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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 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
51 reviews

With garden views, Ava garden backpackers is situated in Mto wa Mbu and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, sun terrace and outdoor fireplace. There is a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. Guests can stay warm with a fireplace in every unit. There is 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 is available for the continental breakfast. As an added convenience, the homestay offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. For guests with children, Ava garden backpackers provides an indoor play area, a baby safety gate and a children's playground. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Lake Manyara Airport is 2 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
High score for Mto wa Mbu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.”
  • Tamas
    Hungary Hungary
    “Friendly staff,very good place.near by the park gate.big nice rooms.”
  • Juno
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We had an a great and comfortable stay at Ava. Hawa Made delicious food for a good price and Datto was a Very welcoming host! I even got a surprise for my birthday! We also did a safari to the Ngorongoro crate with Datto, which was an amazing...”
  • Amandine
    France France
    “Very nice staff, helpfull and friendly !! Willing to give you the best experience you can have!! 100% recommanded ! Very nice breakfast, good quantity and quality !! You can have lunch or dinner also, typical swahili dishes, super good!! Nice...”

Managed by Ngalevo Dattomax [Datto]

Company review score: 9.4Based on 51 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

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

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • 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 terrace
  • 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
  • Children's playground

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

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

    Reception services

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

    Entertainment and 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
    • Safety deposit box

    General

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

    Wellness

    • Public Bath

    Languages spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 23:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is 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
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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