Serena Tanzania Brochure by Neskeens Lusamukha

Tanzania Land of the Endless Plains The vast and beautiful country of Tanzania, locked between the shores of Lake Victoria and the shimmering Indian Ocean, is world-renowned for her extraordinary abundance of wildlife and fabulously unspoiled vistas. It is also home both to the exotic spice isle of Zanzibar and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world.

Some 100,000 square kilometers of Tanzaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area is devoted to her national parks and reserves, amongst the better-known of which are: the endless plains of the Serengeti, host to the global marvel of the annual migration of the wildebeest; the massive wilderness of the untamed and largely undiscovered Selous; and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eighth wonder of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater.

LODGE AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality In typical country house style, the bar and restaurant offer blazing log fires, lake and garden views, and an elegant yet relaxed ambience. Cuisine includes local and international dishes and weekend buffet events are held on the broad openair terraces. Health and wellness We offer guided walks, canoeing, trekking, climbing, mountain-biking and a range of health and beauty treatments.

Serena Mountain Village, Arusha

Set against the backdrop of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, this village-styled lodge stands amid coffee plantations on the shores of Lake Duluti. The central reception, lounge, bar and restaurant are housed in an imposing coloniallystyled stone-built mansion, which has been designed to echo the ambience of the coffee farm that originally stood on this site. Surrounded by gracious lawns and colourful banks of Bougainvillea, the tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms are grouped in clusters around a series of central ‘village’ squares.

Standing at the gateway to the famous Tanzanian ‘Northern Safari Circuit’, the lodge offers a broad range of attractions, which include: walking, mountain biking, canoeing on the lake, and trips to the nearby Arusha and Mount Meru national parks.

Accommodation Spacious and elegantly presented in classic country-house style, the 42 rooms feature marble bathrooms, double French doors leading out into the gardens, leaded windows, a stylish work or vanity area, and large and comfortable beds.

Location The Lodge is 20kms from Arusha and 60kms for Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Room amenities Include: 24-hour room service, ceiling fans, walk-in mosquito netting, work space, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and WiFi, satellite TV, hair dryers, laundry and valet services.

Activities and cultural interaction Guided nature and bird walks around Lake Duluti, coffee farm tours, safari sundowners on the lake shore, lake breakfasts, mountain biking, canoeing, trekking and mountain climbing (Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro). Visits to Arusha and Kilimanjaro National Parks. Breakfast, sundowners and dinner by the lake. Shopping The gift shop offers; travel requisites, gift items, books, fashion items and cultural crafts.

Conference and event facilities The tented conference facility is set amidst coffee plantations on the shores of the lake and offers; full audio-visual and technical support services, catering, incentives, and organizational support. Weddings and honeymoons We offer a selection of wedding and reception venues, honeymoon suites and a wedding advisory service. Family features We offer; family rooms, children’s menus, babysitting, nature walks and educational talks. Unique experiences Coffee farm tours, lakeshore mountain biking, canoeing, trekking and mountain climbing (Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro). Eco-culture A number of villages in the Arusha region belong to the Cultural Tourism Programme and offer tours to local villages, craft markets and cooperatives. The hotel works with a wide range of local farms and growers to produce locally sourced organic products.

Business support Our business centre offers multi-lingual secretarial support and 24-hour global connectivity.

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Standing high on the edge of a towering escarpment with panoramic views over the glittering alkaline waters of Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of tranquility, wildlife discovery, and ornithological richness. Loosely grouped around an infinity pool, the lodge offers a central dining room styled to replicate a Maasai Boma, spacious grounds, a cliff-top bush dining site, and a lakeview bar and observation point with stunning views across the lake and onwards to the cleft of the Great Rift

Valley. Uniquely, the rooms are housed in traditional circular Rondavels, which are widely spaced along the escarpment, thus enjoying superb views of the lake. Just a short drive from the lodge is Lake Manyara National Park, whose forests and plains embrace the lake, which is typically fringed with thousands of coral-pink flamingoes, and is home to the world-famous tree-climbing lions. Location The Lodge is in Mto wa Mbu, Northern Tanzania, 130kms from Arusha.

Accommodation The colourfully-presented ensuite rooms are housed in circular, double-storey, ‘rondavels’ along the escarpment, each with its own private verandah and view across the Lake. The lodge also offers one suite. Room amenities Include: Ceiling fans, telephone, WiFi, mosquito nets, valet and laundry services, and use of the dedicated satellite TV room.

