Mtama
Lindi, Tanzania
Why visit Mtama?
Mtama is the district capital of Lindi District (also sometimes called Mtama District) in Lindi Region, on the road west from Lindi toward Masasi. As a ward it recorded a population of about 11,500 in the 2012 census. It is a quiet farming centre, surrounded by cashew orchards, cassava fields, and maize plots.
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Mtama is on the Lindi–Masasi road, about 40 minutes by bus from Lindi.
Walkable. Boda-boda for surrounding villages.
What are the things to do?
- Mtama Market — the local market selling cashews, cassava, and fresh produce.
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Small eateries serve ugali, beans, and grilled meat.
Where to drink?
Chai and bottled drinks.
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Cashew nuts and other farm produce from the local market.
Where to go next?
Lindi (40 km east). Masasi (60 km west). Nachingwea (80 km north). Mtwara (100 km south).
Nearby in Lindi
More places to explore around Mtama.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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