Tartaruga Safaris accommodation collection
Explore midrange accommodation with Tartaruga Safaris. Welcoming lodges and hotels with practical comforts. These properties offer different settings and experiences, from safari landscapes to towns and the coast. Use the locations below to find a stay that fits your route.
Each listing explains the setting, accommodation style and who it may suit. Our team will help you compare the options and plan a comfortable journey between them.
Arusha
Midrange · Garden lodge
Chalet-style accommodation and tropical gardens create a welcoming base in Arusha. Its lodge atmosphere suits travellers preparing for a safari or returning from the parks.
Why choose it: Guests who want comfortable rooms and a relaxed arrival or departure stay.
Usa River, Arusha National Park area
Midrange · Garden lodge
A green setting near the Arusha National Park approach provides a quieter alternative to central Arusha. The lodge is useful when the next stage of the journey involves Mount Meru or the eastern side of the city.
Why choose it: Travellers combining an Arusha-area stay with park visits or mountain adventures.
Arusha
Midrange · Hillside lodge
A hillside setting, open decks and a pool give this lodge a peaceful character close to the city. The raised accommodation style suits guests who enjoy a leafy outlook.
Why choose it: Couples and small groups wanting lodge character without a large resort setting.
Shanty Town, Moshi
Midrange · Garden hotel
Comfortable rooms, gardens and a swimming pool create a practical Moshi base. The restaurant and outdoor areas make it easy to settle in before a climb or unwind afterwards.
Why choose it: Kilimanjaro climbers and travellers exploring the Moshi area.
Moshi outskirts
Midrange · Garden lodge
En-suite rooms and verandas sit amid generous greenery, with communal facilities designed for a relaxed stay. Its position outside the town centre suits a quieter pre-trek or post-trek stop.
Why choose it: Families and climbers who prefer garden surroundings and comfortable private rooms.
Machame foothills, Kilimanjaro
Midrange · Mountain lodge
A lodge in the Machame foothills offers a different setting from a central Moshi hotel. The green mountain environment works well for travellers who want to enjoy the Kilimanjaro area before or after trekking.
Why choose it: Couples and mountain travellers looking for a scenic foothill base.
Moshi area, Kilimanjaro
Midrange · Garden lodge
Rooms, a pool and indoor and outdoor dining areas provide a comfortable base in the Kilimanjaro region. The garden setting encourages a relaxed pace between journeys.
Why choose it: Climbers, families and small groups wanting a restful Kilimanjaro-area stop.
Karatu
Midrange · Valley lodge
Spacious rooms with fireplaces and private verandas overlook the Marera Valley. A large pool and garden setting make this a comfortable base outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Why choose it: Families and couples planning Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro visits from Karatu.
Karatu
Midrange · Garden cottage lodge
Cottages lie among coffee plants and gardens, with a pool and shared dining facilities. Rooms include en-suite bathrooms and verandas, giving guests a comfortable place to rest between park visits.
Why choose it: Travellers seeking a welcoming cottage-style lodge on the northern circuit.
Seronera, Central Serengeti
Midrange · Tented camp · TWC
Walk-in canvas tents provide proper beds and en-suite facilities, including traditional bucket showers. A dining tent and campfire area keep the experience close to classic safari camping without sleeping on a ground mat.
Why choose it: Guests who value the bush atmosphere more than resort-style facilities.
Nungwi, Zanzibar
Midrange · Boutique lodge
This small-scale lodge near Nungwi’s lighthouse combines a garden, pool and relaxed shared spaces. A choice of room layouts makes it useful for different travelling parties.
Why choose it: Couples and small groups who prefer an intimate northern Zanzibar base.
Jambiani, Zanzibar
Midrange · Beach hotel
Bungalows with verandas sit around pools in a palm-filled coastal setting. Air-conditioned rooms and restaurant facilities offer an easy transition from a mainland safari to time by the sea.
Why choose it: Families and couples wanting a relaxed beach stay with pool access.
