SERENA HOTELS & RESORTS

Begin your journey with an all-encompassing city tour of Nairobi that will take you to spectacular and noteworthy spots in the sun. The three to four-hour drive will bring travellers to a variety of must see sights that include:

Understand the history and environment of Kenyan tribes at the Bomas of Kenya, the cultural centre in Langata, located near the main gate of the Nairobi National Park. The Bomas, (homesteads) are displayed as various traditional villages that belong to several tribes, in order to demonstrate the remarkable diverse culture that embodies Kenya.

Celebrate All Things African! Begin your afternoon immersed in the flavours of the Region with our African Buffet at Cafe Maghreb followed by our Art Heritage & Cultural tour

Known as one of the largest urban gazetted forests in the world, the Karura Forest Reserve sits in the northern section of the city, just a 15 minute drive from the hotel.

Just a seven-minute drive from the hotel, enjoy the 30-hectare forest reserve that is the Nairobi Arboretum. A host to more than 300 species, the arboretum holds over 100 migrant and resident birds, as well as exotic and indigenous tree species and Sykes and Vervet monkeys.

Located nearly 3.1 miles from the city centre, the Giraffe Centre is home to the endangered Rothschild giraffe, which is found only in the grasslands of East Africa. Built to protect the animals, visitors can partake in the main attraction of the centre and feed the giraffes from a raised observation platform.

Take an excursion to Kenya’s first National Park and local treasure. Guests are likely to spot famed African big game that may include Buffaloes, Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras, Gazelles and Elands.

Hazina gift shop sells exclusively hand made African products and travelers necessities.

Marvel at the largest mammals on earth at the only Elephant Orphanage within the City of Nairobi. Founded in 1977, the centre is an orphanage for rehabilitation and rearing of orphaned baby elephants. Here, you can learn about the lives of the animals and how they survive in the wild.

The Animal Orphanage and Safari Walk is the perfect activity for children to get up close and personal to view the local animals. The collection of Kenya’s diverse creatures includes the rare bongo, buffalo, various cats, antelopes and primates.

Author of Out of Africa, Karen Blixen lived between 1914 and 1931 on the beautiful farmhouse that is now known as the famed museum. The unique house showcases a different time within the history of Kenya, and offers a peak into the life of Karen and her husband, Baron Bror von Blixen Flincke.

Located in the central business district in the city of Nairobi, the archives was established in 1965 to display and maintain historic Kenyan crafts, paintings and photographs.

Located 30 minutes from the hotel, this beautiful lake nestled in the hills surrounding the city is ideal for guests who wish to escape urban bustle and distractions.  

Known as the “Fruit Basket of Pakistan,” Ziarat Valley is home to some of the oldest Juniper forests in the world. Its pleasant summers make it a popular picnic spot.

If you are in need of a true adventure to take you outside of your comfort zone, the Kruger Park Safari, located just an hour from Maputo, will absolutely suffice. Here, you will be able to enjoy a real African safari with elephants, lions, rhinos and leopards.

Our custom-built riverboats are built for comfort, safety and panoramic viewing. Piloted by dedicated safari guides, they also feature on board refreshments and radio links to the camp. Utterly unique, the Rufiji River game viewing experience promises abundant sightings of hippos (both in and out of the water), basking crocodiles and elephants. It also offers the rare chance of seeing a lion come down to the river to drink. 

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.

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 early morning game drive or an afternoon drive with one of our professional, knowledgeable guides, who will leave you with a lifetime of memories.

* Chargeable

 A balloon safari is an excursion unlike any other. Drift in silence above the Serengeti plains, 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. After a cup of tea around 5:30 am, you will be driven to the balloon take-off point, where a team inflates the vast rainbow-coloured balloon.

Take a two to three-hour canoe safari on Lake Momella inside Arusha National Park. You can expect to see giraffes, buffalo, warthogs and zebras and enjoy uninterrupted views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. 

