Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Mount Kilimanjaro frames the tranquil, hushed and cool refuge called Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. You can see the rolling, volcanic landscapes of the deep green Chyulu Hills from here. Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo West national park immerses you in stunning beauty and exhilarating adventures. It also surrounds you with every modern comfort. The classic stone design and views of elephants, buffalo and other plains game drinking and cooling off in the water hole enchants the guests. It is one of the earliest national park lodges in Kenya. This Tsavo West hotel has 56 guest rooms including five suites that feature remarkably large living areas. The guest rooms range from standard rooms to deluxe suites and the resplendent Kilaguni suite.
A day at the lodge
Greet the morning with a bush breakfast or sip traditional sundowner cocktails at Lion Rock. Relax on the garden sundeck by the swimming pool. Savour seasonal, locally sourced cuisine. The dining room overlooks the water hole. Unwind in a day bed at the stone-built bar. Sip a perfectly mixed drink while taking in marvellous views of the Chyulu Hills. Allow us to arrange for unforgettable safari experiences.
Accommodation
As you enter your room or suite at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, you feel the ancient stillness of Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park wash over you. There are 56 guest rooms including five suites. They are either two-storey blocks overlooking the water hole or a series of charming cottages, or a lodging of luxury suites. They offer views of the water hole or Chyulu Hills. The spacious accommodations have natural stone walls and local furnishings, fabrics and artwork.
Bush dinner with Mount Kilimanjaro view
The central dining room and the alfresco rock-built bar at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge offer an unforgettable dining experience. The dining room features a stone terrace overlooking the wildlife-filled water hole and the bar offers comfortable day beds with majestic views of the rolling Chyulu Hills. Each dish is crafted from the finest meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables sourced from the communities bordering Tsavo Park. Breakfast is complimentary to all hotel guests. In typical safari-style, we offer a ‘full English breakfast’ as well as European options.
Breakfast on Lion Rock
A vast embankment of volcanic rock, which rises from the plains and offers unique views, Lion Rock is so-called because it used to be a favourite lion haunt, including the famous man-eating lions of Tsavo. Today, the rock is used exclusively by the Lodge as a breakfast spot. Setting off early from the lodge, guests can enjoy a gentle game drive en route to the rock, arriving to find that a full English breakfast has been laid out for them on its summit.
Sundowners on Lion Rock
The Sundowner is an essential part of safari life and dates back to the time of the great safaris of the 1920s when elegant cocktails were always served while guests watched the magnificent spectacle of the African sunset. Timed to commence as the sun starts its descent, the Tsavo Serena Sundowner begins with a gentle evening game drive, arriving at Lion Rock just as the evening sky turns golden-pink to enjoy full bar service and cocktail snacks. Musical entertainment can also be provided. As night falls, you will be driven back to the lodge in time for dinner.
Unique team-building venue
As Mount Kilimanjaro, the volcanic landscapes of the Chyulu Hills and the vast expanse of Tsavo West National Park provide a stunning backdrop, your meeting, conference or incentive retreat at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge will be a truly dynamic gathering. Our dedicated conference facility offers a one-of-a-kind venue with its garden setting and hand-painted wildlife wall frescos. Allow our experienced staff to fulfil any requirements you may have, whether that be room setup and décor, tailored catering cuisine or arrangements for group cocktails at Lion Rock or a guided game drive into Tsavo West National Park.
Weddings
Host an unforgettable wedding celebration amid the extraordinary scenery of Tsavo West National Park and the Chyulu Hills. Located by a Kenyan watering hole teeming with elephants, buffalo and a diversity of plains game, our charming stone lodge enchants with its romantic ambience and surroundings. Welcome guests with a sunset cocktail party on the garden pool deck. Exchange vows by our water hole, as the Chyulu Hills shimmer in the distance. Host an elegant reception in our classically styled function room with al fresco terrace. Or allow us to arrange a bush dinner beneath the stars at Lion Rock. From the moment you and your guests arrive, our staff will ensure that no detail is overlooked, from the registrar and certificate to the cake, champagne, pre-wedding suite, honeymoon suite and thrilling safari-style excursions and activities for your guests.
Honeymoons
Magnificently set at the gateway to Tsavo West National Park, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is the perfect destination for relaxing and recharging after all your wedding excitement. In addition to our convenience to the park and Mount Kilimanjaro, we offer resplendent honeymoon suites with views of the lodge’s water hole and the Chyulu Hills.
Mzima Springs
“Mzima,” meaning alive in Kiswahili, is a peaceful oasis at the heart of red-dusty Tsavo and this magical place is not to be missed. The pure water of the three Mzima pools filtered by the porous sponge-like soil of the Chyulu and the Shetani lava flow brings life to a unique ecosystem at only 40 kilometres away from the Chyulu Hills. With a daily supply of more than 250 million litres of fresh water, the pool provides an oasis of green. It’s a haven for fishes, birds, monkeys, crocodiles and hippos. The main attractions are the two nature trails leading to an underwater viewing tank built to allow visitors to watch hippos!
Roaring rocks
Once climbed, the Roaring Rocks will give you magnificent panoramic views, usually only seen by the eagles and buzzards that fly around these cliffs. Over the plain called Rhino Valley and the Ngulia, the Roaring Rocks, located near the Rhino Sanctuary, has long been an observation point for the protection of black rhinoceros and the fight against poaching. The eerie Roaring Rocks are named after the buzz of cicadas that inhabit them and the howl of wind that hits the bare rocks.
The Shetoni flow
A black lava flow of eight kilometres, 1.6 kilometres wide and five meters deep, is the remains of volcanic eruptions. They were subject of tales among local communities who named the flow “shetani,” meaning evil in Kiswahili, after it spewed from the earth when it was just 240 years old. Climbing the flow isn’t an easy task as the thick, black soil is composed of uneven chunks of solid magma.
Watering hole
The watering hole is located adjacent to the main building, where you can wine and dine while taking in the great view of the green Chyulu Hills and watching a spectacular wide range of wildlife stop by to quench their thirst.
Bubbly sundowner at Lion Rock site
The ‘sun-downer’ is an essential part of safari life and dates back to the time of the great safaris of the 1920s when elegant cocktails were always served while watching the spectacle of the African sunset. Timed to begin as the sun starts its descent, the Sundowner opens with a gentle evening game drive, arriving at the site just as the evening sky turns a gold-pink.
