Monday 26 January 2009

Arumeru River Lodge Reviews Arusha Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro Coffee Plantation Heated Swimming Pool



HOTELS REVIEW - ARUMERU RIVER LODGE
The Arumeru River Lodge, only 35 minutes away from Kilimajaro Airport and 15 minutes from Arusha Town, has views of both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. The lodge is spread out over 12 acres of landscaped gardens next to the Arumeru River. The main building houses the restaurants and lounge and also has internet and fax facilities. The terraced restaurant overlooks the heated swimming pool and serves a variety of cuisine. There are 10 chalets spread throughout the garden, each with their own verandah and en suite bathroom and decorated in traditional African style.

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The Arusha Hotel Reviews Arusha Tanzania Holiday Safari Accommodation Weddings Conference Facilities Heated Swimming Pool Casino



HOTELS REVIEW - THE ARUSHA HOTEL
This hotel was originally built in 1894 and has recently been renovated. Set in tropical landscaped gardens, the hotel can be used for weddings and other outdoor events. The Arusha Hotel has 86 rooms, 57 of which are standard rooms, 25 are deluxe rooms and 4 are suites. Every room has airconditioning, satellite television, electronic safe and wireless internet access. There are three different restaurants on site as well as a cocktail bar and casino.
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Arusha Coffee Lodge Reviews Arusha Tanzania Safari Holiday Accommmodation Coffee Plantation Swimming Pool Spa Massage Internet Access

HOTELS REVIEW - ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE
Arusha Coffee Lodge is situated in the largest coffee plantation in Tanzania. The lodge has copied the design of the original plantation homes. Accommodation is available in 18 plantation houses, all with private patios, living rooms, fireplaces, en suite bathrooms, coffee grinder and perculator. The restaurant offers a range of African cuisine as well as an ala carte menu and there is a lounge with large fireplace and bar. Internet access and room service is also available at the lodge.
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Sunday 25 January 2009

Bawe Tropical Island Reviews Zanzibar Tanzania Stone Town Massage Swimming Pool Snorkeling Diving Fishing Expeditions



HOTELS REVIEW - BAWE TROPICAL ISLAND
Bawe Tropical Island is a thirty minute boat trip from Zanzibar's Stone Town. There are no air conditioners or televisions on the island. There is electricity and in addition to the main restaurant, there are a number of dining options available such as barbeques and private beach dining on request. Accommodation is available in 15 private cottages all on the beachfront and with views of the Indian Ocean. There is a freshwater swimming pool, private beach, sun beds, diving, fishing and snorkeling facilities.

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Bluebay Beach Resort Reviews Zanibar Tanzania Holiday Beach Accommodation Conference Facilities Wedding Honeymoon Spa Scuba Diving Watersports Fishing



HOTELS REVIEW - BLUEBAY BEACH RESORT
Bluebay Beach Resort is situated on a 30 acre site with cottages overlooking the beach and Indian Ocean. The cottages are divided into garden rooms, superior rooms, Club24 rooms, junior suites and Sultan suites. The Sultan suites are situated on private compounds with access to a private beach as well as a butler service. There is a pool bar and four different restaurants offering a variety of cuisine. There are numerous activities on offer, including watersports and big game fishing, sports facilities and a spa.
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Breezes Beach Club Reviews Holiday Resort Accommodation Zanzibar Tanzania Honeymoon Weddings Swimming Pool Spa Scuba Diving Windsurfing



HOTELS REVIEW - BREEZES BEACH CLUB
Breezes Beach Club is located on the south-east coast of Zanzibar. Accommodation is available in individual private houses scattered around the gardens of the resort, divided into three categories of deluxe, suite and standard. All rooms are have air conditioning and en suite bathrooms and come equipped with a refrigerator, safe deposit box and hair dryer. There are four restaurants and five bars. The Fangipani Spa offers a variety of beauty treatments and there are facilities for yoga and meditation as well as aerobics and a fitness centre on site. There are a number of watersports on offer, including scuba diving at a PADI certified centre and windsurfing. The resort also offers a Swahili day tour and is child friendly.
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Saturday 24 January 2009

Changuu Private Island Paradise Hotel Reviews Prison Island Tanzania Stone Town Holiday Accommodation Swimming Pool Tennis Court Bird Watching



