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This Serena camp brings traditional luxury to Lake Elmenteita.
Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp rests in the 48,000-acre Soysambu Conservancy – a sanctuary to rare wildlife including abundant bird species and East Africa’s only nesting site for the great white pelican. In total, the conservancy protects over 450 bird species, and is also a safe breeding ground for the Rothschild giraffe.
Intimate and classic, the camp sits in gardens dotted with acacia trees that lead down to the sapphire-blue Lake Elmenteita. Its conservancy location means that, as well as game drives, you’ll be able to go on walking safaris to get up close with the flora and fauna and head out on night drives to experience the nature of the bush after dark, hopefully spotting spring hares, an aardvark or an elusive leopard.
Why we love Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
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From pink flamingos to the great white pelican, this is a haven for bird watchers\
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The camp's conservancy location enables guests to go on nature walks and night drives
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Set against a backdrop of ancient volcanoes, relax on the terrace and absorb the specatular lake views
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We love the range of activities available here - pick up a paint brush and capture your surroundings in water colour, join a cooking lesson or make a splash doing water aerobics
Rooms
Spacious ‘tents’ are more like small houses, sitting on stone platforms with a wooden front door, glass windows and canvas roof. All are traditionally furnished with a nod to safaris of old and feature a four-poster bed, tiled-floor en-suite bathroom with his and hers sinks, and a private deck with views of the lake. There’s also one Flamingo Suite, with a huge lounge and a private Jacuzzi bathtub.
The tents are traditionally furnished with a nod to safaris of old and feature a four-poster bed, tiled-floor en suite bathroom with a double vanity, and a private deck with views of the lake.
- king-size or twin beds
- en suite bathroom with twin vanities
- deck
- tea and coffee making facilities
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
There are two dining tents which overlook the watering hole and the terrace bar offers views across the lake. Lakeside breakfasts and barbecue dinners in the bush can also be arranged.
What's Included
Lodge Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant • 1 game drive • Guided bird walk • Airstrip transfers • Conservancy fees.
Take some time out for yourself with a treatment at the Maisha Spa. Using Healing Earth products, indulge in a deep tissue massage, an hydrating body polish or radiant facial.
As well as game drives, you can explore nature trails on foot, by bike or on horse back. Other activities include archery, water colour painting and cooking lessons. Between activities there is a heated swimming pool. Each evening there is the opportunity to go on a night drive in search of the conservancy's nocturnal creatures including porcupine and aardvarks.
Lake Elementeita Serena Camp is gold eco-rated by Eco Tourism Kenya. They help support conservation for water birds habitat and are actively involved with their local communities. Guests can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the solar plant system and can plant a tree before they leave.
The camp welcomes families with children over the age of 3 and there is a Little Explorers' Club to keep them entertained with craft and educational activities.
Children over 3 are welcome at the camp.
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