Arusha Hotel, Tanzania
First built in 1927 by Kenyon Painter, an American coffee farmer, The Arusha hotel has been home to many travellers on their journey from Cape to Cairo. Having recently undergone an extensive renovation and refurbishment program it is now considered to be the only 5 star hotel in town. Set in landscaped gardens in the central shopping and business area of Arusha town, it is just 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International. The Arusha has 65 rooms, all with 24-hour room service, including 2 suites, 6 deluxe rooms, 34 executive rooms and 23 twins. The elegantly furnished, en-suite bathrooms are equipped with bathroom amenities and tea and coffee making facilities for the early risers. Each room is fitted with satellite television, hair dryer and an electronic safe large enough to fit the average size laptop. For the business traveller, all rooms have direct dial phones and Internet access. Guests can enjoy the attentive service by the pool the only heated pool in town. Hataris Tavern bar and 2 restaurants with buffet and an a la carte menu. Curio shop.

Gombe Stream Luxury Tented Camp, Tanzania
Gombe Stream Luxury Tented Camp is situated at Mitumba at the northern end of the park. The location is the best in the area on the lakeshore with a spacious beach and all the tents are under big shady trees.The camp is a combination of luxury and conservation. Due to the small size of the park a lot of attention was paid in the building of the camp so as not to disturb the environment. The tents are raised on wooden platforms and contain wooden beds with firm mattresses, en suite hot water shower and a flush toilet. A generator, located in a position so as not to spoil the ambience, supplies power. The camp also has a library, information centre, curio shop, bar and lounge. Breakfasts and lunches are served in a small raised mess tent in the centre of the camp, dinners (the speciality being fish caught fresh in the lake by the local fishermen) are usually served on the beach under the night sky. All meals and park fees included.

Grumeti River Camp, Tanzania
Grumeti River Camp lies in quiet seclusion in a valley in the western corridor of the Serengeti, overlooking a tributary of the Grumeti River. Lined with tall riverine trees, home to countless birds and troops of colobus monkeys, wildebeest plunge through these waters on their annual migration. Ten luxury cream canvas tents under thatch, each with en suite facilities, overlook permanent hippo pools. Activities include game viewing drives with experienced guides, sundowner cocktails with views over the Serengeti Plains and Lake Victoria and excursions to Lake Victoria.

Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
The Hotel is only 14 kms from Dar es Salaam International Airport and is situated next to the Botanical Gardens. Every day, the hotel serves breakfast in our Kivulini room overlooking the hotels outdoor pool and the extensive botanical Gardens. The Kivulini, Kiswahilli for in the shade" also serves a sumptuous dinner specialising in local seafood delicacies and traditional Swahilli food. The Baraza Bar and Grill is also available for lunch's and dinners. The sophisticated up market African dcor with its unique Tanzanian feel and traditional Zanzibar doors makes the 'Baraza' the place to be seen in Dar. Accommodation comprises of 152 well-appointed guest rooms several of which are non-smoking, ten executive rooms, two suites and a room specially equipped for disabled guests. Accommodation on the higher floors offers stunning views across the ocean and Gardens. All rooms included en-suite bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, remote control TV with a variety of satellite channels, direct dial telephone with voice mail and wake up call facilities, electric razor plug, hairdryer as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Each room comes with its own mini safe. Adding to your personal convenience is a comfortable work area, mobile phone charger, and modem points. Also available is an 18-hour room service, ice making machines, valet services and ample parking. Additional facilities for corporate travelers include essential business and travel services, and a meeting room accommodating up to 30 people, with standard meeting aids available. A fitness center and outdoor swimming pool offer vital relaxation.

Keys Hotel, Tanzania
Keys is a small hotel (one of the best hotels in Moshi) with a swimming pool, indoor bar, M-Net television coverage and restaurant which serves excellent food. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Showers are en-suite with hot/cold water The staff are friendly, and will store excess baggage, passports, air tickets, etc. and 'nothing is too much trouble'.