The only national park on Zanzibar, this forest is known for the endangered Zanzibar red colobus. Enjoy a walk on the nature trail through the forest which is also home to many other animal species including duiker and the Zanzibar servaline genet.

Stone Town is the heart of the historical Zanzibar with its old buildings and narrow streets dating back to the Slave Trade era hence a heritage protected site. The tour includes visit to the Darajani town market, the former slave market, slave caves and cells, Forodhani gardens, the house of wonders, Sultan palace and the Old Portuguese Fort.

Know and understand the history and culture of Tanzania at The National Museum. Here you will see artifacts depicting Tanzanian traditions that date back to the slave trade era and into the post-colonial period. 

The resort’s boating marina on Lake Victoria is located on a man-made bay featuring a channel and yacht basin with moorings for yachts and motorboats. Take a trip to the channel to Lutembe beach and view the exotic birdlife or cruise to Ngamba Island, a chimpanzee preserve where guests can participate in feeding the animals. Additionally, we offer dawn lunch and sundowner cruises for small groups. 

Located 23 km offshore from Entebbe, this 100 acres forested island is a safe haven for juvenile/ orphaned chimpanzees that are free to enjoy the natural habitat on this wonderful island.  The tour takes 3 hours charged at USD 450 to Ngamba Island exclusive of entrance fees at the Island. 

On the banks of Lake Victoria lies our beautiful, picture perfect golf resort with a 18-hole golf course, designed by Golf Plan with a challenging layout for golfers of all skill levels. The views of the lake and its surroundings are soft on the eye with ample bird life, while each hole has a different and relaxed feel to it.

Only 8 kms away lie the Kasubi Tombs, the tombs of the Kabakas, or Ugandan kings. This famed UNESCO Heritage Site provides a glimpse into the history of the Buganda Kingdom.

Only 1.5 kilometres from the Kampala Serena Hotel is a superb 18-hole golf course. The Hotel also offers guests golf clubs for rent.

Garm Chashma Hot Spring is 42km from Khorog, on the way to Ishkashim. The spring is least several thousand years old and by now exists as a huge travertine mound cascading down to the river. The curved cascades are bright white, yellow and brown and range from 1,5 km long, 35-45 meters wide and from 7 to 35 meters high. The water comes out of the earth in the form of micro geysers from 10 cm to 1,5 meters high. 

Karakul Lake was formerly known as the Lake Victoria, named after Queen Victoria by the British cartographers/ military geographer. It was marked as such by most maps of the area until the 1920s when the new Soviet cartographer replaced the British name with the Kyrgyz name Karakul, or Black lake. The lake lies at an elevation of 3,960 m above sea level. It is endorheic (lacking a drainage outlet) and the water is brackish. There is a small village with the same name on the eastern shore of the lake.

Trekking or driving on designated routes along the lake (on request – arranged with Marines)
Guided nature walks on Rubavu Mountain – on request
Guided tour of Gisenyi City

Offers you an experience at Lake Kivu.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: US$150 and maximum capacity is 6 pax.

Available from 07:00-17:00hrs

Duration: 30 Minutes

Price: US$75 and maximum capacity is 6 pax

Available from 7:00-17:00hrs

Boat ride & Sunset experience: Maximum 1Hour from 16:30hrs to 17:30hrs

Price: Usd.150.00

The Nyiragongo Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, famous for the lava lakes that have formed in the summit crater. The hike to the summit takes approximately four to six hours and can be difficult in humid conditions, but you are rewarded by sightings of rare birds and animals such as monkeys, bushbucks and chimpanzees, and the summit offers wonderful views of Gisenyi Town.

A 45-minute drive from the hotel, Volcanoes National Park offers volcano trekking and the famous gorilla-trekking tour. 

