East Africa
It is a place so remarkable it stands out even on a continent unparalleled for the richness of its wildlife, landscape and culture.

Geography
East Africa straddles the equator in the central portion of the African continent. The independent countries of Kenya and Tanzania cover most of the territory. A highland plateau, crowned by the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, extends over much of the region. It is the habitat for many African wildlife species. The 653 square mile Masai Mara National Reserve is home to large populations of elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, gazelle, zebra and impala. Predators are plentiful - especially cheetah, leopard and large prides of lion. Vast numbers of birds that breed in Europe and Asia fly to Africa to spend the fall, winter and spring. East Africa is an Ornithogist's paradise.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli Serena
Framed against the glorious backdrop of the magnificently beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro, surrounded by miles of rolling grasslands, patrolled by vast herds of elephant, feathered-green of an acacia grove and hugging the banks of a gently flowing river, this very traditional yet supremely luxurious lodge is the safari destination of a lifetime.

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Serena Mountain Lodge

Serena Mountain Lodge
The only "tree hotel" ever to be built on the slopes of Kenya's legendary Mount Kenya, it offers a matchless game viewing opportunity whilst combining a glorious panorama of mountain vistas with the primordial splendours of an ancient rainforest.

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Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Kilaguni Serena
The first lodge ever to be built in a Kenyan National Park, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is superbly situated in the lee of Mount Kilimanjaro, encircled by volcanic splendour, adjacent to a teeming water hole and daily visited by vast herds of elephant, buffalo and plains game.

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Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Mara Serena
Set high on a bush-cloaked hill, embraced by arcing vistas and washed by a sea of richly rolling grasslands, it stands centre-stage to one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife arenas and has a ringside seat for the greatest wildlife show on Earth, the legendary migration of the wildebeest.

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Samburu Serena Safari Lodge

Samburu Serena
A place of endless skies, dust-red plains and palm-fringed rivers, Samburu National Reserve lies on the fringes of the vast and arid desert once known as the Northern Frontier District, whose heat-scorched scrublands extend all the way to the jade-green waters of Lake Turkana and beyond.

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Sweetwaters Tented Camp

Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Abounding with wildlife, unfettered by the more rigorous strictures of the Kenyan National Parks and designed to offer a charming blend of under canvas ambiance and uncompromising luxury, it has long been the preferred retreat of wilderness and safari lovers alike.

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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Ngorongoro Serena
Perched on the jagged rim of the crater, wreathed in morning mist, camouflaged in river-stone and cloaked in indigenous creepers, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion.

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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Serengeti Serena
Set high on the saddle of tree-clad ridge commanding panoramic views over the endlessly rolling reaches and volcanic reefs of the Serengeti, the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style.

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Serena Mountain Village, Arusha

Arusha Mountain Village
Secreted in the depths of a tree-shaded coffee plantation, wreathed in multi-coloured tresses of tumbling bougainvillea, cooled by mountain streams and strung like a necklace around the shores of an idyllic wooded lake, Mountain Village offers a haven of calm and serenity just outside the hustle and bustle of Arusha, Tanzania's premier 'Safari Town'.

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Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Lake Manyara Serena
Standing high on the bluff of a dramatic ochre and terracotta streaked cliff above the flamingo-frosted expanse of Lake Manyara's gleaming alkaline waters, the Lodge commands panoramic views across the volcano-studded floor of the Great Rift Valley.

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Kirawira Camp Western Serengeti

Kirawira Camp
Standing high on the bluff of a bush-cloaked ridge, commanding panoramic views over the endlessly rolling reaches and volcanic reefs of the Serengeti National Park, Kirawira Camp is the epitome of colonially-styled safari luxury.

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Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp

Mbuzi Mawe Camp
A place of infinite calm surrounded by untamed majesty, Mbuzi Mawe offers a timeless blend of classical safari rusticity and the world-class professionalism of Serena Safari Lodges, Resorts and Hotels.

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Kampala Serena Hotel

Kampala Serena
An inspirational blend of 5-star polish and pan-African panache, this 152-room world-class hotel will showcase the cream of Ugandan culture while delivering the ultimate in personalized service, international cuisine, social style and business reliability.

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Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena
Considered by many to be Nairobi's finest hotel, the Serena stands amidst lush tropical gardens with panoramic views over Nairobi's Central Park and the glittering downtown skyline.

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Serena Beach Hotel & Spa

Serena Beach Hotel & Spa
Styled to resemble a 13th century Swahili town complete with winding lanes, carved balconies, fountained courts and bustling market squares, the Serena Beach Hotel provides an oasis of tranquillity whilst delivering a unique mix of high-action water sports, sybaritic sun worship, world-class cuisine and vibrant nightlife.

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Zanzibar Serena Inn

Zanzibar Serena
Idyllically situated on the sea front of ancient Stone Town, washed by the aquamarine waters of the Zanzibar channel, redolent of the scent of cloves and flanked by an exotic melange of sultan's palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, dark slave markets, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquillity and opulence amongst the bustle of Zanzibar.

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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Lake Kivu Serena
is located in the Rwandan resort town of Gisenyi, on the shores of Lake Kivu, the sixth largest lake in Africa. The hotel is ideally situated on a sandy beach, with the nearby Virunga Volcanoes providing a spectacular backdrop on one side, and a panoramic view of the lake on the other.

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Kigali Serena Hotel

Kigali Serena
Situated in Central Kigali, the ambassadorial and commercial heart of Rwanda and the city's pre-eminent meeting place for diplomats and business people. The Hotel is situated only 10 km from Kigali International Airport.

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Ethnic Groups
Throughout East Africa there are numerous ethnic groups with unique cultural traditions. Among the better-known are the Bajun, Kikiyu, Samburu and Turkana. Perhaps the most famous is the Masai tribe. Until as recently as 100 years ago the Masai ruled over much of East Africa. Now concentrated in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, they cling tenaciously to their culture and customs. To describe the Masai's attitude toward their cattle as mystical is not an exaggeration - they believe any pursuit other than cattle herding is demeaning to themselves and insulting to their god. The Masai's many rites of passage give their lives a profound meaning. The rhythms of nature and native traditions sound loudly in Kenya. Serena invites you to come and experience this for yourself.