Serena Mountain Lodge is located on the slopes of Mount Kenya. The lodge features comfortably furnished guest rooms that are equipped with all the necessary amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including a safe. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast during their stay. Additional facilities and services include Wi-Fi access, a restaurant, a bar, meeting rooms, Wi-Fi access, and parking facilities.
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Tarangire Sopa Lodge | Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets. Close to the town of Arusha and hosting Tanzania’s highest concentration of elephant population in Africa, perhaps than anywhere else in the world. It has a horizon dominated by the magnificent baobab trees, Legend says that baobab tree once angered God and it was thrown to earth and planted upside down. The trees are known to live for hundreds of year, some say thousands of years.
Tarangire sopa Lodge has 75 large and airy rooms, accommodating 150 guests. Built to blend with the vastness of its surroundings, the Lodge nestles amongst the rocky outcrops in the north-east of the park. As the Lodge is one of only a handful in this park, visitors are often rewarded with an exclusive feel to their safari. Each of the suites has its own private lounge with mini-bar, en-suite bathroom, large bedroom with 2 queen size beds and a balcony. The Lodge has telephone facilities, satellite TV, a conference room and a uniquely-designed swimming pool with a central island.
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Tarangire Sopa LodgeCredit: Sopa LodgesBirds in Tarangire
Includes Bed, Breakfast, Hot Lunch or Picnic Lunch and Dinner (all meals) at the lodge.
Double/Twin Room Single Room Triple Room Quad Room - 2 Adults sharing with 2 Children below 16 year
Includes Bed, Breakfast, Hot Lunch or Picnic Lunch and Dinner (all meals) at the lodge
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Honeymoon Suite
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24-hour Security, Bar, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
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Balcony / Deck, Bath, Disabled Rooms, Fan, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Smoking Rooms, Wheelchair Friendly
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Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service
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Big 5, Wildlife Tours
A complete breakfast buffet with ‘Live station’ where pancakes & eggs cooked to order.
Bush breakfast sites are situated in suitable locations in the park, to enable easier game view for the guests.
We always consider guests’ dietary requirements.
A full lunch buffet with an African themed BBQ station (Charcoal grilled).
Dietary restriction always taken into consideration.
On request traditional dancers can be arranged to add up to the bush experience [additional charge applies for this].
A lavish choice of grilled meats and accompaniments with special dietary requirements taken into consideration.
An African themed buffet dinner with waiters in traditional attire. Khangas for the lady guests and the gentlemen get Kikois. Both are assisted with wrapping them on.
Full bar set up with varieties of dry snack - nuts, popcorn and potato crisps. Where possible a Bonfire is lit for additional ambience.
Traditional dancers can be arranged if requested in advance [additional cos
minimum number of 12 persons is required for each function.
Full open bar setup with baskets of assorted dry snacks.
Traditional dance can be arranged when requested in advance. [Additional cost]
minimum number of 12 persons is required for each function.
A full dinner buffet with an African themed BBQ station (Charcoal grilled). Dietary restriction always taken into consideration. On request traditional dancers can be arranged to add up to the bush experience [additional charge applies for this].
Full bar service & Drinks to be signed and paid as per group drinks policy. Bonfire set up for ambience and keeping away the wild animals.
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Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 75
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge | Central Serengeti
Perched high on an acacia-lined ridge overlooking the vast, grassy plains of the Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge seamlessly blends traditional African architecture with modern style to offer an award-winning hotel experience. Stay in stone-built, thatched-roof "rondavel" lodges, dine under a blanket of stars, and enjoy unforgettable adventures such as private safaris, guided nature walks, and massage treatments. The lodge is centrally located near the Western Corridor and Grumeti River and boasts a pool that looks out over the endless plains. Cultural entertainment is on offer, with traditional Makonde carvings adorning the rooms and the stunning domed dining room showcasing performances, heritage, and art.
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Airstrip WelcomeCredit: Serena HotelsSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge provides a unique welcome experience for its guests upon arrival at the lodge's own private airstrip, where they are greeted with refreshments and a traditional dance performance by local Maasai warriors, setting the tone for an unforgettable safari adventure.