Referred to as “magic waters,” the Amashuza Hot Springs are a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The minerals in these waters are known to contain medicinal values and a soak is thought to heal muscle disorders and numerous other ailments

This is a hand-craft based association comprising of women who dropped out of school due to unplanned pregnancies. It offers hand-craft & traditional dance classes

Time: 2 and half hours

Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs

Price: US$30 per person or US$20 per person for groups of two or more.

*Please note prices do not include transportation

Offers you an experience on biking trails along Lake Kivu.Time: Full day

Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs

Price: US$30 and maximum capacity is 1 pax.

Guiding: US$30 per bicycle.

Offers you an experience on Lake Kivu.

10 Minutes Jet skiing at US$30,

maximum capacity  1Pax per jet

Working hours: from 07:00-17:00hrs

Sunset Kayak: US$30 per Kayak for 1 hour trip

Day trip Kayak: US$100

This collective of Rwandan creative artists showcases local works in contemporary African arts, crafts, music and dance. In addition to exhibiting paintings, sculptures and mixed media expressions, the center conducts programs, projects and initiatives designed to expand the creative arts in Rwanda.

This valley runs north to south, joining the valley at Gupis. 

At 7,788 metres (25,550 feet), Rakaposhi is the 27th highest mountain in the world.  

A rock carving beside the Kargah Nala just west of Gilgit along the road to Punial, is the most popular short outing from the hotel. 

Make the most of the outdoors and trek through the neighbouring Hindukush Mountain foothills for a glimpse of wildlife. Browse the shops of nearby Mingora or allow us to arrange for a round of golf on a nearby course. 

Visit the 14th century Chaqchan Mosque or the majestic Khaplu Khanqah, built in the 18th century by Sufi scholar Mir Mukhtar Akhyar. View the UNESCO-awarded tomb of the saint “Astana Mir Muhammad”. Drive to Saling to marvel at the rock carvings and one of Central Asia’s largest Buddhist Stupas.

The ‘sun-downer’ is an essential part of safari life and dates back to the time of the great safaris of the 1920s when elegant cocktails were always served while watching the spectacle of the African sunset. Timed to begin as the sun starts its descent, the Sundowner opens with a gentle evening game drive, arriving at the site just as the evening sky turns a gold-pink.

Price: $45 per person

Minimum pax: 4

Not many experiences are more memorable, or as typically Kenyan, as breakfast on the “Lion Rock.” One cannot resist the charming “Jambo” from the chefs as they welcome you to our wonderfully set breakfast buffet of cold cuts, fruits, cereals and hot dishes with eggs made to your specifications as you wait. A great setting for wildlife watching, you’re welcome to relax and only say “Kwaheri” (goodbye) after you’ve had enough.

Price: $35 per person

Minimum pax: 4

Experience the daily drama that unfolds in the Kenyan Savannah!

Tsavo National Park consists of a diverse ecosystem where numerous species of wildlife are spotted on any game drive. From the tenacious elephant herds to buffalos and the big cats, a game drive in Tsavo is a must-have experience! Both night and daytime game drives are possible to give guests the opportunity to view both diurnal and nocturnal animals.

A black lava flow of eight kilometres, 1.6 kilometres wide and five meters deep, is the remains of volcanic eruptions. They were subject of tales among local communities who named the flow "shetani," meaning evil in Kiswahili, after it spewed from the earth when it was just 240 years old. Climbing the flow isn’t an easy task as the thick, black soil is composed of uneven chunks of solid magma.

Once climbed, the Roaring Rocks will give you magnificent panoramic views, usually only seen by the eagles and buzzards that fly around these cliffs. Over the plain called Rhino Valley and the Ngulia, the Roaring Rocks, located near the Rhino Sanctuary, has long been an observation point for the protection of black rhinoceros and the fight against poaching. 

“Mzima,” meaning alive in Kiswahili, is a peaceful oasis at the heart of red-dusty Tsavo and this magical place is not to be missed. The pure water of the three Mzima pools filtered by the porous sponge-like soil of the Chyulu and the Shetani lava flow brings life to a unique ecosystem at only 40 kilometres away from the Chyulu Hills. With a daily supply of more than 250 million litres of fresh water, the pool provides an oasis of green.

