Mbuzi Mawe, Tanzania

Sarah Fox

I really liked this lodge. It is understated and has a very relaxed atmosphere. The surrounding area is gorgeous to gaze upon. The tents comfortable and the service is of a high standard. I would recommend this camp particularly in the months of November and December.

  • Sarah Fox

Unlike any other camp, Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp lies at the epicenter of the Serengeti within easy reach of the prime wildlife theatres of Lobo, the Western Corridor of the Grumeti River, the southern grass plains, the Seronera Valley and the kopjes, or inselbergs, of Barafu, Gol, Maasai, Loliondo, Simba and Moru. A place of infinite calm surrounded by untamed majesty, Mbuzi Mawe offers a timeless blend of classical safari rusticity and the world-class professionalism of Serena Safari Lodges, Resorts and Hotels.

Location

Mbuzi Mawe Camp is located in North East of Serengeti, near Lobo, about 45 kms from Central Serengeti (Seronera). It is about 390kms (8-10 hours drive) from Arusha. It is a 60 minute flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip and then a further 45kms (90 mins drive) from the Seronera Airstrip to Mbuzi Mawe. The camp is also 30 kms (1 hour drive) from the Lobo Airstrip.

Highlights

  • Sipping a "sundowner" cocktail as the sun sinks below the horizon is central to the safari experience; and a scene that the staff at Mbuzi Mawe delight in setting.
  • Enjoying drinks and canapés on the rocky terraces of the camp's own kopjes, out in the wilderness, or around the massive fire-pit where guests may foregather for pre-dinner chat and post-safari tales.
  • Al fresco breakfasts, safari luncheons, lantern-lit bush suppers, campfire roasts, and cultural dancing displays by the Ikoma people, the original guardians of the Serengeti plains.

Facilities

  • Ceiling fans in the tents
  • Mosquito nets
  • Secretarial services
  • Internet

Activities

Game drives; hot air balloon trips; sundowners; massage services; bush lunches / barbeques; evening videos / slideshows and traditional dancing.

Meal Basis

Please Contact a Spcialistto find out more.

Child Policy

Children are welcome at Mbuzi Mawe.

Accommodation

Mbuzi Mawe has 16 spacious tents, each with 24-hour electricity, constant hot water, ensuite bathroom, dressing area, two double four-poster beds and a verandah with double sun bed.

Customer Reviews of the Mbuzi Mawe

Family Holiday to Tanzania during October 2011

loved the concept of the tents again very comfortable, good situation in the park - liked the fact that animals might wander through food excellent, good service, very comfortable, staff v helpful again more luxury than weve had before but we enjoyed it tea maker in the room would have been great

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Alison ArmstrongRated...

Customer Review

Holiday to Tanzania during October 2011

Tanzania Review

Only stayed in Zanzibar. Great atmosphere, very friendly people, beautiful scenery, idealic beaches. Couldn't praise it more.

Rated...

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Anonymous

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