LODGE AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality The spacious dining room features an interior bar area, a central buffet and both inside and terrace seating. Presented in typical Maasai style, it features the use of swirling primary colours on textured white walls, which are embellished with traditional Masai beadwork, gourds and leatherwork.

the grounds. Fully air-conditioned, this supremely different conference venue offers; full audio-visual and technical support services, catering, incentives, and organizational support.

Health and wellness We offer a swimming pool and sundeck and a range of health and beauty treatments. Activities and cultural interaction Game drives in Lake Manyara National Park, nature trails, forest hikes, mountain biking and canoeing. Cultural choices include tours of the neighbouring villages and dance displays by the local Iraqw people.

Family features We offer; family rooms, children’s menus, babysitting, nature walks and educational talks.

Weddings and honeymoons We offer a selection of wedding and reception venues, honeymoon suites and a wedding advisory service.

Unique experiences Game drives around the lake with the chance of encountering the spectacular tree-climbing lions. Lake canoeing and boating (water levels permitting), escarpment walks, mountain biking, cultural lectures, village tours and lunches, cliff-top BBQ, and escarpment sundowners Eco-culture The Lodge is an integral part of the local cultural tourism programme the profits from which go towards the support of the local community. It also provides community health and educational support and cultural promotion.

Conference and event facilities The lodge has its own dedicated undercanvas conference space, which stands in

LODGE AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality The split-level rock-built dining and bar area features a wall of glass, looking down on to the constantly changing vistas of the crater below, while double doors lead out on to a broad viewing terrace, where safari sundowners can be served. Breakfast and lunch can also be staged in the acacia groves of the crater, while safari sundowners are ideally enjoyed high on the crater rim. Health and wellness We offer guided walks and a range of health and beauty treatments.

The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on Earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines so as to blend entirely into the landscape. Inspired by the ‘cradle of mankind’ of the nearby Ol Duvai Gorge Paleolithic Site, the décor features stylized cave art, a rock-built bar and dining room, a craterrim viewing terrace and a central fire, 6

which remains lit day and night. Known as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ the Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has offered sanctuary to its unique collection of over 25,000 large mammals since the dawn of time. Location The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, lies immediately adjacent to the Serengeti National Park and 180kms from Arusha.

Accommodation Strung around the Crater rim, each with its own rock-enclosed balcony and crater view, the 75 rooms feature stylized prehistoric cave paintings and traditional contemporary Maasai art. The lodge also offers a suite. Room amenities Include: Room service, telephone and WiFi, laundry and valet services, and the use of a communal satellite TV room.

Activities and cultural interaction Half or full-day Crater tours, lunch on the crater floor, visits to authentic Maasai Manyattas and handicraft markets, guided walks around the crater rim, lunch, sundowners or dinner at ‘Lone Tree’ on the crater rim. Visits to Olduvai Gorge Palaeolithic Site, visits to the Crater Highlands and greater Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area. Shopping The gift shop offers; travel requisites, gift items, books, fashion items and cultural crafts. Business support Our business centre offers multi-lingual secretarial support and 24hour global connectivity.

Conference and event facilities The lodge has its own dedicated undercanvas conference or event space, which stands in the grounds with stunning views over the crater rim to the plains below. Fully air-conditioned, this supremely different conference venue offers; full audio-visual and technical support services, catering, incentives, and organizational support. Weddings and honeymoons We offer a selection of wedding and reception venues, honeymoon suites and a wedding advisory service. Family features We offer; family rooms, children’s menus, babysitting, nature walks and educational talks. Unique experiences Include; a picnic lunch by the hippo pools of the crater, full English breakfast on the crater floor, visits to Maasai villages, sundowners on the crater rim. Eco-culture Constructed to strict ecological guidelines, the lodge works closely with the surrounding Maasai communities both to promote and sustain the local heritage and to provide educational and health support.

LODGE AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality Linked by shaded walkways and clustered around the roaring furnace of the central circular barbecue arena (operational breakfast, lunch and dinner), the high-domed halls of the two-tier dining room are supported by massive papyrus-topped pillars and embellished with sumptuous traditional ‘Makonde’ carvings. Outside is a circular terrace, which looks out over the grounds towards the swimming pool. Health and wellness Swimming pool, guided walks and a range of health and beauty treatments.

