Tarangire National Park Walking Safaris

Walks take place in the centre of Tarangire National Park, away from roads, through open acacia woodlands, then along the river (conditions allowing) in open grassland towards the Minyonyo Pools. Full Day walkers continue southwards along the river. Half day walks are approximately 10 km. Full day walks are approximately 15 km.

Price Per person:

Half Day: 90 US Dollars

Full Day: 125 US Dollars

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Lake Manyara Forest Hike (Half Day)

This activity is perfect for guests who want to have a good hike and who enjoy observing a peaceful natural environment. Leave Serena Lodge reception on foot, walk along the edge of the escarpment, descend down into a nearby gorge, explore groundwater springs, and end the hike at the Lake Manyara National Park entrance gate to be driven back to your lodge, or on to your next destination.

 

Price Per person: 40 US Dollars | Full Details

Ngorongoro Crater Circle Hike (Half Day)

This hike is perfect for guests who have the whole afternoon at leisure at the lodge or active guests who would like to have a full hike. Where do we go? Begin from the reception of Ngorongoro Serena Lodge and walk up along the Crater Wall. Descend down on the Melanga Depression, hike in a loop and turn back to the lodge via a circle route.

 

Price Per person: 25 US Dollars | Full Details

Olmoti Crater Hiking (Full Day)

The hike is perfect for: Guests who would like to explore more of the Crater Highlands. Where do we go? Drive to the Masai village of Nainokanoka. With a ranger from Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, hike up the side of Olmoti Crater and to the top of the crater waterfall. Hike into the Olmoti Crater floor and do game viewing on foot. Have lunch back at the waterfall and hike back to the village.

 

Price Per person: 60 US Dollars | Full Details

Empakai Crater Hiking (Full Day)

A pristine forested crater with no roads or human inhabitants. Hike down, with a ranger, from the east rim to the crater floor. It is an easy walk to the lake, where sometimes huge flocks of flamingos can be seen. After a picnic lunch hike back up the wall of the crater to meet your vehicle and drive back to your lodge or camp.

 

Price Per person: 60 US Dollars | Full Details

Hot Air Ballooning across the Serengeti Plains (1 Hour)

Wake up early one morning for a dawn balloon safari. Float across the Serengeti Plains, viewing the wildlife from treetop height or below and then rise to 1,000 ft to get an idea of the breadth of this wonderful landscape. At the end of your hour's flight, celebrate in the traditional manner with champagne (well, an excellent sparkling wine), before sitting down to a full English breakfast prepared and served in the bush in luxury 'Out of Africa' style.

 

Price Per person: 490 US Dollars | Full Details

Canoe Trip on Lake Manyara

This activity is perfect for guests who would like to experience a different but easy activity option. It is also good fun for guests who do not have plenty of time in the National Park.

 

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Night Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park

Between the hours of 19:00 and 22:30 guests can enjoy a night drive in an open game drive vehicle with very knowledgeable guides. We expect to see a wide variety of animals including porcupines, bush babies, bush buck, hippos, mongoose, civets and a number of nocturnal birds. Also at night, the famous 'tree climbing lions' will actually be on the ground, a much better way to view them. Besides looking at nocturnal birds and mammals the guide will also call up frogs, teach guests more about the fantastic African night skies and point out night sounds in the forest.

 

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Scenic Flights over Lake Manyara National Park

Viewing the Great Rift Valley & Lake Manyara from 1,500 ft in the air.

All Lake Manyara viewing adventure flights take off from the Manyara airstrip and follow a route over Lake Manyara National Park. Each day between 06:30 - 18:30 (depending on the weather).1 guest per flight (and the pilot of course!). Normally there are different flights: 20 minutes flight, 40 Minute flight and One hour deluxe flight.

 

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Village Walk at Mto Wa Mbu (Approximately 2.5 to 3 Hours)

Mto wa Mbu on the shores of Lake Manyara is a living example of one of the richest linguistic mixes in Africa. The cultural walks offer visitors a chance to catch a rare glimpse of some of the fascinating different cultures of East Africa. Home to over 100 Tanzania tribes, Mto wa Mbu is quite possibly the only place where you can hear Bantu, Nilotic, Khoisan and Cushitic accents spoken in the same market place together with the diverse lifestyles and heritage that comes with these people.
Level of fitness: Low

 

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Canoeing on Lake Duluti in Arusha

A guide will lead you to the launching site, which is only a gentle stroll from the hotel. Here you will go aboard a stable two-man canoe. The guide will escort you along the shores of the lake, all the way around, and back to the launching site. During this leisurely paddle, you will encounter interesting bird life, experience the awesome beauty of this secluded portion of serene nature and breathe the fresh African air.

What is included: An experienced canoeing guide, all canoeing gear.
Length of excursion: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
Level of fitness: Low

 

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Arusha National Park Canoeing Safaris
A scenic guided canoeing safari on the Small Momella Lake inside Arusha National Park. The only place in Tanzania where you can get close to buffalo, without being charged; you will see giraffes, bushbucks, waterbucks, witness a 600 species strong bird community and view Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro from the same spot - all from the exciting luxury of our stable two-person canoes. Guests canoe their own canoes around the various small bays in the lake finding new adventures around every corner.

What is included: An experienced canoeing guide and all canoeing gear.
Length of excursion: 2 to 2 ½ hours.
Level of fitness: Low.

 

Price Per person: 320 US Dollars | Full Details

Tanzania Village Cultural Safari - Masai

There are several opportunities to meet the various cultural communities that exist in Africa, to see their ways of life, to interact/ask questions and learn from them. Some are more authentic than others. Revenue generated from your stay is plowed back into the community and into the conservation of the land and its habitats. There are several projects in the works including: school projects, water supply and mobile medical clinics. Many traditional African communities understand that future of the culture, community, rites, traditions and rituals can only be preserved if they fully participate and take charge. There are also several specific opportunities to spend additional time volunteering after your Africa safari at the various communities, helping out in the schools and hospitals.

 

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