Taking the Eco Route
The Serena Group is committed to an escalating eco-policy that embraces sensitivity to the interests of the local population in relation to such matters as: cultural preservation, sustainable habitat and community development. The group also abides by a code of responsible practice in relation to: energy conservation, waste recycling, sewage disposal, air emissions, pesticides, noise reduction and visual pollution.

Finally, all Serena Group properties are built to harmonise with the local landscape and to utilise eco-friendly materials, local handicrafts and products. Wherever possible we also aim to enhance the environment via landscaping and indigenous plant material reinforcement.

The Tsavo Eco Programme
Although the original lodge was opened in 1962, the Serena Hotel Group only took over the management of Kilaguni Lodge in December 1999 and has spent the subsequent period in extensive renovation of the existing buildings to suitably eco-sensitive standards. The Serena Group is also committed to repairing much of the damage that was inflicted on the area around the hotel by the previous occupants.

Urgent projects have included the cleaning of the wildlife waterholes, which had become contaminated with waste, and the installation of a constant supply of pure water for the animals. Considerable work has also been carried out on the disposal of large amounts of refuse and the creation of an eco-friendly refuse and waste-water treatment system for the future.

As to the support of the local community, the hotel shop features a selection of handicrafts produced by local Akamba craftspeople, Akamba dancers perform for the guests during the evenings, local Maasai art and ethnic Taita handicrafts have been woven into the fabric of the interior design concept and 70% of the food is purchased from the surrounding community. Kilaguni Serena is also a member of "Friends of Tsavo," a lobby group that complements the conservation efforts undertaken by the Kenya Wildlife Service and works with them to improve park cleanliness and provide much-needed picnic sites and park signage.

Where to go from here
If you have enjoyed the Serena Experience in Tsavo West, you might like to take in some of our other properties. This way you can contrast the beauty of the savannah lands with the vaulted green of a tropical rainforest, the sapphire and silver ribbon of the Swahili Coast or the cosmopolitan bustle of downtown Nairobi. Here are some suggestions that we believe will really compliment your Tsavo safari experience.

Up to Mount Kenya at Mountain Lodge
A cool, green, misty 7,200 feet up on the forested slopes of magnificent Mount Kenya floats the magical wooden ark of Mountain Lodge. Nestled by a water hole that is a magnet to great herds of elephant as well as a fantasia of other creatures, this secretively special lodge also offers fascinating nature trails, well-informed guides and some fabulous forest cuisine.

Into the Bright City Lights at Nairobi Serena Hotel
The Nairobi Serena is the proud flagship of the group and offers an elegantly stylish haven in the heart of the capital city. As well as a world-class health club, lush tropical gardens and a selection of state of the art business back up services it is also home to one of Nairobi’s very finest restaurants, The Mandhari.

Down to the Beach at Serena Beach Hotel & Spa
Backed by palm trees, fringed by silver sand and set against the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean this exquisite resort has been built in the style of a traditional Swahili village and offers a wide range of sports, entertainment and exceptional seafood cuisine.