Rift escarpment
The valley wall rises steeply just west of town. On the poster, the road that climbs it turns into a series of sharp bends leading up towards Karatu.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Mto wa Mbu Map Poster & Print
3.3500° S / 35.8500° E
A market town at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, between Lake Manyara and the road to Ngorongoro
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Mto wa Mbu in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Mto wa Mbu, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Mto wa Mbu at home
The map
About this Mto wa Mbu map poster
Mto wa Mbu sits on the floor of the Great Rift Valley in northern Tanzania, right below the steep escarpment and close to the northern end of Lake Manyara. Its name means river of mosquitoes in Swahili. From above, the main road runs through the centre, and farmland and banana groves spread out around it, watered by streams from the escarpment.
The town lies on the main route from Arusha towards Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, which brings a steady flow of travellers. It is also known for its mix of communities, with people from many different ethnic groups settling here over the past century.
A Mto wa Mbu map poster sets the town between two strong natural features: the straight wall of the escarpment on one side and the lake shore on the other. The highway crosses between them, and the town's small street network gathers around it.
- Population
- 18,000
- Coordinates
- 3.3500° S / 35.8500° E
- Elevation
- 985 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania
Lake Manyara
The lake lies to the south, with the national park along its western shore. Its wide, pale outline gives the map a large, calm shape.
Highway through town
The main road runs through the centre as a single strong line, with markets and streets built around it. It clearly shows the town's role as a waypoint.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mto wa Mbu
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Mto wa Mbu
A map that means something
Many safari travellers pass through Mto wa Mbu, stop for a walk or a meal, and remember it long after. A map of the town between the escarpment and the lake is a subtle souvenir of that route north.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be changed to include the dates of a trip. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand suits the Rift Valley landscape.
Order the Mto wa Mbu posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Mto wa Mbu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mto wa Mbu poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Mto wa Mbu poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Mto wa Mbu poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Mto wa Mbu poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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