Twiga Bar and Campsite
Lake Manyara & Tarangire, Tanzania
About
A long-running roadside stop at Mto wa Mbu serving simple meals, drinks and curios.
Where it is
Getting to & around Lake Manyara & Tarangire
From other cities: Light aircraft serve Lake Manyara Airport from Arusha and the Serengeti, and most visitors drive from Arusha, reaching Tarangire in about two hours and Manyara in around two and a half.
Getting around: Access within the parks is by 4x4 safari vehicle; the gateway village of Mto wa Mbu is served by daladalas and taxis.
Full getting-there guideMore in Lake Manyara & Tarangire
National Park
Tarangire National Park
A vast park of baobab-studded plains and river valleys famous for its enormous elephant herds.
National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
A compact park pairing lush groundwater forest with a shallow soda lake and tree-climbing lions.
National Park
Tarangire River
The permanent river that draws wildlife from far around during the dry season, a prime game-viewing corridor.
Tourist Attraction
Manyara treetop walkway
A canopy suspension walk offering a novel forest perspective and good birdwatching.