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A Class in Decadence : Callebaut Chocolate!
There is a reason chocolate was anciently referred to as food fit for the gods. Whether you like it benevolently dark, sweet and sour, studded with nuts, milky, or deliciously oozing from your... READ MORE
Zanzibar Serena Hotel to Host the First Ever Art Auction
Pristine beaches, distinct architecture, art, rich history of Stone Town (World Heritage Site), culture, food are some of the main aspects that make Zanzibar one of the most sought-after beach destinations. And to... READ MORE
A Slice of Heaven in the Heart of Nairobi
The month is off to a good start, and some good news for our discerning diners and gourmands alike looking for a pristine dining experience in the heart of Nairobi. We are am... READ MORE
5 Destinations to celebrate #World Elephant Day with Serena Hotels
African elephants are the world’s largest land mammals and among one of the most intelligent creatures with complex consciousness, excellent memory, and emotions. These mammals roam freely in Africa’s savannahs and some of... READ MORE
The Serena Caravan goes to Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
St. Augustine once said the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. Traveling has a way of opening your eyes and mind to what else exists in the world. You get to meet … Continued
Kilaguni Serena Hotel awarded the SGS Certificate
Saturday 14th was a big day for Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge as they were presented with a SGS certificate. SGS stands for Societee Generale de Surveillance), a hospitality excellence program that aims to maintain high food safety and hygiene … Continued
Celebrating Mavuno Yetu festival at Lake Victoria Serena
It is a festival dear to heart for the Serena Hotel family in Uganda and it gives us so much joy watching it grow bigger and better. But what exactly is Mavuno Yetu Night? ‘Mavuno Yetu’ is a Swahili phrase … Continued
Recurve Target Archery Range at Lake Elmenteita and Sweetwaters Serana Camps
Lake Elmenteita and Sweetwaters Serena Camps invite you to experience the ancient and elegant discipline of Recurve Target Archery with the help of modern day equipment. Our teams of well-trained instructors can assist guests under close supervision to master … Continued
Exercises for Limbering Up Stiff Joints
It is important to stay active as you age to keep you in tip top shape and limber. This however is not always the case, and sooner or later, we lose our natural flexibility, become tight and get stiff … Continued
Serena Hotels Partcipates in Ndakaini Tree Planting Initiative
On October 17, Serena Hotels team of over twenty volunteers traveled two hours outside of Nairobi to Ndakaini Dam’s Chania Falls, home of the Thika Dam. Along with Lions International, the Kenya Defense Forces, Pioneer Assurance, Nairobi Water Company, Stand … Continued
Buffaloes: Kilaguni Serena’s Gem
With beautiful views over the waterhole and to Kilimanjaro in the distance, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge makes for the perfect relaxing getaway. The first lodge ever built in a park, in Kenya, Tsavo national park, Kilaguni Serena has a rich … Continued
Serena Hotels Wins SATOA Award
The champagne was flowing at the BBar in London on 17 September 2015 for the 4th annual SATOA Awards, celebrating tourism excellence in Africa. Voted for by both the travel industry and consumers, these 9 awards provide an excellent barometer … Continued
Reading for Children: An initiative of Aga Khan Development Network and Serena Hotels
The growth of literacy skills contributes to our children’s overall development. Literacy skills promotes self-confidence, behavioral uprightness, interest in schools, among other positive aspects. High Literacy levels form the foundation for doing well at school, socializing with others, developing independence, … Continued
All is Fair in the the Wild
There is never a dull moment in the wilderness as guests of Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge discovered while out on an after noon game drive. A tale is told of two hyenas out on a prowl at Amboseli National Park … Continued