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 Arusha Mountain Village Eco Programme
Experience has shown that sustainable conservational policies work best when linked to committed community support and to this end Mountain Village works closely with the local community, contributing to a broad range of community benefits, such as the rehabilitation of local schools. 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 from here
If you have enjoyed the Serena Experience at Mountain Village, you might like to take in some of our other properties. This way you can contrast the quiet of a coffee plantation with the thrill of a ringside seat at the Great Migration in the Serengeti, the glory of the ‘land that time forgot’ of the Ngorongoro Crater or with the spice island mystique of the fabulous Zanzibar Serena Inn. Here follow some suggestions that we believe will complement your Mountain Village safari experience.