Mto wa Mbu cultural tour
TRIP OVERVIEW:
During this (half)day trip, we’ll dive deeper into Tanzania’s culture and explore the green, fertile lands of the small town of Mto wa Mbu (try to pronounce that). Mto wa Mbu lies on the edge of Lake Manyara national park and is famous for its red-bananas, which you’ll get a chance to try!
- Start Location: Mto wa Mbu
- Duration: Half Day
• Availability: Daily
Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour Description:
During this half-day tour, you will get a chance to meet the local inhabitants of Mto wa Mbu and see how they provide for themselves. Part of the tour is experiencing how Tanzania’s lands are farmed and how its products are being processed. You’ll learn about the uses of different bananas and get a chance to try Tanzania’s very own banana beers, a local brewery of the Chagga tribe. Furthermore we learn about some other unique trades and craftmanships that are only practiced by certain tribes in Tanzania, like the wood-carving skills of the Makonde tribe. You’ll also get a chance to visit a local school and church to see what the daily life in Tanzania looks like.