The best accommodations Tanzania

This 100% women's Tanzanian project combines low-cost bungalows with safaris from Mwanza. The property, a little out of the way 30 minutes from the center, offers a large garden where the bungalows are scattered. The eight rooms feature queen-size mosquito-screened beds, sofas, dining tables, en-suite bathrooms and wi-fi. Don't expect any fancy decor, though. Excellent breakfast. The safari guides are also 100% women, an initiative worth supporting.

Simba Portfolio is a group of three beautiful lodges located in Serengeti, Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro, offering spectacular views of the bush and wildlife. Serengeti Simba Lodge, Tarangire Simba Lodge and Karatu Simba Lodge offer high quality services and all the necessary comfort after a safari. They have an ecological dimension with the use of solar panels. Wifi is available in the common areas. Each lodge also has a swimming pool. Friendly staff.

This is one of the best budget addresses, right in the center near Forodhani and the waterfront, offering appreciable comfort. Housed in an ^18th-century house belonging to the Sultan's palace, it has the charm of Arab-Swahili architecture. Previously in foreign hands, the hotel is now owned by two local women, Salma from Zanzibar and Béatrice from mainland Tanzania, and the team is 100% local. The 12 rooms are charming, with ventilation or air-conditioning, and tastefully furnished. Breakfast on the hotel rooftop.

Pierre and Annick bought their little house over 25 years ago on this unspoilt piece of paradise. People come here in search of what they no longer find in Zanzibar, a spirit of wild robinsonnade and preserved intimacy. At Papaye Verte, there's no swimming pool, no restaurant, just two charming, airy bungalows and a family villa with fully-equipped kitchen, set in a lush garden with deckchairs, visited by colobus monkeys during the day. You'll enjoy the peace and quiet, the ocean on the horizon, and an exceptional welcome.

This magnificent lodge at the gateway to Ngorongoro and Manyara National Park is set high above the lake. The vast swimming pool also benefits from this sumptuous view. There are 16 spacious rooms, each with a free-standing Victorian bathtub and a pleasant terrace. Dinners are fabulous, prepared with organic ingredients by a talented chef. Activities and nature walks are available from the lodge, which organizes safaris and has a new sister property in the heart of the Serengeti.

This new camp, which opens in June 2023, is located in the heart of the Serengeti's most densely populated area for cats (especially lions and cheetahs): Seronera. Godson, who created the camp, speaks perfect French and can give you all the information you need. This small, human-scale camp has double, triple and family tents with bathrooms and running hot water, furnished with handcrafted furniture and natural materials. The meals are delicious, served in a friendly tent, and the staff are very welcoming.

Located in the chic district of Oyster Bay, both central and close to Coco Beach, Hotel Protea is a good compromise for those seeking the comfort of an international hotel and vacation facilities, in the heart of the city but in a "courtyard" version, within a warm, flower-filled property with a typical coral stone façade. The rooms are classic with local touches, such as colorful Swahili stained-glass windows in some: they're charming. The property has a lovely little swimming pool.

Opened in 2021, this budget address is an excellent option behind Forodhani. Thehostel has 16 beds in mixed dormitories and three private rooms, one shared bathroom per floor and a communal kitchen. The "house" section offers 14 more comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. All are air-conditioned (even the dormitories). The wooden furniture is beautifully crafted, and cleanliness and comfort are beyond reproach.

Amani Villa is nestled in the Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate, a property planted with acacia trees and surrounded by sumptuous mountains and Maasai steppe. Decorated in safari style, the villa boasts 4 double rooms and 3 twin rooms overlooking the garden or pool, as well as a dining room. The villa is ideal for families or groups of friends, with a wide range of services for guests. In addition to 18-hole golf, the villa offers horseback riding, hiking in Arusha National Park, cycling and kayaking on Lake Duluti.