Butiama · Mara Region, Tanzania
Mwitongo Lodge
Gateway to the Serengeti, home of Mwalimu Nyerere — an unhurried, genuine experience of Tanzania.
Butiama, Mara Region
Welcome to Mwitongo Lodge
Mwitongo Lodge is a family-run boutique hotel nestled in the hills of Butiama, in Tanzania's Mara Region. We sit just 60 km from the Ndabaka Gate of the Serengeti National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and 80 km from the Kenyan border at Sirari.
We opened in July 2017 with one mission: to give every guest a genuine, unhurried experience of Tanzania. Our 14 rooms are surrounded by manicured gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar built around a natural rock formation.
At a Glance
- 14 Rooms
- Restaurant & Bar
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Open 365 Days a Year
- 5 min to the Nyerere Heritage Site
Where Tanzania's history meets wild nature
“We cook with what the land gives us. Local ingredients, honest preparation, and food that reminds you exactly where you are.”
“John was extremely helpful and welcoming and assisted with everything. The meals of Nile Perch were excellent. The location is quiet so one sleeps well.”
“Cool old hotel mostly renovated by the niece of the first president of Tanzania and her husband. Great pool. Hopefully Edmund is working there when you stay — he's a real gem.”
“A hidden gem in Tanzania. The perfect base for exploring the Serengeti without the crowds. Peaceful, personal, and truly Tanzanian.”
Plan Your Visit
Ready when you are
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