Mto wa Mbu is a charming village in North Tanzania located in the Arusha region close to Lake Manyara National Park. It is kiswahili for “mosquito river”, nonetheless, you will not much mosquitoes in the village, so you are safe.
<h4>Mto wa Mbu at a glance
- The village is located about 120 kilometers from Arusha town, easily accessible by road on a well tarred road.
- The village is home to an impressive 120 Tanzania tribes. Making it a steaming pot of different cultures worth your visit. Including Maasai, Chagga, Makonde, Sukuma, Wambulu and many others.
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- u is also known as an agricultural hub famous for crops like rice and a diverse species of bananas including the distinctive bright red bananas.
- There are a number of different accommodation facilities in Mto wa Mbu village to choose from during your stay.
- For those visiting the national parks like Lake Manyara and Tarangire national park among others in the North safari circuit of Tanzania, a short visit to this place will be well worth it.
What to do in Mto wa Mbu
- Farm visits
- Local market visits
- Guided walking tours
- Hiking tours
- Biking tours (mountain bikes are available for hire)
- Visit the waterfall and Miwaleni Lake
- Village tours
Enjoy a home cooked meal and try out the traditional banana beer and millet beer.
Get an authentic cultural experience during your visit to Tanzania by taking time to visit the village and take part in the different tours and activities that are available to visitors.
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