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Mto wa Mbu is situated on the way from Arusha to the national parks in northern Tanzania, just at the foot of the Rift Valley. Located on the way to Ngorongoro and Serengeti, it is an ideal resting place for most safari travelers.

A walk to Mto wa Mbu includes:

A walk through the farms in the green oasis at the foot of the Rift Valley
A climb to Balaa Hill from where toy can see the whole town
A view into the culture of the many different tribes living in the area
A trip to the Miwaleni lake and waterfall
Visits to development projects that aim at improving agriculture and start income generating activities for the farmers
Explanation about the irrigation system

Tours include:

Farming Tour
Walk through lush green farms of fruits and vegetables and see the irrigation system used. Visit local banana beer producing Chagga families and Mzee Filipo’s oil press before ending the tour in fields carpeted with sunflowers.

Papyrus Lake Tour
Walk past little streams as you go towards the Papyrus Lake. On the way, see rice farming and visit Sandawe families who make traditional bows and arrows for hunting. A climb to the waterfall at the Rift Valley may be included in the tour.

Balaa Hill Tour
Go through banana plantations where 30 varieties of bananas are grown, as you head for Balaa Hill. Climb Balaa Hill to enjoy a panoramic view of Mto wa Mbu. You may extend the walk to the Njoro Springs and a nearby waterfall.

One day walk
You may combine the above three half day tours into a one day walk. Starting from the Mto wa Mbu market, you go via the farm of ACT to the Papyrus Lake. On your way back, you walk along the foot of the Rift Valley, passing the Njoro Springs and Balaa Hill.

Other options
A popular option is to see the place on bicycle or taking a boat tour with the guides.

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