Mbuzi Mawe

Fly to

Kilimanjaro (for Northern Tanzania), Dar es Salaam (for Selous, Ruaha, Zanzibar)

flying time

11 hours 30 minutes including transit stop

time difference

GMT +3 hours

Visas

Required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate required

Best time to travel

December - March, July - October

Weather

Due to Tanzania's proximity to the equator the climate is generally warm year round ranging between 25°C to 32°C, there are however regional variations. With two rain seasons, the 'short rains' fall between November and December whilst the 'long rains' between February and into early May. The best time to travel to Tanzania is between December and March and July and October.

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Ideally located on one of the main annual migration corridors in the Serengeti

Daily game drives available giving you the chance to spot the big five

Central fire-pit for evening sundowners, amazing opportunity to share game viewing experiences from that day!

THE LODGE
Mbuzi Mawe is tucked in of the main road leading from Seronera to the northern Serengeti, set amidst the bush and rocky outcrops, making it the perfect location! If you are lucky enough to be staying at Mbuzi Mawe during the Serengeti Wildebeest migration. Each of the 16 custom built tents are made up of the main bedroom area which features two queen-sized four-poster beds. The bathroom leads off the main tent area and has twin basins, shower and flush loos. Each tent has a spacious private terrace with safari chairs and sun loungers.

Mbuzi Mawe offers year round game viewing however the best time to visit for a chance of seeing the Migration is March - April, November - January.