Mto Wa Mbu – Arusha Region

Mto wa Mbu is located 3 hours by car on the way from Arusha to the national parks in northern Tanzania, just at the foot of the Rift Valley. Located on the way to Ngorongoro and Serengeti, it is an ideal resting place for most safari travellers.

Massai Market tour (2-4 hours)

Hundreds of Massai gather each Thursday afternoon at the busting Massai market, where visitors have the chance to see their crafts and taste their food, including the famous Massai BBQ. A larger, village-wide market occurs on the 22nd of each month.

Village walks (2-4 hours)

Get an inside look at the homes and exquisite craft of Mto wa Mbu’s many tribes. Visitors will get a chance to meet locals and learn about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings, and the tribal painting techniques; the village provides a great introduction to everyday life in Africa.

Farm tour (1-4 hours)

See the innovative farming practices of Mto wa Mbu villagers and learn about the irrigation system that sustains local crops, including the 32 varieties of bananas.

Miwaleni Waterfall and Lake tour (3-5 hours)

Bike or hike to this impressive lake and waterfall, both lined with thriving papyrus plants. At night, leopards and hippos frequent the area, but during the day, visitors can swim in the refreshing pool beneath the falls.

Biking to Lake Manyara (2-5 hours)

Bike to the coast of one of Africa’s most majestic lake and get an amazing opportunity to view wildlife like zebras, giraffes, hippos and buffaloes at close range in this corridor of migration between the national parks.

Lunch at Mama’s (1-2 hours)

Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal in a local Mom’s home. Over lunch, the guide will provide a history of the region and the many local tribes.

 (Income from tourist visits will used to protect the environment, promote education and empower women in the village.)