Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Good lodge, location, environment

The location is absolutely breathtaking, set in Tsavo West with wide views of Mount Kilimanjaro and a waterhole where elephants and buffaloes gathered daily. Watching them from my balcony was truly special. My room was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. I enjoyed the peaceful pool area and loved dining while taking in the open plains. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and served with care. A big thank you to Lillian, whose warm and attentive service made each meal feel personal. Wilson, the lodge manager, was always around, checking in and making sure everyone felt at home. And Ziyaan did a fantastic job coordinating everything behind the scenes—his support made the entire trip feel smooth and well-planned. From the game drives bush breakfasts , sundowners and a visit to Maina Springs to quiet moments at the lodge, every part of this experience left a lasting impression. I’d return without hesitation.

Booked the Suite and it was fantastic. Beautiful large room and wide balcony over looking the watering hole. Walking into the lodge itself is quite spectacular, i wasn't actually expecting the watering hole to be there. Staff were as you'd expect at a Serena, fantastic.

Stopped here for one night as part of a week long safari. The standard rooms are in a long row, all with a view of the waterhole. We had an upstairs room (25) so we had a balcony. The rooms are a good size, are nicely decorated and very clean. The bed was comfortable. There is no safe in this room. The Wi-Fi was a little patchy but we managed to do what we needed to before moving on. There is a pool on site but as we had very little time here, we didn't visit it. When you leave your room and walk towards the dining area, the walls seem like they move. There are a large number of different sized and coloured lizards which scarper when they hear noise or movement. It's an experience to watch. The agama lizards will stay quite still for a short while whilst you take a photo. There didn't appear to be many guests at the time we were there. We were seated with those from our safari jeep. For dinner, the dining room is only lit by candles. There are no windows so the area is open to insects etc hence the low light. It also allows you to watch the waterhole for animals as the area is lit up. We had a staff member ask if we wanted a night call for a specific animal. We politely declined; not because we didn't want to but because the safari is an adventure on its own and we had daily early alarms (6am ish every day). Food was buffet style and was good quality. There was something for everyone. For breakfast, toast, tea and coffee were brought to the table. For dinner, soup and bread was brought to the table. Staff were attentive without being overwhelming. A great experience.

An amazing place to stay during a safari. Atmospheric and clean rooms overlook the savannah. The restaurant terrace overlooks the watering hole, where you can constantly spot animals. The food is excellent. The service is very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend it for an unforgettable stay.

My partner and I’s go to is Serena because of their impeccable service and standards. We spent 3 nights in the hotel and the views are to die for. The watering hole is such a good idea as you get to see many Animals at the comfort of your balcony or common area verandah. If you have time I would recommend doing the lion rock breakfast as the view of Kilimanjaro and its surrounding is so fantastic. Huge kudos to Wilson who was very attentive and went out of his way to make our stay even better. The rooms are old but then again the hotel was built in 1960s so expected.