Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds
Exterior detail
Bar (on property)
Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$589
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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Tsavo West National Park, P.O. Box 48690, Tsavo
  • Chyulu Gate
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mzima Springs
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Tsavo West National Park
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Tsavo

At Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Chyulu Gate and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Mzima Springs. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool along with access to bike hire and hiking/biking trails. 2 meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free supervised childcare and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Tsavo hotel, you'll be 23.8 km (14.8 mi) from Tsavo West National Park.

What's nearby

  • Chyulu Gate - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Shetani Lava Flow - 24 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Mzima Springs - 28 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Poacher's Lookout - 33 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Tsavo West National Park - 60 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Mtito Andei Station - 60 min drive

About this property

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Colonial hotel with free breakfast and spa services
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request), a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Tsavo hotel.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1976
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge offers 56 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from noon to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 5 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1976
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 75 per cent of room rate

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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 8 August 2025 to 22 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 160.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fee: USD 52 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: 75 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 160.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and M-Pesa. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 7997

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?

Yep, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge on 19 Oct 2025 start from AU$432.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge have a pool?

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from August 8 2025 until December 22 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.