Lodges Directory
We partner with the finest luxury lodges and camps across East Africa. Each property is carefully selected for its exceptional location, outstanding service, and commitment to conservation and community.
Hotel No.5
Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, Hotel No.5 is a stylish boutique hotel offering a tranquil retreat before or after your safari. With all-suite accommodation, a serene swimming pool, and an excellent restaurant, it provides a luxurious and intimate experience.
Highlights
- Boutique all-suite accommodation
- Tranquil swimming pool and spa treatments
- Excellent fine dining restaurant
- Close proximity to Entebbe International Airport
Nile Safari Lodge
Perched on the southern banks of the River Nile, this eco-friendly lodge offers breathtaking views of the river and the park. Designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, it provides a luxurious yet authentic wilderness experience.
Highlights
- Exclusive riverfront location
- Eco-friendly design and operations
- Private plunge pools in select suites
- Exceptional birdwatching from the lodge
Ndali Lodge
Set on a stunning crater rim, Ndali Lodge offers panoramic views of the Rwenzori Mountains and the crater lake below. It's an ideal base for chimpanzee tracking in nearby Kibale Forest.
Highlights
- Spectacular crater lake views
- Traditional thatched cottages
- Working vanilla and coffee plantation
- Close to Kibale Forest chimpanzee tracking
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Converted from an old coffee store, this contemporary safari lodge sits on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna and the sunken Kyambura Gorge.
Highlights
- Views over the savanna and gorge
- Eco-luxury bandas
- Chimpanzee tracking in the gorge
- Community coffee tour
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
An exclusive tented camp situated on the Ntungwe River in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Highlights
- Prime location for tree-climbing lions
- Riverfront luxury tents
- Elephants often visit the camp
- Bush breakfasts and sundowners
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Nestled deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this luxury tented camp frequently receives visits from mountain gorillas. It offers an unparalleled base for gorilla trekking.
Highlights
- Located inside the national park
- Gorillas occasionally visit the camp
- Luxury en-suite tents with bathtubs
- Customized spa treatments
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Set at the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, this lodge features rustic luxury inspired by traditional design. It's the perfect base for tracking golden monkeys and gorillas.
Highlights
- Views of the Virunga Volcanoes
- Golden monkey tracking
- Batwa cultural heritage tours
- Cozy fireplaces in every room
Mihingo Lodge
Perched high on a rocky kopje, Mihingo Lodge offers spectacular views over a vast savanna landscape. Designed to blend in with its fragile surroundings, this environmentally friendly lodge offers luxury and unique activities.
Highlights
- Horseback safaris among wildlife
- Infinity pool with savanna views
- Eco-friendly design
- Night game drives
The Retreat by Heaven
Kigali's premier boutique hotel, offering an oasis of luxury in the city center. It features solar-powered villas, a saltwater pool, and an acclaimed restaurant.
Highlights
- Luxury eco-friendly villas
- Saltwater swimming pool
- Acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant
- Wellness spa
Bisate Lodge
Located in the natural amphitheater of an eroded volcanic cone, Bisate offers dramatic views of the peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through Afro-alpine forests.
Highlights
- Award-winning architectural design
- Prime location for gorilla trekking
- Pioneering reforestation project
- Exclusive luxury with just 6 villas
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Perched at over 2,000 meters above sea level, Clouds is Uganda's highest lodge. It offers breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the Great Rift Valley.
Highlights
- Highest lodge in Uganda
- Personal butler service
- Stunning volcanic views
- Close to Nkuringo gorilla families
Virunga Lodge
Set on a high ridge with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo, this lodge offers one of the most spectacular locations in Africa.
Highlights
- Panoramic views of volcanoes and lakes
- Luxury eco-lodge design
- Dian Fossey Map Room
- Excellent base for gorilla trekking
Hemingways Nairobi
A luxury boutique hotel in the peaceful suburb of Karen, offering massive en-suite rooms with private balconies overlooking the Ngong Hills.
Highlights
- Personal butler service
- Views of the Ngong Hills
- Michelin-star level dining
- Close to Giraffe Centre and Elephant Orphanage
Tortilis Camp
Named after the flat-topped Acacia Tortilis trees, this luxury tented camp offers unrivaled views of Mount Kilimanjaro and access to Amboseli's famous elephant herds.
Highlights
- Stunning Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Exclusive private conservancy access
- Large elephant herds
- Award-winning eco-tourism practices
Mara Plains Camp
A unique, luxury safari camp located in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy, offering exclusive access to an area teeming with wildlife, especially big cats.
Highlights
- Relais & Châteaux property
- Exclusive conservancy access
- Exceptional big cat viewing
- Luxurious, spacious marquee tents
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Built in the style of an Edwardian manor house, Sasakwa Lodge offers unparalleled luxury with panoramic views over the Serengeti plains from the Grumeti Reserve.
