Fanaka Campsite & Lodges
- Fanaka Campsite & Lodges
Fanaka Lodge and Campsite is a comfortable and convenient accommodation option located in Mto wa Mbu, one of the best gateway towns for Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. It is about 130 km from Arusha, roughly a 1.5-hour drive, and sits near the foot of the Great Rift Valley. The lodge is also only about 2 km from the entrance gate of Lake Manyara National Park, making it a practical place to stay before or after a safari.
One of the biggest advantages of Fanaka is its central location. From here, guests can easily connect to Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. It is also well positioned for trips toward Lake Eyasi and Lake Natron. This makes Fanaka a good choice for travelers who want simple, flexible accommodation while moving between major safari destinations.
The lodge offers both rooms and camping facilities, depending on your travel style and budget. Room options include standard single, twin, and triple rooms. Fanaka also has open campsite space where guests can pitch their tents comfortably, making it suitable for camping safaris, overland travelers, and budget-friendly safari stays. The camping gardens are spacious, with different sections named after Tanzania’s famous parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, Tarangire, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Mikumi.
Guests can enjoy meals at the main restaurant, which serves breakfast, dinner, hot lunches, and packed lunches for safari days. There are also self-catering kitchen facilities for guests who prefer to prepare their own meals. After a long safari day, the swimming pool is a nice place to relax, with changing rooms, showers, washrooms, and a small children’s pool next to the main pool.
Accommodation Amenities
Everything You Need to Know About Your Safari Accommodation
Every great safari includes a comfortable place to rest after a day of adventure. Whether you are staying in a luxury lodge, tented camp, or budget-friendly accommodation, it is natural to have questions about comfort, location, meals, and facilities. Here, we have answered the most common questions travelers ask about safari accommodation, so you can plan with confidence and enjoy a relaxing stay in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Fanaka Lodge and Campsite is located in Mto wa Mbu, a small town near Lake Manyara National Park. It is about 130 km from Arusha and roughly a 1.5-hour drive, making it a convenient stop before or after visiting Tanzania’s northern safari parks.
Yes. Fanaka Lodge is only about 2 km from the entrance gate of Lake Manyara National Park. This makes it a practical place to stay for travelers planning a Lake Manyara safari or continuing toward Ngorongoro, Tarangire, or Serengeti.
Fanaka offers both lodge rooms and camping facilities. Guests can choose from standard single, twin, and triple rooms, depending on their group size and travel style.
Yes. Fanaka has spacious campsite areas where guests can pitch their tents comfortably. The camping gardens are suitable for budget safari travelers, group camping safaris, and overland guests.
Yes. Fanaka is centrally located for safaris to Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Natron. Its location in Mto wa Mbu makes it a useful base for travelers moving between different safari destinations.
Yes. Fanaka has a main restaurant serving breakfast, dinner, hot lunches, and packed lunches for safari days. Self-catering kitchens are also available for guests who prefer to prepare their own meals.
Yes. Guests can use the swimming pool during their stay. The pool area includes changing rooms, showers, washrooms, and relaxation space. There is also a small children’s pool next to the main pool.