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Twende Serena: A Safari Odyssey
By Maureen Okore
From flamingo-filled lakes to crater rims, sweeping savannahs to coral-sculpted coasts, Twende Serena is more than a safari, it’ s a thoughtfully curated journey across Kenya and Tanzania. Each Serena Hotels property reflects the soul of its setting, the warmth of its people, and the richness of its heritage.
Whether you’ re seeking stillness, adventure, or connection, Twende Serena invites you to move differently. Not just to travel but to have a fully immersive experience.
Kenya: From the Great Rift Valley to the Coast
Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp Tranquility by the Flamingo-Filled Lake!
The journey begins in the heart of Kenya’ s Great Rift Valley, at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp. Nestled within the private Soysambu Conservancy, the camp rests along a lake where a flamboyance of flamingos gather in the early morning light.
The setting is intimate: canvas tents with clawfoot tubs, leather campaign chairs, and wide verandas that open to silence and birdsong. Days are spent on horseback safaris, guided nature walks, or birdwatching along the lake’ s edge. As evening falls, lantern-lit dinners are served under the stars, with nothing but the breeze and distant calls of the wild.
This is a place designed for stillness. For couples. For creatives. A space to exhale and reconnect with nature. Mara Serena Safari Lodge Front-Row Views of the Great Migration!
From the lake, the journey continues south to the iconic Maasai Mara. Within the Mara Triangle, Mara Serena Safari Lodge is perched high on a bush-covered hill, offering expansive views of the golden plains and winding Mara River. Here, Africa’ s wilderness comes alive, raw, untamed, and unforgettable.
Inspired by traditional Maasai manyattas, the lodge blends into the land with curved, earth-toned architecture. From the lodge you may witness the Great Migration unfold, thousands of wildebeest and zebra on the move, with predators silently in pursuit.
Activities range from sunrise balloon safaris to cultural visits with local Maasai communities. And as the sun sets, guests gather around the fire for storytelling or stillness. Here, the wild is not just observed. It’ s lived.
Serena Beach Resort & Spa Swahili Elegance by the Indian Ocean!
From the savannahs, the rhythm softens as the journey reaches the coast. A scenic train ride leads to Serena Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa, a culturally rich retreat echoing the timeless charm of a 13thcentury Swahili village.
With coral-stone courtyards, carved doors, and winding garden paths, the resort feels like a walk-through history. The days move gently here: enjoy seafood under the stars, unwind at Maisha Spa, or sail into the sunset aboard a traditional dhow.
The beach is also home to a turtle conservation project, and guests may witness hatchlings making their way to sea. Whether travelling solo, as a couple, or with family, this is a place rooted in rhythm, rest, and coastal culture.
Tanzania: A Tapestry of Terrains Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Birdsong and Escarpment Views!
Begin your Tanzanian journey perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Designed in harmony with the land, the lodge features circular buildings, vibrant murals, and architecture inspired by the iraqw people. A Cushitic language group, linked linguistically to groups in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
Embark on thrilling game drives that reveal tree-climbing lions and flamingofilled lakes, while cultural visits immerse guests in local traditions. It’ s a gentle, scenic introduction to Tanzania’ s northern safari circuit.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge An Architectural Marvel on the Crater’ s Rim
Continue your journey into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where
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