Klein's Camp, Tanzania
Klein's Camp is situated on 10 000 hectares of private land bordering north-eastern Serengeti. With sweeping views of the Grumeti River Valley, the camp comprises 8 twin-bedded cottages of local rock and thatch with en-suite bathroom and private terraces. Day and night excursions, in open landrovers, into the infinite Serengeti are led by expert guides as are the interpretive bush walks where close contact is frequent with elephants. Other characteristic species of the area include Grant's gazelle, lion, leopard, wildebeest, eland, Thomson's gazelle, giraffe, cheetah and abundant birdlife.

Kia Lodge, Tanzania
The Lodge is a few minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The Lodge is situated in the heart of a beautiful savannah scenery that is so typical of East Africa. From the lodge there is the beautiful view on the majestic and spectacular Mt. Kilimanjaro which shows her snowy top mostly early in the mornings and at sundown. You can also choose to relax at the swimming pool on top of the hill, with an outstanding 360" panoramic view of the area.

Lake Manyara Hotel, Tanzania
Built 1 400 m above sea level on the western escarpment of the huge Rift Valley the hotel overlooks the glassy lake of the Manyara National Park. The hotel has 100 rooms, a swimming pool, a superb terrace and a shop selling objects of art. All the rooms have an outstanding view over the Rift Valley and Lake Manyara. The restaurant is supplied daily with local farm produce and the bar is a warm and cosy spot to relax in. Electricity is supplied by generator which is switched off from midday to 17h00.

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Tanzania
It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting for Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake. Tree-Climbing lions are but one lure. The extraordinary bird life has made this place world renowned amongst ornithologists, who come to observe the masses of pink flamingos and great birds of prey. The abundant bird life inspired the design of Lake Manyara Serena Lodge- swooping curves are complemented by soft, geometric patterns; stylish murals depict bird migration patterns. The circular shape of the building is a tribute to indigenous architectural traditions. Beyond the superb standards of hospitality offered, there is a spirit of tranquillity that prevails.

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Tanzania
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge opened for guests on 16 December 2002 Conservation Corporations newest lodge. Set in the heart of a forest Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is located in the remote south-western region of the park. The 10 treehouses, built of timber and makuti (palm fronds), are nestled in the boughs of mahogany trees. Rooms are spacious with comfortable lounging areas on the decks, each with an outdoor shower, bath and double basins. The lodge has a crafts shop featuring community craftwork, a pool and a lakeshore sala for dinners, picnic lunches and sundowners.Activities include game viewing drives with expert guides and nature and birding walks in the forest along a perennial river down to the lakeshore. Characteristic wildlife species of the area include tree-climbing lion, elephant, buffalo, flamingo, wildebeest, hippo and Coke's hartebeest.

Lazy Lagoon Island, Tanzania
Lazy Lagoon Island lies in the Zanzibar Channel 2 kms offshore from mainland Bagamoyo,and is reached by road and boat from Dar es Salaam in just under an hour. The island is protected from the sea by a coral reef. Not only can it boast 9 kms of deserted beach, but it is also a natural reserve home to many small mammals. Wash off the dust from your safari in the Indian Ocean and relax on this private island with deserted beaches. All meals included. Activities includekayaking, windsurfing, sailing and snorkelling. Dhow trips, historical excursions around Bagamoyo, scuba diving and deep sea fishing. On Lazy Lagoon the buildings have been constructed in the local style with thatching, coral and hardwood timber. All 12 stylish rooms have en suite bathroom and telephone. The dining room and bar are in a superb position on the tip of the island - the best place to watch the classic flotilla of fishermen heading out to the fishing grounds morning and evening. Relax under the large shady verandas of the generously proportioned beach bandas or participate in a range of water sports. The lodge also has a swimming pool.

