| 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
Kirawira Eco Programme
The Camp 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 and a number of re-planting
programmes have been executed since.
Experience has shown
that sustainable conservational policies
work best when linked to committed community
support and to this end Kirawira Camp
works closely with the neighbouring communities
in contributing to a broad range of community
benefits, including educational support,
irrigation and market gardening projects.
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
at Kirawira Camp, 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 with the
spice island mystique of the fabulous
Zanzibar Serena Inn. Here follow some
suggestions that we believe will complement
your Kirawira Camp 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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