Four thumb lodges by region
This is a run down of our (second) favourite properties in Tanzania by region. The reason we have given them a 4 thumb rating may not just be down to price, but can often include client feedback and many other factors.
Kenya
Naibor Camp
Naibor Camp is a luxury tented camp in the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. On the banks of the Talek River, the camp has resident families of hippo that seem to love the camp and its location as much as we do! With simple furnishings, a candlelit communal dining area and...
More...Loisaba Tented Camp
On a clear morning in Loisaba Tented Camp, spectacular views stretching across the Laikipia plains to Mount Kenya can be seen from the comfort of your own bed in a modern and sleek canvased tent. The camps location is an all-rounder. It not only provides great game including...
More...The Ocean SPA Lodge
The Ocean SPA Lodge is off the beaten track, priding itself nothing less than a hidden paradise on the glistening Indian Ocean. The grounds of the lodge are large and spacious, yet it still maintains an intimate and personal atmosphere with only six ocean front villas. The...
More...Mara Plains
As you walk over a wooden bridge to Mara Plains, the first glimpse of the camp is a very luxurious and sleek one. Sat directly from the main area - as if straight out of The Lion King- is a huge Acacia tree, which has slowly become the 'icon' of the camp. The camp has an...
More...Naboisho Camp
Sat in a peaceful and game-abundant conservancy bordering the Masai Mara Reserve, Naboisho Camp offers an intimate and authentic safari experience. The conservancy benefits by its location, offering a wider range of activities such as horse riding, bush walks, off-road safaris...
More...Afrochic
Contrasting against the larger beach hotels and resorts along the Diani beach coast, Afrochic is the jewel of the crown, offering an intimate experience with exceptional service and attention to detail. As part of the Elewana Collection, the boutique hotel occupies a large,...
More...Alfajiri Villas
Located on Kenya’s Diani Beach, guests at Alfajiri are able to enjoy a peaceful stroll barefoot along the beach, with views of the sparkling Indian Ocean and the coral reefs that are close by. With three large private villas available for exclusive use with a team of wonderful...
More...Ol Seki Hemingways Mara
Ol Seki is a luxury tented camp in the Naboisho Conservancy adjacent to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The camp, which can accommodate only 12 guests, is magically peaceful and secluded... perfect for those looking to get away from the crowds that the Mara Reserve...
More...Saruni Samburu
Perched on an incredible cliff top with panoramic views, Saruni Samburu offers a very unique and memorable stay in an untouched environment off the beaten track. Sat in the Kalama Conservancy, the lodge prides itself on its views, luxury and serenity, attracting nature-loving...
More...Waterlovers Beach Resort
Waterlovers is a great choice for those looking for a little more intimacy and privacy on a stunning stretch of Kenya’s southern coast. The owners, Riccardo and Valentina, planned and constructed every single detail themselves, as a result of their passion for the ocean and...
More...Kinondo Kwetu
Kinondo Kwetu is a home away from home… a stunning family-run lodge on the idyllic Kenyan coast. The lodge has maintained its high standard of luxury and serenity, encouraging guests to wind down from their safari, journey or maybe just general day-to-day stresses. It offers a...
More...Angama Mara
Angama is the new safari lodge in the Masai Mara, and its panoramic views are the talk of the town! Balanced on the rim of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama overlooks the vast Mara plains. The meaning of ‘angama’ in Swahili is completely fitting, translating ‘to be suspended in...
More...Cottar's 1920s Camp
Cottar’s 1920 Safari Camp is a timeless classic… literally! The Cottars family have been operating luxury tented safaris since 1919, and almost 100 years later, it is today still running smoothly. The elegant antique furniture, the impeccable personalised service, attention to...
More...Kichwa Tembo
As part of the ‘andBeyond’ Porfolio, Kichwa Tembo is of course, a luxury tented camp with a modern décor and a sleek finish. The camp looks directly onto the open plains of the Masai Mara, home to the most plentiful and diverse wildlife in Kenya! This camp offers great value for...
More...Ol Donyo Lodge
Sitting between Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park, Ol Donyo is a timeless favourite! Offering ten private cottages and a range of facilities and safari activities such as bush walks, horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, conservation programmes and many more, this property...
More...Rekero Camp
With river crossings metres away, an abundance of game all year round and the close roars of the resident Rekero lion pride the camp, Rekero Camp offers so much excitement in the heart of the Masai Mara, one of the most famous game reserves in Africa! The camp combines a...
More...The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille
The concept behind Ol Lentille is a truly admirable one and the lodge follows in the footsteps of other Kenyan lodges who have tried to incorporate local communities into conservation rather than excluding them. The lodge itself is cleverly thought out with a range of differing...
More...Tortilis Camp
Sat in its own private conservancy, facing Africa’s largest mountain, is Tortilis, one of our favourite properties in Amboseli. With a lifetime of experience behind the guides at the camp, it is said that they know every individual elephant, each hyena den and the vast majority...
More...Diani Blue
Diani Blue is an intimate and personal hotel on the beautiful stretch of Diani Beach. With only six rooms, it is a refreshing contrast against some of the larger resorts in this area, and with almost two staff members per guest, you are guaranteed to get an exceptional level of...
More...Saruni Mara
Similar to its sister properties across Kenya, Saruni Mara is all about its exquisite views over the Mara plains! Sitting on top of a huge hilltop in the bushy thicket, watching the sunset each night around a warm campfire or your stunning private verandah, could not be more...
