At the doorstep of Tanzania’s North safari circuit, you will find the vibrant, culture infused village of Mto wa Mbu. It is located in North Tanzania, 74 miles from Arusha town and easily accessed by road (2-3 hours).
Mto wa Mbu is a big ball of infused with different cultures as it home to the 120 Tanzania tribes. Making it a must stop for those interested in cultural tourism. Any visitors who would like to interact with the locals and get to know about their different ways of living before, they go on with their wildlife safari or after the wildlife safari in the parks near the village like Lake Manyara national park and Tarangire national park. The village is also situated en-route to Ngorongoro conservation area and Serengeti national park.
While in Mto wa Mbu:
Take on the Maasai tour to get a chance to know about this famous tribe. Interact with the Maasai warriors and check out the manyattas.
Visit the farms in Mto wa Mbu. Get to know about the different farming practices and the different crops grown in the village.
Go mountain biking through the wildlife corridor, riding to the shores of Lake Manyara. Zebras, giraffes, gazelles, elephants are some of the animals you may encounter.
Take on a climb up the Rift valley wall on Balaa hill topped with stunning views and excellent bird sightings.
Take on a village tour that will see you visit one of the traditional homes. Get to enjoy a home cooked meal, see how the local beer from bananas is made and take a sip or more.
Go hiking and on walking tours among other activities in and around the village / town.
You can engage yourself in any of the above on a full day visit to this village. Or on a half day visit. Different accommodation facilities are available for those who plan on spending a night or more in the Mto wa Mbu.
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