Contact us
Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
Samburu Serena Lodge
OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****
Situated on the fertile banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the center of the Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya's rugged, semi-arid Northern Province, Samburu Serena Safari Lodge echoes the robust rhythms of riverfront life. This bucolic and serene lodge was inspired by the architecture of the indigenous Samburu tribe and blends into the verdant environment by making full use of native materials. Thatched cabins built using exotic African woods create an escapist atmosphere.
Location
In Samburu Game Reserve, 355 kilometers (5 hours) and 60 minutes by air from Nairobi.
Climate
Altitude of 700 meters. Very hot and dry with temperatures averaging 29 degrees centigrades (85 degrees F) during the day and warm nights.
Hotel Details
Number of Rooms
62 rooms (44 twins, 10 doubles (showers) & 08 family rooms with bath/shower).
Room dcor: 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. Accommodations are cooled by breezes off the river and overhead punkah fans. The artistic interior decor of each room is directly inspired by traditions of the Samburu tribe.
Room amenities: Fans, telephone, mosquito nets.
Special feature: Unique animals found in the reserve
Food & Drink
Main Restaurant - An open air dining room overlooking the swimming pool and meandering Uaso Nyiro River, and lounge areas are enhanced by Samburu details and murals depicting local nature. Capacity 182.
- The Kiboko Bar - located next to the dining room and has a capacity of 96.Other bars and restaurants:
- Pool Terrace - Capacity 104
- Bush Barbecue Dinner Bubbly Sundowner by the Crocodile View Point
General Facilities
- Express check-in and check-out facilities
- Laundry and valet services
- Baby sitter on request
- House-doctor call
- Gift shop
- Secretarial Services
Conference Facilities
A large conference room with full range of Audio-Visual equipment.
Recreational Facilities
- Bird Walk
- Nature Trek
- Game viewing drives at Samburu and Buffalo Springs
- Cultural Tours
- Swimming pool
- Beauty therapy and massage services
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.