Samburu Serena Safari Lodge, Samburu Game Reserve Hotels

Samburu Serena Lodge
Place of endless skies, dust-red plains and palm-fringed rivers, Samburu National Reserve lies on the fringes of the vast and arid desert once known as the Northern Frontier District, whose heat-scorched scrublands extend all the way to the jade-green waters of Lake Turkana and beyond. Physically dramatic, the 104 sq kilometre landscape of the Reserve features rocky battlements, craggy scarps, dry river beds and fallen boulders rising out of the thorn scrub against a backdrop of the far-distant hills and the great red table mountain known as Lololokwi. As for wildlife, Samburu provides one of the few sanctuaries in Kenya for the endangered Grevy’s zebra, the rare beisa oryx and the blue-shanked Somali ostrich whilst large herds of elephant roam the gaunt hills during the day before returning to bathe on the banks of the river in the evening.

The lodge - Samburu Serena Lodge:
The long, low, shingled buildings of the lodge blend seamlessly into the soft green of the acacia woodlands lining the banks of the languid brown loops of the Uaso Nyiro River, whilst the architectural style makes optimum use of soft local stone and traditional Samburu building motifs.

The cool of the interior, meanwhile, reflects a strong ‘khaki and canvas’ safari influence enriched by a vibrant selection of age-old Samburu masks, spears and ceremonial treasures.

Samburu Serena Lodge Rooms:
At Samburu Serena Lodge, each room is accommodated in a prettily shingled timber cottage with its own blossomed veranda looking out over the river. The décor melds world-class luxury with quintessential Africa and features a tranquil blend of traditional safari colours, draped nets, soft lamps and stunning Samburu art.

The Dining at Samburu Serena Lodge:
The breeze-cooled bar and dining area overlooks the flood-lit expanses of the river and game viewing arena where lumbering herds of elephant gather nightly and shy leopards are lured to the forked branch of an acacia tree where a haunch of meat has been laid out for them. Menus are styled to feature traditional bush barbecues, spicy ethnic cuisine, internationally-themed dishes and a broad selection of hearty safari favourites.

Facts about Samburu Serena Lodge:
Samburu Serena Lodge Location: Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya
Year Samburu Serena Lodge Built: 1992
Samburu Serena Lodge Rooms Available: 62
Maximum Occupancy at Samburu Serena Lodge: 4
Single Occupancy at Samburu Serena Lodge: Yes
Age Restriction at Samburu Serena Lodge: Kids Welcome
Samburu Serena Lodge Ownership: Serena Hotels

Guest Services and Amenities at Amboseli Serena Lodge :
- Bush Dinners;
- Sundowners at Observation Hill;
- Private picnics;
- Lunch boxes and specialist cultural entertainments;
- Express check-in/out;
- Full housekeeping services (laundry, valet, babysitting on request, children's menus/dining shoeshine etc);
- Full medical back-up and emergency evacuation facilities;
- Extensively stocked Africana Gift Shop;
- Beauty treatments, massage and hairdressing;
- Swimming Pool, nature walks, jogging trails, bird watching and game drives;
- Forex facilities;
- A wide range of board games plus a full library of books on Africa.

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Samburu Serena Safari Lodge Hotels. This safari lodge is situated on the fertile banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the centre of the Samburu Game Reserve , Samburu Serena Safari Lodge, Samburu Game Reserve Hotels

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