Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge | Amboseli National Park
Nestled in the heart of Amboseli National Park and near Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offers 92 rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, and a private balcony. The hotel's facilities include a swimming pool and sundeck, a gift shop, a spacious interior bar with a terrace, a campfire bar, and a bush BBQ area. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as guided walks, bird-watching walks, dinner in the bush, and Maasai dance performances in the dedicated exterior bush BBQ area. The lodge's stunning location offers guests an array of exciting excursions, including exploring Amboseli National Park, thrilling safari activities, eco-tourism adventures, bush expeditions, and more, creating countless unforgettable experiences for a perfect Kenyan holiday.
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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Aerial ViewNestled in the foothills of the snow-capped 6,000-meter Mount Kilimanjaro and surrounded by giant acacia trees and a gently flowing natural spring, this magnificent Safari Lodge awaits. Inspired by Maasai architecture, the guest rooms are adorned with authentic Maasai beadwork and African murals, blending seamlessly with the natural environment.
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Accommodation Rooms ExteriorThe lodge has a total of 92 beautifully appointed rooms in Amboseli National Park that immerse guests in the untamed bush. Each room is located in a single-story building and features Maasai Manyatta decor, with hand-painted wildlife murals, locally inspired furnishings and artefacts, and bright primary colors.
Amboseli Room ExteriorCredit: Serena Hotels
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Heated PoolAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge features a stunning swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers, offering guests a refreshing retreat after a day of game drives and safari adventures.
Amboseli WaterholeCredit: Serena HotelsAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge's watering hole provides a unique opportunity for guests to observe a variety of wildlife up close, including elephants, zebras, and giraffes, as they come to drink and cool off in the water.
Waterhole viewing terrace
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Sundowner on Observation Hill Overlooking Mt. KilimanjaroCredit: Serena HotelsThe 'sun-downer' is a crucial safari tradition dating back to the 1920s when people would enjoy elegant cocktails while admiring the African sunset. Starting at sunset, guests go on a game drive before arriving at the sundowner site as the sky turns gold-pink.
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Reforestation BeforeA look of the lodge before the tree planting initiative begun.
Amboseli Elephants
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.
Decorated with local antiques, artefacts and artwork, our Triple Rooms are equipped with three twin beds and a private balcony overlooking the majestic grasslands of Amboseli National Park.
Decorated with local antiques, artefacts and artwork, our Standard King Room is equipped with one king bed and a private balcony overlooking the majestic grasslands of Amboseli National Park.
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 overlooking the majestic grasslands of Amboseli National Park.
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.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Babysitting Service, Foreign Exchange, Room Service (24 hours)
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Viewing, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Hot Air Ballooning, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Experience the thrill of Amboseli National Park with our expertly guided game drives. Choose between our captivating day game drives and the exciting night game drives, each lasting approximately two hours. Witness the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes that make Amboseli a unique safari destination.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities in the breathtaking natural environment of Amboseli National Park. Immerse yourself in the midst of wildlife for an experience that offers mental, physiological, and psychological rejuvenation. Delight in the pleasure and joy of physical activity while discovering the beauty of our natural flora and fauna.
Enjoy an exclusive one-hour birdwatching safari in Amboseli National Park, guided by our expert Naturalist. Discover the park's diverse bird life with a comprehensive bird species list provided to enhance your experience. This is the perfect opportunity for both novice and seasoned bird enthusiasts to explore the avian wonders of Amboseli.
Encounter the marvels of the best-kept Cultural Heritage from the Natives. Join our Culturalist as he ponders what it takes to be a Maasai. After a detailed lecture, you can join the warriors for a dance, test your jumping skills, photo session or just relax and watch.
Echo of the elephants is a documentary about a family of elephants in Amboseli National Park. It unravels the informative ecological and biological intrigues in the ever-elusive elephant’s world: but this time about this particular family led by Echo.
Amboseli Serena has taken a leading role in environmental protection and preservation with a comprehensive action programme, the Re-forestation Programme. This conservation scheme encourages guests at the Lodge to participate and plant “their” own trees. All the trees planted are indigenous species that consist of specifically drought resistant species such as Acacia spp., Mellia, Croton and Commiphora.
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.
Our table d'hôte dinner menus feature a salad buffet, soup, entrée, pudding, cheese and biscuits and tea or coffee. Vegetarian options are always available. Guests may also enjoy theme nights, with specialties ranging from pasta and Mongolian-style stir-fry, BBQ and spiced roast to Kenyan favourites like “Nyama Choma” (traditionally roasted meats), “Sukuma” (local kale cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic and coriander), “Posho” (maize) and other local delicacies.
There's nothing quite as quintessentially "Safari" as a traditional bush dinner, especially when enlivened by the presence of scarlet-clad Maasai morans (warriors). Located in a grove of acacia trees adjacent to the lodge, your lantern-lit evening begins with cocktails around the campfire. A six-course dinner will then be prepared on a blazing BBQ, accompanied by a wide variety of salads and vegetables. As dessert and coffee are served, the Maasai will entertain you with songs, chants, and dance displays. Dine in the wild and experience the essence of safari life at its finest.
