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Ava garden backpackers

mto wa mbu 724, Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania
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Ava garden backpackers

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Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
55 reviews

Featuring garden views, Ava garden backpackers in Mto wa Mbu provides accommodations, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay. There's free private parking, and the property features a paid airport shuttle service. Guests can stay warm with a fireplace in every unit. There's a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the homestay, units have a seating area. A selection of options including local specialities, fresh pastries, and pancakes are available for the continental breakfast. A restaurant can be found at the property, offering a child-friendly buffet. Bike rental and car rental are available at this homestay, and the area is popular for cycling. An indoor play area is also available at the homestay, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Lake Manyara Airport is 1.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rajesh
    Spain Spain
    “I made this the base for safaris. the host Datto is very responsive and super helpful. I stayed in the room with the double bed and attached bathroom and it was very comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful with eggs, pancake, toast and coffee. They...”
  • Sachin
    United States United States
    “Very relaxing place in Mto wa Mbu, great staff and near the Ngorongoro crater national park! Oh and bonfires at night can't be missed...”
  • Ron
    Canada Canada
    “The host is the most attentive guy. He looks after everything - got up at 5am to get me some breakfast. A great place to stay on the way to Ngorongoro or other National Parks in the area.”
  • Lisa
    Germany Germany
    “We had two perfect days in this location and did some breathtaking safaris with them. Everything was perfectly organized and the food was also great! Thanks to my new friend datto for having us :)”
  • Cacio90
    Italy Italy
    “The staff was amazing! Super gentle and helpful (helped us in many tasks including in solving issues with our car)... Food is simple and amazing Small and cozy place near the entrance of the national park”
  • Julie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Super nice vibe, cute garden & backyard, friendly staff”
  • Sabrina
    Germany Germany
    “This hostel was one of the best I stayed in during my three weeks in Tanzania. The hostel owner Datto and the staff like Dayanah are the most welcoming people. I felt like home and we became friends. The hostel is located on the outskirts of the...”
  • Johannes
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Staff was amazing, the two women Diana and her sister were incredible. The homemade food from them was really good. Overall nice little oasis 10 min by foot outside of Mto Wa Mbu. Fireplace outside was cosy.”
  • Henri
    Belgium Belgium
    “The place is very nice and comfortable, you will feel at home very quickly. And the host is very friendly and helpful.”
  • Chiara
    Italy Italy
    “It's simple but comfortable. The breakfast was nice.”

Managed by Ngalevo Dattomax [Datto]

Company review score: 9.2Based on 55 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I came from kilimanjaro but currently in Mto wa mbu & Arusha town. My commitments fall in Nature, travel & community activities, in 2019 i had an experience for a month to travel to Tubingen, Germany for environmental exchange program (I would love to have such experience again to same/another country or to host a group of environmental activist). I love hosting so that i can exchange knowledge & experience with different people around the world, Due to the location of my accommodation we conduct Joining group or private Safaris to nearby parks [Tarangire, Lake manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro conservation area] also trip to Lake Natron, Mount Hanang, great rift valley Nature hike, waterfall visit, village walk, Maasai boma visit and Camping, bike tour and cultural activities. Thanks and Karibu Sana.

Property info

BEST ACCOMODATION FOR JOINING SAFARIS, PRIVATE SAFARIS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. Ava Garden Backpackers is located down the wall of a Great East Africa Rift Valley adjacent Lake manyara national park & 200m near Lake Manyara National park entrance gate on your way to Ngorongoro crater & Serengeti national park. It's a place that provides you with a scenic view of nature & interactions with wild animals especially baboons, and blue monkeys but if you are lucky enough you can spot a herd of Elephants crossing the road from a National park to a nature reserve [not often]. Accommodation is near a village called Mto wa Mbu which accommodates 126 different tribes from all angles of Tanzania but is dominated by Maasai and Iraqw tribe. We offer bed & breakfast but for lunch & dinner you must make order either Vegetarian or non vegetarian Swahili dish, free wi-fi, out door fire place and a Minibar. Due to the location of our accommodation we conduct Joining group or private Safaris to nearby parks [Tarangire, Lake manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro conservation area] also trip to Lake Natron, Mount Hanang, great rift valley Nature hike, waterfall visit, village walk, Maasai boma visit and Camping, bike tour and cultural activities. To our visitors whom to us are friends we arrange Transfers from/to Arusha, Moshi & nearby places with a reasonable price. Slogan: Where the world come to stay, connect to nature and community. Welcome/Karibu sana.

Neighborhood info

Accommodation is located down the wall of a Great East Africa Rift Valley, adjacent Lake manyara national park & 200m near Lake Manyara National park entrance gate on your way to Ngorongoro crater & Serengeti national park. Due to the location of our accommodation we conduct Safaris to nearby parks [Tarangire, Lake manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro conservation area] also trip to Lake Natron, Mount Hanang, great rift valley Nature hike, waterfall visit, village walk, bike tour and cultural activities.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Ava garden backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Indoor play area
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Child safety socket covers

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service

    Spa

    • Public Bath

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Ava garden backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Ava garden backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Ava garden backpackers

    • Ava garden backpackers is 1.6 miles from the center of Mto wa Mbu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ava garden backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Canoeing
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Public Bath
      • Bicycle rental
      • Movie nights
      • Bike tours
      • Game drives
      • Cooking class
      • Walking tours

    • Ava garden backpackers has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Ava garden backpackers is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, Ava garden backpackers is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Ava garden backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Ava garden backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental