Great location for exploring Lake Manyara, with peaceful evenings, fresh air, and a real safari atmosphere. You wake up to birds, enjoy quiet sunsets, and feel completely connected to nature without any rush a perfect base before or after a game drive.
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp is located in Arusha province in the small village of Mto wa Mbu, located in the lower part of the Great Rift Valley and north of Lake Manyara. Here you are in the middle of the national parks of Lake Manyara (5 min to the gate), Ngorongoro crater (40 min), Tarangire (30 min) and Serengeti with its endless plains (3 h). “The Fig” is a true oasis with a nice garden and a relaxing pool, located just one street from the center of Mto wa Mbu, in the middle of “where everything happens”.
Location
Fig Tree Lodge is ideally located in Mto wa Mbu, at the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, offering easy access to several of the country’s most iconic national parks.
5 km to Lake Manyara National Park
30 km to Ngorongoro Crater / Conservation Area
110 km to Tarangire National Park
The lodge is conveniently situated about 15 minutes’ drive from the Lake Manyara (Manyara) Airstrip, which is served by scheduled connecting flights from Arusha, Serengeti, and Zanzibar.
Fig Tree Lodge is an excellent base for Lake Manyara because of its convenient location, friendly local team, and good value for money. Guests appreciate clean rooms, hot showers, flexible meal options, and easy access to town facilities when needed. It’s a practical, comfortable choice for travelers who want to explore Lake Manyara without paying premium lodge rates, while still enjoying a genuine safari experience and warm local hospitality.
Fig Tree Lodge offers dependable Wi-Fi so guests stay connected, share photos, and communicate with family and guides effortlessly..
Guests enjoy peace of mind thanks to secure access, attentive staff, and a calm natural setting.
The swimming pool provides a refreshing place to unwind, cool off, and enjoy relaxing afternoons surrounded by greenery.
Our rooms are designed for a restful stay, with hot showers, clean bedding, and a cozy garden atmosphere ideal for recharging between safari days
Travelers consistently highlight Fig Tree Lodge & Campsite for its warm hospitality, attentive staff, and genuine safari feeling.Many guests appreciate the clean and comfortable rooms, delicious home-style meals, and the peaceful environment surrounded by nature.
Fig Tree Lodge & Campsite has earned consistent recognition from travelers for its welcoming atmosphere, reliable service, and authentic safari experience near Lake Manyara. Guests and safari operators regularly recommend it as a trusted stopover, making it a top choice on TripAdvisor for comfort, value, and local hospitality.
