About Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is a 4-star lodge inside Amboseli National Park, in Kenya. It has a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar, a heated pool and a garden. Guests also share a lounge with a TV and a terrace. Private parking is free, and so is the Wi-Fi, which covers the whole lodge. The front desk offers luggage storage, a concierge service and currency exchange.
Location
The lodge stands inside Amboseli National Park, in Kenya. Amboseli Airstrip is 7 km away as the crow flies. Every morning, AirKenya and Safarilink connect it to Nairobi's Wilson Airport, on a 40-minute direct flight. A shuttle runs to the lodge for a fee.
By road, allow four hours from Nairobi, via Emali and Iremito Gate. From Namanga, the road enters the park through Meshanani Gate. The park gates close at 6 p.m., so arrive before then.
Rooms
Every room has a terrace and a view of Kilimanjaro. Inside, you get a wardrobe, a desk, a seating area, a phone and a kettle with everything for tea and coffee. Rooms also have a fan and a mosquito net.
The private bathroom has a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The lodge has family rooms and connecting rooms. Cribs are free on request, for children up to 3 years old.
Dining
Breakfast is a buffet, continental or English, with vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher and gluten-free options. For full days on safari, the lodge prepares packed lunches.
The restaurant serves kids' menus, and meals for special diets on request. The lodge also hosts themed dinners and cooking classes. A bar and a snack bar serve drinks and light bites.
Leisure
The outdoor pool is heated and open all year, to all ages. It has a shallow area, sun loungers and towels. The lodge offers massages, at extra cost, and wellness packages. It also stages shows and organizes visits to experience the local culture, at extra cost.
Map and location
- Amboseli Airstrip7.0 km
- Iremito Gate13 km
- Kimana Gate13 km
Straight-line distances from the property.
Rooms at a glance
Standard Double or Twin Room
26 m²
See pricesStandard Triple Room
28 m²
See pricesStandard Twin Room
26 m²
See pricesFamily Room
52 m²
See pricesSuite
40 m²
See pricesFacilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities (additional charge)
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Live music/Performance (additional charge)
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- Themed dinners
- Walking tours (additional charge)
- Game drives (additional charge)
Living Area
- Seating area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Fruit (additional charge)
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
- Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge
Parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services (additional charge)
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping (additional charge)
- Laundry (additional charge)
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying (additional charge)
- Meeting/Banquet facilities (additional charge)
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Full-body massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Massage (additional charge)
Good to know
- Check-inFrom 12:00 to 06:00, with a photo ID and a credit card
- Check-outFrom 08:00 to 11:30
- ChildrenFree cot on request, extra bed on request
- PetsNot allowed
- PaymentCard or cash
- Languages spokenEnglish, swahili
Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.
Parks and reserves nearby
You are inside the park: the game drive starts the moment you leave the lodge. The lodge runs game drives at extra cost, and you can also drive your own 4x4. The park is small, 392 km², and one day is enough to cover it.
Amboseli's elephants have been tracked one by one since 1972. They spend the hot hours in the swamps, with buffaloes and hippos. Lions and hyenas follow the herds, and cheetahs show up on the short grass. The park has no rhinos.
Tours and guides nearby
Guided tours you can book online, ranked by number of reviews. These are affiliate links: if you book, you support us at no extra cost.

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2 Days 1 Night Amboseli National Park Safari from Nairobi
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128 reviews
- Location9.5
- Cleanliness9.2
- Value for money8.3
- Facilities8.9
- Comfort8.9
- Staff9.5
- Free Wifi8.8
Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge inside Amboseli National Park?
Yes, it stands inside Amboseli National Park. Park fees are charged per 24-hour period spent in the park.
Can you go on safari from Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes. The lodge runs game drives at extra cost. You can also drive around the park in your own 4x4.
What is the nearest airstrip to Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Amboseli Airstrip, 7 km away as the crow flies. Flights from Nairobi Wilson land there in 40 minutes, and the lodge runs a shuttle for a fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Check-in is from noon to 6 p.m., and check-out from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The lodge asks for your arrival time in advance.
Does Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge welcome children?
Yes, of all ages, and it has family rooms. Cribs are free up to 3 years old, and babysitting is available at extra cost.
What is breakfast like at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
A buffet, continental or English, with vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher and gluten-free options.
Is parking free at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, the lodge's private parking is free, with no reservation needed.
Can you pay in cash at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, the lodge accepts cash. At check-in, you still need to show a credit or debit card and a photo ID.
Our tip
Don't miss the dawn drive: it is the only time you can count on seeing Kilimanjaro and the elephants on the move. Head back at midday for the pool, then go out again around 4 p.m., when the herds leave the swamps.
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