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EntranceCredit: Serena HotelsSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge's entrance is a grand affair, featuring a soaring thatched roof supported by tree trunk pillars, and a traditional Maasai-style mural depicting a Serengeti wildlife scene. The warm, welcoming ambiance sets the tone for the safari adventure that awaits guests.
ExteriorCredit: Serena HotelsSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge's exterior is designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, using traditional African-style architecture and materials like thatched roofs and stone. The lodge's infinity pool and cluster of domed "rondavels" offer sweeping views of the Serengeti plains.
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PoolCredit: Serena HotelsThe Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge features an infinity pool located on the edge of a ridge, providing guests with breathtaking panoramic views of the endless plains of the Serengeti. The pool is surrounded by loungers and parasols, creating the perfect setting for relaxation and soaking up the African sun.
Balloon SafariCredit: Serena HotelsExperience the breathtaking beauty of Serengeti National Park from above with a balloon safari, where you can drift silently over the plains, visit the hippo pools of Grumeti River and watch the wildlife theatre unfold below. Starting at dawn, guests can watch as the vibrant rainbow balloon is inflated, then drift with the wind for approximately 45 minutes before landing on the plains for a celebratory champagne toast and a traditional English breakfast cooked on the burners of the balloon.
Our beautifully appointed Standard Room boasts a King bed with a hand-carved wood headboard and a private balcony with stunning wilderness views.
Our suite offers a spacious bedroom appointed with a King bed with a walk-in mosquito net, sumptuous furnishings, a dressing area and a marble ensuite bathroom. The elegantly appointed sitting room, meanwhile, enjoys panoramic views and is both tastefully and relaxingly furnished while offering a fully stocked mini-bar, a digital multi-channel TV and a direct dial telephone. In addition, 24-hour room service is available and fruit and wine will be laid out to welcome our guests. The suite is set slightly apart from the rest of the rooms and enjoys its own private access.
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24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Big 5, Bird Watching, Cooking Courses, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Gourmet Picnic, Massages, Natural History Tours, Night Drives, Practice Green, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
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Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Health and Fitness Centre, Historical Tours, Hot Air Ballooning, Massages, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Our custom-built open-sided six-person safari vehicles offer comfort, panoramic viewing, dedicated safari guides, refreshments on-board and radio-links for fast location of game. Traditionally, game-drives take place early morning (you are woken with tea and arrive back in time for breakfast) or late afternoon. They can also be timed to coincide with sundowners in the bush.
The vast and sensational Serengeti, covering 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah plains, is Tanzania's first-established, largest and most famous park wherein tens of thousands of hoofed animals roam in a constant and unremitting search for the fresh grasslands upon which their survival depends. Here, the million-plus wildebeest are the predominant herbivore and also the main prey of a huge cast of large carnivores, principally lion and hyena.
Whilst the annual migration is the Serengeti's most famous attraction, the Park is also renowned for its lion, many of which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked, and additionally for its wealth of cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, eland, impala, klipspringer, hippo and warthog.
One of the most magically memorable of the Serengeti experiences, a balloon safari allows you to drift in silence above the splendour of the plains, to dip down to visit the hippo pools of the Grumeti River, and to enjoy a bird's eye view of the wildlife theatre as it is enacted below you.
Awakened by an early-morning cup of tea (around 5.30 am) you will be driven to the balloon take-off point, where you will meet your fully-qualified balloon pilot and watch as the team inflates the vast rainbow-coloured balloon. As dawn breaks, the balloon slowly rights itself, the guests are helped into the wicker basket (a typical balloon carries around 8 passengers and is equipped with seats and safety belts), the sandbags are cast off, and the balloon rises majestically into the cool of the morning air.