HOTELS REVIEW - CHANGUU PRIVATE ISLAND PARADISE HOTEL
Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, is home to various rare bird species and the Aldabra Giant Tortoise. There are two different room categories at the hotel: deluxe cottage or standard room. There are 15 deluxe cottages and 12 standard rooms. All of the rooms and cottages are sea facing and equipped with mosquito nets, en suite bathrooms and shower facilities. There is a restaurant on site that includes traditional Zanzibar cuisine and cocktail options. There is also a freshwater swimming pool and tennis courts.
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Crater Forest Tented Lodge Reviews Karatu Town Tanzania Safari Holiday Accommodation Coffee Plantation Game Drives Mountain Biking Cultural Tours


HOTELS REVIEW - CRATER FOREST TENTED LODGE
The Crater Forest Tented Lodge is situated just outside of Karatu Town on the edge of the Ngorongoro Tropical Forest and borders the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The lodge is built on the Kirin Coffee Estate on what used to be cultivated lands and consists of 15 tented rooms all of which have views over the forest. All the rooms have a private verandah and an en suite bathroom with hot shower. In addition to game drives and animal viewing, the lodge also offers mountain biking in the numerous trails around the lodge, cultural tours with Masaai guides, tours of the coffee plantation and forest walks.
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Friday 23 January 2009

Hotel Dik Dik Reviews Arusha Tanzania Safari Holiday Accommodation Conference Facilities Swimming Pool Birdwatching


HOTELS REVIEW - DIK DIK HOTEL
The Dik Dik Hotel is at the foot of Mount Meru - the fifth highest mountain in Africa - and is often used as a base for those planning to climb nearby Mount Kilimanjaro or go on safari from Arusha. The hotel has nine bungalows all with private verandahs, mini bars and fireplaces. There is a swimming pool, conference facilities and restaurant. The hotel has its own vehicles for guided safaris.
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Thursday 22 January 2009

E Unoto Retreat Lodge Reviews Mto wa Mbu Tanzania Safari Holiday Accommodation Conference Facilities Honeymoon Swimming Pool Game Drives Horse Riding


HOTELS REVIEW - E UNOTO RETREAT LODGE
The E Unoto Lodge is situated in the Maasai plains outside the Lake Manyara National Park. Accommodation at the lodge is in 35 bungalows, four of which are honeymoon suites and all are designed and decorated in the traditional Maasai style. Each bungalow has a private balcony with views of Lake Miwaleni, mosquito netting, telephone and en suite bathroom. The restaurant at the lodge serves both traditional Tanzanian cuisine and continental cuisine and also offers a children's menu. A number of activities are on offer at the lodge, including horse riding, game drives, canoeing, abseiling, mountain biking and bird watching.
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Wednesday 21 January 2009

Fumba Beach Lodge Reviews Menai Bay Zanzibar Tanzania Holiday Beach Accommodation Massage Scuba Diving Sunset Cruises Dolphin Tour Deep Sea Fishing



HOTELS REVIEW - FUMBA BEACH LODGE
This lodge is on the south-west coast of Zanzibar and is the only accommodation available on the Fumba peninsula. The lodge has 26 rooms and is located on the coastline with three sheltered beaches and acres of natural wilderness nearby. There are twenty deluxe rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, private terraces and sea views. The luxury suites have open roof terraces as well as an open air shower and bath. There is a restaurant, bar and lounge on site. Activities on offer include various watersports, sunset cruises, scuba diving with PADI qualified professionals, snorkelling, deep sea fishing and dolphin tours.
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Fairmont Zanzibar Hotel Reviews Tanzania Luxury Holiday Hotel Accommodation Weddings Conferences Beach Diving Snorkeling



HOTELS REVIEW - FAIRMONT ZANZIBAR
Fairmont Zanzibar is located 45 minutes away from Zanzibar International Airport on a white sand beach on the north-east coast of the island. There are 109 rooms spread out across the gardens of the resort. These include villas, suites and cottages. Every room comes equipped with mosquito netting, air conditioning, a ceiling fan and hairdryer. There are several restuarants on site, providing for a range of cuisine from traditional family meals to Arabic African cuisine. Picnics on the sandbanks at low tide and packed lunches can also be arranged. The hotel is child friendly and both cribs and babysitting services are available on request.
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Tuesday 20 January 2009

Grumeti River Camp Reviews Serengeti National Park Tanzania Safari Luxury Holiday Accommodation Swimming Pool Guided Safaris Birdwatching


HOTELS REVIEW - GRUMETI RIVER CAMP
Grumeti River Camp is on the banks of the Grumeti River in the western area of the Serengeti National Park. The area in which the camp is situated provides for fantastic viewing of the local animals, including zebra, hippo and crocodiles. The lodge is not far from Lake Victoria - the largest lake in Africa - and safaris both to Lake Victoria and through the park are offered at the camp. Accommodation is in traditional tents with large beds and en suite bathrooms with private outdoor showers.
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