Gran Meliá Arusha
Half Day Mulala Cultural Tour
(EXTRA)
Take a walk through a coffee plantation
and learn about the different steps of the
coffee making process. Participate in the
preparations, singing and dancing, and
enjoy a cup of homemade coffee. Proceed
with a trek through the coffee and banana
farms of Mulala village down to the scenic
Marisha riverbank. Enjoy the tropical
vegetation and home of colourful birds and
primates. Enjoy the rural setting of Mulala
village by walking through a maze of lush,
green vegetation and visiting coffee and
banana farms. Visit traditional farms and
learn about the various economic activities
of Mulala village; cheese and bread
making, flower seeds and chilli growing,
honey harvesting from traditional beehives,
and sewing. Finally, take a walk in the forest
reserve and climb up to the foot on Mount
Meru peak. Enjoy nature and many species
of birds and monkeys.
Serval Wildlife Day Trip
(EXTRA)
If you are looking for a fascinating, exclusive, and unparalleled experience then Serval Wildlife
is for you! We are a luxury ecotourism lodge and wildlife haven tucked away in the Siha District
of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Come explore our carefully curated ecosystem with over 3000 hand
planted endemic flora that directly benefit the exquisite animals that reside within Serval
Wildlife, whilst you enjoy the mesmerising views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Currently we are home to a variety of different animals such as the Majestic African Lions,
Calm Colobus Monkeys, Graceful Masai Giraffes, Nocturnal Bat-eared Foxes, Exquisite Elands,
Oafish Ostriches, and Mischievous Blue & Vervet monkeys! Offering unforgettable direct
interactions with a variety of free-roaming wild animals.
Materuni Waterfalls
(EXTRA)
Nestled on the mountain Slopes of Kilimanjaro
lies the beautiful of Materuni village where
there is a best and longest waterfalls among
all in Kilimanjaro 90m, also we do village
hiking and coffee tour whereby the visitors
they can make their own cup of organic
coffee in local way from the begin till to drink,
and we cook local lunch (hot lunch).
Materuni Village is located on the northern
part of Moshi town. It is the last village before
Kilimanjaro national park, and it is only 15 Km
from Moshi town.
From Materuni Village they will walk
some 45 minutes to the waterfall.
Marangu Waterfalls & Chagga Caves
(EXTRA)
The waterfalls are situated in the Kilimanjaro National Park, to the foothills of the Kilimanjaro. The
source of the water comes directly from the glacier on top of Kilimanjaro. Splendid, green areas
where also grow the most fantastic trees and exotic plants. About 1h40 minute drive from Arusha
town, from which you have a very nice view of Mt.
Kilimanjaro, located in the beautiful countryside of Marangu surrounded by lush landscapes, you
will find this hidden waterfall, afternoon visit the Chagga Caves and the traditional of Chagga
people lived and where tourists could go to view the historic Chagga caves.
Kikuletwa Hotspring (Chemka)
(EXTRA)
A short but bumpy drive from Moshi are the
clear, turquoise waters of the Chemka Hot
Springs, an oasis of geothermal warmth
that bubbles up from underground.
Surrounded by lush forest alive with
birdsong and the call of monkeys, the
Chemka Hot Springs is an ideal place to
ease those tired legs after a strenuous
ascent up Kilimanjaro. They’re a little bit of
heaven that’s perfect for a daytrip, and
those warm blue waters invite you to linger,
swim or explore. Return refreshed,
revitalized and relaxed.
Day Hike to Mandara Hut (Kilimanjaro)
(EXTRA)
Pick up from Hotel in Arusha after early breakfast, depart to Marangu, do the necessary
paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Hike through rainforest from the park
gate (6000 ft.) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft.), taking about 3 - 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch.
After short tour at the hut and start coming down to Marangu gate and you may reach at
the gate around 16:00pm. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good
way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.
Day Trip to Ngorongoro
(EXTRA)
0530 hrs – Departure time
Early morning leave from your hotel for
Ngorongoro Conservation Area with
Breakfast boxes, Descend to the crater floor
for game drive, lunch at the picnic site area,
afternoon ascend from the rim, drive back to
your hotel in Arusha Ngorongoro is the crater
which is located at Ngorongoro
Conservation Area Authority; a UNESCO
protected World Heritage Site and an
International Biosphere Reserve, the largest
intact crater in the world and second largest
extinct crater in the world has a spectacular
concentration of wildlife. Ngorongoro was an
active volcano some eight million years ago
whose cone collapsed, leaving a huge
crater you see today. The Crater rim is
wooded with mountain forest vegetation.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority has
recently taken total control of one of its trails
within the Northern Highland Forest Reserve
(NHFR). In the past, Gibbs Farm Lodge which
is situated just few meters outside the
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
boundary to the south was responsible for
organizing all the hikes into the forest.
Lake Manyara National Park
(EXTRA)
Depart from Hotel in Arusha, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park (2.5 drive), with picnic
lunches, late afternoon drive to Arusha. Lake Manyara National Park boasts a spectacular array
of diverse terrain as well as plant and animal species. Established specifically to protect the
elephant herds that have made the area renowned, the park provides an amazing wildlife
experience. Elephants are not the only animals that Lake Manyara is famous for. Some of the
other wildlife include bushbuck, baboon, buffalo, badger, elephant, giraffe, warthog, and zebra.
