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Mto wa Mbu
A bustling multicultural market town at the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. Mto wa Mbu (River of Mosquitoes) is home to over 120 ethnic groups and offers one of Tanzania's …
Best Time to VisitYear-round destination, best June to October
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Mto wa Mbu
A bustling multicultural market town at the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. Mto wa Mbu (River of Mosquitoes) is home to over 120 ethnic groups and offers one of Tanzania's most authentic cultural tour experiences.
Park Highlights
01120+ ethnic groups in one small town
02Banana beer brewing experience
03Red banana plantations
04Gateway to Lake Manyara
05Papyrus lake canoe trips
Best Time to Visit
Year-round destination, best June to October
Climate
Warm, 22-32°C, irrigated by the Rift Valley springs
Location
TZ, Northern Tanzania
3.3500° S, 35.8500° E
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Various birdsVervet Monkey
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Cultural walking toursBanana beer brewingRice paddy toursMarket visitsPapyrus lake canoeingPainting workshops
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