SERENA EXPERIENCES IN AFRICA & ASIA

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

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.

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.

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.

Our custom built open sided tour person safari vehicles offer comfort, panoramic viewing, dedicated safari guides, refreshments on board, and radio links for fast location of game.  Game viewing experiences, meanwhile are guaranteed to be unique: the Nyerere National Park is home to some of African’s largest populations of elephants, buffaloes, hartebeests, sables and rare African hunting dogs. Other easily spotted animals include lions, giraffes and antelopes. 

One of the highlights of the tailor-made safari experience, the bush breakfast is an experience not be missed. Typically, guests are awakened by an early morning cup of tea in their tent before setting off on a game drive, which is timed to offer the very best chance of spotting ‘The Big Five’. After breakfast, our professional guides will be on hand to offer an exclusive game drive back to the Lodge. Breakfast can also be set up on the riverbank, sand banks or island sites. 

Get a firsthand view of life in the vibrant village: enjoy an invigorating ride through Mto Wa Mbu village and visit local farms, a school, a church, a milling machine and a local bar.

Typically, the Serengeti bush dinner takes place at a scenic location on the plains. Or it can occur at our own dedicated bush dinner site, which stands high on a hill overlooking the migration corridor. Timed to coincide with the setting of the sun, which on the Equator is around 6:00 p.m., the bush dinner will commence either with a game drive or a short stroll to our hilltop site.
 

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.

An essential part of traditional safari life, the concept of having drinks whilst watching the sun go down dates back to the time of the great safaris of the 1920's, all of which featured the serving of elegant ‘bush' cocktails against the unforgettable backdrop of the African sunset.

One of the highlights of the Crater visit, the bush breakfast is an experience not to be missed. Typically, guests are awakened by a very early morning cup of tea; they then set off down the steeply winding road that leads to the Crater floor. After a game drive through primeval forests and acacia groves, the guests arrive by the selected spot where a spectacular cooked breakfast is served. After breakfast, the game drive continues around the 120 km of roads that circle the lakes, forests and plains of this unique conservation area.

After a long day game drive, 5:30 p.m. arrives and it’s time to head to the popular sundowner spot located on a high Kirawira hill. Enjoy a cocktail with hot canapés as you watch the sun slide towards Lake Victoria, leaving a magical, brilliantly red sky in its wake. 

* Minimum pax 4

 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.

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.

Get the feel of the whole local market experience by visiting the Tengeru Market.  Tengeru is a local farmers market walking distance from the Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa. Catch the buzz of the local food and vegetable market as traders and buyers haggle over prices. 

The dolphin tour will take you to Kazimkazi, a quaint fishing village on the southern coast of Zanzibar. Here visitors can watch bottlenose dolphins and even experience swimming with them.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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

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. 

Take part in the hotel’s Tree Planting Initiative, in which you can offset your holiday’s carbon emissions by planting a tree in the area. Unwind on an excursion to Hanjor Broq, an alpine pasture with lush green fields, domestic livestock and spectacular views of Khaplu.

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: $50 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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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 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.

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

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. 

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.

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

*Price charged per person per game drive

Nothing is quite as ‘Safari’ as the traditional ‘bush dinner,’ especially when it is enlivened by the presence of a group of scarlet-clad Maasai dancers. The lantern-lit dinner begins with cocktails around the campfire. The meal will then be cooked on a blazing BBQ, accompanied by a wide range of salads and vegetables. While dessert and coffee is served, the Maasai will entertain you with songs, chants and dance displays.

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.

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

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’. 

The Juniper forests of Ziarat Valley are famous for being the second largest in the world. They are home to important species such as the Suleiman Markhor, urial, black bear, and wolf, as well as more common wildlife like the Afghan pica, fox, jackal and the Chakor Partridge. 

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.

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

• Breakfast in the Wild - 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 in the Wild (inclusive of beverages) - USD 45***

***Minimum pax: 4

**Minimum pax: 2

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.

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

A lovely little park in the town center, with the Gunt River running alongside it. PECTA (Pamir Eco Cultural Tourism Association) with its tourist information office is located in the park, together with Chor Bogh Restaurant where you can sit on tapchan with your choice of tea or coffee and enjoy the world go by.

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

The hotel’s beautifully landscaped gardens offer a city centre oasis, while also serving as a gathering spot for arts and handicraft exhibitions, ethno-music concerts and various festivals.

Live like a Raja or Rani and experience a Royal High Tea at Serena Khaplu Palace. Visit a traditional home in Khaplu and enjoy the local Balti chai.  An excurision to the Bara wool spinning and weaving centre is the perfect opportunity to purchase a local Baltistani topi. 

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.

Attabad Lake was created in 2010 by the devastating landslide. This lake is 14 kilometres long and offers an amazing experience with breathtaking scenery. First, stop at Shishkat in Gojal Valley surrounded by Attabad Lake, where guests can enjoy boating. 

