Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Good lodge, location, environment

Fabulous lodge! The waterhole really is the highlight here, we saw hyena, bull elephants, dik dik, giraffe and gazelle! Even though it was the start of the rainy season and there were other places for the animas to drink there was plenty that still come here. Food was excellent and plenty of selection. Rooms were really nice and clean. We stayed in rooms that overlooked the waterhole which I would definitely recommend the view was spectacular! This is the same view also at the long bar were we ate and had evening drinks. We were also lucky and got to see Kilamanjaro both days. Staff were great and nothing was too much trouble. We stayed for 2 nights.

Stayed here as part of a safari. WOW this place was amazing. Rooms were lovely, clean and great view. Staff helpful and friendly. Small hotel and small buffet compared to other hotels on safari but the food was lovely. The best part of staying here was the amazing view over the waterhole whilst eating dinner. We were very lucky that a herd of elephants were there whilst we were eating. We sat for hours just watching them and staff just left us to it. Next morning after early drove we were taken to a rock where breakfast had been set up. A glass of champagne on arrival before sitting down to a lovely cooked breakfast with magnificent views including Kilimanjaro! Fantastic memories

I first went to Kilaguni on November 15 2024. I was there for a short work visit but I was truly impressed by the incredible views on Kili as well as the immense wildlife that would visit the watering hole which was in clear view from the hotel's lobby as well as the deluxe rooms. I also got to meet Dorcas Muchemi the kind, eloquent and very helpful receptionist. She made the checking in and out process so easy and went out of her way to accommodate the many requests my colleagues and I had. Since then, I have been back to Kilaguni severally and it is always a joy. The food is great. The staff are even better. And the wildlife never disappoint. Dorcas Muchemi is the icing on the cake. I needed her help with a surprise I was planning for a colleague during my last visit. It was last minute and I could only text and have a very brief call. She organised everything seemlessly. We arrived at the hotel a bit late and Dorcas had already signed out and was going on leave for a couple of days. I didn't get to see her and say a big thank you to her. So this review is also meant to serve as my thank you note to Dorcas. Dorcas Muchemi: Thank you for being an overall great person to be around and for genuinely and wholehearted serving your guests. I travel ALOT and so I know how overwhelming your job can be yet you chose to be polite, patient and helpful. If you have ever wondered if what you do matters, let this note always remind you of how even the little things you do, make a huge difference in the lives of those you interact with. Thank you, from the bottom my heart for all you do and who you are. I know your future is bright and I can't wait to see you grow in your career.

Pro. - stunning view from room and restaurant area with waterhole nearby, elephants, zebras, giraffes… - outstanding service from reception, restaurant, housekeeping… - perfect location in the middle of the park - nice food buffets from breakfast to dinner - unique safari feeling

Stunning location overlooking a large water hole out the back of the hotel. We didn’t see much wildlife unfortunately at the water hole due to it being wet and an abundance of water elsewhere, but can imagine in the dry season it would be amazing!!!

After a few hours on the dirt roads of Tsavo West it was a delight to see this place. The atmosphere and the staff was incredible. I dont know if we were lucky but we got one of the cabins closest to the waterhole. The noise/sound from all the animals around us made us feel like we were in the middle of the savanna. Which in all fairness we were. Next time, Oh yes it will be a next time we are staying an extra night here. So worth it. Make sure that you dont miss the lava river, not the small one you drive thru but the vulcano it self. Long climb but a view to kill for.