Sailing like an ark amid the primeval forests of Kenya’s highest mountain, Mount Kenya, this timbered tree hotel offers champagne-clear mountain air, sweeping views across the tree-canopy, sparkling trout streams, and gentle forest walks.
Serena Mountain Lodge
Kenya
Overview
Located at 2,134 meters above sea level, on the lower slopes of the mountain, the lodge is cool, tranquil and hushed for optimum game-sightings. The open-air viewing-deck looks down on to its own water hole and salt-lick, which attracts numerous herds of elephant and buffalo. There is also a tunnel leading to a photo-hide, which offers spectacular viewing and photographic opportunities just meters away from the wildlife at the water hole.
Raised on stilts above the forest canopy, a timbered drawbridge leads from the forest and up on to the wooden ‘decks’ of the lodge. Inside, the impression of having boarded a ship is perpetuated by a combination of log paneled walls, timbered game-viewing decks and winding stairs leading to a selection of snugly comfortable, cabin-styled rooms. Activities include guided walks through the forest, trout fishing in the clear mountain streams, trips to the high moorlands of the mountain, and 5-day luxury climbs of the mountain.
Mount Kenya (5,199 m) is Kenya’s highest mountain, a national icon, a climbers’ Mecca, the nation’s namesake, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site and a wildlife stronghold. One of the world’s highest National Parks, it is also an extinct volcano some three and a half million years old and the sacred home of Ngai, God of the Kikuyu people.
Rooms and Suites
Standard RoomEach timber-built, cabin-styled room has its own luxury ensuite bathroom and a private balcony overlooking the water hole. The décor, which echoes the Kikuyu culture, features hand-woven wall hangings, soft lighting and cozily-warm soft furnishings. Hot-water bottles are provided at night. Smoking is not permitted within the lodge, due to the fact that it is of timber construction but a smoker's area is provided on the roof-top terrace. |
Amenities
Hotel Features
- All Inclusive - meals and most alcoholic beverages
- All Inclusive - meals only
- Bar
- Business Center
- Conference Rooms
- Designated smoking areas
- Eco-friendly Lodge
- Family Rooms
- Foreign Exchange
- Full Breakfast Daily
- Gift Shop/Newsstand
- Guest Activities
- Guest library/lounge
- Guided Safaris Included
- Housekeeping Service
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Major Credit Card Accepted
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box (front desk)
- Shoe Shine service
- Valet & Pressing service
- Wedding Services
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
In-Room Amenities
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Patio/Balcony
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