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.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Free breakfast
Spa
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Free supervised childcare
Children's pool
Room service
Spa services
Babysitting
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Train station pick-up service
Feel at home (6)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Playground on site
Rollaway/extra beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
The current price is CNY1,835
CNY1,835
CNY2,873 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Why we love this property
Work, relax, succeed
This hotel combines a business center and meeting rooms with rejuvenating spa services. After work, guests can indulge in massages and body treatments.
Food that satisfies all
Indulge in free buffet breakfast with vegetarian options. The hotel's bar and restaurant serve organic, locally-sourced food. Private dining awaits couples.
Wilderness getaways
Located in a national park, this hotel is ideal for outdoor adventures. Guests can explore scenic hiking and biking trails in untamed nature.
When you stay at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chyulu Gate. 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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
56 rooms
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
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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
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Children
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM*
Train station shuttle from noon to 6:00 PM*
Bus station shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Room service
Traveling 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 center
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
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
Locally sourced food is prioritized
At least 80% organic food
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
No plastic water bottles
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
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
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of 75 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 150.0 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, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses some solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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
Kilaguni Serena Lodge
Kilaguni Serena Safari
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Taveta
Kilaguni Serena Safari Taveta
Serena Kilaguni
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Tsavo
Kilaguni Serena Safari Tsavo
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Kenya/Tsavo National Park West
Hotel Kilaguni Serena Safari
Kilaguni Serena Safari Hotel Tsavo National Park West
Kilaguni Serena Safari Tsavo
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Hotel
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Tsavo
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Hotel Tsavo
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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is 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 onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Great stay in Tsavo West
Fantastic property and a great view.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
This is the lodge on the property of Tsavo West national park (safari). It is of the high quality accommodation with an opportunity to see the wild life and game directly from the room's balcony and the terrace of the restaurant. Two water holes attract various species such as zebras, giraffes, antilopes, elephants and water buffaloes. Having a breakfast with a view of the mountains and the flat bush country with the wild life/game in it is what we came to Kenya for. We were able to arrange game drives directly from the lodge - they have a whole fleet of jeeps specifically designed to accommodate rough conditions of safari terrain. Our guide William is the professional naturalist with an encyclopedic knowledge of the safari life. There wasn't a single question that he didn't give an exhaustive answer to.
Since the property is located in the national park we had to enter the park no later than 6 pm. We were driving from the southern resort in Diani Beach on the very congested road and could only get to the park at the midnight. We contacted the lodge and the service agent by the name Dorkas made all the arrangements for ranger if the park to open the gates and finally check us in at 1 am.
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 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
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2023
Personnel super gentil et accueillant. Environnement fabuleux. Les animaux viennent boire sous nos yeux !
Pierre luc
Pierre luc, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 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
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 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
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2020
wonderful location in the park, deluscious food and friendly staff
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2019
A fabulous lodge, 5 star plus
too many great things to mention
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 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 traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2019
fabulois location, efficient, rriendly staff
food is ok but sometimes not more than 5ha
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 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 traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2019
Amazing!
The hotel was amazing. Staff really friendly. Very clean and well maintained. Location is superb too.
FATHIMA
FATHIMA, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2019
Breathtaking
Incredible place - can’t wait to go back.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2019
Super schöne Lodge.Sehr aufmerksames Personal. Einmaliger Blick. Nur zu empfehlen!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 26, 2019
Wir waren zum wiederholten Mal da und der Service, die Sauberkeit, das Essen und die Lage sind sehr gut!
Die Lodge ist sehr alt, wird aber bestens gepflegt und bietet daher eine Oase nach den gamedrives.
Am Wasserloch, auf das man einen tollen Blick hat, tummeln sich die Tiere, so dass man (fast) gar nicht auf Tour gehen müsste.
Wir empfehlen die Lodge sehr gerne weiter!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2018
Stay in Kenya
Great place in the middle of the park. We had a great time and would recommend it to anyone
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2018
Must see
Fantastisk sted , alle var søde og hjælpsomme, så desværre ikke så mange dyr på safari turene , men udsigten fra hotellet var alle pengene hver.
Vi havde 3 dage med god mad og totalt afslapning. Kommer igen .
Rene
Rene, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2018
Outstanding location, service and comfort
We had three nights in this lovely hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed watching wildlife around the waterhole from the lodge. Staff were all fantastic, meals were great, game drives nearby were enjoyable. Highly recommend spending time here. We are birders and biologists so like watching the little things but we also enjoyed having a herd of elephants come by!
Suzanne
Suzanne, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2017
Fantastic view over wilderness
We stayed 3 nights in a suite. We would definitely return. Fantastic view. The resort is perched on higher ground and overlooks a vast area of hills. You see no signs of civilization, only wilderness. On a clear day you can see Mt Kilimangero. The resort overlooks 2 waterholes which are lit up at night. All kinds of animals come and go to drink and bathe. We would sit and eat in the restaurant and watch as small herds of elephants came with their babies and bathed and drank in the water. Zebras and buffalo would wait their turn to drink until after the elephants left. we saw hyenas, giraffe, antelope, warthogs come to drink. Because of the big expanse of view, with binoculars you can see animals coming in from a fair distance away. We were satisfied with the room. it was clean. Furniture is basic. Resort is a bit older property. I used the spa services which were good. Food choice and quality was good but not great. We rented an AWD vehicle and did our own safari drives in the park. Travo West NP not so busy as other parks so sometimes it felt like we had the park to ourselves. Really you could see all the same animals as seen on safari if you patiently waited and watched from the resort view.
Joyce
Joyce, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2017
Very nice and helpful staff.
The staff is very helpful and informative. The food is served mostly as buffets with a wide selection. The view of the water holes is great at all times. The room was larger than the average lodge with a sitting area.