The Serena collection boasts 36 high-end hotels, game lodges and resorts throughout East Africa along with Central and South Asia. In Africa, you can expect luxurious rooms and amenities along with design that reflects the culture and arts of the region you are visiting. This award-winning hotel group is committed to sustainable tourism and prides itself to giving each guest personalized service that pays attention to each little detail.
You can browse all of the Serena properties we feature or click on a corresponding link in the list below to jump straight to the African lodge you are interested in.
Amboseli | Lake Manyara | Lake Naivasha | Lake Nakuru | Maasai Mara | Nairobi | Ngorongoro | Serengeti Kirawira Camp Serengeti Mbuzi Mawe Camp | Serengeti Safari Lodge | Tsavo West
This lodge has incredible views across the savannah to Mount Kilimanjaro. A key feature of this property is the outdoor bush and bar experience that incorporates the opportunity to learn about Maasai culture with a handicraft market and traditional dances. There are plenty of ways to relax that could include a dip in the pool, a treatment at the spa or just taking a siesta in your beautiful room.
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Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania | Kenyan Big Five | Just Amboseli
A waterhole attracting a variety of animals forms the centrepiece of this incredible lodge. Every room has a private verandah where guests will either enjoy views of the animals frequenting the water hole, or the spectacular volcanic landscape the region is famous for. Guests can experience outdoor bush dining, a pool, gift shop and opportunities to experience Akamba culture through evening entertainment and visits to their communities where handcrafted items can be purchased.
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Kirawira is a flagship member of the Serena safari collection. Built Edwardian-style to recreate the colonial era; the lodge is designed to evoke ‘Out of Africa’ memories. Accommodation is in luxury en-suite tents that are spaced well apart to assure privacy. Five course gourmet meals are served in tented dining spaces and a fabulous stone-built bar boasts a terrace. Here you can enjoy a cocktail whilst taking in views over the Western Serengeti from this exclusive luxury camp.
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Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania | Tanzanian Big Four | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Enjoy incredible bird watching without leaving this beautiful lodge set on the shores of captivating Lake Elmenteita. With a five star eco rating, this camp offers guests an authentic African experience whilst enjoying luxurious surroundings and unparalleled service. In addition to getting up close and person with the huge array of wildlife in the region, those lucky enough to stay here can enjoy everything from archery to painting to cooking lessons, and can even sign up for Swahili classes. The accommodation at this exclusive property is comprised of 24 luxury tents that take the concept of ‘glamping’ to a whole new level.
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Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania | Maasai Mara & Rift Valley Lakes | Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
The setting high above the plain on the edge of an escarpment, allows guests to take in sweeping panoramas of the lake and surrounding area. The lodge centres around a wonderful infinity pool, and features beautiful guest areas along with luxurious rooms. Bush dining, an outdoor terrace, gift shop and business centre are just some of the benefits this wonderful lodge offers.
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Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania | Tanzanian Big Four | Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro & Manyara
The Mara Serena has been designed to make the most of the striking views across the savannah and the hippo-filled Mara River. These wonderful vistas can be enjoyed from rooms, the bar and dining area as well as the outdoor pool. You can choose from a range of treatments to pamper yourself with at the spa, with other facilities including a gym, library, gift shop and business centre.
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Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania | Kenyan Big Five | Maasi Mara, Ngorongoro & Manyara | Maasai Mara & Rift Valley Lakes | Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara | Just Maasai Mara
This luxury tented camp has been carefully placed in a shady glade close to a major animal migration route. Surrounded by ancient granite towers, guests can enjoy Serena’s signature service from a central dining tent. Mbuzi Mawe offers you a truly unique and exclusive experience in one of the most acclaimed wildlife areas of the world.
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Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania | Tanzanian Big Four | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
One of East Africa’s finest luxury hotels and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World Group; this award winning property is known for incredible service, fine dining and pan-African design. Set in beautiful sprawling grounds you’ll find all the facilities you’d expect at a world-class hotel, including a pool, spa, hair salon, gift shop and several dining options.
The Ngorongoro Serena is frequently voted one of the best hotels in the world and when you first set eyes on it you’ll understand why. A long, low building hugs the crater rim, not only making the most of the panoramic views, but also so that it is invisible from the crater floor. The hub of this amazing stone building is a large log fire, constantly kept lit to keep guests warm during the chilly highland nights. From here the building sprawls along the rim to reveal a series of luxurious and beautifully appointed shared areas and guest rooms. This iconic hotel matches the iconic location, and will be the icing on top of what promises to be an already incredible Ngorongoro experience.
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Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania | Tanzanian Big Four | Maasi Mara, Ngorongoro & Manyara | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
This wonderful lodge easily blends into the surrounding landscape and camouflages an impressive interior. The many superb features of this property include an infinity pool with expansive Serengeti views, a traditionally carved dining room, and individual roundhouse-style guest rooms with private balconies. The lodge’s location on a tree-lined ridge makes for some stunning panoramas over the plain and is set within beautiful grounds featuring numerous acacia trees and small streams.
Expeditions that may feature this property include…
Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania | Tanzanian Big Four | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Original text by CW Copywriting. Header image taken in Tsavo.