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Set high on the saddle of a tree-clad ridge, commanding panoramic views across the Serengeti, this lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Winner of numerous awards from the world travel press, it is centrally located adjacent to the arena for the world-famous annual migration of the wildebeest. Situated close to the worldfamous 2-million-year-old Paleolithic site of Ol Duvai, ‘birthplace of mankind’, the

lodge has been styled to offer a showcase of cultural performance, heritage and traditional art. Designed to blend completely into the living landscape, the rooms are housed in a series of traditional domed ‘rondavels’ clustered loosely around the stunning infinity pool.

Accommodation Each of the charmingly presented 66 rooms is accommodated in a traditionally-thatched ‘Rondavel’ with private balcony. The lodge offers one suite and two rooms for the physically challenged.

Location Serengeti National Park, 335kms from Arusha, 27kms from Seronera airstrip.

Room amenities Include: Room service, ceiling fans, telephone and WiFi, satellite TV (in communal TV room), hair dryers (on request from reception), safety deposit, laundry and valet services.

Activities and cultural interaction Game drives, guided walks, birdwatching, balloon safaris, Bush BBQ, bush dining, safari sundowners. Shopping The gift shop offers; travel requisites, gift items, books, fashion items and cultural crafts. Business support Our business centre offers multi-lingual secretarial support and 24-hour global connectivity.

Conference and event facilities The lodge offers a series of interlinked conference areas, private bars, scenic terraces and exclusive dining options, all of which benefit from; full audio-visual and technical support, catering services and incentives programmes. Weddings and honeymoons We offer a selection of wedding and reception venues, honeymoon suites and a wedding advisory service. Family features We offer; family rooms, children’s menus, babysitting, nature walks and educational talks. Unique experiences The annual migration of the wildebeest, balloon safaris, visits to Ol Duvai Gorge Paleolithic site, sundowners in the bush, bush BBQ. Eco-culture The lodge works closely with the surrounding communities to provide educational and health support, promote traditional heritage crafts, and employ cultural guides and entertainers.

CAMP AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality The central tented lounge features a stylish bar and a selection of wildwood seating. The dining room is presented in classic tented style with a panoramic terrace looking out over the plains. Safari sundowners and bush dinners can also be presented on the ‘endless plains’ after which the Serengeti is named. Health and wellness We offer guided walks and a range of health and beauty treatments.

Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp, Western Serengeti Scenically located in a glade, known as ‘the place of the klipspringer’ and guarded by three- million- year-old granite towers, this luxury tented camp is unique. Cleverly located on one of the main annual migration corridors for over one million wildebeest, half a million zebras and gazelles, and their accompanying cast of predators it stands at the very epicentre of one of the world’s most famous national parks. Presented in traditional safari style, it features a central tented lounge and mess tent, a 10

stone viewing terrace and an evening campfire cocktail area. Location Serengeti National Park, 335kms from Arusha and adjacent to both the Seronera and Lobo airstrips Accommodation The sixteen large custom-made canvas tents are widely spaced throughout the rocky glades of the camp. Reached by winding stone paths, each tent stands on a

stone platform, which features a spacious verandah with both safari chairs and sun loungers. Opening off the spacious bedroom, is a tented bathroom, which features twin basins, shower and flushing WC. The main bedroom area features two queen-sized four-poster beds, each with all encompassing mosquito nets.

Activities and cultural interaction Game drives, guided walks, birdwatching, balloon safaris, Bush BBQ, bush dining, sundowners on the plains, kopje and rock art tours, fishing trips to Lake Victoria. Shopping The gift shop offers; travel requisites, gift items, books, fashion items and cultural crafts.

Family features We offer; family tents, children’s menus, babysitting, nature walks and educational talks. Unique experiences The annual migration of the wildebeest, balloon safaris, hiking tours around the area’s distinctive kopjes (granite outcrops) and prehistoric rock art, balloon safaris, visits to Ol Duvai Gorge Paleolithic site, sundowners in the bush, fishing trips to Lake Victoria. Eco-culture The camp, which has been constructed to strict ecological standards using only ecologically sustainable materials, works closely with the surrounding communities to provide educational and health support, promote traditional heritage crafts, and employ cultural guides and entertainers.

Weddings and honeymoons We offer a selection of wedding and reception venues, honeymoon suites and a wedding advisory service.

