Top Safari Camps & Lodges in Tanzania
Explore owner Stacy Readal's favorite properties in East Africa.
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Camp Zebra: Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Camp Zebra offers a mobile safari experience that migrates with the herds through Serengeti National Park— from the Mara River crossings in the north to the calving season in the south.
Tumbili Lodge - Arusha, Tanzania
Nestled on the tranquil outskirts of Arusha, Tumbili Lodge is a peaceful oasis where lush gardens, local charm, and cozy accommodations offer a welcome escape from the city’s buzz. It’s also the preferred accommodation of Dr. Jane Goodall when she’s in town—an endorsement that speaks volumes about its serenity and connection to nature.
Tarangire View Camp - Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Unwind in style on the deck at Tarangire View Camp, located in the heart of Tarangire National Park. Surrounded by lush greenery and panoramic views of the African bush, this beautifully crafted deck features a central firepit, cushioned wooden chairs, and cozy lounge seating — perfect for evening gatherings, stargazing, or storytelling by the fire. Whether you're enjoying a sunrise coffee or a sunset drink, the deck at Tarangire View Camp is your front-row seat to the wild beauty of Tarangire.
Nyumbani Camp - Central Serengeti
Romantic Bush Dinner in the Heart of the Serengeti
Experience the magic of the Serengeti with a private candlelit bush dinner, set beneath a vast African sky. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy a gourmet meal surrounded by lanterns and the sounds of the wild. This unforgettable dining experience combines intimacy, adventure, and the raw beauty of nature—making it perfect for honeymooners, couples, or anyone seeking a truly memorable moment in Serengeti National Park.
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Review: Masoala Forest Lodge: Masoala, Madagascar
Masoala isn’t your average national park; visitors have described it as an “alternative world” teeming with weird and wonderful creatures. It’s set along the northeast coast of Madagascar, a biodiversity hotspot containing plant and animal species that are 90 percent endemic only to the country. The park is nestled in a voluminous rainforest on the Masoala Peninsula that shelters countless more unique plant species, primates, carnivores, birds and reptiles.
Lake Natron Camp: Lake Natron, Tanzania
Way deep down into the lowest depths of the Great Rift Valley, near Ol Donyo Lengai volcano, there’s a remote camp that is edged by natural plunge pools. Within only short walk, a guest can find rare, well-preserved human footprints left in the mud between 5,000 and 19,000 years ago. No other site in Africa has as many ancient fossilized Homo sapiens footprints. Lake Natron Camp is rustic – which makes sense – it doesn’t look like anything other than nature should be there at all.
Kisima Ngeda: Lake Eyasi, Tanzania
Go fly camping with the Hadzabe tribe in the hills above Lake Eysai’s eastern shore to discover ancient rock paintings and swim in shady spring pools. Gather seasonal offerings such as wild honey or baobab fruit at a Hazda encampment before a campfire sleepover. Learn how the Desert Rose provides poison for arrow tips.