More...Deloraine House
As part of the Offbeat portfolio, Deloraine House offers beautiful accommodation just outside of Lake Nakuru National Park. The house itself offers a variety of activities with horse riding on the top of the list – an equestrian’s heaven! With the main house a cottage combined...
More...Elephant Pepper Camp
Sat in the Mara North Conservancy, Elephant Pepper Camp is a small and cosy tented camp in the heart of the game. The camp is named after the ‘Elephant Pepper’ trees that grow in and around the camp. Its leaves and fruit have a fiery flavour, and along with many medicinal goods...
More...Hemingways Watamu
Greeted with a fresh passion juice and a cold towel, Hemingways Watamu prides itself in its exceptional service and attention to detail. Sat on the sands of Watamu Bay in southern Kenya, Hemingways is a place for both relaxation and an activities on offer. Currently, Hemingways...
More...Lewa House
In the heart of the Lewa Wildlfie Conservancy, the stunning, owner-run property of Lewa House is a long time favourite in this area of Kenya. With views of Mount Kenya and the sacred mountains of Ol Olokwe to the north, Lewa House offers cute, luxury cottages and newly added “...
More...Lewa Safari Camp
With privileged access to 65,000 acres of private land, Lewa Safari Camp is a great base to be incredible game viewing and a wealth of other activities. Hosting 10% of Kenya's rhinos, Lewa Conservancy, its guides and its rangers all work together to protect the endangered...
More...Mara Expeditions Camp
Sat on a bend in the Ntiakitak River, Mara Expeditions Camp is a sweet and intimate tented camp, where safari meets comfort. Although less lavish than its sister property Mara Plains, Mara Expeditions has a comfortable 'safari feel' to it. Open seasonally between June and...
More...Msambweni House
This five star house, sat on Kenya’s southern coast, offers a range of accommodation with stunning views of the Indian ocean. The spacious rooms and villas are very spacious, heightened by its contemporary and stylish decor. This is among one of the favourites on the Kenya's...
More...Porini Amboseli Camp
When it opened in 2001, Porini Amboseli was one of the first eco-camps in Kenya and today, is still one of the favourite camps in Amboseli National Park. Staff at Porini are all locally employed and trained Masai warriors and elders, with the exception of the manager and head...
More...Richard's River Camp
Set in the northern conservancy of the Masai Mara, Richard's River Camp was set up in 2013, offering an intimate safari experience off the beaten track, with great game and resident big cats lurking close by! Like its sister property, Richard's Forest Camp, the camp has a warm...
More...House of Waine
As one of the favourite boutique hotels in Nairobi, House of Waine is a warm, family owned and run property, offering relaxation and intimacy in the exclusive suburb of Karen. Its name as House of ‘Waine’ is formed from the initials of the family members, and each of the 11...
More...Karen Blixen Camp
This camps sits in the heart of the Mara North Conservancy and as part of the Out of Africa Collection, it has long been a favourite in the safari world! Named after the Danish author who wrote Out of Africa, one of the most romantic stories told, the camp today shadows this...
More...Kicheche Mara Camp
Sat in the plains of the Mara North Conservancy, Kicheche Camp has been a favourite for big names over the years. The game-filled plains of the conservancies are renowned to have a lower vehicle density and can offer a wider selection of game viewing activities than camps...
More...Little Governors' Camp
As part of the Governors Portfolio, Little Governors' Camp is a smaller and more intimate camp than its neighbour, Governors' Main Camp. Similarly, the camp is all about its location location location! It sits in the heart of the Masai Mara Triangle, an area shared by just one...
More...Loldia House
Loldia House is the ideal place to take in pleasures of the beautiful Great Rift Valley. Within two hours of Nairobi, many have incorporated a night or two staying at the lakes as the start of their safari itinerary. However, with its accessibility, comes popularity, and today,...
More...Offbeat Mara Camp
This intimate tented camp is located in the Mara North Conservancy in an area of fantastic resident game including the Offbeat lion pride. The conservancy is much more exclusive than the reserve as only the camps inside the conservancy are permitted to game drive. Over 90...
More...Sand River Camp
Sand River camp is sat inside the Masai Mara Reserve, where the game is rich and plentiful all year round. Its name, Sand River, is derived from the river in which the camp sits on, which facilitates a lovely view from your tent. Returning after a day of exciting game drives,...
More...Saruni Wild
In contrast to the many luxury tented camps in the Mara, Saruni Wild Camp has refreshingly stripped back the lavish furnishings and décor, creating a camp focused purely on the safari experience… which is what Africa is all about! Sat in the heart of the Lemek Conservancy,...
More...The Boma
Boasting its great position between the international and domestic airports of Nairobi, The Boma is our pick of the choice for guests passing through the city. The comfortable rooms and superb service compliment the rest of the hotels space and amenities. The only downside is...
More...The Palacina
With a proliferation of business and luxury lodges dotted in and around Nairobi, it can be a little tricky to choose the best of them. We have been going out to East Africa for the last 12 years and have, either routing through to the safari lodges or on to the beaches, spent...
More...Swahili Beach Resort
Swahili Beach Resort is a very large resort in a central position on Diani Beach, built and designed more than ten years ago to combine luxury and modern decor, whilst ensuring it has a minimum ecological impact. Its Arabic architecture and local Swahili-influenced finish has...
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