Luxury Lodges · Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, Tanzania
Mwiba Lodge, Auberge Safari
Overview
Overlooking a rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai River, this stylish safari sanctuary rises from great granite boulders to gaze out over a candelabra and acacia tree-dotted landscape.
Here, tranquillity and privacy underpin all aspects of your stay thanks to the lodge’s secluded setting on our exclusive-use protected wildlife area and the dispersed layout of the tented suites — all of which afford sweeping views over the surrounding wilderness.
Suites & Rates
Choose how you stay
Fly-Camping
Guests staying at Mwiba Lodge have the option to experience a night under the stars in true expeditionary fashion. Fly-camping is the perfect off-grid getaway for those seeking a full immersion into the wilderness...
Tented Suite
Mwiba Lodge comprises 10 spacious and elegantly appointed suites, complete with a king-sized bed with a mosquito net and air conditioning, a lounge area, an outdoor deck, and an en-suite bathroom with a deep-soaking...
Details
Good to know
On-site activities
Game Viewing, Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Languages spoken
English, Swahili
Ideal for
Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Property facilities
Air conditioner, Bar, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Vegetarian
Accommodation & amenities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
Nearby activities
Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Location
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Mwiba Lodge, Greater Mwiba Protected Wildlife Reserve | Auberge Safari Area
Mwiba Lodge, Greater Mwiba Protected Wildlife Reserve | Auberge Safari AreaActivities
What you can do
Children on safari
At the discretion of parents and guides.
Fly-camping (additional cost)
Guests staying at Mwiba Lodge have the option to experience a night under the stars in true expeditionary fashion. Fly-camping is the perfect off-grid getaway for those seeking a full immersion into the wilderness — without compromising comfort — and, with no distractions, get closer to nature than anywhere else. For couples, fly-camping offers a truly remote and romantic experience, and for families or groups of friends, this makes for an unforgettable adventure with nothing but canvas between you and the wild. A bucket shower with warm water and a long drop loo are available while fly-camping, and there is also the option to arrive or depart via a bush walk.4 tents available. Enquire for fly-camping surcharge rates and availability (booking required prior to arrival). Weather dependent. Minimum 4 pax. Age limit 16 years and older. Not available December to May.
Game drives (day and night)
Unlike many reserves and parks, Mwiba grants guests the freedom to explore the nocturnal element of safari: under the light of the moon, the landscape seems magically different, and an array of nocturnal species come out of hiding. All day safaris & Day trips to Ndutu or Southern Serengeti are available; however, Ndutu day trips are not available between December and May.Private game drives accompanied by your private guide.
Helicopter adventures (additional cost)
Take to the skies to explore the Tanzanian wilderness from above. Inquire for more information on trips and rates. Booking prior to arrival is essential.Available for private transfers between properties, stunning scenic excursions, or as the ultimate aerial adventure for your entire safari circuit.Max 4 adults OR 2 adults and 3 children (luggage restrictions apply).
Private guide and vehicle
Each booking includes a private guide and an open safari vehicle.
Spa treatments (additional cost)
Choose from an array of pampering massages to soothe the body after hours spent exploring the region on safari.
Sundowners
There is no better way to salute the end of a day on safari than with an ice-cold G&T in hand, watching the sun paint the sky shades of pink and orange as it sets.
Visiting a Datoga village
The Datoga are a pastoral tribe with a lifestyle akin to the Maasai. The opportunity to visit them in their village provides an excellent opportunity to gain insight into a proud and vibrant culture that is as much part of Mwiba's landscape as the wildlife is.Dropping by late in the afternoon, guests are treated to the buzz of domesticity as the herders return home, and women busy themselves about their homestead in exquisite beaded and copper jewellery. They are delighted to show off their dwellings and rhythmic, joyous dancing in what is always a vibrant cultural exchange for all parties involved.
Walking with the Hadzabe tribe
The Hadzabe are a hunter-gatherer tribe indigenous to the area, and live in perfect symbiosis with their environment, which provides them with all their needs for food, medicine and shelter. Guests have the incredibly special opportunity to accompany them for a morning as they move through the wilderness, foraging for food and following honey-guide birds to sweet treats. Join the Hadzabe on a foraging walk through nature and learn more about their folklore and history.
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