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Amboseli, Kilimanjaro’s Kingdom
By Jane Staley Kilimanjaro, though technically in Tanzania, rules the tiny kingdom of Amboseli National Park. When Kilimanjaro is wrapped in its cloak of clouds, Amboseli is much like any other game park.... READ MORE
Elephant Encounter in the Masai Mara
By Jane Staley Mud-coated elephants on the Mara plains We’re hemmed in by elephants: surrounded on all sides. There are hundreds of them. All sizes. Some half coated in wet mud – like... READ MORE
Blind faith: A tale of the triumph of faith over fate
By Jane Staley David Kamau did not get off to an easy start in life. He was born to a blind father and the condition proved to be hereditary. Thus, Kamau himself was... READ MORE
Setting the scene
Written by Jane Staley The Swahili word ‘mandhari’ translates as ‘scene’. No surprise then, that the scene is set to perfection at the Nairobi Serena Hotel’s Mandhari Restaurant, which is rated by many... READ MORE
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