Ziwani Lodge

Top choice in Northern Tanzania


Worth every one of its four stars, Ziwani combines faux-Moroccan style with local building materials and the results are stunning. The seven stone-built cottages are stylish, with whitewashed walls, perfectly placed wooden chests and wall decorations. With strong community roots, the lodge offers plenty of opportunities to spend time with the Hadzabe, whether out hunting or on a nature walk.

When the sun's shining (which is most of the time) and the light filters in through the shutters, the rooms have a touch of magic about them.


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