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Serval Wildlife Sanctuary Day Trip in Siha, Kilimanjaro

Serval Wildlife sanctuary, Siha District, Kilimanjaro

Duration: Full day
Departs from: Arusha
Activity level: Easy
Best season: Year-round

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Overview

Serval Wildlife is a wildlife sanctuary in Siha District, in the Kilimanjaro region, where you can see animals up close and learn how they are cared for. Its grounds are planted with more than 3,000 hand-planted native plants.

Experienced guides lead you on walks around the sanctuary and give talks about the animals and their protection. Residents include lions, Maasai giraffes, vervet and colobus monkeys, eland, ostriches and bat-eared foxes, and you can join feeding sessions and take photographs in a controlled setting.

Who it suits

Families, couples, solo travellers and photographers who want to see animals up close and learn about conservation, or anyone looking for a short outing to add to a safari.

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Common questions

Most of our day trips start with a pick-up from your hotel. The Materuni Waterfalls and coffee farm trip includes a return transfer from Moshi. If you are staying in Arusha or elsewhere, ask your specialist about pick-up times and any extra cost.

The walk is easy to moderate and suits most people in reasonable health. The path to the waterfall goes down steps into a gorge and can be muddy and slippery after rain, so the walk back up takes a little effort. Your guide sets a gentle pace.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a light rain jacket. For Materuni, pack a swimsuit and towel if you would like to swim in the pool below the falls, and a little cash for tips or souvenirs.

Yes. Many climbers visit Materuni the day before they start their Kilimanjaro climb, or on the day after they come down. Your specialist can fit any day trip around your climb or safari dates.

Yes, families are welcome on our day trips. Tell us your children's ages when you enquire, and your specialist will advise whether a trip suits them, for example how long the walking sections are.

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Every AAA Express Adventure trip can be changed to suit you: the pace, the lodges, the number of days. Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and our team in Arusha will come back to you with a plan and a price.

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Price on request

Full day