. Staying inside any Tanzania national park is one of the many unforgettable experiences on a Tanzania safari tour – you will wake to sounds of buffalos, lions calling in the distance not far off, see an elephant just a stone throw away, sip coffee or tea whilst giraffes and zebras wander by, and top it all with an amazing star-lit campfire.
Knowing which Tanzania national park(s) you are visiting is important, that you select the right accommodation. Choosing to stay inside or outside the park if possible, as well as knowing which part of the Serengeti National Park you would be visiting given its vastness, Serengeti Park Tanzania is divided into regions that is northern, central, south or Ndutu area, as well as the west and east, should be considered.
Examples of accommodation inside Tanzania national parks include Mara Bush Camp by Tanzania Bush Camps in northern Serengeti National Park, Heritage Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp in central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Lodge by Melia in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Korong Tarangire Bush Camp inside Tarangire National Park, among so many others.
Examples of accommodation outside Tanzania national parks include Hhando Coffee Lodge, Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge and Neptune Ngorongoro just outside Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Heritage Manyara Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge and Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge just outside Lake Manyara National Park, Camp Bastian just outside Mikumi National Park, and so many others.
Arusha
Arusha is the base of all northern circuit Tanzania safari packages. With Kilimanjaro International Airport about 45 minutes away, travelers often proceed to Arusha for a day or two to recuperate from the long flights before embarking on their much-anticipated Tanzania safari tours. Arusha also has a domestic airport, Arusha Airport, which travelers from other parts of Tanzania, or even neighboring countries, with regional airlines like Flightlink, Safarilink, Auric Air, among others, can fly into.
Travelers also choose to spend a night in Arusha after their safari, before their onward travel. Arusha town has a number of activities that travelers can take part in on such days if they choose to say a 1-day Arusha park safari, Arusha city tour, and so much more.
Accommodation in Arusha is varied from very basic to luxury options, catering for all kinds of travelers. Some of the accommodation in Arusha include Gran Melia Arusha Hotel, Burka Coffee Lounge, Zawadi House Lodge, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa, among so many other options available.
Moshi
Moshi is a vibrant town just at the foothills of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Moshi is the base for all Mount Kilimanjaro hikes. Accommodation in Moshi ranges from budget backpacker hostels to mid-range hotels, catering for pre and post Kilimanjaro Climbing experiences.
Zanzibar
What other amazing way to end your explore Tanzania tours in the national parks and Kilimanjaro Mountain than winding down at the fine white sand beaches of Zanzibar Island? Zanzibar Island is only about 1 hour by flight from Arusha and even shorter from Dar es Salaam the mainland capitals of Tanzania, with tropical beaches, turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean, and a bevy of activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, sunset cruises, Stone Town tour among so many others.
Accommodation in Zanzibar is varied, from comfort to boutique and luxury resorts and hotels. Some of the accommodations in Zanzibar include Nungwi Dreams by Mantis, Essque Zalu, Zula Zanzibar, Tembo Hotel, Serena Zanzibar, Melia Zanzibar, among others.
Choosing accommodation that fits your budget, preferences, and mostly the location of your visit is very important. With the different accommodations on there, we hope you can take time to choose and familiarize yourself with the different options available for your Explore Tanzania tours, any time of the year.