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.
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.
This activity can also be enjoyed within the lodge's grounds.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Tea and Coffee Included
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Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 92
Special Interests: Birding, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Wildlife
Mara Serena Safari Lodge | Masai Mara National Reserve
Mara Serena Safari Lodge welcomes you to a world of stunning sights, warm hospitality, and top-notch amenities. Nestled in the iconic Mara Triangle, our lodge stands out with its picturesque location atop a hill, offering sweeping views of the savannah and the Mara River.
Designed in the style of a traditional Maasai Manyatta, our lodge combines authentic charm with modern comforts. Our rooms and suites, arranged neatly to provide uninterrupted river views, ensure a serene and comfortable stay. Guests can also enjoy breathtaking views from our restaurant, bar, and rock-enclosed swimming pool. After a day of adventure, pamper yourself with a steam shower or an Swedish Massage at our Maisha Spa & Gym.
Embark on exciting excursions into the Masai Mara Game Reserve, with activities tailored to your preferences. Indulge in delicious cuisine at our onsite restaurant, including unforgettable "Bush Dining" and "Sundowner" experiences. Create lasting memories with your family through game drives, breakfasts by the hippo pool, and visits to an authentic Maasai village.
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ExteriorCredit: Serena HotelsThe Mara Serena Safari Lodge's exterior is inspired by the traditional Maasai cultural motif of a cluster of domed, mud-colored huts encircled by a “Boma” of brushwood, blending raw African splendor with sumptuous sophistication. The lodge stands high on a bush-cloaked hill, offering panoramic vistas of the rolling grasslands and the dramatic wildlife arena of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Reception EntranceCredit: Serena HotelsMara Serena Safari Lodge's reception entrance boasts an impressive architecture and design, featuring a grand entrance with a thatched roof and a spacious lobby decorated with African-inspired artwork and furnishings. Guests are welcomed by friendly staff and a refreshing drink upon arrival.
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View of the Mara from the terrace
Lounge BarCredit: Serena HotelsThe lounge bar at Mara Serena Safari Lodge is a cozy and inviting space, furnished with comfortable chairs and offering a selection of beverages for guests to enjoy while taking in the breathtaking views of the savannah and the Mara River.
Rooms Overlooking the PlainsCredit: Serena HotelsOur 74 guest rooms which includes the suite have been inspired by the local Maasai heritage and surrounding natural splendour, welcoming guests to experience the allure of the only lodge located within the famed Mara Triangle. A merger of Africa’s untamed beauty and modern sophistication, our accommodations are arranged with one slightly in front of its neighbour, allowing for sweeping river and savannah views.
DiningCredit: Serena HotelsCrafted with the finest local and seasonal ingredients, the food you enjoy at Mara Serena Safari Lodge takes you on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty, richness and untamed spirit of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Whether you’re dining in our restaurant, greeting the sunrise with breakfast by the hippo-filled Mara River or toasting the sunset with “Sundowner” cocktails and canapés in the bush, you will be treated to an unforgettable dining experience with every meal.
Mara bush breakfast
Heated Pool
Evening Entertainment
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Maisha Spa resting area
Maish Spa treatment room
Maisha gym
wildebeest migration
Mara leopard
Mara Serena Safari Lodge's double rooms are tastefully decorated with vibrant Maasai-inspired colors and feature king-sized beds. Each room also has an en-suite bathroom and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge's twin rooms feature two twin beds and have the same design and amenities as the double rooms, including an en-suite bathroom and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge's triple room offers three comfortable twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains. The rooms are spacious and decorated with local Maasai art and have modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.
Equally viable as a presidential/CEO, honeymoon or VIP venue, the lodge’s spacious and generously appointed Mara Suite welcomes in the beauty of its surroundings with marvellous views of Mara River. Enjoy the warmth and sophistication of this suite appointed with a master bedroom with a King bed, a separate sitting area and two private balconies.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Babysitting Service, Foreign Exchange, Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Viewing Hide, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Hiking, Hot Air Ballooning, Massages, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Game drives offer a unique opportunity to spot wildlife including the curious-looking aardvark and elusive leopard.
The Maasai are undoubtedly one of the most famous traditional cultures on earth. In fact, the Manyatta are usually a circular encampment of long, low, rounded houses, created by daubing cattle dung over a framework of sticks. Visiting a Manyatta is a good way to learn more about the Maasai culture and everyday life. Many ceremonies involve the ritual slaughter of cattle or goats with meat being distributed among the community, according to social rank.
At other times, live cattle are bled by opening a vein on the neck or flank with the point of an arrow. The blood is collected in a gourd and the wound closed with ashes. Then the blood is either drunk immediately while fresh or mixed with milk. Even at slaughter, blood is collected and mixed with milk to be drunk later. Sour milk is also considered a delicacy.