When the food couldn’t get any better, throw in a view to die for!

Adjacent to the Lodge is our dedicated bush barbeque area, which overlooks the Chyulu Hills and is traditionally lit with safari lanterns. Reached by a winding, lantern-lit pathway from the lodge, it features a stone-built buffet-area, bush bar and a glowing charcoal barbeque. Here, our chefs prepare a lavish 7-course banquet, which is served to individual tables gathered around a blazing fire-pit. At the end of dinner, our guitarist entertains you as drinks are served around the bonfire. A special cultural dancing troup may also be at hand to entertain you.

Be transported back 700 years and explore the royal seat of the ruler of Hunza – the Tibetan influenced UNESCO award-winning Baltit Fort. Enjoy lunch or coffee at the Baltit Fort Café whilst soaking up the incredible views over Karimabad.

Amboseli Serena has taken a leading role in environmental protection and preservation with a comprehensive action programme, the Re-forestation Programme. This conservation scheme encourages guests at the Lodge to participate and plant “their” own trees. 

Echo of the elephants is a documentary about a family of elephants in Amboseli National Park. It unravels the informative ecological and biological intrigues in the ever-elusive elephant’s world: but this time about this particular family led by Echo.

Encounter the marvels of the best-kept Cultural Heritage from the Natives. Join our Culturalist as he ponders what it takes to be a Maasai. After a detailed lecture, you can join the warriors for a dance, test your jumping skills, photo session or just relax and watch. 

This is an opportunity to see the vast bird life at Amboseli guided by our Naturalist with the provision of a bird species list. This safari is one hour long.

This is an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities within a natural environment amidst wildlife. It’s a mental, physiological and psychological therapy for the body. It gives the pleasure and joy of being able to exercise the gift of physical movement of the body and learn the beauty of our natural flora and fauna.

Nothing is quite so essentially “Safari” as the traditional ‘bush dinner', especially when it is enlivened by the presence of a group of scarlet-clad Maasai morans (warriors). Located in a grove of acacia trees immediately adjacent to the lodge, your lantern-lit dinner begins with cocktails around the campfire. A six-course dinner will then be cooked on a blazing BBQ, accompanied by a wide range of salads and vegetables.

The ‘sun-downer’ is an essential part of safari life and dates back to the time of the great safaris of the 1920’s when elegant cocktails were always served while watching the spectacle of the African sunset. Timed to begin as the sun begins its descent, the sundowner begins with a gentle evening game drive, arriving at the sundowner site just as the evening sky turns gold-pink

Take a most beautiful and scenic nature walk up into the valley along the Shigar stream. We recommend an excursion to the Deosai Plateau (literally "place of flowers" in Balti), a unique eco-system over 400 square kilometres at an elevation of 4,000 metres, which features over 100 species of mountain flora and is home to wildlife such as the Snow Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear, Golden Marmot, Tibetan Wolf, Tibetan Red Fox, Himalayan Ibex, and Ladakh Urial.

Explore the nearby historic villages of Chinpa, Halpapa, and Shigar. Visit some of the most ancient mosques in the area, including the nearby Khilingrong Mosque and the 14th century Amburiq Mosque in Shigar Village, a UNESCO award-winning site. Hike up the famous Shigar Rock, at the top of which sits the ruins of Kari Dong, the first ancient Fort dating back to the 11th century. 

Soak your cares away in Chutron Shigar Hot Springs. Go boating on Kachura Lake and fish for trout before enjoying a picnic lunch at Sukh Nallah. Enjoy a swim in our local Lake Jurbusso. Located in the middle of a ‘cold desert’, one of the highest in the world, this warm water lake is stunning with its scenic beauty. Further afield, enjoy fishing and boating at Satpara Lake.

