Meserani Snake Park Arusha

The Meserani Snake Park is situated 25 kilometers from Arusha, along the route to Serengeti National Park. The Snake Park is a vibrant community with rescued snakes, crocodiles, and birds, providing an opportunity to gain knowledge about these frequently misunderstood animals. A small community clinic has been established by Lynn and BJ Bale, serving local locals by treating a range of ailments from malaria to snake bites and more. There exists the chance to visit the local Maasai community either on foot or mounted on a camel.

Arusha Meserani Snake Park and   Masai Village Tour

The Arusha Meserani Snake Park Masai Village Day Tour is an exhilarating excursion to Meserani Snake Park for snake enthusiasts. Meserani Snake Park is situated roughly 25 km (13 miles) west of Arusha, in route to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks, and houses over 48 species of snakes typically found in Eastern and Southern Africa.

The snake park offers diverse activities, including guided tours to educate visitors about some of the world’s most perilous snakes, such as the Black Mamba, Green Mamba, Egyptian Cobra, and Puff Adder, among others. Seize your unique experience by handling a live snake. Observe the over 3 million crocodiles at feeding time and interact with a juvenile crocodile. You may also appreciate your personal Maasai guide who will escort you on an extraordinary tour of the Maasai Cultural Museum.

The park also houses Monitor Lizards, Tortoises, Crocodiles, and other species of orphaned or damaged birds that cannot survive if reintroduced to the wild. Meserani Snake Park is an excellent venue for acquiring knowledge about some of Africa’s lesser-known yet highly effective predators. Attend the Free Education Centre, where the local Maasai can acquire literacy skills and enhance their education through several avenues. In addition to the snake park, there exists a Masai cultural museum where one can acquire knowledge about the customs and lifestyles of the Masai people.

Delight in your excursion to the Maasai Crafts Market: Upon concluding your tour of the cultural institution, you will arrive at the Maasai Crafts Market. There, one can explore 13 authentic Maasai huts and observe Maasai women crafting their exquisite, vibrant jewelry. Attire oneself as a Maasai warrior, donning authentic Maasai blankets, shields, and spears. A diverse selection of curios and jewelry is available to commemorate your visit to the Maasai Crafts Market.

The Meserani Snake Park and Masai Village day tour offers an exhilarating experience for snake enthusiasts at the Meserani Snake Park. Meserani Snake Park is situated roughly 25 km (13 miles) west of Arusha, in route to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks, and houses over 48 species of snakes typically found in Eastern and Southern Africa.

The snake park offers diverse activities, including guided tours to educate visitors about some of the world’s most perilous snakes, such as the Black and Green Mamba, Egyptian Cobra, Puff Adders, and others.

Seize your unique experience by handling a live snake. Observe the over three-meter-long crocodiles during feeding time and interact with a juvenile crocodile. You may also appreciate your personal Maasai guide who will escort you on an extraordinary tour of the Maasai Cultural Museum.

The park also houses Monitor Lizards, Tortoises, Crocodiles, and other species of orphaned or damaged birds that cannot survive if reintroduced to the wild. Meserani Snake Park is an excellent venue for acquiring knowledge about some of Africa’s lesser-known yet highly effective predators.

Attend the Free Education Centre, where the local Maasai can acquire literacy skills and enhance their education through several avenues. In addition to the snake park, there exists a Masai cultural museum where one can acquire knowledge about the traditions and lifestyles of the Masai people.

 

Snake Park Campsite:

Whether traveling by an overland truck or merely passing through en route to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater, Meserani’s campsite serves as an oasis in the midst of Maasai Land, Tanzania.

You may simply unwind at a fully outfitted campsite. Warm showers, hygienic restrooms. Relax and enjoy the melodious sounds of nature, as the park is home to over 60 kinds of birds.

Maasai Crafts Market:

Following your visit to the cultural museum, you will arrive at the Maasai Crafts Market. There, one can explore 13 authentic Maasai huts and observe Maasai women crafting their exquisite, vibrant jewelry.

Adorn yourself like a Maasai warrior, with authentic Maasai blankets, shields, and spears. A diverse selection of curios and jewelry is available to commemorate your visit to the Maasai Crafts Market.

Snake Park Bar:

The establishment has attained global legendary status. Suspended from the ceiling, one may observe a variety of souvenirs, including t-shirts and cash. Each item narrates a tale. All individuals are invited to the snake park bar, and should you visit, be certain to sample some of the various shooter varieties.

Day tour to Meserani Snake Park Arusha

Upon arrival to the snake park, you will have a guided tour to observe and learn about some of the most perilous snakes globally, including the Black Mamba, Green Mamba, Egyptian Cobra, and Puff Adders, among others.

You will be permitted to handle non-venomous snakes that are acclimated to humans and capture photographs while they traverse your hands and neck. You will subsequently go on a personal guided tour of the Masai Museum situated within the snake park, accompanied by a Masai warrior. He will guide you through and elucidate the Masai culture, traditions, and lifestyle.

Following your visit to the cultural museum, your guide will escort you to the Masai Crafts Market, where you will observe traditional Masai houses and witness Masai women creating their exquisite, vibrant jewelry.

You will don the attire of a Masai Warrior and have the option to purchase Masai curios and jewelry. You will subsequently embark on a camel ride into the Monduli Mountains to see a native Masai Boma (community). You will dine at a restaurant prior to embarking on a camel ride.

The camel ride departs from the entrance of Meserani Snake Park and lasts roughly 30 minutes to reach the settlement. During the journey, you will have the opportunity to converse with the Masai guide and appreciate the stunning landscape. You will explore the nearby community and observe the lifestyle of the Masai. The entire camel excursion to the nearby settlement and return to the snake park takes approximately 2 hours.

If time allows, you may observe the crocodile feeding at 1500 hours. It is permissible to touch a juvenile crocodile.

During our return to Arusha, we have the opportunity to make an optional shopping stop at either Oldonyo Rock Curios Shop or Cultural Heritage.