You can either relax among the lodge grounds amid the peace and serenity we wish to offer or partake in the myriad of activities to enhance your stay in Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge. Ask Harold, Rama or Joel at the reception to organize any of the following. Explore indigenous forest and it’s inhabitants on a nature walk, enjoy a refreshing swim in the 30 meter pool, boating in the cool waters of the clear lake or horse ride under the tree canopy.
Nature Walks
Explore the fifty acres of forest, lake and beautiful gardens which will reveal an array of indigenous and exotic flora and fauna. Cold water springs rising in the forest feed a crystal clear lake home to many kinds of frogs, fresh water crabs and fish including barbel, sword-tails and trout.Troops of Sykes monkeys and black and white colobus monkeys are to be seen in the forest. This rich habitat attracts a great diversity of bird species. If you are a herpetologist you will enjoy the species diversity along the lake shore.
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Bird Watching
Of over 500 species of birds that occur in the Arusha area over 200 can be observed around Ngare Sero forest, lake and beautiful gardens. Our bird list includes 16 species of herons, fish eagles, hornbills and many others. We also offer to show ornithologists other great locations for bird watching in the diverse habitats on the slopes of Mount Meru.
Horse Riding
Learn riding with one of our five horses on the lodge grounds or go around the village trails on the green hilly slopes of Mount Meru.
30$ for up to 1 hour on lodge grounds
50$ for up to 2 hours on the village trails
Swimming
Swim or relax in the 30 metre pool amid the colourful gardens of ginger, bougainvillea, heliconia and jacaranda trees, with a splendid view of Mount Meru. Please ask for a towel at the reception.
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Boating
Enjoy a tranquil cruise on our private lake in our home built punt, which can seat up to 8 people. Take a bottle of wine to enjoy on the water.
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Yoga
$60 for 1 hour of private yoga class
$30 per person for 1 hour of group yoga class (for 2 and more people)
Places for Yoga Practice
Moola Banda Yoga Studio
This 70 square meter space has floor to ceiling netted windows which give way to the sounds and views of the surrounding tropical forest and protect from mosquitos during early morning or evening yoga sessions.
Ceremony Platform:
With 180 degree view of the tranquil lake with sounds & smells of nature & abundance of birds is bound to calm your mind during your outdoor yoga & meditation practice.
Lake Pavilion:
This 55 square meter tented pavilion lies amidst peaceful, tropical gardens above the lake. It is ideal for late morning or afternoon practice.
Mountain Biking
Explore the vast slopes of Mt Meru on a mountain bike. On request only we offer individual Mountainbike tours from 1hr to half day trips. These trips are not suited for beginners. All bikes are full suspension Fox/Rock Shox equipped. From 25km 250 meter Altitude gain to 50km 1000m we can customize each tour according to temperature, terrain, experience levels. Please ask in advance.
USD 55.00 for 2 hour
USD 75.00 for 3 hours
USD 100.00 for 5 hours (with lunch)
Rates are per person including bike and helmet.
Croquet
Enjoy or learn to play a relaxing game of croquet while sipping a drink of choice.
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