Accommodation & Amenities

Where Comfort Meets Wilderness

1. Philosophy of Stay

At Blacksand Adventures, we believe where you sleep is part of the story. Every property — from luxury lodges to mountaintop camps — is chosen for:

Authenticity

Reflecting the landscape and culture.

Sustainability

Low-impact design, local employment, solar power.

Experience

Views, food, and connection with the environment.

2. Accommodation Categories

Luxury Lodges

High-end, full-service stays with infinity pools, gourmet dining, and private decks.

Honeymooners, comfort travelers.

Tented Camps

Permanent or semi-mobile canvas lodges with real beds and ensuite bathrooms — authentic safari feel.

Wildlife enthusiasts & photographers.

Campsites

Basic facilities, close to nature, campfire dining.

Adventurers, budget travelers.

Eco-Lodges

Solar-powered, locally built, community-run retreats.

Eco-conscious travelers.

3. Northern Circuit Accommodation Highlights

Arusha & Moshi

(Gateway Towns)

  • Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha, Legendary Lodge, Arusha Coffee Lodge.
  • Midrange: Masai Land Safari Lodge, Tulia Boutique, Chanya Lodge (Moshi).
  • Amenities: Hot showers, Wi-Fi, pools, airport transfers, local cuisine.
  • Unique: Homestay on a coffee farm with Chagga family near Kilimanjaro.

Tarangire National Park

  • Luxury: Tarangire Treetops, Sanctuary Swala, Nimali Tarangire.
  • Midrange: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire Simba Lodge.
  • Campsites: Near park gate — simple, open-air charm.
  • Signature Experience: Sleep among baobabs; elephants walk past camp at dusk.

Serengeti National Park

  • Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Sayari Camp, Lemala Kuria Hills.
  • Midrange: Kati Kati Camp, Tanzania Bush Camp, Osinon Camp.
  • Mobile Camps: Follow the Great Migration (Seronera, Kogatende, Ndutu).
  • Signature: Lions roaring near your tent, sunrise over the endless plains.

4. Southern Circuit Accommodation Highlights

Nyerere National Park

  • Luxury: Roho ya Selous, Beho Beho, Serena Mivumo River Lodge.
  • Midrange: Selous Wilderness Camp, Rufiji River Camp.
  • Signature: Open-air showers with hippos grunting below your deck.

Ruaha National Park

  • Luxury: Jabali Ridge, Ikuka Safari Camp, Kigelia Ruaha.
  • Midrange: Mdonya Old River Camp, Ruaha River Lodge.
  • Signature: Candlelit dinners under baobabs, lions calling from afar.

Mikumi & Udzungwa

  • Mikumi Midrange: Mikumi Wildlife Camp, Tan-Swiss Lodge.
  • Udzungwa Lodges: Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp.
  • Signature: Campfires under the stars after waterfall hikes.

6. Zanzibar & Coastal Retreats

Stone Town

  • Luxury: Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Emerson Spice Hotel.
  • Boutique: Zanzibar Coffee House, Mizingani Seafront.

Nungwi & Kendwa

  • Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar, Gold Zanzibar Resort.
  • Midrange: Amaan Bungalows, Langi Langi.

Pemba & Mafia Islands

  • Luxury: Manta Resort (Pemba), Pole Pole Lodge (Mafia).
  • Unique: Underwater room at Manta — sleep surrounded by fish.

7. Mountain & Highland Camps

Mountain Accommodation Notes
Kilimanjaro Mandara, Horombo, Kibo Huts (Marangu) / Shira, Barranco, Barafu Camps (Machame) Managed by TANAPA
Meru Miriakamba & Saddle Huts Stunning sunrise views
Lengai Base camp tents (Lake Natron area) Hot showers, dining tents

8. Amenities Overview

Wi-Fi & Power All lodges, most midrange camps, select tented sites
Laundry Service All lodges & mountain camps (optional extra)
Dining Options Local & continental menus; special diets upon request
Swimming Pools Most midrange+ lodges
Hot Showers All private tents & huts
Massage & Spa Available in Arusha, Zanzibar, and luxury bush lodges
Solar Power Used in 80% of Blacksand partner camps
Medical Support AMREF / KSAR coverage included for all itineraries

9. Signature “Blacksand Touches”

  • Welcome drink made from fresh passionfruit or sugarcane juice.
  • Maasai bead bracelets on arrival at lodges.
  • Campfire storytelling under African skies.
  • Personalized safari journals and daily briefings.
  • Surprise bush breakfasts or sundowner setups on scenic ridges.
  • Handmade soap and eco amenities from local artisans.
  • Optional beach stays and marine activities.
  • Star-gazing equipment provided at selected camps.

10. Blacksand Ethos

“Luxury, for us, is not marble and chandeliers. It’s the silence after a lion’s roar, the smell of rain in canvas tents, and the way a sunrise fills your room with the promise of another adventure.”