Gilgit’s bazaars attract traders from all over Pakistan and China. A variety of languages are spoken as Chinese silk and chinaware, fabrics, handicrafts, foodstuffs and spices change hands.

Enjoy a walk along the water channel to Kargh Buddha. The three-hour trek from our hotel follows along the water channel of Jutial, to Barmas and Baseen.

Located behind the hotel, the Jutial Nala, like most valleys in the Gilgit Baltistan Jutial Nala, has a very narrow mouth, but a six-kilometre walk along the stream through the steep side gorge takes you to coniferous forest and pastureland.

In a private garden in the village, visitors can find the Danyore rock. Inscribed in the rock are the names of the Tibetan kings who ruled in Gilgit during the seventh and eighth centuries.

With a total of four lakes in the area, each unique in its beauty and diverse nature. The first lake is a startlingly green pond about 200 metres in diameter, surrounded by birch, ash and pine trees. The water is still and clear, its colour rising from bright green algae on the bottom. 

An hour south of Gilgit, the Haramosh Valley circles north and west around 7,209 metres. The peak of Haramosh descends to the road just where the Indus turns south.  

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.  

South of Gilgit, the Skardu road branches east to Baltistan and follows the upper Indus River, the dividing line between the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges. On the journey to Chilas, magnificent views of the Nanga Perbat Massif, the western end of the Himalayan Range can be seen. Chilas is the main town of Diamar valley, just three and half hours from Gilgit. 

The Astor Valley is a starting point to the Deosai Plateau, which gives way to sites like the Rama Lake, a beautiful sight where visitors can hike up the Siachen Glacier. The Astor road from Gilgit is 112 kilos away and accessible able by jeep. 

Running north to south to join the Gilgit valley, the Ishkoman Valley divides the Karakoram Range from the Hindu Kush. Incorporated into Pakistan in 1972, it is about 100 kilometres to Chatorkhand and Phakora to the road head at Imit. 

At Swat Serena, guests can enjoy diverse sports activities such as a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, badminton, carrom, chess, table tennis, cricket, football, and a jogging track, providing both relaxation and an active lifestyle.

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. 

The guest experience is enhanced by the hotel’s remarkable design and peaceful garden setting that captures the true essence of Pakistani heritage. Experience a taste of the old city homes of Faisalabad when you admire the sophisticated and spacious interiors of the hotel featuring Chinioti sofas with vibrant local floral tapestry and traditional ceramic lamps.

Indulge in the city’s best street food along with continental favourites paired with an assortment of teas at Zamana Restaurant.

Rate: $15 + tax

Showcasing diverse gastronomic influences from across the globe, the Sunday Brunch at Zamana promises an unforgettable dining experience.

Rate: $25 + tax

Located on the sixth floor of the hotel, the Nazara Lounge offers snacks and exclusive services for all guests staying on the executive floor of the Margalla Wing. Providing panoramic views of the city and the Margalla Hills, the rooftop lounge is open around the clock and serves complimentary continental breakfast, all-day tea and coffee and juice.

Marvel at the unique architecture of our hotel, where modern design is perfectly combined with traditional Afghan culture. Large bay windows offer sweeping views of the gardens, courtyards, lawns and patios. Unique Afghan flair is evident in the hotel lobbies, halls and foyers. 

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.

The Great Lake Kivu presents endless possibilities for sports enthusiasts and adventure seekers, including stand-up paddling, water-skiing, motorboat rides and much, much more.

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.

Just half a kilometre from the Kampala Serena Hotel, you’ll find the Parliament of Uganda and all government business offices.

This shrine is dedicated to the 22 Uganda Martyrs, pages of King Mwanga II of Buganda, who were burned to death for their refusal to renounce Christianity.

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

The largest market in the country, with over 10,000 owners of stalls and shops, offers inexpensive clothing and a wide variety of goods and souvenirs, with all prices negotiable.

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.

The Goma (DRC) border crossing is 2km from the hotel. 

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.

The watering hole is located adjacent to the main building, where you can wine and dine while taking in the great view of the green Chyulu Hills and watching a spectacular wide range of wildlife stop by to quench their thirst. 

Later, by the lodge’s floodlit pool under the vast and starry dome of the African night, enjoy succulent lamb cooked on a spit, chicken and grills, pasta, salads and delicious desserts.

Located 30 minutes from the camp, the park is the home to Black and White Rhino; guests have the privilege of visiting the park as they drive through the conservancy.