Driven by the wind, and guided by jets of hot air from the gas-burners (which allow it to rise or fall according to the pilot's direction), the balloon will fly for a period of around 45 minutes (trailed by a team of ground vehicles). Eventually, it descends to a gentle controlled-landing on the plains. To celebrate, the ground crew offer the guests a glass of chilled champagne, while the pilot prepares their personal ‘flight certificates'. Later, everyone sits down to a full English breakfast, which is traditionally cooked on the burners of the balloon. After breakfast, guests can enjoy a leisurely game drive back to the lodge.
Slow in pace and wide-ranging in scenery, the Serengeti nature walk is designed to offer gentle exercise and a fascinating insight into the world of African trees, flowers, insects, reptiles, birds and animals.
Tanzania offers more than 1,000 species of birds, half of which can be seen in the Serengeti. Most commonly spotted are the Masai ostrich and Kori bustard and, on the lakes, the lesser flamingo.
Endemic to the park are the Fischer's lovebird, the rufous-tailed weaver and the grey-breasted spurfowl. Migrant species are present between October and April and include white storks, rollers, cuckoos, swallows, Montague's and pallid harriers and Caspian plovers.
For the amateur and serious ornithologist alike, we offer a range of half or full day outings which can be custom-tailored to the interests of your ornithological party. The services of a professional ornithologist and up-to-date bird checklists are included, and picnics, bush lunches, camp suppers and sundowners can be scheduled to suit your needs.
One of the most magically memorable of the Serengeti experiences, a balloon safari allows you to drift in silence above the splendour of the plains. You will dip down to visit the hippo pools of the Grumeti River and enjoy a bird's eye view of the wildlife theatre as it is enacted below you.
Awakened by an early morning cup of tea, you’ll be driven to the balloon take-off point. There, you will meet your fully qualified balloon pilot and watch as the team inflates the enormous rainbow-coloured balloon. As dawn breaks and the balloon slowly rights itself, the guests are helped into the wicker basket, the sandbags are cast off and the balloon rises majestically into the cool of the morning air.
After a 45-minute flight, your balloon will descend to the plains, where the ground crew will greet you with a glass of chilled champagne. Later, you’ll be treated to a full English breakfast, which is traditionally cooked on the burners of the balloon. After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely game drive back to the lodge.
At Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, our restaurant and dining experiences are as impressive as their majestic surroundings. Greet the morning with a cup of fine Tanzanian coffee or tea on your private balcony. Indulge in the choicest cuts of meat in our dining room or allow us to arrange an English breakfast or sundowner cocktails in the bush. Top off an evening with a cocktail on the terrace overlooking the infinity pool. With cuisine uniquely crafted by our experienced culinary team, the possibilities are endless.
Linked by shaded walkways and clustered around the roaring furnace of the central, circular barbecue arena, the high-domed halls of our two-tier dining room are supported by massive papyrus-topped pillars and embellished with sumptuous traditional Makonde carvings.
Breakfast and lunch are presented in buffet-style and feature a wide range of international choices. In typical safari style, we offer a full English breakfast as well as European options while our lunch menus will typically include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian options. Our table d'hôte dinner menus feature a salad buffet, soup, entrée, pudding, cheese and biscuits as well as tea or coffee. Vegetarian options are always available. The majority of our meat and dairy products, as well as our fruits and vegetables, are sourced from the communities that surround the reserve.
It is perfectly set on a beautiful Savanna grassland of the Serengeti under the Acacia Trees proving a wonderful natural ambience preferred by people who would like to have an exciting , unique HOT LUNCH in the middle of nowhere as compared to the cold packed picnic boxes. The experience provides an unforgettable combination of hospitality and most of all spectacular scenery of dining with the animals
GENERAL OFFER FOOD A standard four course menu with active Grilling of meat To include: Salads Soup Grills done on Charcoal grills
Dessert-Sweets and Tropical fruits
BEVERAGE- will be cash Bar.
Typically, the Serengeti bush dinner takes place at a scenic location on the plains. Or it can occur at our own dedicated bush dinner site, which stands high on a hill overlooking the migration corridor. Timed to coincide with the setting of the sun, which on the Equator is around 6:00 p.m., the bush dinner will commence either with a game drive or a short stroll to our hilltop site.
