5.0 Excellent
Naibala Manyara Lodge NAIBALA MANYARA LODGE
Mto wa Mbu
Naibala Manyara Lodge NAIBALA MANYARA LODGE
Naibala Manyara Lodge is a peaceful retreat near Lake Manyara, offering comfortable accommodation surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Tanzania. The lodge features the Msonge Wing and traditional Maasai Boma Wing, with spacious rooms, beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara, and warm Tanzanian hospitality. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool and sun deck, restaurant, bar and lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi and solar power. The lodge also offers nature walks, bird watching and cultural experiences, making it an ideal base for exploring Lake Manyara, Mto wa Mbu and the northern Tanzania safari circuit.
Naibala Manyara Lodge NAIBALA MANYARA LODGE at a glance
- Stay level
- Mid-range
- Rating
- ★★★★ (4-star)
- Area
- Mto wa Mbu
- Region
- Northern Circuit
- Setting
- Lakes & Hot Springs
Getting to Mto wa Mbu
Mto wa Mbu is located in northern Tanzania along the main safari route between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro area. By road from Arusha, travellers follow the Northern Safari Circuit toward Mto wa Mbu. TANAPA places Lake Manyara National Park approximately 125 km from Arusha by road, with the park entrance close to Mto wa Mbu. Mto wa Mbu is also conveniently positioned for travellers continuing toward Ngorongoro and Serengeti. This makes the destination easy to include as a half-day cultural experience, full-day cultural experience or overnight stop within a Northern Tanzania safari. Travellers can reach Mto wa Mbu by private safari vehicle, transfer or public transport. For a TanzaLux itinerary, a private vehicle and local guide provide the greatest flexibility because the route can combine cultural experiences, farms, markets, Lake Manyara and other attractions. Road travel times vary according to traffic, weather, road conditions and the exact starting point, so itineraries should use approximate rather than guaranteed travel times.
Around Mto wa Mbu
- Authentic Mto wa Mbu cultural experience
- More than 120 ethnic groups represented in the community
- Great Rift Valley escarpment scenery
- Banana plantations and agricultural landscapes