The African TulipvsKarama Lodge & Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The African Tulip scores significantly higher than Karama Lodge & Spa. The African Tulip comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 2 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
The African Tulip
 Lonely Planet
 Fodor's
44/1 Serengeti Road, Arusha POB 50, Tanzania
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
Top choice
 "Marketing itself as a luxury boutique hotel, the deservedly popular African Tulip inhabits a quiet green side street and successfully combines an African safari theme with a genteel ambience." Full review
 "If you are in need of a short stay with some modern hotel amenities before heading off for a safari, the safari-themed Tulip is a good option outside the bustle of Arusha." Full review
Karama Lodge & Spa
 Lonely Planet
Suye Hill (Old Moshi Road), Arusha 1573, Tanzania
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
Top choice
 "Truly something different, off Onsea–Moivaro Rd on a forested hillside in the Suye Hill area just southeast of town, Karama offers 22 rustic and rather lovely stilt bungalows, each with a verandah." Full review