Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the centre of the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya's rugged, semi-arid Northern Province, Samburu Serena Lodge echoes the robust rhythms of African riverfront life. Mount Kenya itself looms on the horizon. The landscape is home to a variety of rare game, and is also inhabited by hundreds of different bird species. WILDLIFE The Samburu Game Reserve is an austere semi-desert of thornbush flats, dry grassland and open acacia woodland which is home to several rare species of birds and animals (including the exotic reticulated giraffe,  gerenuk, Beisa oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-flushed Somali ostrich and bristle-crowned starling) as well as the more common African animals like lesser kudus, elephants, lions, cheetahs and leopards.  The nearby Uaso Nyiro River is home to many Nile crocodiles (which can reach up to twelve feet long) and hippo.          FACILITIES Outdoor pool Lodge Dining Room:  Overlooking the outdoor swimming pool and the meandering Uaso Nyiro River, the open air dining room serves guests sumptuous international menus, buffets and barbecues alongside authentic African dishes.  Kiboko Bar:  A full service bar, located in the lodge, serves fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and liqueurs. Pool Terrace Bar:  Serving fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and liqueurs. Nurse on call 24 hours.  Flying Doctor Service available including emergency Medivac to hospital.   TRANSFER  218 miles (355 kilometres) from Nairobi - a seven hour drive by car or a 60 minute flight from Nairobi airport. No. of Bedrooms 62 rooms, including 44 with two twin beds (en suite with shower), 10 rooms with double bed (en suite with shower) and 8 family rooms (en suite with bath and shower). All rooms have private verandahs.   Activities Game drives (daily) across the plains of the Samburu Game Reserve and along the Uaso Nyiro river Camel safaris Private moonlit dinner in the bush or beside the river Champagne breakfast  Guided nature/bird walks (daily) through the lodge grounds Lectures on aspects of the Samburu culture Every afternoon, in a special native amphitheatre, members of a local Samburu tribe perform traditional tribal dances. Find Similar Properties