If Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp is part of the Serena group and is a member of “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”, this lodge is best characterized by two important aspects. First, it is one of the permanent accommodations closest to the Grumeti River (5 km) and it is located atop a hill where you can observe the western plains of the Serengeti. It is therefore an ideal starting point for game drives in May …

Ilboru Safari Lodge is a family lodge with character, located in the northern suburbs of Arusha. It is comfortable and functional. Most rooms are located in small double cottages built in the large botanical garden, which also features a nice size pool in which you can cool off after a day of walking or safari.  

Halisi Camp is a mobile seasonal camp that tracks the Great Migration from December to March in the Ndutu area of the Serengeti, and in June to November in Seronera in central Serengeti. This movement offers guests optimal positions with the herds of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes – with the Big Five and the predators that follow the migration – and therefore the best game viewing and photography whilst on safari in northern Tanzania. Halisi Camp, …

Grumeti Mbugani Tented Camp is a small camp with a maximum of ten tents (plus the mess tent and the restaurant tent). It is set up in the Kirawira area of the Serengeti during the period when the wildebeest migration is present and it is located within 5 km (as the crow flies) of the Grumeti River. This makes Mbugani Tented Camp an excellent “base camp” and starting point for conducting safaris in this part …

Greystoke Mahale is a ‘one-off’. This extraordinary camp in remote western Tanzania serves up a storybook tropical forest full of chimpanzees to hang out with, Lake Tanganyika all yours to explore by boat or kayak, and mountains full of waterfalls, chimps and other gentle forest mammals, the odd leopard, and a treasure trove of birds and butterflies. Greystoke was, and still is, the original Mahale camp and one of the very few that allows you …

Country Lodge Karatu is a haven of peace located along the road from Manyara to Ngorongoro. The 24 bungalows of the lodge are spaced in a large and beautifully kept garden. They offer simple yet comfortable and bright rooms. Country Lodge Karatu has the advantage of a very attentive service and of quality cuisine based on local products, attesting the integration of this lodge in the surrounding community.  

Acacia Farm Lodge is a romantic boutique country lodge nestled in an active mixed farm of 25 acres in the calm outskirts of the agricultural town of Karatu. Located high on the spectacular Great Rift’s escarpment area, Acacia Farm Lodge has commanding panoramic views of the amazing Karatu farmlands and the nearby Ngorongoro forest area. Acacia Farm Lodge offers 28 spacious, contemporary African-styled chalets, each with a comfortable lounge, en-suite bedroom, mini bar, air-conditioning, satellite …

Although located only a 15 minutes drive from the centre of the small town of Victoria Falls, the eponymous Victoria Falls Safari Lodge allows you to immerse immediately in the mood of the bush. The lodge’s location, on a high plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, offers a panoramic view of over a water hole where animals come to drink. A special atmosphere emerges at sunset as, from the bar as well as from most …

Musango Safari Camp is a small lodge on the Island of Musango, a few hundred metres from the southern shore of Lake Kariba. The eight tents all have lake views, and public areas include a pool and a two-storey wooden building with a panoramic view. This lodge is an ideal base for exploring the lake, especially as the guides are recognized experts. The most typical example is the head guide and owner of the lodge, …

The camp where you will be staying in the Mana Pools National Park is a small seasonal camp that can accommodate 2 to 12 guests. It is located on the banks of the Zambezi river so as to maximize the chance of observing and photographing large wildlife while providing a beautiful view of the river and the show of nature that takes place there. The canvas tents specially mounted for the dry season have comfortable …

Your seasonal camp in Hwange National Park is a small mobile camp repositioned each year to offer the best chances of meeting the wildlife of this very large park. The canvas tents include everything you need (comfortable beds, bathrooms and en-suite toilet) to rest from your days exploring the park and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hwange.  

Ilala Lodge is a charming hotel located in the centre of the little city of Victoria Falls, which makes it a perfect base from which to explore the eponymous falls located only a 20 minute walk away. With its colonial atmosphere, this lodge offers 56 comfortable rooms with a distinguished style, all with an en-suite bathroom and toilet. Most of them have a veranda and direct access to the gardens, where wild warthogs or antelopes …

Armadale Lodge is a boutique guest house with nine bedrooms, ideally located in a quiet area close to the international and domestic airports of Harare. The rooms, very comfortable, the service, of great quality and attentive to details, and the pool, make an excellent base for a few days in Harare or to relax after a transcontinental flight before discovering the natural areas of Zimbabwe.  

