Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge-In the land of lions and lava
Superbly situated in the lee of Mount Kilimanjaro and sheltered by the volcanic splendour of the Chyulu Hills, this classic stone-built lodge overlooks its own water hole, which is visited daily by elephants, buffalos and a wide variety of plains game. One of the first lodges ever to be built in a national park, the lodge is cool, tranquil and hushed for optimum game-viewing. It is also ideally placed for visits to all the park"s prime attractions.Faced in volcanic stone and utilising the natural rocky outcrops of a valley known as тЂ˜the place of the young rhino", from which it takes its name, the lodge features a thatched central dining area and a rock-built bar, with a viewing terrace looking directly down on to the waterhole.
All the spacious ensuite rooms have their own verandas, some overlooking the waterhole, some the Chyulu Hills, which are one of the world"s youngest volcanic ranges. As for activities, the lodge offers numerous game drives, guided walks, bush breakfasts, volcano climbs and trips to Mzima Springs, a set of crystal-clear ponds, fed by the melt waters of Mount Kilimanjaro, in which the many hippos can be viewed from a submerged chamber.
GETTING THERE
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is located within the Tsavo West National Park (a short drive from the main Mtito Andei Gate), which lies 280 kilometres from Nairobi.
By road: transfers by road from Nairobi take approximately 3 hours.
By air: the airstrip is less than 1 km from lodge, and a тЂ˜meet and greet" and transfer service can be provided(Please let us know your arrival time in advance).
FACILITIES
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56 rooms (inclusive of 5 suites: all non-smoking)
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Central dining room overlooking the water hole
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Rock-built bar overlooking the water hole
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Dedicated bush dining area
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Garden swimming pool and sundeck
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Gift shop and business centre
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3 game drives daily with dedicated wilderness guides
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Guided nature walks or bird-watching walks
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Dinner in the bush, breakfast on Lion Rock
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Sundowners on Roaring Rocks
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African theme nights
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Visit to Akamba communities, opportunities to buy Akamba handicrafts
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Akamba dance performances and resident guitarist.
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Satellite TV (in communal areas only).
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WiFi
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24-hour on-call medical services
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Dedicated stand-alone Conference Centre
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Baby-sitting, family rooms, children"s dining/menus
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Massages, facials, pedicures, manicures
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Board games and library of Africana books
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Special dietary needs catered for with advance notification
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Complete wedding planning service
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Honeymoon Suite
Rooms and suites
Our luxury ensuite rooms are accommodated either in a double storey block overlooking the waterhole, in a series of cottages to the right and left of reception, or in a building dedicated entirely to our selection of luxury suites. Surrounded by shaded gardens, all the rooms enjoy views, either of the waterhole or the Chyulu Hills. Each tastefully-appointed room features natural volcanic stone walls, king-sized bed or luxurious twins, lavish all-encompassing mosquito-curtaining, bathroom (with walk-in shower), writing/vanity unit, and private veranda.
Room Facilities
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Ceiling fan
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Telephone and WiFi connectivity
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Drinks only room service
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Complimentary mineral water and toiletries.
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Bathrobe and slippers
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Valet, laundry, shoe-shine.
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Hair dryers and safes (from reception).
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Babysitting
Limitless luxury, enhanced experience.
Equally viable as a presidential/CEO, honeymoon or VIP venue, our five spacious and luxuriously-appointed suites are accommodated in their own volcanic-stone building with stunning views over the waterhole and towards the Chyulu Hills.
What to do and see at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
One of the most fascinating wildlife arenas in the world, Tsavo West National Park is unique in that it offers you the chance to:
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Take 2 game drives daily (6.30 am and 4 pm), both in our custom-built open-sided six-person safari vehicles (professional guides, refreshments on-board, radio-links for fast location of game)
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Take a night game drive
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Have тЂ˜sun-downers" on Roaring Rocks
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Have breakfast on Lion Rock
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Visit the hippo pools of Mzima Springs
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Enjoy a unique Bush Dinner with campfire, hurricane lamps and Maasai warriors
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Learn more about the wilderness; wildlife talks and video-show nightly
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Take in some professionally-guided nature walks around the lodge or in the park
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Learn more about Tsavo"s unique birdlife - professional ornithological tours - for amateurs or professionals
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Do some swimming or sun-bathing.
Sample our Serena тЂ˜Maisha" Mind, Body and Spirit Spa services; massage, facial, manicure or more.