Quick facts
Destination
Mto wa Mbu
Country
Tanzania
Category
Luxury Tented Camp
Price tier
Budgted
Starting from
$80 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
15
Nearest airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — 2 hours from Kilimanjaro Airport
Best for
Mto wa Mbu, Lake Manyara Views, Hidden Oasis, Pool, Immaculate Grounds, Value
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Fig Tree Lodge and Camp — Lake Manyara Views and a Pristine Pool in Mto wa Mbu
Fig Tree Lodge and Camp is one of Mto wa Mbu's most enthusiastically reviewed lodges on TripAdvisor, with guests describing: "Everything! Private tent with view, the grounds are immaculate, the toilet and shower blocks are modern, stylish and pristine, the restaurant and bar setting beautiful, the pool and beautiful Lake Manyara backdrop — this is a hidden oasis." The lodge is positioned to capture the extraordinary Mto wa Mbu valley views, with Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley escarpment as a backdrop.
Mto wa Mbu ("River of Mosquitoes") is a vibrant multicultural town on the Northern Circuit, known for its colourful market, local banana beer, rice paddies and accessibility to Lake Manyara NP. Fig Tree Lodge combines good facilities with excellent value for the Northern Circuit mid-stop.
Accommodation
Private tents and rooms with Lake Manyara valley views. Pool with lake backdrop. Restaurant and bar. Immaculate grounds. Northern Circuit game drive access.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Transfer time
2 hours from Kilimanjaro Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
View Tent
Private tents with Lake Manyara valley views. Modern en-suite facilities, pool with lake backdrop and restaurant access.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Fig Tree Lodge is one of Mto wa Mbu's best-value options — the "hidden oasis" pool and Lake Manyara valley backdrop, pristine facilities and enthusiastic TripAdvisor reviews make it a reliable Northern Circuit stop at good value.— The SafariBando team
