Mwiba Lodge
Mwiba Reserve, northern Tanzania
Experience the luxury of space and seclusion
Elevated atop the boulders of an ancient outcrop, within the seclusion of our exclusive-use protected wildlife area, Mwiba Lodge stands sentinel over the Arugusinyai River gorge and the wooded wilderness beyond. This is the true wild — where the wind sings the land’s stories through whistling thorns and the night’s silence is broken by distant leopard calls.
At Mwiba Lodge, space and seclusion underpin every aspect of your stay. With its extraordinary location highlighted by its intuitive design, this understated luxury safari lodge lets the beauty of its wild surrounds do the talking.
Why you’ll love Mwiba Lodge
Flexible and private
Your luxury safari lodge stay includes a private vehicle and safari guide, with no set schedules but your own as you explore the wilderness.
Safari sophistication
Enjoy contemporary luxury that’s wild at heart, from our gym and pampering spa to the infinity pool and jacuzzi that seems to spill into the wilderness below.
Connect with culture
Explore the landscape on foot as you search for honey with the hunter-gathering Hadzabe, or visit a Datoga village to glimpse their pastoral way of life.
Adventure-led experiences
Unlock a new perspective of the wilderness as you soar by helicopter over the escarpment’s edge and spot nocturnal wildlife on starlit game drives.
Conservation with a cause
Every Legendary safari is rooted in purpose — supporting the Friedkin Conservation Fund’s work to protect the land that sustains both wildlife and local communities.
Legendary Mwiba experiences
Dance with the Datoga
Visit the nearby Datoga village to experience a day in the life of this vibrant pastoral tribe. Immerse yourself in their rhythmic songs and dances, connect with the village members and gain insight into their cultural practices, traditions, and history.
Forage with the Hadzabe
Glimpse a world largely untouched by Western culture as you join the hunter-gathering Hadzabe tribe on a foraging walk. Follow them as they navigate nature and share their unique skills and ancient traditions that speak deeply to their past.
Game drives
Weave your way through woodland thickets and trace the winding river’s path as you explore our protected wildlife area with your private guide and vehicle. Revel in unforgettable wildlife encounters and stop for sundowners, raising a toast as the sunset paints the sky.
Take to the skies
Soar through the skies in a helicopter, soaking up the incredible vistas and unlocking otherwise unreachable destinations as the northern Tanzanian landscape unfolds beneath you.
Explore nature by night
When the sun sets, a whole new way of safari begins. As the moon rises and stars paint the sky, nocturnal predators spring into action, and every spotlight sweep reflects a new set of eyes.
Wild wellness
Birdsong and bush views add a touch of wild to your wellness experience at Mwiba — whether you’re working up a sweat on the treadmill or indulging in soothing spa rituals and aromatic massages with our expert therapists.
Mwiba at a glance
Ideal for couples, honeymooners, friends and families with children aged four and older
Mwiba Lodge’s 10 luxury tented suites are connected to the main area by winding wooden walkways, offering uncompromising comfort and moments of quiet contemplation in harmony with nature.
Each spacious suite in this luxury lodge spills onto a private deck with sweeping wilderness vistas beyond. Billowing linens, hand-carved wooden furniture, and brass fixtures embody contemporary safari sophistication, while deep-soaking tubs and palatial king beds invite restoration after an action-packed day.
10 tented suites with en suite bathrooms and private decks
Sitting room
King/twin bed options
Evening Breeze temperature system
Mosquito nets
Deep-soaking bathtub
Indoor and outdoor shower
Minibar
Coffee machine and kettle
Twin vanity
Safe
Telephone
Hairdryer
Laundry service
Fully-equipped gym
Library
Private dining rooms
Safari boutique
Pampering spa
Cliffside infinity pool
Jacuzzi
Complimentary Wi-Fi access in tented suites and main areas
Mwiba Rates
2026
Rates are on a full-board basis and include a private guide and vehicle, and all safari and cultural activities ($USD).
Tented Suite
(Per person per night)
Green Season
$ 2,150
May 15 - Jun 14, 2026
Nov 1 – Dec 19, 2026
Peak Season
$ 2,620
Jan 6 – Mar 31, 2026
Jun 15 – Oct 31, 2026
Premier Season
$ 2,885
Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
All meals and drinks, including house wines, beers, local spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water
Private safari vehicle and guide for each booking
Unlimited game drives (including night drives) within our exclusive-use wildlife area
Walking safari with a professional guide
Cultural experiences with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes
Access to lodge facilities: gym, pool, and jacuzzi
Daily laundry
Complimentary minibar
Wi-Fi throughout the main areas and suites
Transfers to/from Mwiba Airstrip
Tourism Development Levy (1% per person per night)
Conservation fees (charged per person per night)
Premium wines, Champagne, and spirits
Spa treatments, gratuities, and personal expenses
Local and international phone calls
Additional transfers (if required)
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