Mto wa Mbu is one of the most well-liked cultural travel destinations in Tanzania. It is located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley, bordering Lake Manyara National Park and spanning the famed Arusha / Serengeti road, 120 and 60 kilometers from Arusha and Ngorongoro, respectively. After irrigation systems were installed in the early 1950s, the region quickly grew into a tiny town, luring a new generation of tribes from around the nation, each with its distinct cultural heritage. Such a small area in Tanzania has never been home to so many diverse tribes. The Mto wa Mbu tour is a rural stroll created to provide visitors an understanding of Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage.
Visit a Maasai boma to experience this fabled tribe’s way of life firsthand. Tribal members will offer to paint traditional Maasai tattoos for guests and even let them milk their treasured cows, in addition to giving them a tour of the boma and introducing them to the neighborhood Maasai people.
For breathtaking views of Lake Manyara, Mto wa Mbu, and the Maasai Steppe beyond, climb to the summit of the Rift Valley wall. See a wide variety of native bird species as well as spectacular baobab trees that are more than 2000 years old.
Discover the intricate craftsmanship and beautiful dwellings of Mto wa Mbu’s various tribes. Meeting people, learning about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings, and tribal painting skills are all opportunities for visitors to the community, which offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in Africa.
Hundreds of Maasai assemble each Thursday afternoon at the bustling Maasai market, where tourists have the chance to see their products and enjoy their food, including the famed Maasai BBQ. Every month on the 22nd, a larger, village-wide market takes place.
Discover the irrigation system that supports regional crops, like the 32 different species of bananas, and observe the creative farming techniques used by the Mto wa Mbu villagers.
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