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    Mwiba Lodge

    Ultra Luxury Lodge · Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, Tanzania

    Ultra luxury
    from $2,150pp/night
    PlnrScore 49
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis

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    An ultra-luxury lodge nestled among massive rock boulders and ancient coral trees, offering breathtaking views of the Arugusinyai River. It provides exclusive access to the 129,530-acre Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, known for its resident wildlife, including elephants, lions, and a significant population of endangered black rhinos. Guests enjoy unparalleled privacy and a wide range of activities including walking safaris, night drives, and cultural visits to Hadzabe and Datoga communities.

    Why stay at Mwiba Lodge

    • Intimate: only 8 rooms
    • Night drives offered
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    8 (up to 16 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Committed to conservation and community development through the Friedkin Conservation Fund; uses sustainable practices including solar power and responsible waste management.

    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal available upon request.

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    83

    Species

    19

    Mammals

    16

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Spotted Hyena3 sightings
    • Cheetah3 sightings
    • Leopard3 sightings
    • Hildebrandt's Starling2 sightings
    • Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama2 sightings
    • Impala2 sightings
    • Plains Zebra2 sightings
    • Vervet Monkey2 sightings

    Best time to stay at Mwiba Lodge

    Best months:
    June
    July
    August
    Jan
    Fair20°C170mm
    Feb
    Good20°C139mm
    Mar
    Good21°C139mm
    Apr
    Good20°C100mm
    May
    Great21°C22mm
    Jun
    Excellent20°C1mm
    Jul
    Excellent19°C1mm
    Aug
    Excellent20°C1mm
    Sep
    Excellent22°C6mm
    Oct
    Excellent23°C9mm
    Nov
    Good22°C106mm
    Dec
    Fair20°C175mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Makau Airport (TZ-0088)

    14 km from the park

    International airport

    Mwanza International Airport (MWZ)

    234 km from the park

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    Nearby parks in Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo