Near Mzima Springs, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with an art gallery, garden, and outdoor pool. Unwind with a Swedish massage or explore the playground and vegetable garden while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Located near a train station, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Tsavo. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials. Other features of this Colonial hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a children's pool.
Languages
English, Swahili
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
56 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located in Tsavo West National Park. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM*
Train station shuttle from noon to 6:00 PM*
Bus station shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Room service
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safari nearby
Working away
Business centre
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Romance packages
Facilities
5 buildings/towers
Built in 1976
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
An outdoor pool
Art gallery on-site
Spa services
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegetarian dining options
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
No plastic water bottles
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
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Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Additional fee: USD 52 per person, per night
This property is located in Tsavo West National Park. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 250 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Train station pick-up, train station drop-off and bus station shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of 75 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 160.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 7997
Also known as
Kilaguni Serena
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Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
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Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Kenya/Tsavo National Park West
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Kilaguni Serena Safari Tsavo
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 250 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a 75% charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
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Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul, 2024
Great stay in Tsavo West
Fantastic property and a great view.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec, 2024
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
11 Jul, 2024
Jeneby
Jeneby, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar, 2024
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan, 2024
Excellent Lodge
Incredible safari lodge with a water hole out back to attract animals. Beautiful rooms, a gorgeous restaurant and bar area, top notch service and food, and plenty of history to boot. They even washed my car for me overnight!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sept, 2023
Ashok
Ashok, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Aug, 2023
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Apr, 2023
ludwig
ludwig, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Mar, 2023
Un site exceptionnel, l’accueil le confort,les prestations tout est parfait.nous regrettons de ne pas y être resté 2 nuit s
pierrette
pierrette, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 Jan, 2023
Personnel super gentil et accueillant. Environnement fabuleux. Les animaux viennent boire sous nos yeux !
Pierre luc
Pierre luc, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar, 2020
Tsavo West slice of heaven
The stay was incredible! As you walk into the reception area you will be shocked by the view. The eating area is an open air area that has the most incredible view and is situated around the watering hole so that you can watch the animals approach as you eat. The service was incredible and the food amazing. The rooms were nice as well. The only issue with the room is that the fan is not above the bed and the nights were HOT. This, sadly is the issue I could find with the place. It was the most amazing place, but I found it hard to sleep while so hot.
Pilar
Pilar, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Feb, 2020
nice hotel with amaizing view
The Lodge with that view is just amaizingly good. Food was OK, drinks very expensive. Breackfast was only english standard.
Service was most of the time good and always very friendly. - just few little things could be improved: One could offer binoculars to borrow - this would make the expereance of that view even better. Unfortunately nobode was able to inform us about the highlights / places to visit in the Nationalpark.
But still: the hotel is great, people are very friendly.
Jörg
Jörg, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Jan, 2020
wonderful location in the park, deluscious food and friendly staff
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan, 2020
Relaxing and beutiful place
Awesome stay! We loved everything - the food, service, rooms, pool. I wished we booked more than one night. It seems pricey, but you get value for your money.
Zuzana
Zuzana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct, 2019
A fabulous lodge, 5 star plus
too many great things to mention
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept, 2019
Nydelig sted med fantastisk utsikt, vannhull rett under spiseterrassen der dyrene samler seg i tur og orden - en opplevelse verdt reisen i seg selv. Komfortable rom, utsøkt mat med rikelig utvalg, plettfri service. Anbefales på det sterkeste.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sept, 2019
fabulois location, efficient, rriendly staff
food is ok but sometimes not more than 5ha
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Aug, 2019
L'établissement est super bien situé dans le parc. Par contre, les moyens de transports pour y accéder doivent être décrites (facturation transfert de la gare de train sgr le plus proche etc...) ainsi que le paiment de l entrée du parc non inclus dans le prix du sejour.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jul, 2019
Amazing!
The hotel was amazing. Staff really friendly. Very clean and well maintained. Location is superb too.
FATHIMA
FATHIMA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul, 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul, 2019
Breathtaking
Incredible place - can’t wait to go back.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun, 2019
Incredible place!
What an incredible place! The hotel was amazing, the staff superb and the views...wow! We went on some great game drives. I highly recommend the sundowner drive. We had Anthony as our guide, and he was amazing!
Food provided was very tasty with lots of options available.
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun, 2019
Wonderful and Affordable Safari Lodge In Kenya
What took my breath away were the two watering holes directly behind the Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. I was able to see animals drinking at the watering holes from the patio of my room. Herds of elephants, giraffes, Buffalo, hyena and many more drink from the watering holes at all hours of the day. There are lights for night time viewing.
You can also see the animals at watering holes from the open air restaurant while you dine.
The cuisine is buffet style and delicious! Meals were included in the price of the room.
The game drives were in the morning, and in the evening, and very reasonably priced.
But what made this visit something I will never forget are the people who work there. Everyone was patient, kind, sincere, happy and warm. They really made me feel at home. Thanks!
david
david, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun, 2019
One of the best,I loved the service team especially isack and all in all the kilaguni serena fraternity from the Gate man n women, service team, Room stewards God bless you all. We had a wonderful stay can’t wait for the second Visit soon and Very very soon
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr, 2019
Super schöne Lodge.Sehr aufmerksames Personal. Einmaliger Blick. Nur zu empfehlen!