Accessibility
Mbuzi Mawe
Camp is located in North East of Serengeti,
near Lobo, about 45 kms from Central Serengeti
(Seronera).
Distances
390kms (8-10 hours drive)
from Arusha on dry weather road through
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation
area and Seronera in Central Serengeti.
60 minutes flight from Arusha Airport
to Seronera Airstrip.
45kms (90 mins drive) from
Seronera Airstrip and 30 kms (1 hour drive) from
Lobo Airstrip.
| WHAT
YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MBUZI MAWE |
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| Currency |
The
Tanzanian shilling. (Tsh) |
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| Credit
cards accepted |
American
Express, MasterCard, Visa and Barclaycard |
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| Time |
GMT+3.
Tanzania maintains an almost constant 12
hours of daylight, sun-up and sun-down
being at around 06.30 and 18.45 daily and
varying by only 30 minutes per year |
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| Climate |
Wet
season: April, May
Cold/dry season:
June, July
Short
rains in November and December
Temperatures
range between 26-28C
Hot
season: January to March, August to
October
Temperatures range between 28-32C |
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| Language |
English
and Swahili are the official languages
although each of Tanzania’s 120 tribes
also has its own language |
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| Electricity/Water |
Voltage
is 230V in rooms, 3 pin square plugs are
used but adaptors are available plus shaver
sockets at 110V and 240V.
Water purity cannot be guaranteed, we therefore provide mineral water in
all our rooms. Our ice is also made with purified water. |
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| Visas |
Are
required by most nationals – consult
your travel agent for details |
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| Insurance |
Travel
insurance/medical cover is recommended |
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| Health |
Protection
against malaria is essential as the disease
is endemic in Africa. It is vital to take
anti-malarial tablets (consult your doctor
as to which brand is currently considered
the most effective). You should also wear
anti-insect sprays and creams in the evening
and wear long-sleeved garments and full-length
trousers or skirts after dusk |
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Distances from other
African Serena properties
View distances between Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp and the other African Serena properties, as well as driving
and flight duration. |
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