Makao Farm, Tanzania
On the south-western slopes of Kilimanjaro lies Makoa Farm, an old coffee farm that has been lovingly resurrected over the past 4 years after it was nationalized in the 1960s and then abandoned. The owners are as passionate about wildlife and the wilderness as they are about running a successful coffee farm. Therefore much of the farmland is devoted to conservation. Though you wont find big game here, the birdlife is phenomenal, monkeys abound, and there is no shortage of bush pig and small antelope. In addition to horses they raise cattle and pigs. Their produce comes from their own garden. The farm is near Kilimanjaros Machame Gate with access to the spectacular rainforest on the mountains lower slopes. The house and 4 guest rooms/cottages are situated to take in spectacular views of this impressive mountain, Africas highest peak.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched on the edge of the ancient crater rim and is a return to the noble elegance of the travelling colonials. Inspired in design by the Masai manyatta, the three separate camps of six to twelve suites are adorned with hand-crafted structures with graceful antiques, grand chandeliers and magnificent four-poster beds hand-carved in Zanzibar.Activities include game viewing drives into the crater and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, excursions to Olduvai Gorge and Empakai Crater, bush breakfasts, bush lunches and sundowner cocktails in the crater.Characteristic species to be sighted include elephant, black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and hippo.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Tanzania
The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built into the rim of this dormant volcano the plant and ivy-covered native stone blending masterfully with its surroundings. Accommodation is in 75 en suite rooms, most with private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. Facilities include an elegant dining room with panoramic windows, a comfortable lounge area with fireplace and a curio shop.

Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Tanzania
Spread out along the uppermost rim of the Ngorongoro World Heritage site, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge offers breathtaking views of the crater floor far below. The traditional African rondavel style of the lodge blends into its location. The 100 circular suites have twin/queen beds, a modern bathroom and a small lounge with minibar. The restaurant offers vegetarian and African dishes as well as regular cuisine. Lounge with satellite television. Swimming pool and gift shop.

Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Tanzania
Listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site, the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest caldera. Dominated by cliffs standing some 600 metres high and presenting a sheer drop down to a wide open space of some 264 sq km, the crater is one of the most amazing sights of wildlife to be seen anywhere. The same fabulous view awaits visitors from the lodge's scenic terrace and 75 rooms. At 2 286 m above sea level, the lodge offers a restaurant, bar and guestrooms fitted with bathroom and central heating. Electricity is supplied by generator which is switched off from midday to 17h00.

Novotel Mount Meru Hotel, Tanzania
The Novotel Mount Meru is situated in some 15 acres of gardens, one kilometre from downtown Arusha. The 168 guest rooms overlook the swimming pool or Mount Meru, all with private bathroom facilities. Other amenities include 3 restaurants, 2 bars and a small shopping arcade.

Protea Hotel Amani Beach, Tanzania
The Protea Hotel Amani Beach provides a charm and character typical to the garden palaces of the past Sultans of the East African coast. Situated a 90 minute drive from Dar es Salaam airport (7 minutes by air), this Afro-Arabian styled hotel comprises just 10 deluxe sea facing suites. The cottage-styled rooms are surrounded by gardens and indigenous forest park occupying 80 acres. Each has air-conditioning, its own verandah, a huge bedroom with large Zanzibari beds and a large en suite bathroom with wall to wall cupboard, walk-in shower and bath. Facilities include two restaurants, two bars, a swimming pool, tennis court, horseriding, fly-fishing, snorkelling, walks, mountain bikes, canoe trips and windsurfing.

