Mto wa Mbu Village & Bike Tour
The Mto wa Mbu Village & Bike Tour offers an authentic and active way to explore the vibrant rural life of Tanzania. Located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mto wa Mbu is a bustling village known for its diverse community and rich agricultural landscape. The tour begins with a bike ride through the village, where you’ll pass local farms, markets, and homesteads, giving you a firsthand glimpse into everyday life.
Along the way, you’ll visit small family-owned farms that grow crops like bananas, rice, and maize, and may even stop to sample fresh produce. The tour also includes cultural insights into the various ethnic groups that call Mto wa Mbu home, such as the Maasai, Chagga, and Hadzabe. You’ll ride through scenic landscapes, with views of the surrounding Rift Valley and the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. This active, community-centered tour is a great way to connect with local culture and nature while cycling through one of Tanzania’s most picturesque villages.
Departure: 8:00 AM from Arusha
Highlights: Local farming, banana plantations, cultural interaction.
Itinerary:
Drive to Mto wa Mbu (1.5 hours).
Guided bike tour around the village.
Lunch with a local family.
Return by 5:00 PM.
This safari package includes;
- Entrance/Park Fees (non-residents/guests)
- All activities mentioned (unless those clearly labelled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-to-day description)
- All accommodation as per itinerary unless clearly labelled as optional upgrade
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- A professional driver guide(s) as per your language’s preferences (mainly an English-speaking guide)
- All transportation fees as mentioned unless clearly labelled as optional
- All taxes and VATs
This safari package excludes;
- International flights to and from the client’s home country.
- Additional accommodation or accommodation upgrade before or at the end of the tour
- Personal items like souvenirs travel insurance, visa fees and the like
- Government imposed or increase of taxes or park fees
- Tipping as it’s a custom to tip our guides, this is personal thus excluded from the safari charges, it has to do with one’s self
- Domestic flights charges if applicable.