A taste of culture – Mto wa Mbu: Mountain bike ride & Maasai village. The town of Mto wa Mbu is close to Lake Manyara National Park. It is a green spot in the middle of the Maasai plains that surround it. Riding a mountain bike is a great way to learn about the culture and see this cute little town, the lush green nature around it, and the banana plantations. Then get off your bike and go to a nearby Maasai town. There, people from the Maasai tribe will show you how they live.