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Mid Range

Mid Range

Mid Range

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

🌍 Tanzania

📍 Lake Manyara

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge is a stylish mid-range lodge set in the hills near Lake Manyara, offering panoramic Rift Valley views. High-season rates typically range from $395–430 per night, with low-season discounts bringing this down to $235–260 (Mar–May). It positions itself above simpler Karatu lodges like Marera and Simba, but below luxury options like Kitela.

From a safari perspective, Mawe Mawe is particularly well-placed if your itinerary includes Lake Manyara National Park, since the lodge is closer to the Manyara gate than Karatu town properties. This makes it more efficient for a full-day Manyara safari compared with staying deeper in Karatu. For crater days, you’ll still need to allow about 30–40 minutes to the Ngorongoro gate, which means reaching the crater floor later than rim lodges.

Compared with Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp (tented, rustic), Marera Valley Lodge (Karatu-based, rustic-chic), and Ngorongoro Farm House (plantation-style), Mawe Mawe stands out as one of the more stylish mid-range options, often chosen by travelers who want comfort and views without moving into the luxury price tier.

Attributes:

Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion

Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion

Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion

Rooms

The small lodge with 10 spacious rooms nestles wonderfully into the surrounding nature. Twin / triple / family rooms or rooms with a connecting door are available here for a maximum of 6 people.

Each of the 10 rooms has its own plunge pool, bathroom including hairdryer, an outdoor shower, mosquito nets on all beds, as well as a safe and self-service coffee/tea station.

Atmosphere: boutique-style, with a more contemporary feel than most Karatu lodges.

The small lodge with 10 spacious rooms nestles wonderfully into the surrounding nature. Twin / triple / family rooms or rooms with a connecting door are available here for a maximum of 6 people.

Each of the 10 rooms has its own plunge pool, bathroom including hairdryer, an outdoor shower, mosquito nets on all beds, as well as a safe and self-service coffee/tea station.

Atmosphere: boutique-style, with a more contemporary feel than most Karatu lodges.

Meals

Dining at Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared with care to offer a blend of Tanzanian and international flavors. Lunches and dinners are served in elegant settings, with many guests highlighting meals enjoyed under star-filled skies. Special dietary needs are thoughtfully accommodated, and the lodge offers personalized service to ensure a memorable culinary experience.

  • Full-board dining with a mix of international and Tanzanian dishes.

  • Breakfasts available early for safari departures, with packed lunches for crater or Manyara excursions.

  • Dinners often highlight local ingredients with a modern twist, placing the food above average for the mid-range tier.

Dining at Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared with care to offer a blend of Tanzanian and international flavors. Lunches and dinners are served in elegant settings, with many guests highlighting meals enjoyed under star-filled skies. Special dietary needs are thoughtfully accommodated, and the lodge offers personalized service to ensure a memorable culinary experience.

  • Full-board dining with a mix of international and Tanzanian dishes.

  • Breakfasts available early for safari departures, with packed lunches for crater or Manyara excursions.

  • Dinners often highlight local ingredients with a modern twist, placing the food above average for the mid-range tier.

Accessibility

  • Lake Manyara NP gate: ~15 minutes (advantage over Karatu town lodges)

  • Ngorongoro (Loduare Gate): ~20–25 km; ~30–40 minutes

  • Karatu town: ~15 minutes

  • Serengeti (Seronera): ~160–170 km; 4–5 hours by road via Ngorongoro

  • Arusha city: ~125–130 km; ~2–2.5 hours

  • JRO airport: ~180 km; ~3.5–4 hours

  • Flights: Lake Manyara airstrip ~20 minutes away, with flights to Serengeti (~35–45 min) and Zanzibar (~1h30)

  • Lake Manyara NP gate: ~15 minutes (advantage over Karatu town lodges)

  • Ngorongoro (Loduare Gate): ~20–25 km; ~30–40 minutes

  • Karatu town: ~15 minutes

  • Serengeti (Seronera): ~160–170 km; 4–5 hours by road via Ngorongoro

  • Arusha city: ~125–130 km; ~2–2.5 hours

  • JRO airport: ~180 km; ~3.5–4 hours

  • Flights: Lake Manyara airstrip ~20 minutes away, with flights to Serengeti (~35–45 min) and Zanzibar (~1h30)

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