Experiences · Mto wa Mbu
Guided rides through the rice fields, evenings around the fire pit, and slow afternoons at the lodge between game drives.
Mto wa Mbu is a busy market town at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, surrounded by rice paddies and banana plantations. Our local guides know every path, and they love showing it off.
Village cycling tour
Set off with a guide along the farm paths around Mto wa Mbu. You ride past flooded rice paddies under the escarpment, through a banana plantation and into the local market, stopping as often as you like for photos and a chat.
Go early while it is cool, or late for the golden light on the way home. Would you rather explore on your own? Bikes are also available to hire.
Maasai campfire evening
When the sun drops behind the escarpment, the fire pit is lit. Maasai hosts tell stories, then the drumming starts and the dancing follows.
It is our favourite way to end a safari day, and it is free for everyone staying with us. Ask us which nights the campfire is on during your stay.
A Maasai warrior at the lodge
Around the fire pit
Around the lodge
Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with towels and sun loungers waiting, and our giraffe and little Kilimanjaro for company.
Tingatinga paintings, kitenge, beadwork, carvings, baskets, coffee and tea, all made by local artists. Open 6:30 am to 10:00 pm.
Airport and hotel transfers in our own Ikumbi van, arranged on request.
Bar & coffee, 4:00 to 11:00 pm
Cocktails, cold local beer, wine and a full espresso bar, served at the bar or brought to your lounger. Try the house Ikumbi Coffee.
Tick the cycling tour in the enquiry form, or just ask us on WhatsApp.
Plan your stay
Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply by email or WhatsApp, usually within a day.