Float above the Mara plains in a dimension of unsurpassed tranquillity and beauty. The hot air balloon lifts you into the clear blue sky at dawn and gives you an eagle’s view of the wildlife pageant below. You will glide over the treetops with the early birds and be wafted gently over the plains, above the bustle and bumps of the ground below, but cruising close to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

After watching the awakening of an African day on your early morning game drive, you stop at a secluded and shady spot on the banks of the Mara River. It’s where hippos bask in the warming sun, birds flit among the shady branches and plains game stroll across the grasslands.

Game drives offer a unique opportunity to spot wildlife including the curious-looking aardvark and elusive leopard.

*Price charged per person per game drive

The Maasai are undoubtedly one of the most famous traditional cultures on earth. In fact, the Manyatta are usually a circular encampment of long, low, rounded houses, created by daubing cattle dung over a framework of sticks. Visiting a Manyatta is a good way to learn more about the Maasai culture and everyday life. Many ceremonies involve the ritual slaughter of cattle or goats with meat being distributed among the community, according to social rank.

Tucked away in the majestic Maasai Mara, a secret and enchanting location sets the scene for a memorable dining experience set under African skies accompanied by the sounds of nature that will leave you blown away. Be it a honeymoon surprise, anniversary, a proposal or any special event.

Unwind and revitalise by sampling some of the signature beauty treatments provided. We also offer an intuitive portfolio of health and wellness treatments.

Few experiences rival the glory of sunset over Africa, especially when the scene is set amidst an amphitheatre of the lake and mountains.

This is an experience designed to immerse our guests into the wild on a horse back. 

This is the highlight experience! Soysambu Conservancy is entwined with a marching history reflecting back to 1890s. It is a home of the endangered Rothschild Giraffes and Black and White Colobus Monkeys.

How good is your aim? Archery is firstly, a Discipline and a Martial Art and secondly, a Sport. It is 85% mental ability and 15% physical prowess and therefore is regarded as one of the higher Martial Arts-Kyudo, the ‘way of the bow’. 

This is an experience out of this world. Table set at the Lake’s shore, the bubbly breakfast with an array selection of our fittingly assorted menu items is the best way to start the day. Guests are escorted on a walk from the camp to the site. From the table, the abounding spectacle of birdlife and spectacular landscapes adds more effect to the product.

A unique opportunity to track and learn about the lions of Ol Pejeta and contribute towards their conservation. Guests can participate in helping us to gather vital research information needed to monitor the collared lions. In the event that the collared lions are inaccessible, other lion sightings are reported and the same identifying features such as whisker spots, ear tears and nose spotting recorded.

Thanks to Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s private status it is able to offer night game drives, an activity not available in most national parks and reserves in Kenya. A night game drive offers visitors an opportunity to discover Ol Pejeta Conservancy ‘after hours’. With the help of a filtered spot light, the drives can produce some unusual sightings of nocturnal animals, including aardvark, white-tailed mongoose, caracal cat and even perhaps, bat eared fox.

Take a morning or an evening ride within the 600-acre Endangered Species Enclosure, accompanied by knowledgeable staff on Ol Pejeta’s safari horses. These rides will take you on a journey through a predator-free area set aside by Ol Pejeta for the recovery of the northern white rhinoceros. As well as meeting the last three remaining northern white rhinos on the planet, you will ride through herds of the highly endangered Gravy’s zebra and Jackson’s hartebeest.

This is a bush dining experience that includes barbeque with the following options.

• Breakfast at the marsh - USD 35***
• Bush lunch on the camp grounds - USD 35**
• Bush dinner (exclusive of beverages) - USD 45***
• Bush dinner (inclusive of beverages) - USD 60***
• Sundowner at the marsh (inclusive of beverages) - USD 45***

***Minimum pax: 4

**Minimum pax: 2

Experience charged per person - $35.

