A wildlife resort in Kilimanjaro's foothills, combining conservation encounters with mountain views.
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Overview
Kilimanjaro's Wildlife Foothills
Set beneath Africa's highest peak, the resort focuses on hands-on wildlife and conservation encounters.
Serval Wildlife Resort sits in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, combining accommodation with a working wildlife and conservation programme that includes giraffe and lion sanctuary encounters, alongside cultural visits to nearby Maasai communities. Rooms and cottages look out toward Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit on clear days, with hot-air balloon safaris over the surrounding plains among the resort's signature experiences.
30+
Rooms & Cottages
5,895m
Kilimanjaro Summit
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Wildlife Sanctuary Programme
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Balloon Safari Departure Point
Suites
Foothill Cottages
Cottages positioned for views toward Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit.
Kilimanjaro View Cottage — Serval Wildlife Resort
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Kilimanjaro ViewsCottages look toward Africa's highest peak on clear days.
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Wildlife Sanctuary AccessOn-site giraffe and lion conservation encounters.
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Balloon Safari DepartureHot-air balloon flights over the surrounding plains depart from the resort.
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Maasai Cultural VisitsGuided visits to nearby Maasai communities.
Experiences
Kilimanjaro's Wildlife Foothills
Conservation encounters and balloon safaris define a stay at the resort.
Wildlife
Giraffe & Lion Sanctuary
Close, guided encounters with the resort's conservation programme animals.
Adventure
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
A sunrise balloon flight over the plains beneath Kilimanjaro.
Culture
Maasai Village Visit
A guided cultural visit to a nearby Maasai community.
Dining
Foothill Dining
Meals are served with views toward Kilimanjaro's summit on clear days.
01The main restaurant overlooking the plains
02A bar for evenings by the fire
03Balloon safari champagne breakfast
04In-room dining on request
Mountain-View Dining — Serval Wildlife Resort
Location
Kilimanjaro Region
The foothills of Africa's highest peak, in northern Tanzania.
Located in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, northern Tanzania.
Home to an on-site giraffe and lion conservation programme.
A departure point for hot-air balloon safaris over the plains.
Roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Fly
A 45-60 minute transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Drive
Easily reached by road from Moshi or Arusha.
Arrive
Check-in from 14:00, with a wildlife sanctuary visit to follow.
Kilimanjaro's Foothills
Conservation Beneath the Summit
A wildlife-focused resort combining conservation encounters with Kilimanjaro views.