Mto wa Mbu

Cultural Tour Mto wa Mbu, meaning mosquito river in Swahili, is a small village near Manyara NP. It is a delightful, lush village, nestled under huge, shady trees with a number of fruit and curio stalls – a welcome oasis after a long drive and the ideal place to stock up with fruits and vegetables. One of the main tribes in this village is the Maasai. The Maasai moved into the area 200 years ago, probably searching for grazing grounds for their cattle. Being the fierce warrior tribe they are, many battles over the area today they speak of their ancient enemy with difference, refer to the Datoga as the Mang’ati, which means ‘respected enemy’.

The Maasai are known because of their characteristic red shuka (fabrics). They have big herds of cattle such as goats and cows. The houses are constructed of wood and mud and building a circle to protect the cattle from predators. During a cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu, you’ll visit Maasai and other interesting places.

Visit Hadzabe and Datoga tribes.