The best accommodations Parks & Southern Mountains

This luxury lodge is nestled on an airy hillside overlooking the Rufiji River plain. It is reached by plane directly from the camp's airstrip. There are eight luxury makuti-roofed stone bungalows, each with its own plunge pool and spacious terrace, and a villa with two suites and a private pool. There is also a treehouse platform for an unforgettable night in the wilderness. The price includes entrance fees and safaris (boat trip, game drive, walking safari), but not airfare.

This camp is one of the most luxurious in Selous. There is a daily flight from Dar to Kiba, the private airfield of the Sand Rivers, a 45 minute flight, with Coastal, to land directly there. Built in 1994 in the heart of the Selous National Park, it offers superb views of the Rufiji River from its lovely pool. There are eight bungalows made of local materials (stone, wood, makuti), three of which are en suite with a private plunge pool. Safaris in 4x4, walking or boating on the river, fishing... All activities are included in the price.

A total of 12 luxury tents are ideally located on the shores of Lake Nzerakera. Here we live luxury in Out of Africa mode, with an early 20th century African safari romance with luxurious comfort. Each tent has a small antique desk on the terrace, a sofa, a bathroom with pewter basins, an African-style outdoor shower and a huge bed. On the agenda: walking safaris, boat trips and game drives to see giraffes and elephants galore, and with luck lions, leopards and rare wild dogs.

Located near Bwawani, about 50 km from Morogoro, this eco-camp is made up of traditional rustic bungalows. A 100% Tanzanian project, it welcomes volunteers and develops fair tourism initiatives with the village of Lukwambe (education, environment, etc.). In addition to a safari in Mikumi National Park, the camp offers a wide range of activities, including local craft workshops and tours of the Maasai and Iraqi cultures.

The Best Western hotel chain has opened a new address in Dodoma, suitable for both business and leisure travelers. Rooms feature all the standard amenities of a 4-star hotel, and are spacious and furnished with colorful armchairs. Some suites are equipped with a kitchenette. In addition to the classic services (good restaurant, bar), the must-have of this hotel is a spectacular rooftop pool, quite small but with a view over the city.

Located 4 hours from Dar es Salaam and 20 minutes from Morogoro, Mbuyuni Farm Retreat offers a relaxing country experience. The 3 bungalows (for families of up to 4 people) are set in quiet, peaceful surroundings and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Two bungalows have kitchens. You can walk around the farm, enjoy the surrounding activities and explore the forest, home to many species of birds (three different hiking trails). Ornithologists have identified over 230 species to date!

This recently opened hotel in the heights of Iringa guarantees a comfortable vacation just a stone's throw from Ruaha and Mikumi parks. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature king-size beds, intricate lighting and raised ceilings. The service is very professional and the restaurant serves good fusion cuisine. The only regret is that the pool is too close to the rooms overlooking the patio and lacks greenery and deckchairs. But it's worth the effort! Prices remain affordable for Westerners.

In the Gangilonga district, this hostel is a friendly, cosmopolitan place to meet people. The hostel, run by the friendly Eric, has three mixed dormitories (6 and 4 beds), two triple family rooms and a shared kitchen. Enjoy the garden with hammocks, the pool table, the bar with live music on the terrace and the bohemian atmosphere of the campfire in the evening. Activities and safaris can be organized. Wifi access.

A very beautiful place that has picked up colors! At the foot of the Uluguru Mountains, 2 km south of the train station, this hotel of 69 rooms with tennis courts next to the 18-hole golf course (but a bit flat) of the Shoe. Design of the 1970 s.

Welcome to Winnie's, a superb apartment tastefully furnished in a modern, Western, uncluttered style. Everything is light and bright, the welcome warm and the place as cosy as advertised. In the two bedrooms (one double and one single), comfort is optimal, cleanliness impeccable and the bathroom with hot water pleasant. Winnie is on hand to provide information on the surrounding area and prepares excellent breakfasts. The kitchen is equipped with an espresso machine, the living room with a TV and Netflix, and the apartment is close to the center of Gangilonga. Wifi.

This new address is part café, part restaurant and part budget hotel. The ideal place to stay in Dodoma, as the rooms are superb, comfortable, air-conditioned, with flat-screen TVs, all new and dapper, and with private bathrooms. The café serves real espressos, and it's also a coworking space with good wifi and meeting rooms. A modern address serving classic dishes such as grilled meats, fries and pasta. Not great cuisine, but a pleasant, pretty, well laid-out place, and the plates are hearty.