An Ornithological Haven

The only way to get close to nature on foot. Led by an experienced Naturalist, the one-hour walk begins right at the camp, through the sprawling Acacia thickets right to the Lake shore. This is one of the rarest opportunity to walk designated Ramsar and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Unlike the drives, nature walks captures all the desired attention of natural happenings like identifying tracks and signs of wildlife, geology, native plants identification and their traditional medicinal values or uses, one on one interaction on birding with an expert, more thrilling, how these birds find their way all from Europe and Asia into Africa during winter! The cover of diverse habitats ensures maximum content achievement.

A unique opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day care of the chimpanzees in our care.
Gain exclusive access to feeding time and the enrichment activities within their enclosures. Chimpanzees are not indigenous to Kenya. One can also adopt a chimp.

Available daily between 09:30am – 1:00pm and 2:00 pm – 4:30pm.

* Chargeable

Alluring ocean views and the gentle sounds of the surf complement the seafood menu at this Arabian dhow-themed restaurant. Enjoy an array of dishes that use only the finest and freshest local ingredients, including fresh fish caught daily.

• Beauty therapy services (facials/pedicure/manicure) run by a fully qualified beautician
• Massage services 
• Hot spots (wireless Internet services at discounted rates)

Stimulate your mind with an Art Deco tour of Maputo. Rich with history, the architecture in Maputo is designed to showcase influential buildings in the city. Learn the stories behind colonial style ruins and experience the current picturesque sites.

Approximately an hour and a half from Maputo sits the coastal paradise of Inhaca Island, known for its magnificent coral reefs and stunning beaches. Located along a beautiful coastal forest and mangrove swamps, take a tour by boat and get away to the adventure that awaits.

Sit beneath a ceiling of stars, and enjoy a classic film at the Polana Serena pool area with your family, or friends. Complimentary and available to the public, this event occurs every Wednesday evening and is a fantastic opportunity to take in the calm setting of our hotel.

Unwind and find your Zen at the Maisha Spa, where you can enjoy a yoga session that will revitalise all of your senses. Whether it is after a full day of sightseeing or part of your morning ritual, give yourself time to relax and reinvigorate.

At our Nyota Terrace, you will hear different types of music in the Kenyan style. There are also relatively quiet hotel lounges for unwinding in the evenings.

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.

Your guide will be happy to tailor a guided bird walk to suit both your interest and your schedule. More than 400 species of birds have been recorded in the Nyerere National Park (350 of which are water fowl), particularly along the banks of the Rufiji River.

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.  

Translate your impressions of your surroundings and the emotions they stir within you into art, using your paintbrush as a form of expression.

Learn basic Swahili words that can be useful over the course of your safari.

Rejuvenate your body as you let go of stress and tension through stretches and meditation. Exercises are beginner level; a mat, towels and water are provided.

For those who don’t have the time, energy or ability to walk in the village we can take you on a tour through the village on a Tuk Tuk motorbike.

Mingle with our guide and learn more about the local ecosystem, birdlife and wildlife.

Located in Mto Wa Mbu village, this canteen enables you to sample different Tanzanian cuisines – all well prepared and served in a clean and safe environment.

Take an exhilarating bike safari through the forest, where you’ll spot monkeys, diverse birdlife and butterflies unique to the environment.

An essential part of traditional safari life, the concept of having drinks whilst watching the sun go down dates back to the time of the great safaris of the 1920s. They all featured the serving of elegant “bush” cocktails against the unforgettable backdrop of the African sunset.

Escorted by an armed ranger, you will enjoy a two-hour walk through the diverse landscapes of the Crater highlands, from the grassy plains to the mountainous forest. Along the way you will view various wildlife and interact with Maasai cattlemen.  

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 drink or a meal by the pool as you watch the animals going about their daily chores - grazing, hunting and avoiding predators.

The lake features over 240 species of bush, swamp and water birds. Enjoy a guided morning walk (07.00) or late afternoon walk (16.30) to see these indigenous birds in their natural habitat. The duration of the walk is about 2 to 3 hours, and the maximum number of participants is eight people. The cost is USD $48 per walk.

From the lodge, guests travel by road up to where the fishermen, in their traditional canoes are and taken along the shoreline to a nearby village. Here, guests can explore the village while learning about the traditions and cultures of the Sukuma people living at shoreline of Lake Victoria. This activity normally starts in the morning and the cost is USD $200 per canoe. The maximum number is eight people, and the price will be reduced if the number of people is two or one per canoe. The canoe trip also includes bird watching, both from the canoe and when exploring the village. 

Our trainer is available to provide body stretch lessons. 

With a bonfire beside your and an open sky full of beautiful stars above, enjoy our barbecue bush dinner in a secluded spot inside the bush and listen to the voices of hyenas and roaring lions.

The Western Serengeti is rich in fauna and flora. Take a mid-morning or late afternoon walk with our experienced resident naturalist while listening to the wonderful melodies of a variety of birds species.

This is an interactive learning class for guests interested in the Swahili language, and is conducted by an experienced teacher who makes it entertaining. Get to learn basic greeting words, counting, food and animal names. 