Tent amenities Include: Tent service, ceiling fans, walkin mosquito netting, laundry and valet services. 11

to a bedroom furnished in antique Edwardian style with steamer-trunks, writing desk, brass lamps, rugs and four-poster bed. The luxurious ensuite bathroom is presented in polished mahogany and features twin marble basins, walk-in shower and separate flushing WC. Tent amenities Include: Tent service, personal stationery and writing desk, ceiling fans, walk-in mosquito netting, hairdryers, laundry and valet services.

Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World TM One of our most exclusive safari venues, and a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World TM, Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp offers the epitome of classic ‘Out of Africa’ safari camp luxury. Styled to replicate the elegant hunting camps of such legendary ‘white hunters’ as Denys Finch Hatton and Baron Bror Blixen, it is located adjacent to the famous western corridor of the Serengeti National Park

- arena of the ‘Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. Designed in Edwardian style, it features an elegantly tented lounge evocatively furnished with a tasteful selection of safari antiques, a stained-glass and mahogany bar, twin mess tents, and a stone flagged terrace looking out over the Serengeti’s western corridor.

Location Western Serengeti is 110kms from Seronera airstrip, 16kms from Grumeti airstrip, and 399kms from Arusha. Accommodation The camp has just 25 widely-spaced luxury tents, raised on timber platforms, each with a glorious view of the plains and dedicated butler service. Each tent has a spacious furnished deck leading

CAMP AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality In keeping with the theme of colonial opulence, the twin dining tents feature Edwardian-styled dining furniture, sprung floors, crisp-starched napery, delicate blue and white china, and elaborate silverware. The staff are attired in classical colonial ‘mess’ uniform of white Swahili robes and turbans. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on a table d’hôte basis, both lunch and supper being five-course, while an extensive selection of wines and spirits are offered. Health and wellness Swimming pool, guided walks and a range of health and beauty treatments.

Activities and cultural interaction Game drives, guided walks, birdwatching, balloon safaris, Bush BBQ, bush dining, safari sundowners on the plains and fishing trips to Lake Victoria. Shopping The gift shop offers; travel requisites, gift items, books, fashion items and cultural crafts. Weddings and honeymoons We offer a selection of wedding and reception venues, honeymoon suites and a wedding advisory service. Unique experiences Immediate proximity to the western corridor, scene of the annual migration of over a million wildebeest and their attendant cast of predators, crocodile viewing along the Grumeti River, exclusive bush dining, fishing trip to Lake Victoria. Eco-culture The camp, which has been constructed to strict ecological standards using only ecologically sustainable materials, works closely with the surrounding communities to provide educational and health support and cultural promotion.

Accommodation A triumph of opulence against the raw beauty of the last true African wilderness, the twelve tents echo the lavish luxury of the hunting camps of such legendary ‘white hunters’ as Frederick Selous, Baron Bror Blixen and Denys Finch Hatton, whose guests enjoyed only the finest linen, cut crystal and silver service. Carpeted in cream, with rich rugs, ornate chandeliers and gorgeously net-swathed four-poster beds, each tent features an Edwardian bathroom, complete with bath tub and twin gilt-garlanded bow-fronted washstands.

Selous Luxury Camp Vast, pristine and largely undiscovered, the spectacular Selous Game Reserve is a World Heritage Site and the largest expanse of game reserve in Africa. Four times the size of the Serengeti, it is watered by the mighty Rufiji River, and is home to the largest concentrations of elephants in the world. Hidden deep within rolling woodland, Selous Luxury Tented Camp features a

half circle of twelve khaki tents raised on wildwood platforms with thickly-thatched traditional roofs. Embraced by the eroded cliffs of a dry river bed, is a high-vaulted, open-sided space, which houses an Edwardian-styled lounge, library, bar and dining room. Granite steps lead down into a crescent of blue pool, which laps into a gentle cascade. Lit by chandeliers and low brass lamps, the graciously presented lounge widens into a timbered

deck, where an evening fire pit blazes and lanterns glow. Location The Selous National Reserve lies a 45 minute’s flight from Dar es Salaam International Airport. A meet and greet service is offered from Stiegler’s Airstrip, which is just a half-hour’s game drive away from the camp.

Tent amenities Include: Tent service, 24-hour hot water, flushing WCs, and walk-in showers; ceiling fans; king-sized four-poster beds; dressing area; seating area; writing desk; private deck; mini bar; tea and coffee making facilities; telephone and WiFi; hairdryers, laundry and valet services. CAMP AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality Presented in traditional Edwardian style, the lounge, library and bar space features sprung-floors, leather sofas, wing-back chairs and safari antiques, while the open-sided dining room looks out over the pool and features an outdoor dining and relaxation deck. Menus are tailored to the guests’ preferences.

