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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge-In Kilimanjaro’s Kingdom

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge-In Kilimanjaro’s Kingdom

It is set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park.

Secluded within a grove of acacia trees, the lodge looks out over the golden savannah plains, with uninterrupted views of the mountain itself. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. These, the only sources of water in this otherwise starkly beautiful but arid park, attract huge numbers of wallowing elephants, hippos, buffalos and plains game. Meanwhile, from the prehistoric site of Observation Hill, the sunset over Kilimanjaro is magnificent.

At the centre of ‘Maasailand’, the lodge’s décor reflects the brilliant primary colours and iconic shapes representative of these legendary warriors. At the heart of the lodge, shaded by palm trees, is a free-form swimming pool; to either side of which stretch the rooms. Each room is housed in a single storey building opening directly on to the grounds, each reflecting a Maasai manyatta theme: each with its own hand-painted wall frescos.

The central dining area is reached by a timbered bridge over a melt-water stream, while the lounge and bar feature a broad terrace and a blazing fire-pit where evening cocktails can be enjoyed. Activities include daily game drives in custom-built traditional safari vehicles, ‘sundowners’ on Observation Hill, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, Maasai dance performances, visits to Maasai villages and tree-planting programmes.

GETTING THERE

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is located within Amboseli National Park, which lies approximately 250 kilometres from Nairobi and close to the Tanzanian border.

By road: transfers by road from Nairobi take approximately 5 hours.

By air: the airstrip is 11 kms from lodge and a ‘meet and greet’ and transfer service can be offered (Please let us know your arrival time in advance).

FACILITIES

92 rooms (inclusive of family rooms and suites: all non-smoking)

Central dining room, internal and external bar

Free form swimming pool and sundeck

Gift shop and business centre

2 game drives daily with dedicated wilderness guides

Guided nature walks or bird-watching walks

Dinner in the bush, breakfast on the plains

Watch the sun go down over Mount Kilimanjaro

African theme nights. Active

Spacious interior bar with exterior terrace. Separate exterior campfire bar Visit to Maasai communities, opportunities to buy Maasai handicrafts

Maasai dance performances in dedicated exterior bush BBQ area. Resident guitarist

Satellite TV (in communal areas only)

WiFi

24-hour on-call medical services

Conference centre

Baby-sitting, family rooms, children’s dining/menus

Massages, facials, pedicures, manicures

Board games and library of Africana books

Special dietary needs catered for with advance notification

‘Plant a tree for Africa’ eco-programme

OUR ROOMS AND SUITES

Our luxury ensuite rooms are accommodated in two single-storey dedicated buildings, which lie to the right and left of the main reception and dining areas. Each tastefully-appointed room features a Maasai-inspired, hand-painted, wall fresco, king-sized bed or luxurious twins, lavish all-encompassing mosquito-curtaining, bathroom (with walk-in shower), writing/vanity unit, and private veranda. Triple rooms can be made available.

All our rooms offer:

Ceiling fan

Telephone and WiFi connectivity

24-hour room service

Complimentary mineral water and toiletries

Bathrobe and slippers

Valet, laundry, shoe-shine

Hair dryers and safes

Equally viable as a presidential/CEO, honeymoon or VIP venue, our spacious and luxuriously-appointed Ol Donyo Oibor Suite enjoys a fabulous view of Kilimanjaro and offers:

Spacious master-bedroom (ensuite) with luxury king-size bed.

What to do and see

One of the most fascinating wildlife arenas in the world, Amboseli National Park is unique in that it offers you the chance to:

Take 2 game drives daily (6.30 am and 4 pm), both in our custom-built open-sided six-person safari vehicles (professional guides, refreshments on-board, radio-links for fast location of game)

Have ‘sun-downers’ on Observation Hill

Enjoy a unique ‘exotic Maasai dinner’ with campfire, hurricane lamps and Maasai warriors

Learn more about the fascinating Maasai culture by visiting a local manyatta (village)

Learn more about the wilderness; wildlife talks and video-show nightly

Take in some professionally-guided nature walks around the lodge or in the park

Plant a tree for Africa as part of our eco-programme

Learn more about Amboseli’s unique birdlife - professional ornithological tours - for amateurs or professionals

Do some swimming or sun-bathing

Sample our Serena ‘Maisha’ Mind, Body and Spirit Spa services; massage, facial, manicure or more.