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Samburu Serena Safari Lodge: Samburu National Reserve
A place of endless skies, dust-red plains and palm-fringed rivers, Samburu National Reserve lies on the fringes of the vast and arid desert once known as the Northern Frontier District, whose heat-scorched scrublands extend all the way to the jade-green waters of Lake Turkana and beyond. Physically dramatic, the 104 sq kilometre landscape of the Reserve features rocky battlements, craggy scarps, dry river beds and fallen boulders rising out of the thorn scrub against a backdrop of the far-distant hills and the great red table mountain known as Lololokwi. As for wildlife, Samburu provides one of the few sanctuaries in Kenya for the endangered Grevy’s zebra, the rare beisa oryx and the blue-shanked Somali ostrich whilst large herds of elephant roam the gaunt hills during the day before returning to bathe on the banks of the river in the evening.
Welcome to the serene and scenic, Samburu Serena Safari Lodge
Set in a landscape of endless skies, dust-red plains and palm-fringed rivers, this refreshingly rustic lodge is renowned for the timeless beauty of its landscape and the serene tranquillity of its setting. Nestled amidst the acacia groves that border the crocodile-filled reaches of the Uaso Nyiro River, the lodge stands centre-stage to miles of lion-stalked grasslands, elephant-studded plains and wildlife-teeming bush |
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It is also ideally placed for visits to the neighbouring parks of Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserve. Experience the serenity and tranquillity of Samburu at the Samburu Serena Safari Lodge.
The Lodge
The long, low, shingled buildings of the lodge blend seamlessly into the soft green of the acacia woodlands lining the banks of the languid brown loops of the Uaso Nyiro River, whilst the architectural style makes optimum use of soft local stone and traditional Samburu building motifs.
The cool of the interior, meanwhile, reflects a strong ‘khaki and canvas’ safari influence enriched by a vibrant selection of age-old Samburu masks, spears and ceremonial treasures.
The Rooms
Each room is accommodated in a prettily shingled timber cottage with its own blossomed veranda looking out over the river. The décor melds world-class luxury with quintessential Africa and features a tranquil blend of traditional safari colours, draped nets, soft lamps and stunning Samburu art. |
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The Dining
The breeze-cooled bar and dining area overlooks the flood-lit expanses of the river and game viewing arena where lumbering herds of elephant gather nightly and shy leopards are lured to the forked branch of an acacia tree where a haunch of meat has been laid out for them. Menus are styled to feature traditional bush barbecues, spicy ethnic cuisine, internationally-themed dishes and a broad selection of hearty safari favourites.
Guest Services and Amenities
The Serena offers so much more. At the end of an action-packed day, guests can also enjoy a dip in the cool, blue waters of a rock-paved swimming pool, set amongst the lush foliage of an extensively planted tropical garden.
Swimming pool, nature walks, bird watching and game drives; |
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Extensively stocked Africana Gift Shop;
Luxurious beauty treatments and toning massages;
Guest room facilities include fans, direct dial telephone and mosquito nets;
Full housekeeping services (laundry, valet, babysitting on request, childrens’ menus and dining facilities, shoeshine etc) ;
Hairdryer available on request fom the Reception Desk;
Express check-in/out facilities;
Forex facilities;
Full medical back-up and emergency evacuation facilities;
All weather air-strip and well-maintained road network;
A wide range of board games plus a full library of books on Africa.
The Dining
The breeze-cooled bar and dining area overlooks the flood-lit expanses of the river and game viewing arena where lumbering herds of elephant gather nightly and shy leopards are lured to the forked branch of an acacia tree where a haunch of meat has been laid out for them. Menus are styled to feature traditional bush barbecues, spicy ethnic cuisine, internationally-themed dishes and a broad selection of hearty safari favourites. |
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Guest Services and Amenities
The Serena offers so much more. At the end of an action-packed day, guests can also enjoy a dip in the cool, blue waters of a rock-paved swimming pool, set amongst the lush foliage of an extensively planted tropical garden.
Swimming pool, nature walks, bird watching and game drives;
Extensively stocked Africana Gift Shop;
Luxurious beauty treatments and toning massages;
Guest room facilities include fans, direct dial telephone and mosquito nets;
Full housekeeping services (laundry, valet, babysitting on request, childrens’ menus and dining facilities, shoeshine etc) ;
Hairdryer available on request fom the Reception Desk;
Express check-in/out facilities;
Forex facilities;
Full medical back-up and emergency evacuation facilities;
All weather air-strip and well-maintained road network;
A wide range of board games plus a full library of books on Africa. |
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At Samburu Serena Safari Lodge the main features are:
Walking in the bush (accompanied by our resident naturalist)
Samburu-led Camel treks through the bush lands and dry-river beds of this extraordinary region
Crocodile spotting along the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River
Discovering the brilliance of the local bird life
Game viewing along the Uaso Nyiro River as a cavalcade of wildlife arrives to drink
Adventure game drives around the Samburu eco-system
Swimming in the cool of our peaceful pool
Conference at Samburu Serena
If your company is planning a seminar or conference, then why not break with tradition, throw out the rulebook and step out of your world… and into ours. We can organise a unique conference that enjoys the support of our state-of-the-art facilities, world-class catering, unique leisure options and luxury accommodation – the only difference is, that at the end of a hard day’s business you won’t be braving the traffic, you’ll be braving the bush.
The Samburu Serena Safari Lodge Business/Conference Facilities
The Samburu Conference Suite can accommodate:
- 20 guests classroom style;
- 25 guests theatre style;
- 30 guests cocktail style and;
- 20 guests boardroom style.
Facilities include:
State-of-the-art presentation facilities
To include: A full selection of overhead, slide projector, screen, TV-video and video conference equipment, state of the art audio visual equipment, PA/Podium system. Wireless Internet access.
Full Conference organisation service
To include: badges, registration desks, delegate packs, delegate services, specialist delegate gifts, secretarial back up and communication links, tailor-made itineraries, private safaris and individually planned and themed menus. A full range of imaginative incentive packages and fully tailored accommodation packages is also available. |
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