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About Meserani Snake Park |
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 The Snake Park was established in 1993, when BJ, Lynn (Ma)
and Wade Bale along with good friend Deon Naude settled in
Meserani after moving up from South Africa. Wade and Deon
had been fascinated with snakes and reptiles for many years
and so a reptile park on one of the busiest tourist routes
in Tanzania seemed a good fit.
The Bales and Deon bought 10 acres in Meserani 25km out of
Arusha, at the time there was not one blade of grass or one
tree to be seen, they did however have access to water. With
this essential ingredient they set about breathing life into
these otherwise dead 10 acres. The park now thrives with
hundreds of trees, plants and other fauna. The Snake Park
currently provides employment for approximately 50 local
people.
They support the local community in many ways, providing a
free medical clinic and a home for four orphans, the park is
involved in various other projects around the community,
such as building knew classrooms at a local school and
overseeing the running of an adult education centre.
The snake park is a special treasure of Arusha, a wonderful
source of enjoyment and relaxation for locals and foreign
visitors. The snake park is located 25km west of Arusha on
the route to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater.
The snake park provides various activities, take a guided
tour and learn about some of the most dangerous snakes in
the world, from the Black and Green Mamba, Egyptian Cobra,
Puff Adders and many more. Capture your special moment and
hold a real live snake. Check out the 3m plus crocodiles at
feeding time and touch a baby crocodile. You can also enjoy
your personal Maasai guide who will take you on a
spectacular tour of the Maasai Cultural Museum, to jumping
on a camel and going on safari to the local village.
Visit the Free Education Centre, where the local Maasai have
the opportunity to learn how to read and write and further
their education in many different ways. Meserani Snake Park
also runs a free medical health clinic, that provides care
for local people with over a 1000 patients per month.
After all your activities, relax and enjoy a fully equipped
camp site and barbecue area and a fully stocked bar, which
has become legendary around the world.
Source: Official website of
Meserani
Sanke Park (2010)
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