Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli

With Mount Kilimanjaro soaring beyond the golden plains, Serena safari lodge offers a blend of stark beauty and lavish comfort in the heart of Kenya’s Amboseli park. It is nestled in an acacia grove by a gentle mountain spring. The design of the hotel is Maasai-inspired. The garden restaurant, the palm-shaded pool and the sundeck provides views of the mountain. The setting of the lodge is breathtakingly beautiful. The abundant wildlife and the cuisine, hospitality and amenities  are unrivalled. Mornings bring stirring views of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks. Whether embarking on a safari to see “The Big Five”, planting your own tree as part of our Re-Forestation Programme, or enjoying a bush dinner and glass of wine, your stay will be infused with unforgettable moments.

Accommodation

Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli is surrounded by the vast and beautiful landscape of Amboseli National Park. The accommodation provides a full immersion into life in the untamed bush. Each room is housed in a single-storey building opening directly onto the grounds. It reflects a Maasai Manyatta theme with hand-painted wildlife murals, locally inspired furnishings and artefacts, and the brilliant primary colours symbolic of these fabled warriors. Guests enjoy a balance of sophistication, comfort and harmony with nature. With amenities to rival the best safari lodges in Kenya, our 92 rooms and one suite feature complimentary wireless Internet, 24-hour room service and private balconies. For the comfort and convenience of families and groups, we offer nine sets of interconnecting rooms.

Twin room

Decorated with local antiques, artefacts and artwork, our Twin Rooms are equipped with two twin beds and a private balcony overlooking the majestic grasslands of Amboseli National Park.

Double room

Decorated with local antiques, artefacts and artwork, our Double Room is equipped with one king bed and a private balcony overlooking the majestic grasslands of Amboseli National Park.

Family room

Decorated with local antiques, artefacts and artwork, our two-bedroom Family Room is equipped with a bedroom with one king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds, a shared bathroom and a private balcony.

Ol Donyo Oibor suite

Equally suited to be a presidential/CEO, honeymoon or VIP venue, our spacious and elegant Ol Donyo Oibor Suite enjoys a fabulous view of Kilimanjaro from its private balcony and rooftop terrace.

Main restaurant

Our central dining area is reached by a timbered bridge spanning a mountain-fed stream and is flanked by water gardens. The walls feature hand-painted wildlife murals while the décor reflects the traditional culture and heritage of the Maasai people. The spacious lounge and bar feature a broad terrace and a blazing fire-pit where evening cocktails can be enjoyed. Breakfast and lunch are presented buffet-style and feature a wide range of international choices. In typical safari style, we offer a full English breakfast as well as European options while our lunch menus will typically include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian options.

The Amboseli bush breakfast

Few dining experiences are more memorable or as typically Kenyan as breakfast in the bush. Setting off after an early morning cup of tea, you can enjoy a fascinating game drive into the bush where, at one of our specially chosen breakfast sites, a full English breakfast will be cooked before you. Enjoy a glass of chilled ‘buck’s fizz’ while you savour the experience.

The Amboseli bush dinner

Nothing is quite so essentially safari as the traditional bush dinner, especially when it is enlivened by the presence of a group of scarlet-clad Maasai morans. Located in a grove of acacia trees immediately adjacent to the lodge, your lantern-lit dinner begins with cocktails around the campfire. A 6-course dinner will then be cooked on a blazing BBQ, accompanied by a wide range of salads and vegetables. While dessert and coffee is served, the Maasai will entertain you with songs, chants and dance displays. Dine in the wild and taste safari-life at its best.

Observation post sundowner

Timed to commence as the sun starts its descent, the Amboseli Serena Sundowner begins with a gentle evening game drive, arriving at Observation Hill just as the evening sky turns golden-pink. Safari chairs will be set up looking towards the mountain. There will also be a 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, passing the swamps at the ideal time to spot hippos out of the water.