underwater rooms
Pemba Island
Tanzania
Pemba Island, Tanzania
The entire bedroom is submerged 4 meters below the Indian Ocean surface
From $1,500 / night
Check ratesUnusual hotels in Tanzania: 4 stays worth the trip
4 hand-picked stays in Tanzania, from safari lodges, treehouse hotels, underwater rooms and beyond. Prices start around $380 a night at Chole Mjini Lodge; our highest-scored pick is Singita Grumeti.
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Compare at a glance
| Stay | Where | Type | Typical price / night | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manta Resort, Underwater Room | Pemba Island | underwater rooms | $1,500 - $2,500 (Ultra-luxury) | Marine biology enthusiasts, Couples celebrating milestones | Check rates |
| Singita Grumeti | Grumeti Game Reserve, Serengeti | safari lodges | $1,800 - $4,500 (Ultra-luxury) | Check rates | |
| &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | safari lodges | $1,400 - $3,200 (Luxury) | Honeymooners | Check rates |
| Chole Mjini Lodge | Chole Island | treehouse hotels | $380 - $650 (Luxury) | Eco-conscious travelers | Check rates |
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safari lodges
Grumeti Game Reserve
Tanzania
Singita Grumeti
9.8Grumeti Game Reserve, Serengeti, Tanzania
Exclusive 350,000-acre private concession adjacent to the Serengeti National Park
From $1,800 / night
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Rim-edge position directly above the world's largest volcanic caldera
From $1,400 / night
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Chole Island
Tanzania
Chole Island, Tanzania
Treehouses built within 19th-century Arab trading post ruins
From $380 / night
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Quick answers
What are the most unusual hotels in Tanzania?
Our top pick is Singita Grumeti in Grumeti Game Reserve, Serengeti. We list 4 standout stays in Tanzania, including safari lodges, treehouse hotels, underwater rooms.
What is the cheapest unusual hotel in Tanzania?
Chole Mjini Lodge (Chole Island) has the lowest typical rate on our list, around $380 - $650 per night. Rates vary by season, so check live prices.
When is the best time to visit Tanzania for these stays?
Year-round, the crater's resident population doesn't migrate; June to October (dry season) and October to March (whale sharks); June to October (dry season)