Arusha Serena Hotel - Nkoanrua

Lakeside colonial resort offering safari access and Lake Duluti views in Nkoanrua

Accommodations & Grounds

Arusha Serena Hotel Nkoanrua offers cottage-style rooms set in lush Bougainvillea gardens overlooking Lake Duluti. Each room is decorated with heritage artefacts and designed in a colonial country manor aesthetic. Social areas include a library, a lounge with a fireplace, and beautifully landscaped grounds open for strolling.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves African, British, American, Italian, seafood, German, local, and European cuisines with stunning lake and garden views. A daily complimentary English breakfast is served at 7:00 AM. Themed dinner nights and live music or performances are available, along with a bar and special diet menus for kids and adults.

Location

Lake Duluti Serena Hotel sits on the shores of Lake Duluti, a 15-minute drive from Arusha Clock Tower. The property is within easy reach of Mount Meru and Arusha National Park, and 24 km from Arusha Airport. The location is a common starting point for safari travelers heading to the Northern Safari Circuit.

Activities & Experiences

Guests can join game drives, walking tours, canoeing on Lake Duluti, and cooking classes. Bicycle rental and guided nature walks with a knowledgeable gardener-naturalist named Praygod are available. The hotel also offers massage services, happy hour, live music or performances, and themed dinner nights.

Family & Services

The hotel provides babysitting and child services, a kids' buffet, and family rooms. A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and tour desk assist with safari arrangements. Additional facilities include a business centre, currency exchange, airport shuttle, and luggage storage.

• Location: On Lake Duluti, 15 min from Arusha Clock Tower, near Mount Meru and Arusha National Park
• Rooms: Cottage-style rooms with lake views, colonial décor, and heritage artefacts
• Dining: Restaurant with lake views, daily complimentary English breakfast, themed dinner nights
• Activities: Game drives, canoeing, walking tours, cooking classes, guided nature walks
• Services: Babysitting, concierge, tour desk, 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle
• Wellness: Massage, bicycle rental, walking trails