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.