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Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in Tanzania, Arusha Serena Hotel is a unique destination that blends colonial-era elegance with bespoke experiences that showcase the natural beauty of the Northern Safari Circuit. Originally a coffee farm, the stone-built reception area and cottage-style rooms of the hotel evoke its heritage, with French doors and leaded windows that open to landscaped lawns and colourful bougainvillea banks. In addition to a library, lounge and restaurant with a wood fireplace and garden views, the hotel offers tailor-made experiences such as an English breakfast on the shore of Lake Duluti, hiking to the summit of Mount Meru or exploring the crater lakes of Arusha National Park. For a relaxing evening, guests can sip sundowner cocktails by the lake and watch the sun set over the horizon. The hotel also offers a range of outdoor activities such as walking, mountain biking, canoeing and trips to nearby national parks.
Standard Room
Our Standard Room welcomes in the beauty of our surroundings with glorious views of Lake Duluti or the hotel’s extensive gardens. Enjoy the warmth and elegance of these rooms well-appointed with exquisite details such as a marble bathroom, large and comfortable beds and French doors leading out to the lakeside gardens.
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Netting, Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Underfloor Heating, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Baby Sitting, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room service 24 hours, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Canoeing, Cooking Courses, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Massages, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Historical Tours, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Take an easy ride around the crater of Lake Duluti and view birdlife and uninterrupted sightlines of Mount Meru. The two-person fiberglass canoe is accompanied by a well-trained guide to ensure your safety whilst explaining more about the natural environment, wildlife and cultures of those living around the lake.
*Terms and Conditions
1. All activities need to be paid in full at our office at least two days before the date of the activity.
2. For all biking activities, guests will be provided with well-serviced Merida mountain bikes and helmets.
Enjoy an exciting two or three-hour bike adventure through the village of Tengeru, with interesting sites to visit such as:
- The local farms
- Banana plantations
- Coffee plantations
- Experience local life ie local way of life and housing
*Terms and Conditions
1. All activities need to be paid in full at our office at least two days before the date of the activity.
2. For all biking activities, guests will be provided with well-serviced Merida mountain bikes and helmets.
Take a stroll around this crater lake and enjoy the beautiful views as you learn more about the ecosystem of the environment.
*Terms and Conditions
1. All activities need to be paid in full at our office at least two days before the date of the activity.
2. For all biking activities, guests will be provided with well-serviced Merida mountain bikes and helmets.
Take an interactive Swahili class led by an experienced teacher. Learn basic greeting words, numbers and food and animal names.
*Terms and Conditions
1. All activities need to be paid in full at our office at least two days before the date of the activity.
2. For all biking activities, guests will be provided with well-serviced Merida mountain bikes and helmets.
Under the expert guidance of our Chef, guests prepare selected dishes (mainly local dishes) as they learn about local cuisine.
*Terms and Conditions
1. All activities need to be paid in full at our office at least two days before the date of the activity.
2. For all biking activities, guests will be provided with well-serviced Merida mountain bikes and helmets.
Enjoy one of Arusha’s most enchanting dining experiences in the resort’s atmospheric restaurant. Situated in the traditionally stone-built central reception area, the elegant yet relaxed space enhances each meal with an enchanting fireplace and lake and garden views. Experience vibrant specialities that reflect Tanzanian culture and cooking styles, diverse international dishes to suit every palate and extensive beer, wine and cocktail lists encompassing the finest local and international selections.
Breakfast and lunch are presented 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 offer 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 the communities that surround the reserve.
For an authentic safari experience, why not have breakfast on the shores of beautiful Lake Duluti, a tranquil crater lake surrounded by forests? Just a short stroll from the lodge, you will find your own safari chairs, table and a full team of chefs ready to prepare a full English breakfast just for you.
An essential part of traditional safari life, gathering for drinks while watching the sun go down dates back to the time of the great safaris of the 1920s, all of which 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 Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa sundowner begins with a gentle stroll to the tranquil shores of Lake Duluti, where chairs, lamps, a campfire and a bush bar with cocktail snacks will already have been set up. Musical entertainment can also be provided.