Rufiji River Camp, Tanzania
The camp is located high on the banks of the Rufiji River in Selous Game Reserve. 20 tents facing the sunset offer comfortable beds, walled en-suite facilities, mosquito netting and all the comfortable facilities of a lodge. Each tent has a private verandah under a makuti roof - perfect for reading, writing or just resting in the shade. A structure in the central part of the camp hosts a restaurant, a bar and a small library, all with a view of the river. All the camp structures are constantly renovated to maintain the highest level of comfort in a completely natural environment. Electricity, for example, is provided by a solar panel system, but its use has been deliberately limited to tent illumination, water pumps operation, kitchen equipment, and recharging guests' video-cameras batteries Activities: Game drives & boat/walking safaris Each evening, during cocktail hour, the next day's program is planned as per each guests preferences and "seasonal" opportunities. The choices normally include: game drives by 4WD, accompanied by highly experienced rangers very knowledgeable on the reserve its' inhabitants. Game drives could pass through 3 different environments - from the bush near the camp to the open savannah (similar to the Serengeti) to a zone dominated by Borassus palms, at the foot of the mountains. Each area has its inhabitants: prides of lion, perhaps wild dog, elephant, gazelle, antelope, gnu and hundreds of giraffe. Then there are the enormous baobabs, the different species of acacias and palms, decorating the everchanging landscape, offering shade, refuge and delight. boat safaris, with a multitude of destinations, ranging from the main course of the river to its many side canals and lakes. In each season the Rufiji River holds special surprises: in June yellow-billed storks can be found nesting on the main river, in August their chicks are learning to fish and fly on the beaches and islands. From December, as the water level rises, other canals and lakes become accessible, offering new panoramas and experiences.walking safaris, perhaps the most exciting of all safaris. Selous Game Reserve is one of the very few parks in Tanzania where you can take a safari "on foot". You can choose an established trail, or one for your special interest, but you are always accompanied by an armed ranger. A real treasure for the true explorer.

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Tanzania
The Serengeti Serena is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of a landscape teeming with game. The lodge design is simple but stunning, rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel huts house the 66 luxury guest rooms. Balloon safaris available. Swimming pool.

Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Tanzania
Looking out over the seemingly endless Serengeti plains, this hillside lodge is a tranquil oasis set in thousands of square kilometres of National Park. Each of the 100 suites has twin/queen beds, en suite bathroom and a small lounge with minibar. The restaurants offer vegetarian and African dishes as well as regular cuisine. Relax by the sparkling double-sized swimming pool or watch satellite television in the lounge. The floor to ceiling glass doors afford magnificent views.

Serengeti Wilderness Camp, Tanzania
This camp is a seasonal camp, which is relocated every three months or so, to follow the game's movement. Currently it is situated about 40 km's north of Seronera on the Tagora Plains. We endeavour to get sites that are close to the best game viewing at certain times of the year, but also preferably not in busy areas of the park - as we like to offer a true wilderness experience. Being the furthest camp to the east, we have the benefit of relative isolation, allowing us to enjoy a true wilderness experience. There are only 10 en suite tents, with two beds , solar lighting and bucket showers. A large dining tent with bar, as well as a comfortable lounge area with a small reference library, and a typical safari campfire make up the balance of the facilities. Unlike most lodges, your guide will join you for meals etc, and be available for you at all hours. The camp intends to run in as eco-friendly way as possible, with all waste etc being disposed of under Park's guidelines.The location of the camp is fixed but semi-permanent eg no permanent structures allowed, and may be moved in the future to follow the game movements. We intend to provide a friendly, intimate tented camp, with good facilities in an amazing area, with due respect for this fragile ecosystem.

Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Tanzania
The lodge is ideally located at the heart of the Serengeti plains to track the migration of wildebeest. The Seronera Wildlife Lodge takes its name from the Seronera River which surrounds the lodge in a u-shape. With year-round water, this is the most reliable part of the park to view wildlife. The lodge is built on a kopje (rock-pile) and offers 75 self-contained guestrooms. It also features a restaurant and a very pleasant bar overlooking the savannah. The lodge electricity is supplied by generator which is switched off from midday to 17h00. Hot-air balloon safaris booking office on the premises. The airstrip is 5 minutes from the lodge.

The Souk, Tanzania
Especially designed with the transit traveller in mind, The Souk offers airline sponsored accommodation at very competitive prices. Situated within a centre full of exciting small shops and boutiques, it forms part of The Slipway, a small village constructed on the Msasani peninsula in Dar es Salaam, not far from the airport. There are 4 waterfront restaurants offering a wide choice of dining experiences.