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is a great middle ground between a small beach lodge and a large international beach club. With only 32 rooms tastefully furnished with four poster beds, balconies, air conditioning and en-suite deluxe bathroom, the lodge offers an atmosphere of intimacy of a smaller resort. While the food and the quality of service are among the best in Zanzibar, it is the location of Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel which gives it a …

Pongwe Beach Hotel is a little resort located in the North-West area of Zanzibar, on one of the finest beaches of the island. With only a dozen comfortable bungalows, Pongwe Beach is a peaceful retreat in a small corner of paradise, where you will enjoy resting after your safari. Your days will unfold between the « infinity » pool, the walks on the fine white sand beach, paddling your feet in the warm turquoise water …

With just seven tents and a maximum of 14 guests, Ruzizi Tented Camp is a quiet and intimate retreat. Tall palms and fig trees add to the tranquility of the lodge and attract a variety of birds and animals. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, a dressing area and either comfortable queen or 3/4 twin beds, and a small patio at the front, which is accessible by wooden …

Mountain Gorillas View Lodge is located approximately fifteen minutes from the Virunga National Park offices, which makes this lodge an ideal base camp for the days trekking to see mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, as well as for exploring the north-eastern region of Rwanda. The common areas of the lodge have a basic bar and a restaurant serving hearty home cooked food, which is welcomed at the end of a day of active adventures. The …

Beautifully located on the white sandy shores of Lake Kivu and surrounded by extensive tropical gardens, Lake Kivu Hotel Serena offers the refined luxury from the grand colonial dining rooms, a stunning swimming pool, direct views and access to the private beach and the best rooms in the area. All 66 rooms benefit indeed from a private balcony and from all the modern comfort expected from a hotel of the Serena range. Guests can also …

Tortillis Camp is located in the extreme South West “corner” of Amboseli National Park. This is quite possibly the best camp in the Amboseli region as it offers the advantages of a small camp (counting only 18 tents) with a privileged location near the marshes towards which converge the elephants on a daily basis in the dry season, a clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro and a high level of services with a renowned Italian cuisine. …

Set in a 10 hectare tropical garden, on the beachfront, Sarova White Sands is a high-end resort located only 10 km from the centre of Mombasa. All the rooms and suites have mosquito nets, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi as well as minibars and balconies with sea or pool views. Suites add living areas, and upgraded suites have kitchenettes, whirlpool baths and butler service. With amenities including 4 outdoor pools, an ocean-view hot tub and a …

Roussel House is a guest house located in Karen, the historic and affluent suburb of Nairobi located about 10 km from the centre. This part of the capital is named after the famous Baroness Karen Blixen featured in the movie « Out of Africa ». Roussel House is managed by the Sisters of the Order of St. Theresa and it offers a haven of calm and serenity in the heart of Karen, with simple yet …

Robert’s Camp is a beautiful campsite with several tents, bandas and a restaurant on the shores of Lake Baringo. As the camp is positioned directly on the shores of the lake, it is an excellent starting point for the boat excursions that reveal the multitude of birds, hippos and crocodiles of the lake.  

Ol Tukai Lodge is a centrally located lodge in Amboseli National Park and it is the closest to the Amboseli swamp, which is where the herds of elephants converge in the morning. It is a friendly and comfortable eco-lodge offering chalet-style rooms and a swimming pool to its guests. The lodge’s architecture is unobtrusive and very well integrated into its environment. This allows elephants to come close and provide the guests with a natural show …

Located on the top of the highest hill of the Trans-Mara area and offering the guests an extraordinary panorama of savannah and the meandering of the Mara River with its hippo pools, Mara Serena Lodge is one of the very few camps and lodges present in the famous “Triangle of the Maasai Mara”. The lodge has an eco-friendly design and a style inspired by the manyattas, which are the traditional habitations of the Maasai tribe. …

Mara Intrepids Camp is located in the heart of the central area of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This makes this camp a perfect base camp to explore the whole reserve. In addition to this central location, the camp is set on the banks of the Talek River, at the confluence of the Mara River. This ensures the presence of many animals nearby including a large number of wildebeests at the time of the Great …

Located on the top of a hill of the Loitas, near the Maasai Mara, Maji Moto Tented Camp is a small eco-lodge built in the Maasai style. Its construction only used local materials and its large igloo tents allow a perfect immersion in the atmosphere of this beautiful region. This feeling is accentuated by the use of firewood and candles, which guarantee the tranquillity of the place. Maji Moto Tented Camp is a simple and …

Macushla House is a converted home situated in the historic and upmarket suburb of Karen, around 10km from downtown Nairobi. The lodge has an intimate atmosphere, with small but elegant public areas leading out to a nice pool in the back garden. Guest accommodation is provided in just six rooms.  

Loisiijio Lodge is small camp with 4 bungalows (including a double for families). It was built in the shadow of magnificent Fig Sycamores by the African Conservation Centre. This Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), whose main purpose is to protect the environment and wildlife, has chosen to build this property to generate income for the local community and create awareness of the importance of the conservation of wildlife. In the late afternoon, you will have the opportunity …

Lewa Wilderness is one of the legacies of the work of the Craig/Douglas family, which ran Lewa Downs from 1922 as a cattle ranch encouraging the large number of resident wildlife to co-exist with the ranch cattle. In 1972, they began hosting visitors and when, in 1990, David and Delia Craig retired, their son Will and his wife Emma took over the running of the lodge. Lewa Wilderness is today still the family home of …

Lewa Safari Camp offers the comfort of 13 tents situated in the beautiful surrounding of the West of the Conservancy. All the rooms are tents with verandas allowing you to rest while admiring the surrounding landscape and wildlife. The lodge, which is silver eco-rated, has the additional benefit of offering its guests a swimming pool and, optionally, massages for their well-being. If you feel adventurous you will have the possibility of opting to take a …