The Himalaya Rock Salt Detoxifying Signature Journey at award winning Maisha Spa & Health Club. An innovative healing technique that uses warm rock salt crystal stones to balance your body’s electromagnetic field, central nervous system and meridians. These salt crystals, which are extracted from an ancient primal sea beneath the Himalayan Mountains are hand-carved into massage stones to gently soothe away stress, tensions and toxins.

The Islamabad Serena guest experience is enhanced by an outstanding ethnic design that beautifully captures the essence of the region. The Moorish and Mughal architecture and interiors evoke ancient Islamic civilization and reflect the cultural heritage of Pakistan.

Glass bottom boat ride that is inclusive of the Marine Park and charged per person.

Discover the lovely gardens that surround Kabul Serena Hotel. Strolled through landscaped grounds featuring mature trees, water fountains and thousands of flowers. Enjoy this oasis of peace and tranquillity in the middle of a bustling city.

You have a choice of three Afghan markets –Khorog, Ishkashim, Vanj and Darvaz. So if your time is limited, focus on the nearest to you and remember, they are only open on Saturday mornings.

Our premier location allows our guests to enjoy sweeping views of one of the city’s premier landmarks: the sycamores lining bustling Rudaki Avenue. 

Take an interpretive walk through the nearby villages to learn about the various social and economic development initiatives undertaken by Aga Khan Cultural Services and other development agencies in the area. Explore attractions around Skardu, including a shopping trip to the Bazaar for one-of-a-kind local handicrafts.

The first valley in the old Kingdom of Hunza, Mayoon and Hussainabad descends from the north to join the Hunza River at Khizarabad about ten kilometres upriver of Chalt, opposite Nilt and the KKH.  

About 60 kilometres north of Gilgit, Chalt stands as the southernmost settlement of the old Nagar Kingdom. In 1891, the British arrived with a force of 1,000 men, and strengthened Chalt Fort by using it as their base to overthrow Hunza and Nagar in a fierce battle at Nilt. 

Also known as the Ziarat Residence, this grand residence features beautiful lawns, rose gardens, chinar trees and views of the surrounding forests. It is where Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, spent the last months of his life. 

Just 14 kilometres North of Goma, the Nyiragongo Volcano is said to be among the most active volcanoes in the world and is also famous for its active lava lake. A six-hour hike to the mountain’s summit is the best way to experience this unique treasure, and the best reward is spending the whole night on the top of this active volcano.

Gorilla trekking has fast emerged as one of the world’s top bucket list travel activities, and DR Congo happens to be among the few African countries that allows travellers to engage with endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. A face-to-face encounter with the mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park – which is a World Heritage Site – is often described as an awe-inspiring experience. This may be one of the greatest wildlife encounters on Earth owing to the fact that endemic primates like Grauer's gorillas, bonobos and silver-backed mountain gorillas are facing extinction and can only be found in the off-the-beaten-track tracks of DR Congo.

Take a trip to the Paradise Island, an unspoiled paradise covered by dense tropical forest that is inhabited by monkeys as well as birds.  Later, treat yourself to a tour around the fishing villages and meet Ugandans to learn their culture and ways.  The cruise takes approximately 3 hours at USD 150 per hour.

Only 20 minutes from Kampala, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa is a beautiful Mediterranean-style oasis overlooking the shimmering vastness of Africa’s second largest lake. In addition to enjoying a round on Uganda’s finest championship golf course, guests enjoy access to a world-class marina offering fishing excursions, sunset cocktail cruises and cruises to the nearby islands.

Just 3 kms from the Hotel, you can explore the History of Uganda through natural, historical and traditional collections of Uganda's cultural heritage. 

Offering breathtakingly beautiful scenery, Sezibwa Falls is a Buganda Cultural Heritage Site situated approximately 45 minutes from Kampala.

You’ll find music, film, dance and drama performances here, but the main attraction is the free nightly outdoor events including an open-stage jam, African drumming and comedy nights.

Located at the foot of Nakasero hill, this market offers both indoor and outdoor sections offering fresh food, textiles, souvenirs, shoes and electronics. 

