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”. At Fig Tree Team, we are a passionate, locally rooted team dedicated to offering warm hospitality, genuine care, and thoughtfully delivered services creating meaningful experiences where every guest feels welcomed, valued, and truly at home. 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.

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