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Lake Duluti walk
Enjoy a beautiful 2,5 hours walk under the canopy of the Lake Duluti forest on the shores of the lake. From this location you have the perfect opportunity to view both forest and water birds. An experienced guide will assist you in identifying all the lesser known animals and trees.
Strenuousness: medium
Arusha city tour (half day)
During this tour a Wayo Africa guide pick you up and take you on a drive through Arusha. He will show you some of the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. You will have the opportunity to visit a village market and the main Arusha market. You can also visit a school, church and have a drink in a local pub. Immerse yourself in the local culture.
Time: mornings or afternoons
Arusha city tour (full day)
During this tour our guide will pick you up and drives you through Arusha and show you some of the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. You will have the opportunity to visit a village market and the main Arusha market. You can also visit a school a church and have a drink in a local pub. You will be taken for lunch and the tour will continue for a short while after lunch visiting a few local farms as well as a flower farm and a coffee farm where farming is done for export.
Time: morning till late afternoon
Visit Usa River and Tengeru market
These are two short 1,5 hour tours where guests are walked from either Rivertrees Country Inn or Lake Duluti Serena to the local food and vegetable markets close to the properties. Your guide will tell you more about the process of local markets and helps you to communicate with the sellers.
Time: Wednesday or Saturday 8am-6pm: Tengeru market
Thursday or Sunday 8am-6pm: Usa River market
Mto Wa Mbu village
You will enjoy a 2-hour mountain bike ride through the farming village of Mto Wa Mbu. On this ride you visit local farms, schools, church, milling machine a local bar and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant village. Our experienced guide meets you at the Wayo Africa office in Mto Wa Mbu from where your ride starts on fairly flat single tracks.
Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets
Strenuousness: medium
Time: mornings or afternoons
Mto Wa Mbu and Great Rift Valley
Experience local cultures from your bike on a 3-hour mountain bike ride through the farming village of Mto Wa Mbu. You visit local farms, schools, church, milling machine a local bar and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant village. This is a great opportunity to see local people, wildlife, amazing areas and scenery. Once through the village you cycle out on to the lake shore where there are stunning vistas of the lake, the Rift Valley Wall and small herds of wildlife. The ride is on fairly flat single tracks. During this activity you will meet a Wayo Africa guide at the Wayo Africa office in Mto Wa Mbu from where you start. We can include a local lunch in the middle of the village.
Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets
Strenuousness: medium
Time: mornings or afternoons
Nature walk
Enjoy a short stroll on the edge of the Great Rift Valley with beautiful views of Lake Manyara and the National Park below. Learn more about plants, insects, birds and small mammals from a knowledgeable guide.
Time: mornings or afternoons
Duration: 1 – 1,5 hour
Strenuousness: medium
Forest hike
Hike down the Great Rift Valley, through a dense ground water forest. View birds, monkeys, bush buck and other forest animals. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the forest while the fresh streams and waterfalls surrounding you.
Time: mornings or afternoons
Duration: 2,5 – 3 hours
Strenuousness: medium to high
Village walk
Visit Mto Wa Mbu village for a great cultural experience with an experienced, English speaking guide who grew up in the village! Visit local farms, schools, a kindergarten, local homes, the market and milling machines. We can include a local lunch for your guests that is served in a lovely banana plantation deep inside Mto Wa Mbu village.
Time: mornings or afternoons
Duration: 2,5 – 3 hours
Strenuousness: low
Tuk Tuk tour
For guests who don’t have time, energy or the ability to walk, can do a village tour in a Tuk Tuk motor bike. Being light, small and easy to ride this vehicle is ideal to get between farms and local houses. A Tuk Tuk can carry up to three passengers on a bench seat behind and a driver and a guide. Our guide will either drive the vehicle or will be
inside the vehicle to make sure you enjoy this experience.
Time: mornings or afternoon