Highlights
- Edwardian manor house elegance
- Private infinity pools in cottages
- Exclusive Grumeti Reserve access
- World-class dining and wine cellar
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Perched on the edge of the crater rim, this lodge offers Versailles-meets-Maasai architecture and breathtaking views of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
Highlights
- Unmatched crater views
- Unique architectural design
- Personal butler service
- Easy access to crater floor
Giraffe Manor
An exclusive boutique hotel set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest, famous for its resident herd of Rothschild's giraffes that visit morning and evening.
Highlights
- Breakfast with giraffes
- Historic 1930s manor house
- Resident Rothschild's giraffes
- Lush gardens and forest
Chobe Safari Lodge
Five-star lodge on the Nile with a unique three-tier pool and sweeping river views.
Highlights
- Game drives (elephants, lions, giraffes)
- Nile boat trip to base of the Falls
- Sport fishing (Nile perch)
- Top-of-the-falls hike
Paraa Safari Lodge
Set in an area of landscaped gardens, the historic Paraa Safari Lodge overlooks the majestic River Nile as it journeys from its source at Lake Victoria to join Lake Albert. Established in 1954, it offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation, and adventure with a classic safari feel.
Highlights
- Overlooks the River Nile
- Historic lodge established in 1954
- Large swimming pool with a pool bar
- Ideal base for Murchison Falls boat cruises
- Classic safari ambiance
Mweya Safari Lodge
Classic lodge on the Kazinga Channel peninsula with vast water and savannah views.
Highlights
- Kazinga Channel boat safaris
- Kasenyi Plains game drives
- Kyambura Gorge chimp tracking
- Crater lakes & community visits
Apoka Safari Lodge
Remote luxury overlooking Kidepo plains; rock-carved pool and vast views.
Highlights
- Narus & Kidepo game drives
- Sand-bed walks
- Karamojong homestead visit
- Scenic sundowners
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Established luxury tented camp with pool and family-friendly amenities.
Highlights
- Prime Mara game drives
- Migration viewing (Jul–Oct)
- Balloon safari
- Maasai village visit
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge with panoramic Triangle views and iconic infinity pool.
Highlights
- Triangle game drives (fewer vehicles)
- Balloon rides
- Bush dinners
- Nature walks
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Thatched Maasai-village design around a natural spring.
Highlights
- Core-area drives
- Bush dinners
- Naturalist walks
- Cultural entertainment
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Ridge-top rondavel-style lodge with dramatic Seronera Valley views.
Highlights
- Year-round Seronera drives
- Leopards & kopjes
- Balloon safari
- Evening performances
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
5-star lodge with famous waterhole by the infinity pool; villas & spa.
Highlights
- Central/north drives
- Balloon safari
- Maasai guided walks
- Kids 'Kijana Klub'
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Original inside-park lodge perched above Tarangire River—legendary view.
Highlights
- Central park drives
- Elephants at river
- Guided escarpment walks
- Birding
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Stone-clad lodge camouflaged on rim—every room faces the crater.
Highlights
- Crater game drives
- Olduvai Gorge day trip
- Maasai cultural stop
- Evening fireside
One&Only Nyungwe House
World-class luxury on a tea estate—forest-edge suites with spa.
Highlights
- Chimp trekking
- Canopy walk
- Tea experiences
- Waterfall hikes
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Nestled at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda, Rushaga Gorilla Camp is the closest camp to the Rushaga gorilla sector — home to the highest concentration of habituated gorilla families in Bwindi. Warm, intimate, and surrounded by ancient forest, it offers full-board comfort in a setting that feels genuinely connected to the wild.
Highlights
- Closest camp to Rushaga gorilla families
- Full-board accommodation with forest views
- Optional Batwa cultural village visits
- Guided forest nature walks
- Scenic location at the forest boundary
Venus Hotel
A comfortable and welcoming hotel in Arusha, providing a restful start to your Tanzanian safari.
Highlights
- Convenient location in Arusha
- Comfortable rooms
- Local hospitality
- Perfect pre-safari base
Eileen's Trees Inn
Set in beautiful gardens in Karatu, this charming inn offers a peaceful retreat between Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Highlights
- Lush garden setting
- Swimming pool
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Great access to Ngorongoro
Suenos de Africa Tented Camp
An authentic tented camp experience in the heart of the Serengeti, bringing you close to nature without sacrificing comfort.
Highlights
- Authentic canvas tents
- Immersive bush experience
- Excellent access to Serengeti wildlife
- Evening campfires under the stars
Arusha Serena Hotel
Nestled at the edge of Lake Duluti, this hotel offers a blend of colonial elegance and traditional African hospitality. It's a peaceful retreat set within a coffee plantation.
Highlights
- Lakeside location
- Colonial-style elegance
- Beautiful gardens
- Ideal start for northern safaris
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Built among the ancient baobab trees, this lodge offers spacious rooms and a unique circular design. It provides excellent views of the park's wildlife and landscapes.
Highlights
- Iconic baobab surroundings
- Spacious circular rooms
- Large swimming pool
- Great wildlife viewing from the lodge