Arriving at the chosen location with fabulous views across the plains, you will find that tables and chairs have already been set up. In addition, a campfire, lanterns and a bush kitchen await you.
Beginning with sundowners around the campfire, we are proud to entertain our guests with traditional marimba music while a five-course dinner is prepared on the blazing charcoal BBQ. The choice of meat, fish and poultry will be supplemented by vegetarian choices, salads, fruit and desserts from the set buffet. Also, a full safari bar will be provided.
*Minimum pax is 8 and charged per person.
An essential part of traditional safari life, the concept of having drinks whilst watching the sun go down dates back to the time of the great safaris of the 1920s. They all featured the serving of elegant “bush” cocktails against the unforgettable backdrop of the African sunset.
Timed to commence as the sun starts its descent, which on the Equator is usually around 6:00 p.m., the Serengeti sundowner begins with a gentle drive to a scenic spot. Chairs, lamps, a campfire and a bush bar with cocktail snacks will already have been set up. Musical entertainment can also be provided.
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 65
Special Interests: Hiking, Wildlife
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | Lake Magadi
Nestled high on the jagged rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and shrouded in mist, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a stunning example of ecological and architectural harmony. The boulder-built buildings of the Lodge are camouflaged by indigenous creepers and linked by timber walkways that skirt ancient trees. Inside, guests are greeted by the hushed ambiance of a game-viewing hide and the ochre, rust, and charcoal imagery of a prehistoric cavern, decorated with Maasai iron spears, bright-beaded robes, and intricately-carved artifacts. The rooms, strung around the crater rim, are adorned with brass lamps, wildwood mirrors, and Maasai carvings, each featuring its own rock-enclosed balcony and uninterrupted views of the Crater below. After a day of adventure, guests can follow a gentle nature trail, take a guided walk to the Crater's rim, or simply relax with a herbal massage as the sun sets behind the mountains. Explore the Cradle of Mankind at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge and experience one of the most unique travel experiences in the world.
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ExteriorCredit: Serena HotelsThe Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge's exterior is a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion, sensitively constructed to take nothing from its environment while affording endless vistas over the heat-shimmering reaches of the crater below. The boulder-built buildings of the lodge hug the crater rim, linked by rope-lashed timber walkways that skirt the buttressed roots of ancient, liana-hung trees.
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ReceptionCredit: Serena HotelsThe Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge reception offers a warm and inviting welcome to guests upon arrival, with its stunning Maasai-inspired décor and friendly staff. The spacious and airy lounge area provides a comfortable space to relax and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
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Crater Game DrivesCredit: Serena HotelsDescend to the floor of the Crater for game viewing drives. Often described as the “Eighth Wonder Of The World,” the Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Maasai tribe.
Jumping with the MaasaiCredit: Serena HotelsJumping with the Maasai is an exhilarating cultural experience that guests can enjoy. The Maasai warriors, known for their jumping prowess, perform traditional dances and jumping demonstrations, providing a unique insight into their culture. Guests can also visit authentic Maasai villages, all of which belong to the national Cultural Tourism Programme and learn more about Maasai homesteads, traditional cattle markets and women's handicraft groups.
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Standard Rooms at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge feature elegant interior spaces infused with a locally inspired décor and private stone balconies overlooking the Crater.
Standard Rooms at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge feature elegant interior spaces infused with a locally inspired décor and private stone balconies overlooking the Crater.
Standard Rooms at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge feature elegant interior spaces infused with a locally inspired décor and private stone balconies overlooking the Crater.
The spacious bedroom is luxuriously appointed with a king bed with walk-in mosquito net, sumptuous furnishings, a dressing area and natural stone ensuite bathroom. The elegantly appointed sitting room enjoys panoramic views and is tastefully and relaxingly furnished while offering a fully stocked mini-bar, digital multi-channel TV and direct dial telephone. The room also features a generous stone-built balcony overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. 24-hour room service is available and fruit and wine will be laid out to welcome you.