Sundowners have been a hallmark of the safari experience since the 1920s, coupling the pleasure of an afternoon cocktail with the enjoyment of a majestic African sunset. Timed to commence as the sun begins to set, sundowners at Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp begin with a leisurely drive to a scenic spot where chairs, lamps, campfire and a bush bar with cocktail snacks have been set up. Musical entertainment can also be provided.

Enjoy an exciting two or three hour bike adventure through the village of Tengeru, with interesting sites to visit such as:

Visit the Polish graveyard, which is a short drive from Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa, and learn the rich history behind it.

Enjoy a drive through Arusha, view some of the sights and visit the village market, Main Arusha market, a school, a church and a local pub. Lunch will be served afterward, and then the tour will continue as you visit the local farms and coffee plantations.

Take an interactive Swahili class led by an experienced teacher. Learn basic greeting words, numbers and food and animal names.

In Zanzibar Life is a Beach!

And at Zanzibar Serena Hotel you can seat right by the beach listen to the sea waves kissing the shoreline as you sip on your chilled favorite drink and appreciate an exceptional dining experience.

Located 40 minutes away on the beautiful West Coast of Zanzibar, Safari Blue is Zanzibar’s most talked about sea Adventure. You are sure to spend a magical day exploring the Menai Bay Conservation Area and a host of aquatic activities. Tour the area in traditional wooden dhow, enjoy swimming and guided snorkeling in the beautiful clear waters, or watch dolphins at play! Feast on delicious Swahili seafood barbeque and indigenous tropical fruit tasting. Enjoy a fun-filled day with all the drinks and snacks throughout the day. A never miss unique Zanzibar outing.

The tour provides a rare experience why Zanzibar is referred to as the 'Spice Island' with a tour of the rural Zanzibar to small hold farms and plantations where the locals are growing spices such as Vanilla, Nutmeg, Clove, Cardamon, Cinnamon etc., medicinal and ornamental plants and variety of tropical and local fruits. You get detailed description of the spices and learn how to use the different plants for local dishes, herbal medicine and traditional ceremonies which are an important aspect of the Zanzibaris life.

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.

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.

Perched on two boulders cresting a thousand feet over the gushing Hunza river, the stunning 11th century Altit Fort is the oldest surviving monument of the region and the birthplace of the Hunza Kingdom. Altit, translating to ‘this side down’, was the first royal dwelling for the Tham (the traditional ruler) or Mirs of Hunza. The fort and the surrounding village settlement of Altit Khun have been restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture through its Historical Cities Programme. The fort is the recipient of the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2011.

The Leif Larsen Music Center is situated within the Royal Garden of the Altit Fort compound. The Center provides facilities for traditional musicians and performers of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral to train youth in different traditions and genres of mountain music. It was set up under the Aga Khan Music Initiative in partnership with Royal Norwegian Embassy. Following the Ustaad-Shagird (teacher-apprentice) model of music education, the Center offers students short courses for training in local music instruments, music education and production as well as short residencies for visiting artists, writers, historians and environmentalists. The Center also helps local communities organize different festivals and music events. 

Be transformed back 700 years and explore the royal seat of the ruler of Hunza – the Tibetan influenced UNESCO award winning Baltit Fort and the surrounding bustling

Karimabad Bazaar. Enjoy lunch or a coffee at one of the local restaurants or cafes whilst soaking up the incredible views over Karimabad

• Walk to Queen Victoria’s Monument - a 3 hour return walk through villages and a steep climb to the monument where you will have incredible views of the entire valley.
• The Water Channel Walk - an easy walk for as little or as long as you like. Up to 3 hours.
• Trek from Altit Fort up to the charming hamlet of Duikar (Eagles Nest) – a fantastic 3-hour hike. Watch the sunset over Rakaposhi, Golden Peak, Diran, Lady Finger & Ultar peaks and feel on top of the world!

The Khyber Pass gate, now Bab-e-Khyber is a mountain pass in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan.

About 20 km northwest of Peshawar is the scenic and picturesque, Warsak Hydroelectric dam on Kabul River, a good place for boating, fishing, and sightseeing excursions.

Known as the Piccadilly of Central Asia, the historic Qissa Khawani Bazaar, the story tellers’ market, is famous for its chai and kehwa houses.

Regain your body’s equilibrium with the distinctive healing and relaxing massages at Maisha Spa. Our certified therapists combine ancient rituals and contemporary techniques to lead you on a journey into a world of rejuvenation.

Indulge yourself with four distinctive dining options. Savour a diverse selection of cuisines and beverages ranging from Southeast Asian to Western and Traditional.

It is a new dawn for Maisha and we are delighted to share our new
treatment menu with you.

One of the world's most dangerous bridges, providing an exhilarating experience for adventure seekers.