Uganda's largest and third-oldest institution of higher learning, originally established in 1922 as a technical school, the university now encompasses 10 individual colleges.

Known locally as “Kandt House,” this museum celebrates the work of Dr. Richard Kandt, a German physician and explorer who embarked on an exploration of Rwanda in 1897, searching for the source of the Nile River. A rich showcase of Rwanda’s natural treasures, the museum includes artifacts from Dr. Kandt’s expedition and also a ship that was sunk off the shores of Lake Kivu during the German troops’ surrender to the Belgian Army in World War I.

Established in 2007 by 18 women living in Nyamirambo, Kigali, the NWC examines Rwanda’s unfortunate history of violence, inequality and discrimination towards women. Today, the Center’s mission is to provide education and vocational training to disadvantaged women so that they can gain better opportunities for employment.

Located ten minutes from the city centre, the Kigali Genocide Memorial offers guided tours of the exhibits and gardens commemorating the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Visitors can choose to be guided by one of the staff, many of whom are survivors of the genocide, or purchase the KGM digital guide, which provides an audiovisual tour.

Interested in a possible hippopotamus sighting? Rendezvous an hour from Maputo to the white sanded beach of Macaneta where you will cross the Limpopo River and, if you are in luck, catch a glimpse of these mammals from West Africa.

Enjoy the outdoor Masai Market, ideal for picking hand crafted African souvenirs. The open-air market includes jewellery, sculptures, paintings, beads and baskets. The unique shopping experience is also mobile, with the location changing on different days of the week.

Within a short drive of the camp lie the Maji Moto hot springs, this can be easily reached via a short walk into a hidden ravine surrounded by lush vegetation. Here hot sulphurous water pours from the rock and forms little streams, which gather into a series of picturesque pools cool enough to swim in.  

Enjoy a tour of the unique Tanzanian village of Mto Wa Mbu, home to over 120 tribes across Africa. Interact with the locals and learn about the diverse lifestyles and heritage of this remarkable village. Other sites to visit include farms, schools, churches, a milling machine and much more.

Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour long canoe safari on Lake Manyara from the Endala picnic site. The guide will be on hand during the activity to ensure your safety and to explain some of the natural history of Manyara and its surroundings.

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.

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. 

Enjoy a motorboat cruise on Lake Victoria, where you will see fishermen pulling in their nets and men and women working on their fields or washing their laundry. On the cruise you can bird watch, take photos and visit with villagers.

Also known as Changuu Island, lies about 30 minutes from Stone Town. The island was formerly owned by an Arab trader and was meant to be confinement for refractory slaves but no prisoners were ever housed; on the contrary the island became a quarantine station for yellow fever epidemics. It was bought by General Lloyd Mathews and the jail which still stands was built in 1893 and hence the name ‘’PRISON ISLAND’’

Located in the heart of the city, the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club is everything from a multi-faceted sports facility to a tranquil and scenic view above the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy activities at the exclusive club that include Tennis, Football, Squash and Cricket. Not to mention the outstretched fairways that make up a gorgeous 18-hole golf course. The remarkable experience is available for our guests to have access at a special rate.

Experience the beautiful Village Museum, which exhibits Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage through authentically constructed dwellings. The museum exemplifies the definition of traditional life across Tanzania, with a display of 18 furnished houses from varied ethnic groups and regions of Tanzania. Visitors can view beautifully constructed small plots of crops, plants and trees. In addition to the displays, the museum offers traditional tribal dance performances most afternoons.

A short distance from the village museum, the Mwenge Handcraft Centre is arguably the best place for souvenirs and handcrafts from all over Tanzania, The Congo, Malawi and West Africa. Also known as the Woodcarvers Market, the shops line within packed stalls, offering a variety of goods. The prices are negotiable and concession must be reached by smart bargaining. The famous Makonde carvers can be seen at work, pecking with their sharp chisels on the rare black ebony wood.