Some of the predator species include African wild cat, African golden cat, bat-eared fox,
Cheetah, civet, hyena, jackal, lion, and leopard. One of the unique features of the park’s wildlife,
Lake Manyara is home to tree-climbing lions. The buffalo are plentiful with herds reaching over
300 being recorded.
Half Day Lake Duluti Tour
(EXTRA)
08:30 or 12:00 Depart on your half day Lake
Duluti Tour, including a boat ride just
approximately 12km from Arusha town will
bring you to hidden and nicely tucked
away Crater Lake christened by the local
Meru people ‘Duluti’. This is a “mysterious”
freshwater wonder which is fed from
underground streams inlet with no visible
outlet. Quite small by any standards, almost
the size of 2 football stadiums but this is
nonetheless overridden by the charming
and serene nature of the lake and its
surrounding vegetation which almost
envelope the lake in a circular manner.
Clients will have the opportunity to do some
canoeing and boat rides (included), bird
watching, nature walks and fishing
(excluded and need pre-arrangement).
Half Day Meserani Snake Park Tour
(EXTRA)
08:30 or 12:00 depart on your half day
Meserani Snake Park tour “The Snake Park is
a special treasure of Arusha, a wonderful
source of enjoyment and relaxation for
locals and foreign visitors”, it is located 25km
west of Arusha on the route to the Serengeti
and Ngorongoro crater. Take a guide tour
and learn about some of the most
dangerous snakes in the world, from the
Black and Green Mamba, Egyptian Cobra,
Puff Adders and many more. Capture your
special moment and hold a real live snake.
Watch them eat if you arrive at feeding
time. Check out the 3 metre plus crocodiles
and touch a baby crocodile. You can also
enjoy your personal Maasai guide
(excluded) who will take you on a
spectacular tour of the Maasai Cultural
Museum, to jumping on a camel and going
on safari to the local village (excluded). Visit
the free education centre, where the local
Maasai could learn how to read and write
and further their education in different ways.
After all your activities, relax and enjoy a fully
equipped campsite and barbecue area
and a fully stocked bar, which has become
legendary.
Mount Meru Hike (Day Trip)
(EXTRA)
Mount Meru is an active volcano of 4566 metres about 70 kilometres west of Mount
Kilimanjaro and our trek is six days to reach the summit and come back. It is an excellent
standalone trip or a prequel to climbing Kilimanjaro itself. Some people say that Meru is
more challenging, and for sure it is much quieter. Therefore, there is
a lot more wildlife to be seen and the sense of remoteness and solitude is much stronger
than on the more famous peak nearby.
The mountain is the centrepiece of Arusha National Park, and its fertile slopes rise above
the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly
400 species of birds, and monkeys and leopards. Trekkers could see a lot of wildlife as
they approach and climb the mountain.
The ascent is quite steep in places and the route to the summit passes over several
streams, moving through grasslands, tropical rainforest, alpine meadows, moorlands and
desert uplands to snow and ice. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which
provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several hundred feet below in the crater
Tarangire National Park
(EXTRA)
Depart from Hotel in Arusha, proceed to Tarangire National Park (2.5 drive), with picnic lunches, late afternoon drive to Arusha Tarangire meaning ‘river of warthogs’ is most famous for its elephants, birding and plenitudes of baobab trees. It’s authentic, untouched Africa at its best. Located just a few hours drive from the town of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop for people travelling through the northern safari circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The park extends into two gamecontrolled areas, and the wildlife is allowed to move freely throughout. Before the rains, droves of gazelles, wildebeests, zebras, and giraffes migrate to Tarangire National Park’s scrub plains where the last grazing land remains. Tarangire offers an unparalleled game viewing, and during the dry season elephants abound. Families of the pachyderms play around the ancient trunks of baobab trees and strip acacia bark from the thorn trees for their afternoon meal. Breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and the mountains in the south make a stopover at Tarangire a memorable experience.
Arusha National Park
(EXTRA)
Depart on your half day for Arusha National Park tour. The entrance gate leads into shadowy Montane Forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colorful turacos and trogons – the
only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkey is easily seen. In the midst of the forest stands the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep,
rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffalo and warthog.
Giraffes glide across the grassy hills, between grazing zebra herds, while pairs of wide-eyed dik-dik dart into scrubby bush like overgrown hares on spindly legs. Leopards and spotted hyenas may be seen slinking around in the early morning and late afternoon. It is also at dusk and dawn that the veil of cloud on the eastern horizon is most likely to clear, revealing the majestic snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro, only 50km (30 miles) distant. But it is Kilimanjaro’s unassuming cousin, Mount Meru - the fifth highest in Africa at 4,566 meters (14,990 feet) – that dominates the park’s horizon. Its peaks and eastern foot slopes protected within the national park, Meru offers unparalleled views of its famous neighbor, while also forming a rewarding hiking destination in its own right.