Health and wellness Includes; guided walks and hot-spring bathing. Activities and cultural interaction Includes; dedicated safari guide and vehicle, nature and bird walks, bush walks (with armed ranger), hot-spring bathing, visits to the grave of Frederick Selous. Honeymoons The camp offers a sublime honeymoon destination, which can include lamp-lit bush dinners for two, river or cliff-top sundowners and hot-spring bathing. Unique experiences Your own dedicated safari guide and vehicle, who will lead your choice of game drives, bush walks (with armed ranger), hippo-pool walk, bird-walks and fishing trips. Resident packs of endangered hunting dogs nearby, elephant-viewing along the river and access to some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa.

Dar es Salaam International Airport. A meet and greet service is offered from Stiegler’s Airstrip, which is just a halfhour’s game drive away from the lodge. Accommodation The 12 spacious chalets are widelyspaced along the river bank, each with its own private viewing deck, sun loungers, plunge pool and rain shower. The central area features a king-sized bed, writing desk, river-view lounge with LCD TV, double bathroom with dressing area and Victorian claw-foot bath. The lodge also offers the exclusive Rufiji Royal Suite, which offers three double bedrooms, dining room, lounge, private swimming pool and dedicated sundeck.

Mivumo River Lodge Built out on timbered decks above the banks of the mighty Rufiji River with long views down the plunging torrents of Stiegler’s Gorge, Mivumo River Lodge offers just twelve luxurious chalets, each of which stands on its own river-view deck, with rain shower and private plunge pool. Traditionally thatched, with high vaulted ceilings and picture windows, each room features an engaging mix of classic safari antiques and ultra-modern leather and rattan styled furniture. The lodge also offers the exclusive Rufiji Royal Suite, which features three double 16

bedrooms, dining room, lounge, private swimming pool and dedicated sundeck. Above a triple-tier deck, with an infinity pool, cascade, viewing deck, spa and sun deck, the spacious central dining room leads down to an open-sided lounge and bar, whose leather sofas look out over the river. Softly lit by baronial wrought-iron chandeliers, the lounge also features an outdoor evening cocktail deck, where a fire burns and the river is illuminated by glowing flares.

Vast, pristine and largely undiscovered, the spectacular Selous Game Reserve is a World Heritage Site and the largest expanse of game reserve in Africa. Covering 55,000 square kilometres of rolling savannah, lakes, rivers and deltas, it is four times the size of the Serengeti and home to the largest concentrations of elephants in the world. Location The Lodge is in the Selous National Reserve, which is 45 minute’s flight from

Room amenities Include: dedicated butler-service; allinclusive fine wines and spirits; allinclusive game drives; river-boat safaris and bush dining experiences; dedicated wildlife guide, client-tailored menus and dining experiences; mini bar; tea and coffee making facilities; telephone, WiFi, LCD TV, hair dryer, ceiling fans; laundry and valet services. LODGE AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality Overlooking the river, infinity pool and sundecks, the traditionally thatched dining room offers an exclusive dining experience, which features client-tailored

menus and the option of taking lunch in the bush or along the river. Evening cocktails can be served in the lounge, on the flame-lit fire-pit deck, on the sandbanks of the river, or in the bush. Health and wellness Options include guided walks, hot-spring bathing, and a range of nature-inspired Selous Spa treatments. Activities and cultural interaction Includes; dedicated safari guide and vehicle, river safaris, bush dining, hosted river fishing, nature and bird walks, bush walks (with armed ranger), hot-spring bathing, visits to the grave of Frederick Selous. Honeymoons The lodge offers a sublime honeymoon destination, which can include lamp-lit bush dinners for two, river or cliff-top sundowners, hot-spring bathing and ‘his and hers’ massage. Unique experiences Unique trips down the Rufiji River in your dedicated safari-adapted motor launch. Sand-bank picnics, lantern-lit river sundowners. Unique elephantviewing, resident packs of endangered hunting dogs nearby, and access to some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa.

