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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
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Wins Global Best Practices Award
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Kenya has won the CSR Award 2020 at the ‘CINET Global Best Practices Awards’ that was organized online in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge won the award because of its outstanding focus on supporting the … Continued
Conquering Africa’s Highest Peak; Mt. Kilimanjaro
While many travelers may visit East African countries to go on safari, there are a plethora of unexplored experiences it comes bearing. We may brag about these all year long, but let’s not digress. Which experience is on your bucket … Continued
All Set! Serena Hotel’s New City Jewel, Goma Serena Hotel is Now Open
Our all city jewel; Goma Serena Hotel now taking open for bookings. Travelers generally visit Goma en-route to tracking mountain gorillas, climbing Nyiragongo or trekking in the Rwenzori Mountains. The city itself has no proper attractions, but it’s … Continued
Exploring Serena Destinations with the Family
When it comes to choosing a family vacation, a destination that works best for all the members of the family more so the little ones are key in making this decision. For most families it is tradition to travel at … Continued
Sustainable Tourism in Africa: Our Committed Approach
East Africa’s TPS Serena Hotels Group, which has 23 properties (hotels, resorts, safari lodges and camps) in East Africa, is committed to an ambitious environmental, economic and social approach. In the middle of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park lies Njora village … Continued
Diamond Trust Bank & Serena Hotels Provide Frontline Workers With Hot Meals
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) and Serena Hotels will jointly provide 200 hot meals daily during the month of June 2020 for the frontline COVID-19 health workers at the government designated Kenyatta National Hospital and the Mbagathi District Hospital in Nairobi. … Continued
Coffee Never Tasted so Good!
Getting up in the morning can be tasking, regardless of whether you are up at the crack of dawn or have the luxury to linger in bed a little longer. For some, a hot cup of coffee can be just … Continued
Inspiring Your Future Wanderlust
We are living in such daunting times brought by the uncertainty of our lives including our safety when it comes to doing the things that bring so much joy in our hearts such as travelling. But that does not mean … Continued
Marking International Day of Forests: A tree at a time
What would you say to the fact that by the time you finish reading this that a little over 8,000 trees will have been cut down? To put that in perspective, based on the data by WWF, this number of … Continued
Buy Local Build Local
If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.”- African Proverb This saying is synonymous with the collective work put in to achieve a common goal. Sustainable Business Practices form part of form part … Continued