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Set in Tsavo West National Park, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge features a swimming pool, stunning views of the Chyulu Hills and overlooks its own waterhole visited daily by elephants, buffaloes and a wide variety of game. Mtito Andei Railway Station is 19 mi from the property. There is a private bathroom with slippers and free toiletries in each unit. Towels and bed linen are available. Faced in volcanic stone and utilizing the natural rocky thatched central dining area. The property serves à la carte or buffet meals at its thatched dining area. Guests can enjoy a drink at the rock-built bar while observing wildlife at the waterhole from the viewing terrace. The property also offers packed lunches. It is ideally located for visits to all Tsavo National Park’s prime attractions. Poacher's Lookout, a great view of Kilimanjaro is 9.3 mi from Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. Roaring Rocks Viewpoint, is 6.2 miles from the property, while Mzima Springs is within 9.3 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Ecotourism Kenya Ecorating Certification Scheme

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
7.9
High score for Tsavo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melinda
    Thailand Thailand
    I have been going to Kilaguni for over 40 years! It is a magical place!
  • Armanda
    Kenya Kenya
    Great view of Kilimanjaro! All rooms were spick and span. I organised a surprise birthday cake with the traditional accompaniment of the staff singing and clapping which was perfectly orchestrated! Cake was delicious!!! In true Serena fashion, all...
  • Thi
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful location. Staff are lovely and food is very good.
  • Kyle
    United States United States
    Really lovely, peaceful grounds with excellent (but unobtrusive) staff. Our game driver was excellent and the buffet meals were all exceptionally tasty (including the Kenyan coffee on offer…the best we have even at more expensive safari...
  • Ayub
    Kenya Kenya
    The Staff were lovely and ready to assist at all times with a big smile on their face. The watering hole attracted all manner of wild life including Elephants, Buffalos, Giraffes Zebras which could be observed at close making an exceptional...
  • Gmaftei
    Romania Romania
    This resort has been probably the best one on our whole 2 weeks trip in Kenya. The rooms are spacious, all the staff is absolutely professional but nevertheless kind and friendly. We fully enjoyed our stay at Kilaguni... the room, the pool and...
  • Kza
    France France
    The exceptional view on the pond within the park from the lobby/restaurant enabling a view on the wildlife by night (elephants, zebra, hippos, hyenaes, gnou, marabou stork,..)
  • Thomas
    Austria Austria
    The location is awesome - sitting on the deck with a view of the waterholes while elephants, zebra, wildebeest, hyenas, etc drink below with kilimanjaro in the background could not be better. The rooms are good, the pool is nice (you can do some...
  • Dan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing spot, all the animals at the waterhole and elephants visiting at night! The food and service great
  • Clodxplore
    Italy Italy
    this place is THE place where to stay in Tsavo West, that's it. stop searching around. everything is awesome. they also gave us a free upgrade in one of their terrific suites: just one word...wow!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Middle Eastern • European • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Playground

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
$109 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that park entry fees are not included in the rate and are payable directly to the park authorities upon arrival at the Tsavo West National Park entry gate. Game drives can be provided at an extra cost, charged per person per game drive. Airstrip transfers can be arranged at an extra cost. Full flight details are required at least 48 hours to your travel date.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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