| Taking
the Eco Route
The Serena Group is committed to an escalating
eco-policy that embraces sensitivity to the
interests of the local population in relation
to such matters as: cultural preservation, sustainable
habitat and community development. The group
also abides by a code of responsible practice
in relation to: energy conservation, waste recycling,
sewage disposal, air emissions, pesticides,
noise reduction and visual pollution. Finally,
all Serena Group properties are built to harmonise
with the local landscape and to utilise eco-friendly
materials, local handicrafts and products. Wherever
possible we also aim to enhance the environment
via landscaping and indigenous plant material
reinforcement.
The Serengeti
Eco Programme
The Lodge has been designed to blend seamlessly
into the environment and utilises natural stone,
thatch and muted savannah colours wherever possible.
Great care was also taken during the construction
process to protect the indigenous plants and
trees of the area whilst local artisans from
the famous Makonde tribe were employed to create
the sumptuous carvings that embellish the lodge.
Experience has shown that sustainable
conservational policies work best when linked
to committed community support and to this end
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge works closely
with the local community, contributing to a
broad range of community benefits. The hotel
also buys most of its fresh produce locally
and features carvings, baskets and clothing
made by local artisans in both its interior
décor and its African gift shop.
Where to
go from here
If you have enjoyed the Serena Experience in
the Serengeti, you might like to take in some
of our other properties. This way you can contrast
the thrill of a ringside seat at the Great
Migration with the ancient glory of the ‘land that
time forgot’ of the Ngorongoro Crater,
the quiet of an Arusha coffee plantation or
the spice island mystique of the fabulous Zanzibar
Serena Inn. Here follow some suggestions that
we believe will complement your Serengeti Serena
Safari Lodge experience.
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Descend
into the
'land that time forgot' |
A rock-built hide, perched
on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, the
third largest volcanic crater in the world,
the Ngorongoro Serena stands sentinel to
the closed world of a unique wildlife arena
that has been dubbed the ‘eighth wonder
of the world.’ |
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Sample
the mystique
of the Spice Islands |
Set on the waterfront
of the fabled ‘Stone Town’ of
Zanzibar, the Serena Zanzibar Inn offers
a unique blend of Swahili style and sumptuous
luxury in the very heart of the winding
lanes, carved doors and shaded courtyards
of this ancient Swahili town. |
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Go
canoeing
on Lake Manyara |
Spectacularly situated
high on a cliff above the flamingo-frosted
waters of Lake Manyara, the Lake Manyara
Serena Safari Lodge offers a heady mix of
timeless scenery, unique wildlife, brilliant
birdlife and high adventure action sports
to include canoeing, abseiling, mountain
biking, hiking and more. |
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