Mikumi town area, outside the national park
Midrange · Cottage camp
A family-owned property with garden cottages, a pool and several accommodation layouts. Its position near the main road makes it a practical base for Mikumi game drives and onward travel.
Why choose it: Families and road travellers who want a comfortable southern-circuit stop outside the park.
Central Dodoma
Midrange · City hotel
Modern rooms, dining facilities and a rooftop pool make this a comfortable city stop. The hotel suits travellers breaking a mainland journey or combining leisure travel with a visit to the capital.
Why choose it: Guests needing hotel facilities in Dodoma rather than a safari-camp setting.
Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam
Midrange · Waterfront hotel
The hotel sits within the Slipway complex overlooking Msasani Bay. Restaurants and shops nearby add convenience, while the waterfront setting offers a different Dar es Salaam experience from a central business hotel.
Why choose it: Couples and families who enjoy a coastal city base with nearby dining options.
The right stay depends on more than its category. Think about how much time you want at the property, which activities you plan and whether you prefer a town, a park or a coastal setting. Our midrange accommodation selection is a starting point for a personal itinerary.
These are Tartaruga’s comfort categories, not official star ratings. Room categories and facilities differ within individual properties. We confirm the exact room, meal plan, children’s policy and any accessibility requirements before booking.
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The agreed meal plan and transfers are specified in your written proposal. They vary by property and booking arrangement.
We check each property’s age policy, room layouts and access arrangements for your party. Tell us the children’s ages and any requirements before we recommend rooms.
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Explore Marangu and the Kilimanjaro foothills, with a comfortable hotel base chosen around your walking, climbing or village itinerary.
A tented camp in Mkomazi National Park, ideal for extending your wildlife visit with an overnight stay.
Choose your base around your route and travel dates. These are our comfort categories, not official star ratings. Our team confirms current rooms and arrangements before booking.
Arusha
Midrange accommodation
Garden cottages on a former coffee estate offer a relaxed lodge setting.
Why choose it: A quiet beginning or end to a northern safari.
Arusha
Midrange accommodation
Cottage accommodation, gardens and a swimming pool create a comfortable retreat.
Why choose it: Suitable for a restful overnight near the safari gateway.
Kilimanjaro Airport
Midrange accommodation
A lodge near JRO with cottage-style accommodation and hilltop surroundings.
Why choose it: Convenient for flight connections; separate from Airport Planet Lodge.
Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara
Midrange accommodation
En-suite safari tents sit in a woodland setting.
Why choose it: A bush-style stay for Manyara and village experiences.
Lake Natron
Midrange accommodation
A remote tented base with simple comfort in the dramatic Rift Valley.
Why choose it: Useful for guided Natron exploration; not the same property as Lake Natron Camp.
Serengeti / Ikoma
Midrange accommodation
A rustic tented safari camp in the Ikoma area.
Why choose it: A practical option when the route uses this side of the Serengeti; confirm gate logistics.
Karatu / Ngorongoro approach
Midrange accommodation
A tented stay in the green highlands near the forest and coffee-growing landscape.
Why choose it: A scenic highland base; this is not a crater-rim lodge.
Lake Eyasi
Midrange accommodation
A small camp offering simple safari comfort near Lake Eyasi.
Why choose it: A base for community-led Hadzabe and Datoga experiences.
Stone Town, Zanzibar
Midrange accommodation
A characterful town hotel with rooftop spaces.
Why choose it: Choose it for exploring Stone Town rather than a beachfront stay.
Malula / Kilimanjaro Airport
Midrange accommodation
A garden lodge near JRO, with chalet-style rooms, a pool and dining.
Why choose it: Convenient for arrivals and departures; confirm transfer arrangements with your booking.
Serengeti
Midrange accommodation
An intimate tented safari camp offering a smaller-scale bush stay.
Why choose it: An option for travellers who prefer a small camp; our team confirms the current location, tent and seasonal arrangements.
Tarangire National Park
Set among kopjes, baobabs and grasslands inside Tarangire National Park. The lodge offers a comfortable base for game drives and wildlife viewing.
Why choose it: A convenient in-park lodge for a Tarangire safari.
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