In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, besides a copse of giant Acacia trees and a gently flowing natural spring stands Amboseli Serena Lodge, one of Africa's finest Lodges. With Kilimanjaro's 6,000-meter-high snow-capped peaks presiding over the landscape, the scenery is picturesque.All around the Amboseli Serena Lodge roam the big game that has made East Africa legendary - lions, buffalos, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, baboons, gazelles and wildebeests. Amboseli National Park is a splendid place to view elephants. And without even leaving the lodge, one can encounter hundreds of species of wetland and migratory birds known to the immediate area.
Influenced by native architecture, the property is in perfect harmony with its environment. Interiors are inspired by distinctive African design motifs. Each room is individually appointed with authentic Africana and murals painted by a renowned local art
Accommodation At Amboseli Serena Lodge
There are 96 guest rooms, all with attached bath and shower. Specifically, there are 86 two twin beds, 10 one twin beds and 17 pairs of interconnecting rooms.- Overlooking the saltlick and floodlit waterhole, the open-air dining room serves guests sumptuous international menus, buffets and barbecues alongside authentic African dishes.
- The full service bar - located next to the dining room - serves fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and liqueurs. There is another small bar by the outdoor pool.
- Large outdoor swimming pool with fresh towels and pool beds provided.
- Overlooking the sparkling swimming pool and beautiful landscaped gardens, the verandah also offers guests exceptional game viewing.
- With just a day's advance notice, guests can be treated to a private Mountain High breakfast (an afternoon tea in this same location can also be arranged).
- Dining tables overlook a floodlit waterhole where the big game gather; tables are canopied by the vast acacia thorn trees.
There are daily-guided nature/bird walks through the lodge grounds given by the resident naturalist.- Each day from 2:30 pm. to 3:30 pm., there is a lecture on some particular aspect of the Maasai culture, which is followed by tribal dances.
- In the evenings, there are Maasai dance performances, music and entertainment.
- Informative daily talks and slide presentations on indigenous culture given by the resident naturalist.
- Within the grounds of Amboseli Serena there is a fully air-conditioned conference room with unobstructed views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The room has a capacity of 80 people and is suitable for meetings, seminars or small banquets.
- All guests are invited to plant a tree as part of The Amboseli Reforestation Program.
- Communication available via telephone, fax and radio.
- Secretarial service available upon request.
- Nurse on call 24 hours.
- Daily laundry/pressing service
- Babysitting can usually be arranged with sufficient notice.
- Early supper for children upon request.
- Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered.
- Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk.
- Voltage is 240V in rooms.
- Guest library with popular books on Africa. Open from 10:00 am. to 4:00 pm.