Zanzibar Serena Inn A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World TM

Idyllically situated on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, and flanked by an exotic mix of sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquility and opulence amongst the bustle of one Africa’s most ancient and most enchanting towns. A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World ™, the inn has been styled to represent the epitome of Swahili style, ethnic elegance and Arabic opulence. Location Central Stone Town, 7kms from Zanzibar International Airport (20 minute’s flight from Dar es Salaam). 18

Accommodation We offer a selection of Standard and Prime rooms, Executive Suites, a Presidential Suite and a honeymoon suite. Each room is presented in time-honoured Zanzibar style and features a traditional Lamu four-poster bed and a private balcony. Room amenities Include: 24-hour room service, airconditioning, WiFi and in-room modem hook-up, direct-dial phone, voice-mail, complimentary newspaper, in-room satellite TV, mini bar, private safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, hair driers, mosquito nets, laundry and valet services, airport shuttle and limousine service.

INN AMENITIES Dining, bars and hospitality Lapped by the waves of the Indian Ocean, the Baharia Restaurant offers all-day international and Swahili cuisine and weekly Swahili banquets around the pool. On the roof of the Inn is our exclusive open-air Terrace Restaurant, which looks out over the bay and features a supreme selection of freshly-caught sea food. Presented in traditional Swahili style, the Masahani Bar features performances by a traditional Taarab orchestra and offers both indoor and terrace seating. Adjacent to the pool, the Ndele Coffee Shop offers traditional Swahili coffee and fresh-baked pastries.

The Mangapwani Beach Club Located on the unspoilt northwest coast of Zanzibar (a short drive from the Inn), the Mangapwani Beach Club offers white sandy beaches, sumptuous seafood barbecues, luxury day beds and changing facilities, swimming, snorkelling, sea kayaking, diving, dhow trips, nature trails and visits to the local dhowbuilding communities and the famous Mangapwani Slave Caves. Health and wellness Swimming pool, henna body painting, water sports at the exclusive Mangapwani Beach Club, and a range of health and beauty treatments. Activities and cultural interaction Include: Dhow trips, island tours, dolphin, turtle and humpback whale watching, Swahili banquets with traditional Taarab orchestra, tours of the spice gardens and ancient Stone Town (to include The House of Wonders, the Sultan’s Palace, Livingstone’s House, The National Museum, the Hamamni Baths, the Chukwani, Mtoni and Maruhubi Palaces, the Persian baths of Kidichi, the cathedral and old slave market, and The Old Dispensary Cultural Centre). Visits to the islands of Pemba, Grave Island, Prison Island or Snake Island, diving (including wreck-diving) on the worldfamous reefs of the Pemba Channel, and visits to the Jozani Forest Nature Reserve, the world’s last red colobus monkey sanctuary.

Shopping The gift shop offers; travel requisites, gift items, books, fashion items and cultural crafts. Business support Our business centre offers multi-lingual secretarial support and 24-hour global connectivity. Conference and event facilities Presented in traditional Zanzibar style, the dedicated conference room accommodates 40 guests, while services include; full audio-visual and technical support services, catering, incentives, and organizational support. Weddings and honeymoons We offer a selection of wedding and reception venues, honeymoon suites and a wedding advisory service. Family features We offer; family rooms, children’s menus and babysitting. Eco-culture Zanzibar shelters one of the most ancient and enduring cradles of Swahili culture, while the Inn incorporates three historically significant buildings, which have been sensitively restored as part of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. The Inn plays a major part in the community life of Zanzibar, sponsoring a wide range of educational, health and communityrelated projects. 19

Kenya

Nairobi Serena Hotel, Serena Beach Hotel and Spa, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Samburu Serena Safari Lodge, Serena Mountain Lodge, Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Ol Pejeta House, Lake Elmenteita Luxury Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

Tanzania Serena Mountain Village, Arusha; Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp, Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp, Selous Luxury Camp, Mivumo River Lodge, Zanzibar Serena Inn.

Serena Sales Centre Williamson House, 4th Floor 4th Ngong Avenue. P.O. Box 48690-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 20 2842000/2842333. Fax: +254 20 2718103. Email: cro@serena.co.ke

Tanzania Central Reservations 2nd Floor, Diamond Trust House, P.O. Box 2551 Arusha, Tanzania. Tel: +255 27 2545555. Fax: +255 27 2545369. Email: reservations@serena.co.tz

Uganda

Johannesburg Reservations Office

Kampala Serena Hotel, Lake Victoria Serena Resort.

Grayston Ridge Office Park (Block C, Ground Floor), 144 Katherine Street, Sandown, Johannesburg, South Africa. Tel: +27 21 2607/8/9/10. Fax: +27 86 666 3508. Email: reservations@serenahotels.co.za

Rwanda Kigali Serena Hotel, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.

Mozambique Polana Serena Hotel.