Samburu Serena Safari Lodge
Set in a landscape of endless skies and palm-fringed rivers, this classically rustic lodge is renowned for the timeless beauty of its landscape and the serene tranquillity of its setting. Uncompromisingly rugged yet vividly beautiful Samburu, verdant Buffalo Springs, and the wildly volcanic Shaba famous for its large prides of lions, all offer virtually guaranteed wildlife encounters, while elephants roam in large herds and are best seen crossing the river at dusk.

samburu serena safari lodge draws its inspiration from the brightly coloured geometric icons of the Samburu culture and features authentic masks, beadwork and spears. Located on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, which is the lifeblood of this otherwise arid region, the rooms are accommodated in pretty timber cottages, each with its own veranda looking out over the river. As for game viewing, this area is renowned for its large elephant herds, big cats and unique inhabitants of the arid lands, such as reticulated giraffes, gerenuks and Grevy's zebras.

HIGHLIGHTS

At the centre of one of the world’s most famous national reserves
See all the members of The Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino)

2 game drives daily, with professional, dedicated wilderness guides

Crocodile-feeding on the banks of the river

Leopard visits to trees opposite the bar

Camel rides along the Ewaso Nyiro River

Riverside ‘Maji Maji’ bar

Traditional ‘bush dinner’ with campfire and Samburu dance

Samburu dance, music and handicraft displays