Quick facts
Destination
Mto wa Mbu
Country
Tanzania
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Budgted
Starting from
$60 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
18
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airstrip — Located in Mto wa Mbu, approximately 1.5 hours from Arusha
Best for
Budget travellers, campers, and overlanders wanting a flexible stopover with a range of accommodation options on the Northern Circuit
Child policy
Family-friendly; please confirm room configurations directly with the lodge
Last reviewed
June 2026
Twiga Lodge and Campsite
Twiga Lodge & Campsite is located in Mto wa Mbu, about an hour and a half from Arusha. Twiga is a popular stopover along the road to numerous Northern Circuit tourist attractions due to its vast facilities and picturesque surroundings, affording fresh air and beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Accommodation Options
For guests wanting to sleep under the stars, there are several reasonable solutions: pitching your own tent, bringing a camper van, or renting one of the low-cost tents. The lodge also provides wonderful accommodations with air conditioning, a bathroom, and WiFi.
Overland Support
Twiga also provides overland travellers and their cars with supplies, equipment, and solutions to their various travel needs.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airstrip
Transfer time
Located in Mto wa Mbu, approximately 1.5 hours from Arusha
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Low-Cost Tent
Rentable tent for guests wanting an affordable camping experience.
Air-Conditioned Room
Room with air conditioning, private bathroom, and free WiFi.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Twiga Lodge and Campsite’s flexibility, from pitching your own tent or bringing a camper van to renting a low-cost tent or booking an air-conditioned room with WiFi, makes it one of the most adaptable stopovers on the Northern Circuit. Its support for overland travellers, including supplies and equipment, adds genuine practical value for road-trippers passing through Mto wa Mbu.— The SafariBando team