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24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Secure Parking
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Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair Friendly
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Massages, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
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Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Historical Tours, Massages, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Descend to the floor of the Crater for game viewing drives. Often described as the “Eighth Wonder Of The World,” the Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Maasai tribe.
Take a day trip to Olduvai Gorge. Also known as the “Cradle of Mankind,” it is one of the most important and controversial Palaeolithic finds in recent history.
Enjoy an easy 90-minute wildlife walk around the lodge and Crater rim with our resident naturalist. On this purely educational tour, you will see an array of bird species, wildlife and plants and flowers while enjoying spectacular views of the Crater floor below. Morning and evening walks are offered.
Escorted by an armed ranger, you will enjoy a two-hour walk through the diverse landscapes of the Crater highlands, from the grassy plains to the mountainous forest. Along the way you will view various wildlife and interact with Maasai cattlemen.
Visit authentic Maasai villages, all of which belong to the national Cultural Tourism Programme, and learn more about Maasai homesteads, traditional cattle markets and women's handicraft groups.
The Empakaai Crater is a beautiful 6-kilometre wide, 300-metre deep caldera containing a natural forest and a soda lake that serves as a famous Flamingo breeding site. From the north and eastern rim you can take in dramatic views of the Great East African Rift Valley, Lake Natron and the cone of the active Oldoinyo Lengai Volcano.
Cultural talks are offered evenings at the bar area at 9:00 p.m. Our resident naturalist will discuss the Maasai culture, their activities, their lifestyle and their co-existence with wildlife within the Ngorongoro conservation area. You will also learn about the Ngorongoro ecosystem and biodiversity.
The Main Restaurant at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is beautifully designed in the traditional style and décor of Tanzania to create an enchanting dining experience. Savour a delightful range of local and international cuisines crafted from the finest and freshest meats, produce and ingredients.
Featuring charming stone-built architecture, a glowing fireplace and walls adorned with prehistoric cave paintings and flickering torchlight, the elegant yet relaxed dining space is ideal for any taste and occasion. Floor-to-ceiling windows and double doors leading out on to an expansive terrace complement each meal with panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style and feature a wide range of international choices. In typical safari style, we offer a full English breakfast as well as European options while our lunch menus include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian options. Our table d’hôte dinner menus feature a salad buffet, soup, entrée, pudding, cheese and biscuits and tea or coffee. Vegetarian options are always available. The majority of our meat and dairy products, as well as our fruits and vegetables, are sourced from local communities.
Kindly note that our restaurant caters to any special dietary requirements our guests may have.
One of the highlights of the Crater visit, the bush breakfast is an experience not to be missed. Typically, guests are awakened by a very early morning cup of tea; they then set off down the steeply winding road that leads to the Crater floor.
After a game drive through primeval forests and acacia groves, the guests arrive by the selected spot where a spectacular cooked breakfast is served. After breakfast, the game drive continues around the 120 km of roads that circle the lakes, forests and plains of this unique conservation area.
Because entrance to the Crater is strictly limited – and also because there is so much to see – many guests prefer to take lunch on the Crater floor. This can be provided as a picnic, which can be enjoyed in one of the forest clearings, or as a full cooked lunch, which is typically cooked and served in the acacia groves.
Before and after lunch, the guests are then free to enjoy extensive game drives around the Crater floor.
Typically, the Ngorongoro Bush Dinner takes place at a scenic location on the rim of the Crater, with stunning views over the plains below. Timed to coincide with the setting of the sun, which on the Equator is around 6 pm, the bush dinner will commence with a short drive to a panoramic spot on the Crater rim. Here, tables, chairs and lanterns will already have been set up, and a campfire will have been lit.
Beginning with sundowners around the campfire, we are proud to entertain our guests with Maasai dance and song while their 5-course dinner is prepared on the blazing charcoal BBQ. The choice of meat, fish and poultry will be supplemented by vegetarian choices, salads, fruit and desserts from the main lodge, and a full safari bar will be provided.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 75
Special Interests: Hiking, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature