Hospitality in East Africa runs the gamut from boutique hotels overlooking the Indian Ocean to tented safari camps in the Mara and Serengeti, urban business hotels in Nairobi and Kigali, family restaurants in every market town, event venues, and a tourism-trained workforce that has built decades of expertise hosting international visitors.

EABD's hospitality listings cover hotels, lodges, safari camps, restaurants, cafés, bars, caterers, event venues, and wedding planners. Verified profiles include star rating where formally classified, location and contact details, photo galleries, and reviews from real guests. That helps whether you're booking a conference venue, a honeymoon destination, or a Tuesday-night dinner.

Resorts in East Africa: common questions

How many resorts are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 388 resorts in East Africa as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top resorts in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked resorts are Grace House Resort, Mirembe Resort Beach and Zuri Zanzibar. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose a resort in East Africa?

Check recent reviews and photos, not only the best ones. Confirm prices, taxes and what is included before you book. Ask about cancellation terms.

How do I list my resort on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.