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Please view some of the recommended hotels and lodges for accomodation around the northern tourism circuit;

Arusha Town/National Park

• Kia Lodge, near Kilimanjaro Airport
  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.
• Moivaro Coffee Estate & Plantation Lodge
  You will find a charming atmosphere together with every comfort: an ideal spot to enjoy the impressive flora and fauna of East Africa. Moivaro Lodge is situated right in the heart of beautiful, natural scenery and yet is only 7 km from the town of Arusha. At Moivaro Lodge we will ensure that you are looked after in a unique, friendly and peaceful environment, helping you to prepare for your safaris and cosseting you on your return in the evening.
• Serena Mountain Village Lodge
  Secreted in the depths of a tree-shaded coffee plantation, wreathed in multi-coloured tresses of tumbling bougainvillea, cooled by mountain streams and strung like a necklace around the shores of an idyllic wooded lake, Serena Mountain Village offers a haven of calm and serenity just outside the hustle and bustle of Arusha, Tanzania’s premier ‘Safari Town’.
• Arumeru River Lodge

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Tarangire National Park

• Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  Nestling amongst the baobab trees in Tarangire National Park, Tarangire Sopa Lodge comprises of 75 suites, each with spacious bathrooms, private lounges with mini-bar and balconies overlooking one of Tanzania’s finest National Parks. Marble floors, Swimming Pool, fountains and waterfalls, with magnificent views through double-storey windows.
  
• Tarangire Safari Lodge
  Our bungalows are built from local stone in the circular style of Maasai huts. Their thick walls, large windows and thatched roof ensure that they remain cool even in the heat of the day. The rooms are tastefully furnished and spacious, light and airy. Electric lights and sockets are powered by our camp generator (220V).
• Burunge Camp
• Maramboi Lodge

 

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Serengeti National Park

• Serengeti Serena Lodge
  Set high on the saddle of tree-clad ridge commanding panoramic views over the endlessly rolling reaches and volcanic reefs of the Serengeti, the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Drawing its inspiration from the circular ‘Rondavel’ dwellings and winding paths of a traditional Maasai village, the Lodge features thickly-thatched, stone-built rooms, spaciously set amongst groves of indigenous trees that are cooled by sparkling streams and papyrus-fringed ponds.
• Ndutu Safari Lodge
  Situated within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, on the southeastern part of the Serengeti ecosystem, Ndutu Safari Lodge is conveniently close to Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. Teeming herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles pass through the area during the rain season from December to May, together with a variety of resident animals and birds which may be seen throughout the year.The Lodge comprises of 35 en suite cottages build of local material, and 6 tents temporarily installed during the peak season from December to April, all neatly nestled in the giant acacias overlooking Lake Ndutu
• Serena Wildlife Lodge
• Lobo Lodge
  

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Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area

• Ngorongoro Farm House
  Only 4 kms form the Ngorongoro conservation area Lolduare gate. There are three separe an intimate camps of 25 comfortable bungalows.  Attractively built on the style of an old colonial farm and rustically decorated with local materials, full of details of good taste, with the purpose of offering our guests an imaginary journey to days of the past. Each bungalow consists of 80sq. meters, which includes a private veranda facing the rift valley with an en suite bathroom, flush toilet and shower. The huge main building covered with an elegant thatched roof, contain the reception, bar, dining area, library and lounge with fireplace where guests can enjoy a rest during the cool evenings in the highlands. There is a swimming polls with super views of Oldeain volcano, a craft shop and conference room.
• Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
  Perched on the edge of the crater rim, commanding dazzling views of the crater floor some 600 metres below, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is made up of three villages, the North and South Camps with 12 suites each, and the Tree Camp which has 6 suites, all with en suite bathrooms, private deck and lounge with fireplace. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, inspired in design by African architecture, the Maasai Manyatta, is a magnificent return to the elegance of the travelling colonial nobility, a bygone era when characters such as Lord Delamere adorned the stilted, handcrafted structures with graceful antiques and grand chandeliers. Each suite is discreetly tended by a personal butler who will bring you tea in bed and stoke your fireplace.
• Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
  Perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at 2,286 meters above sea level (with a 600 m sheer drop down to the crater floor), the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge affords one of the greatest views of the crater. Its 75 rooms have bathrooms en suite, and the lounge features a fireplace and panoramic windows which open on to a terrace serving as an observation deck for the crater below. The lodge is a 3-hour drive from Arusha and 90 minutes from Manyara. The airstrip is only a 10-minute drive away. The Lodge is moderately priced, as it is with the other properties in the Wildlife Lodges chains.

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Lake Manyara National Park

• Lake Manyara Hotel
  Built 1,400 meters above sea level on the western escarpment of the huge Rift Valley, the Hotel overlooks the glassy lake of the Manyara National Park, home to countless colonies of pink flamingos, pelicans, and thousands of other birds. Set 130 km from Arusha, the Hotel has 100 convertible rooms, swimming pool, a superb terrace and a shop selling objects of art. There is an airstrip nearby. This is a moderately priced property and one of the first to be built in Manyara area.
• Kirurumu Tented Lodge
  Kirurumu Tented Lodge is built upon the Gregorian Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking a spectacular panorama across Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and miles of seemingly untouched Africa. The Lodge has 20 double and twin tented rooms, with bathrooms en suite and wooden verandah. The tent bases are made from local natural materials and roofs are thatched, inspired by the nearby traditional Mbulu (Iraqw) tribal dwellings.
• Lake Manyara Tree
  Small and exclusive, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge comprises of 10 unique tree houses set in a mahogany forest in the lake Manyara National Park, once the hunting ground of Hemingway and other earlier adventurers.
• Eunoto Campsite

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