Ololoolo escarpment forms the western boundary of the Mara triangle running along a geological fault line forming the edge of a granite plateau that rises to a height of 400 meters from the bottom.
The escarpment receives more rain than the rest of the Mara triangle and lots of fresh water streams radiate from its face disappearing into the ground only to reappear in swamps lower down. As a result of the rains a growth of thick vegetation is found to be growing along the escarpment This terrain of the escarpment ranges from rocky crags, boulders strewn slopes and well-watered wetlands. The icing on the cake has to be the ability to enjoy the endless plains of grass of the Mara Plains which are a site to from atop the escarpment.
There are several tracks along the escarpment used by the Germans during WW1. These tracks create an edge for adventure seekers.
The hiking trail starts at the Ngira-re rangers outpost (1645m) and gently ascends up for 4 km to a height of 1935m to reach the top (vertical height 290 Metres). The hiking takes 1- 2.5 hours ascending and 1 hour descending.
Guests leave the lodge after breakfast (7:30am) and drive for 1 hour to the foot of the escarpment. The entire hike takes approximately 3 hours and guests are driven back to the lodge for lunch.
Recommended Attire includes; - Long trousers - Hiking boots/sports shoes/safari boots - Hat/cap - Water (provided by the lodge)Walking sticks (provided by the lodge).
Float above the Mara plains in a dimension of unsurpassed tranquillity and beauty. The hot air balloon lifts you into the clear blue sky at dawn and gives you an eagle’s view of the wildlife pageant below. You will glide over the treetops with the early birds and be wafted gently over the plains, above the bustle and bumps of the ground below, but cruising close to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Enjoy one of Kenya’s most captivating dining experiences in our Maasai-inspired dining room overlooking the plains of the Masai Mara and down to the river. Decorated with traditional Maasai motifs, it offers open-plan seating (inside and outside) and a relaxed atmosphere. Linked to the dining room is a welcoming bar area, which also offers exterior seating around the nightly campfire.
Breakfast and lunch are presented as buffets and feature a wide range of international choices. In typical safari-style, we offer a ‘full English breakfast' as well as European options. Our lunch menus will typically include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian dishes. Other dietary preferences can be accommodated with prior notice.
Our five-course table d'hôte dinner menus feature a wide array of choices and vegetarian options are always available. Guests may also enjoy three special ‘theme' nights. This popular feature offers a broad selection of international options, ranging from pasta to BBQ to authentic Kenyan specialties. Enjoy “Nyama Choma” (traditionally roasted meats), “Sukuma” (local kale cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic and coriander), “Posho” (maize) and other local delicacies.
Depart the lodge after an early morning cup of tea and enjoy an exhilarating game drive in the crisp morning air, keeping an eye out for matriarchal elephant herds, the lion prides and all the other wildlife in which the Mara abounds.
Arriving on the banks of the world-famous Mara River, you will be met by a traditionally clad Maasai warrior who will lead you where countless hippos wallow. Once you reach a clearing, you will be offered a glass of chilled sparkling wine or fresh juice before being shown to your table, which is located in a shady grove immediately alongside the hippo pool. Beneath the trees, you will find a full display of fruit, patisserie and cereals as well as a line of chefs ready to cook eggs, bacon, sausages and chicken to your specification.
Please note that all our wilderness dining sites feature full security and bathroom facilities.
Please join us for a classic safari sundowner 'bubbly cocktail', on Lookout Hill with panoramic views across the Mara plains. The event includes a sundowner with hot and cold canapés and a full bar. It’s a traditional Maasai welcome that includes being greeted by the elders as well as traditional dressing and entertainment by a local guitarist and traditional Maasai dancers (by request and subject to a fee). Beverages are charged as per consumption.
Price: charged person and minimum pax is 4
For those who have dreamt of dining in the wilds of the Masai Mara, our bush dining experiences are incomparable. We are experts at arranging breakfasts, lunches, dinners and cocktails in a number of dedicated sites: by the hippo pool, on panoramic Look-out Hill or on the savannah plains. All meals are typically presented with tables, safari chairs, a ‘bush bar' and a ‘bush kitchen,' where a broad range of meats, poultry, fish and vegetables are cooked on-site (supplemented by fresh soups, salads and desserts from our hotel kitchens).
Tucked away in the majestic Maasai Mara, a secret and enchanting location sets the scene for a memorable dining experience set under African skies accompanied by the sounds of nature that will leave you blown away. Be it a honeymoon surprise, anniversary, a proposal or any special event.
Booking: minimum 2pax to a maximum of 12pax anytime up-to 10pm
Later, by the lodge’s floodlit pool under the vast and starry dome of the African night, enjoy succulent lamb cooked on a spit, chicken and grills, pasta, salads and delicious desserts.
You’ll also experience the sounds of animals in the distant darkness beyond and night birds calling. During this unforgettable meal, you can delight in the relaxing ripple of a poolside stream and an evening breeze that sways the hanging lanterns.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Tea and Coffee Included
Fast Facts
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 74
Special Interests: Birding, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
