Hotels, Resorts, Lodges & Accommodation in East Africa | Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda & Burundi

East Africa offers some of Africa's most diverse accommodation experiences, from safari lodges and tented camps overlooking wildlife-rich plains to luxury beach resorts, mountain lodges, eco-lodges, boutique hotels, villas and other accommodation.

Across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, travellers can find places to stay within or near some of the region's best-known tourism destinations, including national parks, game reserves, conservancies, forests, lakes, mountains, beaches and major cities.

Accommodation can range from luxury safari camps and private lodges to family-friendly hotels, budget guesthouses and self-catering properties, allowing travellers to choose according to their destination, travel style and budget.

This page brings together accommodation in and around East Africa's major tourist areas, making it easier to discover where to stay while planning a safari, beach holiday, mountain adventure, cultural trip or multi-country East African journey.

Safari Lodges & Camps

Safari lodges and camps are an important part of East Africa's tourism experience, particularly around national parks, game reserves and conservancies.

Travellers can find:

Safari lodges · Tented camps · Luxury tented camps · Mobile camps · Eco-lodges · Bush camps · Private safari camps · Family-friendly safari accommodation

These properties can place visitors close to wildlife while offering different levels of comfort, privacy and service.

Accommodation Near National Parks & Game Reserves

Many of East Africa's best-known wildlife destinations have accommodation located either inside protected areas or close to their entrances and surrounding communities.

Examples include:

Maasai Mara · Serengeti · Amboseli · Tsavo · Samburu · Ngorongoro · Tarangire · Bwindi · Akagera · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Murchison Falls

Choosing accommodation according to its location can make a significant difference to a safari, particularly where travellers want to reduce driving time to wildlife-viewing areas.

Accommodation in Conservancies

Conservancies provide another distinctive accommodation environment, particularly in Kenya and other areas where communities or private landowners participate in wildlife conservation.

Properties may include:

Luxury lodges · Tented camps · Eco-camps · Private safari camps · Community-based accommodation

Examples of destination areas where travellers may encounter conservancy accommodation include Maasai Mara, Laikipia and other wildlife regions.

Conservancy stays can offer a more private safari experience and, depending on the property, access to activities that may not be available within national parks.

Kenya

Kenya provides one of East Africa's broadest choices of tourism accommodation.

Important accommodation destinations include:

Maasai Mara · Amboseli · Tsavo · Samburu · Laikipia · Mount Kenya · Lake Nakuru · Naivasha · Diani · Mombasa · Watamu · Malindi · Kilifi · Lamu · Nairobi

Travellers can choose between:

Safari lodges · Tented camps · Beach resorts · Boutique hotels · Mountain lodges · Eco-lodges · Villas · Cottages · City hotels

Tanzania

Tanzania combines major safari destinations with the beaches and islands of the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation areas include:

Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Ruaha · Nyerere · Arusha · Mount Kilimanjaro · Zanzibar · Pemba · Mafia Island

These destinations offer:

Safari lodges · Tented camps · Luxury camps · Mountain accommodation · Beach resorts · Island hotels · Boutique properties

Uganda

Uganda's accommodation market is strongly connected to wildlife, gorilla trekking, primate tourism, lakes and adventure travel.

Important areas include:

Bwindi · Kibale · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Murchison Falls · Kidepo Valley · Jinja · Kampala · Entebbe · Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation may include:

Safari lodges · Forest lodges · Eco-lodges · Camps · Hotels · Guesthouses

Rwanda

Rwanda offers accommodation around its national parks, lakes, mountains and capital city.

Important destinations include:

Volcanoes National Park · Akagera · Nyungwe · Lake Kivu · Kigali · Musanze

Travellers can find:

Gorilla-trekking lodges · Luxury lodges · Eco-lodges · Boutique hotels · Lakeside resorts · City hotels

Burundi

Burundi offers a smaller but distinctive tourism accommodation market, particularly around Lake Tanganyika, Bujumbura, national parks, cultural attractions and scenic highland areas.

Accommodation can be found around:

Bujumbura · Lake Tanganyika · Kibira · Gitega · Karera Waterfalls · Ruvubu · Other emerging tourism destinations

Options can include:

Hotels · Lakeside accommodation · Resorts · Guesthouses · Eco-lodges · Nature-based accommodation

Beach Resorts & Coastal Accommodation

East Africa is also home to a major beach-holiday accommodation market.

Popular destinations include:

Diani · Mombasa · Watamu · Malindi · Lamu · Zanzibar · Pemba · Mafia Island · Lake Tanganyika

Travellers can choose:

Beach resorts · Boutique hotels · Villas · Private cottages · Island lodges · Serviced apartments

Mountain & Highland Lodges

Visitors travelling to mountain and highland destinations can find accommodation suited to:

Mount Kenya · Mount Kilimanjaro · Rwenzori Mountains · Virunga Mountains · Aberdare Range

Options include:

Mountain lodges · Camps · Eco-lodges · Hotels · Retreats

City Hotels & Urban Accommodation

East Africa's tourism market is not limited to wildlife and beaches.

Major cities such as:

Nairobi · Arusha · Kampala · Kigali · Bujumbura · Dar es Salaam

offer:

Hotels · Boutique hotels · Business hotels · Serviced apartments · Guesthouses · Luxury properties

These can serve travellers before or after safaris, as well as business and conference visitors.

Luxury Safari Accommodation

For travellers seeking a premium experience, East Africa offers:

Luxury safari lodges · Private-use villas · Luxury tented camps · Exclusive conservancy camps · Premium beach resorts

These may include services such as:

Private vehicles · Personal guides · Fine dining · Spa treatments · Private pools · Exclusive excursions

Family-Friendly Accommodation

Families travelling through East Africa can find accommodation designed around:

Family rooms · Connecting rooms · Swimming pools · Child-friendly meals · Children's activities · Spacious grounds

When booking for a family, consider the age of children, room configuration, distance to attractions, meal arrangements and available activities.

Budget Accommodation

Travellers on a smaller budget can consider:

Budget hotels · Guesthouses · Campsites · Hostels · Simple safari camps · Affordable lodges

Budget accommodation can be particularly useful for travellers combining several destinations on a longer East African trip.

Choosing Accommodation Near a Tourist Attraction

The closest property is not always the best property.

Consider:

Distance to the attraction · Road access · Travel time · Accommodation standard · Meals · Activities · Security · Cost

For safari destinations, proximity to the park or conservancy can reduce long daily drives and allow more time for wildlife viewing.

Accommodation for Different Travellers

What to Consider Before Booking

Before choosing accommodation, consider:

Location · Room type · Price · Meals · Facilities · Transport · Reviews · Cancellation terms

For safari accommodation, also establish:

Park or conservancy location · Game-drive arrangements · Park fees · Transfers · Included activities

For beach and resort accommodation, consider:

Beach access · Meals · Water activities · Family facilities · Transfers

Discover East Africa Accommodation

TrustRank Kenya can help travellers discover:

Safari lodges · Tented camps · Hotels · Resorts · Eco-lodges · Guesthouses · Villas · Cottages · Serviced apartments · Tourism accommodation providers

Businesses may operate within one destination or provide accommodation and travel services across multiple East African countries.

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