Mto Wa Mbu Village Tour in Manyara
Overview of the tour in Kilimanjaro
DAY 1:ARUSHA/MOSHI- MTO WA MBU, LAKE MANYARA
Ly in the morning, you get ready to start your tour to Mto wa Mbu Lake Manyara. It takes almost 2 hours to get there. When you arrive there, you will meet your guide, who is likely to be from the village itself, so you will have an opportunity to see the community through the guide’s eyes.
During your visit, you’ll get a good feel for the social side of the village, the farms and the milling machines, the schools, markets, and churches. Tours last around 2–3 hours but are flexible. You may do some (or all!) of the following: You will probably start in the village banana plantation, where the community grows more than 30 different varieties of bananas.
You may visit a youth art project and learn about the different painting styles and techniques. You can visit a wood workshop, where you can watch skilled members of the Makonde tribe carefully carve intricate figurines, masks, and household objects. They’ll show you the different types of wood and finishing and explain some of the historical and cultural meanings behind the carvings.
This activity includes:
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Mto wa mbu
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Water 1.5/2 liters per person
- Mountain bikes & Helmets
- Driver/guide
- Pick up from Lodge/Hotel
On arrival
Upon arrival at Moshi/Arusha, you will be picked up by a guide who will drive to your activities tour in Mto Wa Mbu or hotel.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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