SAMBURU SERENA LODGE
Samburu National Reserve
Kenya

Introduction

Samburu Serena Lodge is located in the centre of the semi-arid Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya's Northern Province. Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River with its crocodiles and leopards, the lodge is rustic yet sophisticated.

Camp Description

The hotel boasts 62 rooms, 44 two twin beds, 10 double beds, 8 family rooms each with private verandas and en suite facilities. All guest rooms are located in wooden thatched cottages surrounded by lush gardens. Local materials and artwork are used in all rooms. There is an outdoor pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas and fresh towels. The pool terrace bar is open from 06h30 till 23h00. Samburu murals depicting local nature adorn the gracious dining and lounge areas. Kiboko Bar located in the lodge is open from 11h30 till 14h00 and from 17h45 till late.

Game Viewing

Samburu National Reserve is located 325km north of Nairobi in the hot and arid fringes of the northern region of Kenya. The reserve lies within the lands of the colourful Samburu people who are close relatives of the Maasai. The reserve harbours a number of wildlife species rarely found elsewhere in any numbers, such as Grevy's zebra, the reticulated giraffe and the Beisa Oryx. The long-necked gerenuk, elephants, lions, cheetah, buffalos, Grant's gazelle, dikdiks and waterbuck are some of the animals most commonly found searching for succulence among the reserve's withered scrubs. There are over 350 varieties of birds. These include the famous Somali ostrich, kingfisher, humming birds, eagles, vultures and guinea fowl.

Wildlife Activities

• Game drives and bird watching with a qualified naturalist

• Camel safaris

• Champagne breakfasts and cocktail parties overlooking Crocodile Point

• Expert slide shows and lectures on the surrounding area

How To Get There

SUNSAFARIS can arrange scheduled flights to the Samburu airstrip.
To/From Nairobi: Scheduled services to Larsens are available from Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Flying from Nairobi to Samburu's airstrip is 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the amount of stops en route.

Child Policy

Children are welcome. Babysitting can be arranged with sufficient notice. Early dinner for children is available on request.

Electricty

Voltage is 240V in rooms. Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V. Adaptors are available at the reception desk.

Seasons

Open all year round.