Cycling through Mto wa Mbu

Cycle through the heart of Mto wa Mbu — past rice fields, banana plantations and bustling markets filled with colour and scent.

Experience local culture in an active and engaging way

Discover Mto wa Mbu in an active way during a guided mountain bike tour through the lively village and its surrounding nature. Together with your guide, you cycle past banana plantations, the local market, rice fields and small craft workshops.

Along the way, there are plenty of stops to taste, take photos and — most importantly — truly experience daily life, from watching artisans at work to greeting children along the road. This tour blends movement, culture and nature in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

Would you also like to include a visit to one of the Maasai people communities found around Mto wa Mbu? Just let us know!

Duration: ± 2 to 3 hours
Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
Included: Guide, mountain bike, helmet, water

Did you know…

Mto wa Mbu literally means “river of mosquitoes”?
The name refers to the marshy surroundings near Lake Manyara, although luckily the mosquitoes are far less troublesome than the name suggests.
The local market in Mto wa Mbu is one of the most colourful in northern Tanzania?
You’ll find everything from fresh fruit to handmade souvenirs — and it’s a wonderful place to meet local people.
The rice fields of Mto wa Mbu are irrigated using an ingenious system?
This system has been used for generations and is still maintained entirely by hand.