Situated
on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the center
of the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya's rugged semi-arid
Northern Province is Samburu Serena Lodge - a lodge
that echoes the robust rhythms of African riverfront
life. Mount Kenya itself looms on the horizon. The
landscape is home to a variety of rare game, and is
also inhabited by hundreds of different bird species.
Samburu Serena Lodge Located In Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya
Accommodation at Samburu Serena Lodge
- Inspired by the architecture of the indigenous Samburu tribe, the lodge
blends into its natural environment by making full use of native materials.
- Thatched cabins built using exotic African woods create a relaxing atmosphere.
- All guest rooms have private verandas with uninterrupted vistas of the
languid river and the wildlife it attracts, as well as the countless crocodiles
that make the waters, their home.
Total Guest Rooms: 62
Rooms with two twin beds (en suite with shower): 44
Rooms with double bed (en suite with shower): 10
Family Rooms: (en suite with bath and shower):
- 8
Outdoor pool with lounge chairs, tables, umbrellas and fresh towels.
- Communication available via telephone, fax and radio.
- Daily laundry/pressing service.
- Babysitting can usually be arranged with sufficient notice.
- Samburu details and murals depicting local nature enhance gracious dining
and lounge areas.
- Overlooking the outdoor swimming pool and the meandering Uaso Nyiro River,
the open-air dining room serves guests sumptuous international menus, buffets
and barbecues alongside authentic African dishes.
- A full service bar, Kiboko Bar, located in the lodge, is open from 11:30
am. to 2:00 pm. and 5:45 pm. till late in the evening, serving fresh fruit
juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and liqueurs.
- The pool terrace bar has upper and lower pool terraces. Serving fresh
fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and
liqueurs. Seating capacity is 104. Open from 6:30 am. to 11:00 pm.
- With just a day's advance notice, guests can be treated to a private
moonlit dinner in the bush or beside the languid Uaso Nyiro River.
- From the back of a camel, experience the breathtaking views across the
plains and the winding course of the Uaso Nyiro River, fringed with desert
palm, to the craggy purple mountains that frame every distant horizon.
Ride back along the shallow, sandy banks of the river and watch an abundance
of wildlife wandering down to drink.
- After your early morning Kenya safari game drive, enjoy your breakfast
with tables overlooking the aptly named "Crocodile Point".
- There are daily-guided nature/bird walks through the Samburu Serena Lodge
grounds given by the resident naturalist.
- Each evening there is a lecture on some particular aspect of the Samburu
culture.
- Every afternoon, in a special native amphitheater, members of a local
Samburu tribe perform traditional tribal dances.
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