east africa and serena protecting an east africa is a land of enormous variety and stunning beauty from the teeming savannah plains of the serengeti to the great rift valley from snow-capped peaks to warm azure seas not forgetting fresh and saltwater lakes extinct volcanoes and coral reefs this beautiful region is pure heaven it is almost impossible to imagine how beautiful it really is until you ve experienced it this extends to the architecture decoration and catering of the properties and the use of local materials crafts motifs and design idioms henry fosbrooke a leading environmentalist described serena as the most environmentally aware of all the hotel groups in kenya serena properties in tanzania were only established after four environmental impact studies were carried out and the serena chain adopted the recommendations suggested by adventurers and travellers have been exploring east africa for almost two centuries and today tourism is one of the largest sources of income it
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scuba diving sailing and surfing one of kenya s most famous and most loved national parks is the masai mara which is dotted with acacia trees and boasts an abundance of wildlife taking a balloon safari over the mara is one of the best ways to experience its immense beauty and to view the migrating herds from july to october with the backdrop of the mighty snow-capped mount kilimanjaro amboseli national park is another wildlife haven where mammals and bird life thrive some 55 game species roam the land including lion leopard cheetah impala and black rhino it is also one of the best places to view elephants and being largely flat to take photographs often described as the `eighth wonder of the world the ngorongoro crater is simply breathtaking this collapsed volcano has crater walls of over 609 metres and a floor area of 323 square kilometres that is inhabited by over 25,000 animals within this natural animal sanctuary guests can see a microcosm of african wildlife lions buffalo hippos
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a tranquil oasis there are 183 air-conditioned bedrooms and seven suites including the ultimately luxurious state suite and a whole range of different cuisines on offer ranging from kenyan to indian italian to creole apart from its renowned health club the hotel has a fantastic outdoor pool excursions on offer include game viewing at one of serena hotel s main safari lodges visits to dance and cultural centres and trips to the great rift valley and the lakes of nakuru and naivasha for the business traveller the hotel also offers full conference facilities and a business centre meetings to plan latest in room business links 11
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floating in an air balloon as the sun rises over the masai mara sitting silently in a jeep watching a pride of lions sipping champagne as the sun sets over the vast serengeti plains floating on the water listening to birdsong and a hippo s bark these are just a handful of the spectacular experiences that you can enjoy on a serena safari and there is nowhere better than east africa a region of immense landscapes wonderful people and a haven for wild animals memories of a lifetime in the wilderness 15
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a stunning vista the lodge has a sky-blue swimming pool perched on the edge of the hill a restaurant that overlooks a waterhole where wildlife gather and several treatment rooms where you can enjoy a range of relaxing massages from the lodge you can organise a safari by balloon a truly breathtaking experience other activities on offer include bush barbecues game drives evening cocktail parties at the waterhole watching the hippos and masai dancing 19
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kilaguni lodge activities include game drives excursions to mzima springs with its crystal clear water welling up from volcanic rocks and its hippos and crocodiles the rhino sanctuary chaimu lava floor sheitani lava and roaring rocks a volcanic hill formation with caves and rocks 23
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paul joynson-hicks view with a pool the lodge has 66 bedrooms and a stunning swimming pool activities on offer include daily game drives balloon safaris sunset cocktails by the pool traditional dance performances and slide presentations by the resident naturalist bush breakfast and bush dinner may be arranged during your stay 27
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existing in harmony the interiors are filled with exquisite wooden furniture and african artefacts and stunning frescoes adorn the walls of many rooms and public areas all bedrooms have private terraces with uninterrupted views across the grasslands forests lakes and rivers that make up the crater floor the hotel has 75 rooms activities include game drives through the crater where you will see a microcosm of africa in one day bush walks picnic lunches excursions to the nearby oldavai gorge the `birthplace of mankind and a variety of cultural events unique wildlife 31
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bougainvillaea abounds the area is an ornithologist s paradise the nature trail around the magical lake duluti provides a sanctuary for over 130 different bird species guests can take a relaxing walk along lake duluti spotting all the stunning african birds or wander through the coffee plantations around the lodge the lodge has 46 guest rooms 36 twins and six superior rooms the restaurant and bar are located in the old colonial farmhouse which has all modern amenities activities include lake shore walks to see the colobus monkeys forest antelope and the abundant bush life excursions can be made to mount meru mountain climbing of the famous mount kilimanjaro and trips to the markets of arusha 35
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serena products serena active for those with a spirit for active adventure serena provides unique tailor-made experiences for individuals managed by professionals with a sense of fun for the young and not so young for personal programmes and for groups sailing fishing scuba diving walking safaris ballooning canoe safaris biking mountain climbing and trekking all on the wild side each serena location offers a unique african experience serena leisure whether you like game viewing from a hot-air balloon walking safaris in the african bush sunbathing on a deserted beach dancing under the equatorial stars shopping for traditional artefacts or windsurfing in the indian ocean serena can cater for all tastes with hotels located in cities on the beach in the bush and on the lakeside there is something on offer for everyone serena safari from a luxury-tented camp in the serengeti plains to a riverfront lodge shaded by acacia trees serena boasts all types of safaris see serena active for true af
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