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SAMBURU SERENA LODGE

 

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****

 

LOCATION: In Samburu Game Reserve, 355 kilometers (5 hours) and 60 minutes by air from Nairobi.

 

DESCRIPTION: 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.

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 62 rooms (44 twins, 10 doubles (showers) & 08 family rooms with bath/shower).

 

Room décor: 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 & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Ø       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.

Ø       The Kiboko Bar - located next to the dining room and has a capacity of 96.

Other bars and restaurants:               

Ø       Pool Terrace - Capacity 104

Ø       Bush Barbecue Dinner

Ø       Bubbly Sundowner by the Crocodile View Point

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

Ø       Express check-in and check-out facilities 

Ø       Laundry and valet services

Ø       Baby sitter on request

Ø       House-doctor call

Ø       Gift shop

Ø       Secretarial Services

 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

Ø       Bird Walk

Ø       Nature Trek

Ø       Game viewing drives at Samburu and Buffalo Springs

Ø       Cultural Tours

Ø       Swimming pool

Ø       Beauty therapy and massage services

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: A large conference room with full range of Audio-Visual equipment.

 

CLIMATE: Altitude of 700 meters.  Very hot and dry with temperatures averaging 29 degrees centigrades (85 degrees F) during the day and warm nights.