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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced practioner of a specific style, yoga allows you to stretch beyond perceived limitations to enrich your entire life. A tranquil atmosphere of Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is ideal for those seeking to rebalance mind, body and spirit. After a long safari or the Kilimanjaro climb take private or group yoga classes by the lake under the forest canopy surrounded by sounds of nature. 

$60 for 1 hour of private yoga class 
$30 per person for 1 hour of group yoga class (for 2 and more people)

After long hours spent in the car or plane enjoy a relaxing or Thai massage in our new Spa tent by the pool amid lush gardens and forest. Massages are given by appointment only and an advance reservation is required. 

$30 for 30 minutes 
$50 for 1 hour

Most of our staff come from Jua Kali and other villages surrounding Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge. Originally the Wameru tribe inhabited the slopes of Mount Meru. They practices intensive agro-forestry and livestock keeping. Let one of our staff walk you through the lush villages, show you their homes, local primary and secondary schools, and a little orphanage in the vicinity of Ngare Sero forest. 

$5 per person for up to 2 hours walk guided by our staff member

Arusha National Park and Mt. Meru Large animals including giraffe, hippo, buffalo and elephant and be seen as well as water buck, reed buck, bush buck, red duiker and suni antelopes. Over 500 species of birds are recorded in the area. The varied habitat also supports a great variety of butterflies including, swallowtail and monarch species. Mount Meru at 4,568m (15,000 feet) is Africa’s fourth highest mountain and a relatively young volcano.

Arusha National Park is situated on the slopes of Meru is only half an hour drive from our lodge, and it has the widest floral diversity in Tanzania – from grassland through montane forest to heath and alpine desert as well as both soda and fresh water lakes. We can organise full day game drives through Arusha National Park combined with shorter walks on Mount Meru towards the ash cone in the crater where you can observe wildlife in the mystical forest and lake habitats. 

$250 per car (up to 9 people) + $85 park fees per person

Let us arrange a two hour tour of a neighbouring coffee farm. You will be guided on a beautiful walk around the coffee plantation, learn about coffee processing at the factory and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with cakes of choice. Return home with some fresh roasted Mount Meru supreme coffee. 

$50 per vehicle plus $50 per person (prior reservation required)