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In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain beside a copse of giant acacia trees and a gently flowing natural spring, stands Amboseli Serena Lodge. With Kilimanjaro's near 6000 meter snow capped summit presiding over the landscape, the setting is unrivalled. All around the odge roams the big game that has made East Africa legendary - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle, and wildebeest. Almost nowhere else on the continent can more wild elephant be seen than in Amboseli National Park. Influencd by the native Masai architecture, the lodge is in perfect harmony with its environment. Guest rooms, individually appointed with authentic Africana and murals painted by a renowned local artist, convey a distinctive Masai Manyatta mood.
96 rooms. Traditional feasts and tribal dancing overlooking the waterhole where big game gathers. Guests are invited to participate in the lodge's Reforesation Programme by planting a tree. "Out of Africa" jogging trails. Swimming Pool. In the evenings, Masai dance performances, music, and entertaining, informative talks on indigenous culture by the lodge naturalist. Game drives three times a day.
DINING ROOM AND RESTAURANT.
Overlooking the saltlick and floodlit waterhole, the open air dining room serves guests sumptuous international menus, buffets and barbecues alongside authentic African dishes. The full service bar - located next to the dining room - serves fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and liqueurs. There is another small bar by the outdoor pool.
At least once a week guests are treated to a traditional African feast that is accompanied by Masai tribal dancing. At this special event, guest tables overlook the waterhole where the big game gathers.
Seating capacity of dining room: 125
Breakfast: 7:00 am to 9:00 am
Lunch: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Dinner: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
GAME VIEWING AT AMBOSELI
To many, Amboseli Serena is the very essence of African "safari" country. Your day begins with tea or coffee, before you set out for an exhilarating dawn safari drive. Game viewing is best at this time of the day. Virtually every common species of East African wildlife may be seen at Amboseli Serena including lions, giraffes, wildebeests, wart hogs, zebras, gazelles, topi, hyneas, ostrich, hippos and baboons. But, against the backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro, it is the elephants that play the leading role. Amboseli National Park has the most accessible viewing of elephants anywhere in the world. It is also home to hundreds of species of wetland and wild birds.
Overlooking the sparkling swimming pool and beautiful landscaped gardens, the verandah also offers guests exceptional game viewing.
The lodge has four landcruisers which can seat 6 persons each. Game drives across the plains of Amboseli National Park are scheduled daily.
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