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Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is located in Elmenteita, 25 mi from Naivasha. Nakuru is 15 mi from the property. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. The accommodations has a seating area. There is a private bathroom with slippers and a hairdryer in each unit. Towels are provided. Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp also includes an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and cycling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Elmenteita
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lilian
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff were excellent, right from the reception to the dining rooms. Dennis, Patrick, Simon (housekeeping) and Dorothy were amazing. The meals were also good.
  • Drew
    Canada Canada
    Amazing location on the edge of Soysambu conservancy, with wildlife (literally) steps away. Lovely safari tents. Meals were first rate. Staff were incredible: special shoutouts for dining server Dennis (always smiling), room steward Matthew (going...
  • Ahmad
    Qatar Qatar
    The stuff the location the facility almost everything

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 2,479 reviews from 19 properties
19 managed properties

Company info

Located within the Soysambu Conservancy and a few minutes aware from Lake Elmenteita

Property info

Uniquely situated on the shoreline of sapphire-blue Lake Elmenteita where hundreds of thousands of birds congregate, the small and exclusive Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp in Kenya invites guests to experience an immersive and intimate 5 star safari experience. This area of breathtaking beauty, also home to many rare species of animals, is less than two hours’ drive from Nairobi and just a short distance to the famous Flamingo filled Lake Nakuru. Evocatively styled to echo the area’s rich history, our safari camp blends aristocratic elegance with modern luxury and offers cuisine and service of fittingly high standards.

Neighborhood info

The nomadic Maasai had passed through the area for centuries and the name Elmenteita derives from the Maasai Ol muteita for “place of dust”. Then in 1897 one of the first pioneers arrived, after walking over 1,000 km south from Berbera on the coast of Somalia. This was the third Baron Delamere, who dedicated his foresight and fortune to pioneering farming methods in the Rift Valley. He moved to Elmenteita in 1906, where he further experimented with sheep and cattle ranching, advised and assisted by the Maasai - with whom he had a great rapport. He named his farm Soysambu, Maasai for “striated rock” - Sambu is also a cow colour.

Languages Spoken

English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic

Amenities of Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and up are allowed)

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children below 3 years are not allowed at the camp.

Please note that the rate is inclusive of full board accommodations, mineral water and soft drinks with meals.

Conservancy entry fees are excluded from the accommodations rate.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

  • Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Horseback riding
    • Beauty services
    • Swimming pool

  • Guests staying at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is 7.5 miles from the center of Elmenteita. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.