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UNIQUE SAFARI LODGES, CAMPS AND FORTS

Live a well-travelled life in style and experience authentic cuisines, indigenous aesthetics and spectacular delights in some of the world’s most extraordinary locations with Serena Hotels. Our diverse collection of thirty-five hotels, resorts, safari lodges, camps, palaces and forts within East Africa, Mozambique and South and Central Asia are for those who lean towards distinctive and inspirational experiences.

 
We believe in introducing our guests to the true essence of their hosts. Our destinations offer unusually complex and colourful ethnic character, celebrating a charismatic mix of peoples ranging from the colourfully cloaked Maasai of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania to the vibrant Baluch people of southeast Pakistan. Whether it’s your maiden voyage to Africa or Asia or you are revisiting your favourite destination, discover how each of our properties offers its own distinguishing style, reflecting its locations cultural heritage and artistic idioms, where the delight is in the detail that delivers world class hospitality and exceptional service.
 
At Serena Hotels, your Serena Experience begins once you arrive.

MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE

Safari Lodge In The Maasai Mara

Discover the Kenya safari of your dreams, a vast, gently rolling landscape of acacia-specked grasslands darkened by migrating wildebeest herds. Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. As the only safari lodge in the famed Mara Triangle, we offer a setting matched by few other hotels in the world: perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River.

Styled to mirror the circular motif of a traditional Maasai manyatta, the lodge blends international sophistication with raw African beauty while featuring twin rows of individual rooms, some with views of the famous Mara River. Equally breathtaking sightlines can be enjoyed from the restaurant and bar and rock-enclosed swimming pool. After a day in the bush, a steam shower and an Oringa Massage at the Maisha Spa & Gym offer an exquisite welcome back to civilization.

Enjoy exhilarating excursions deep into the Masai Mara Game Reserve with activities and adventures as intrepid as you choose to be during your stay. Savour superb chef-prepared cuisine in our onsite restaurant and with unforgettable “Bush Dining” and “Sundowner” experiences. Rediscover how special family time can be with game drives, breakfasts by the hippo pool and visits to an authentic Maasai village.

From savannah to spa, experience Africa in all its wild grandeur at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

LAKE ELEMENTEITA SERENA CAMP

Enjoy A Stay On The Shores Of Lake Elmenteita, A Flamingo Filled Lake In Kenya

Tucked among golden-barked acacia trees, under the shadow of ancient volcanoes, Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is a truly magical holiday setting with a small, immaculately maintained tented upscale safari camp on the shores of Lake Elmenteita, a flamingo filled Lake in Kenya’s Soysambu Conservancy. Just a two-hour drive from Nairobi, Elementaita Serena Camp offers modern comforts of a five-star facility blended seamlessly with the rich history and culture for which Soysambu is famous. Activities include easy undisturbed game drives in the conservancy, nature walks, archery, horse riding, and note least birdlife too.

Airy, environmentally friendly safari tents offer British Colonial décor, plush bedding with mosquito nets, bathrooms with double vanities and hot water, a large private veranda and free Wi-Fi. The stunning Flamingo Suite is tailor-made for honeymooning couples, and offers a separate bedroom, a lounge with a television and a Jacuzzi with breath-taking lake views. Sample the bounty of the area in our peaceful dining room, or plan an unforgettable meal in the bush, and dine amidst the conservancy’s 450 bird species and 15,000 wild animals. Embark on a captivating game ride, relax poolside, spoil yourself with a spa treatment or participate in one of the many activities offered within the camp. And consider hosting your next event here; from brilliant group events to magnificent weddings and honeymoons, our camp sets the stage for memorable occasions.

Aristocratic grace meets the unmatched grandeur of the wild at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp; plan your visit today.

KILAGUNI SERENA LODGE

Spend time in one of Kenya’s oldest national parks, Tsavo West, and discover outstanding hospitality blended with cultural charm in Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. Situated with the dramatic Mt Kilimanjaro as a backdrop and surrounded by the picturesque Chuyli Hills, Kilaguni commands an iconic presence in Tsavo West. The volcanic topography lures herds of elephant and buffalo to the area while a myriad of plains game enjoy hanging out at the local watering hole, close to the lodge.

Accommodation ranges from standard to deluxe rooms with a handful of suites rounding up the offering. The lodge’s restaurant is strategically built offering magnificent views from its stone terrace of a nearby water hole, while the rock-clad bar stands out as an attraction in itself with the breathtaking Chuyli Hills visible in the distance.

Table d’hôte menus and set chef’s theme nights bring variety to meal times, with the option of a bush barbeque dinner in the presence of Mt Kilimanjaro’s far-off silhouette or sundowners on Lion’s Rock to round off an incredible day on safari. For those lazy days or cooling off between game drives, guests can relax on the sundeck of the garden swimming pool.

LOCATION & WILDLIFE

Located a half hour’s drive from the Mtito Andei Gate and less than 1km from the nearest airstrip in Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is a popular choice for safari-goers looking to expand their Kenya safari destination options. Reachable by car in four hours from Nairobi or one hour by air from the city’s Nairobi Airport, it is easy to incorporate Tsavo West into any Kenyan safari itinerary. The lodge provides pick up options from the airstrip, your safari adventure starting from the moment you climb into the vehicle.

ROOMS/TENTS

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge offers 25 hotel-style standard rooms of which 9 contain king-size beds and 13 are twin-bedded. Another 26 rooms are deluxe with 15 king size bedded rooms, 8 twins and 3 triples.

5 suites situated in a single, private building, completes the full 56-room lodge with the impressive Kilaguni Suite the master of them all.

All rooms offer a private balcony with en suite bathroom inclusive of Penhaligon amenities, plus tea or coffee making facilities, mosquito nets, ceiling fans and 24-hour room service.

The suites offer guests that little bit extra with a mini-bar stocked up on request and dedicated butler, a bath plus walk in shower and a sitting room with a wide terrace, perfect for relaxing in total privacy.  Decor in both rooms and suites combine Kenyan culture and color with modern comfort, with dark and light wood blended with cream walls and stone features.

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