Accommodation notes
Booking a Single Room
All of our group tours are planned and operated on a twin-share basis, meaning that the standard cost is based either on individual travellers sharing accommodation with another group member of the same sex, or people who book together sharing accommodation.
Please refer to the tour notes where the single room option availability is detailed on a night by night basis for this tour, and the price for the available nights is detailed on the dates & prices tab by departure date.
For Self-Guided trips the Single Room supplement offers the option of a single room each and is charged per person. The Single Room supplement also applies to the third person in a party of three that will be accommodated in a single room.
Standard
Light on your pocket but long on authentic experiences, these tours are based in simple, sometimes local-style accommodation. If your idea of adventure travel is to experience real, everyday life then you will enjoy our Standard style of tour. You will have the chance to stay at simple, family-run hotels and guesthouses where the lack of luxury is more than compensated for by the warm welcome and genuine insight into local life.
Ilboru Safari Lodge
Ilboru Safari Lodge is a colonial style property located at the foot of Mount Meru and set within five acres of attractive gardens. It offers simple comfort and fine hospitality. The rooms are thatched semi-detached rondavels decorated in an African theme and feature a separate sitting area and large patio doors on to the gardens. The spacious dining room and bar have an elevated position overlooking the impressive swimming pool.
Lake Burunge Tented Camp
This lovely camp is just a short distance from the picturesque Tarangire National Park. It has a rustic African appeal and friendly relaxed atmosphere. The spacious tents and lodge rooms are in a shady grove, with spectacular views of Lake Burunge. All rooms have modern amenities and large verandas. Enjoy cosy indoor and outdoor dining from the main area, take a dip in the pool, or just sit back with a sundowner after a long day of game viewing.
Ngorongoro Farm House
The Ngorongoro Farm House is a charming property located on a 500 acre coffee plantation and working farm near the town of Karatu, around five km from Ngorongoro Lolduare gate. The colonial stlye farm house has a rustic countryside feel and is set in landscaped gardens with sweeping valley views. The spacious chalets are light and airy with high ceilings, a fire place and large verandah with views across the farm. Meals are served, buffet-style, in the main building using local produce. There is a large outdoor pool and activities include a farm walk and a coffee tour.
The Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
The Serengeti Kati Kati Camp is a mobile tented camp located on the Serengeti plains offering an authentic safari experience. Situated in the bush with wildlife all around, it is not unusual for animals to pass close by the camp. The large Meru style tents have a private verandah and en suite facilities include a bucket shower and flush toilet. The mess tent is located in the centre of the camp and meals are freshly prepared on a daily basis.
The Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
The Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp sits along the Rift Valley escarpment, 600m above sea level. The property offers self-contained cottages and canvas tented chalets, all situated along the cliff side with balconies overlooking the region. The campfire overlooking the African bush provides a welcome spot for a sundowner after a day of wildlife viewing, there is also a spacious dining area and a pool to relax by.
Premium
On Premium level tailor-made tours you will stay at comfortable mid-range hotels, chosen for their location, ambiance or local character. Your rooms will be clean and well-appointed, with en suite bathrooms and air-conditioning or heating as necessary. Standard level hotels normally have restaurants, bars and often other amenities such as a swimming pool and gardens, offering a good level of comfort at a reasonable price.
Mount Meru Hotel
Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru in the city of Arusha, the Mount Meru Hotel lies on nine acres of lush landscape, surrounded by some breath-taking vistas. The hotel has over 170 modern luxury en suite rooms. There is a large swimming pool and with temperatures a pleasant 25C for most of the year, this makes a great place to relax before or after your safari.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden amongst rocky kopjes and baobab trees. A large property within the park, its spacious rooms offer balconies providing landscape views. The swimming pool provides a perfect relaxation spot and offers views across the park.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
The Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is located on the edge of the crater rim with the most fabulous views into the crater. Facing west, the lodge is also the setting for some great sunsets after your game viewing. The 91 rooms are very spacious and all have panoramic views from their glass fronted verandas. The bar and dining room also have floor to ceiling windows and a warming fire to take the chill off the colder evenings. There is a terrace outside with lawns leading to a swimming pool.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Serengeti Sopa Lodge enjoys an elevated position in the Nyarboro Hills in the south west region of the park. Spacious en-suite rooms, each with a veranda, face the open Serengeti Plains which extend as far as the eye can see. There is an open dining and reception area, and outside there is a swimming pool for a refreshing dip after your game drive.
Kilimamoja Lodge
Kilimamoja Lodge is a large property with 50 rooms and two luxury villas, and outstanding views of Lake Manyara and Mount Meru. Standard rooms all have en suite facilities including outdoor shower, air-conditioning, indoor fires and a private balcony. The main house has an indoor and outdoor dining area, bar and spa. There is also a pool available.