3 Day Road Safari Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

This 3-Day Road Safari from Nairobi (or Mombasa) to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is a classic Kenyan experience that explores the rugged volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West National Park and offers you the opportunity to stay at the luxurious Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.

Kilaguni Lodge is famous for being the first ever built in a Kenyan national park and features a highly active waterhole where elephants, buffalo, and zebras gather. It is superbly situated in Tsavo West National Park in the lee of Mount Kilimanjaro and sheltered by the volcanic splendor of the Chyulu Hills.

It is a short drive from the main Mtito Andei Gate, which lies 280 kilometers from Nairobi (a 4 to 5-hour drive). This 2-night safari in Tsavo West National Park focuses on the following:

✓ Morning and afternoon game drives: Game drives are typically scheduled during the early morning and late afternoon when wildlife is most active
✓ Mzima Springs is a lush freshwater oasis located approximately 11.3 km (7 miles) from the lodge, roughly a 20- to 40-minute drive
✓ Shetani Lava Flow is a dramatic, eight-kilometer-long expanse of blackened, solidified magma located in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya. Formed by a volcanic eruption from the nearby Chyulu Hills roughly 200 to 500 years ago, it remains a stark, “other-worldly” feature of the savannah landscape.
✓ Game viewing from the private waterhole is often described as a “safari on its own”. The lodge is uniquely designed so that the main bar, restaurant, and many guest rooms have uninterrupted, front-row views of two active waterholes where wildlife congregates throughout the day and night

3 Day Road Safari Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Highlights

✓ Mzima Springs: A visit to these crystal-clear springs to see hippos and crocodiles from an underwater observatory
✓ Cultural Experience: Akamba dance performances were often featured in the evenings at the lodge
✓ Shetani Lava Flow: Exploring the volcanic landscapes, including the dramatic Shetani lava deposits
✓ Lion Rock Breakfasts/Sundowners: Enjoying specialized breakfast at Lion Rock or sunset cocktails overlooking the savannah
✓ Wildlife Viewing: Excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffalo, and cheetahs, particularly at the lodge’s own watering hole
✓ Accommodation & Location: Situated in the heart of Tsavo West, the lodge features stone-built rooms, a swimming pool, and a central dining area overlooking a busy waterhole

3 Day Road Safari Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (Tsavo West National Park) Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo West (Arrival & Game Drive) 

0700 Hours – 0800 Hours: Pick up in Nairobi and depart for Tsavo West National Park via the Nairobi-Mombasa highway
1200 Hours – 1300 Hours: Arrive at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch and check-in
1300 Hours – 1530 Hours: Lunch, check-in, and relaxation at the lodge overlooking the waterhole
1600 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive in the surrounding plains to view “red” elephants and plains game
1900 Hours – 2030 Hours: Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo West National Park 

0600 Hours – 0830 Hours: Early morning game drive (ideal for spotting big cats) followed by breakfast at the lodge
1000 Hours – 1230 Hours: Visit the Mzima Springs to see hippos and crocodiles from an underwater viewing chamber
1300 Hours – 1400 Hours: Lunch at the lodge
1530 Hours – 1800 Hours: Visit the Shetani Lava Flow and surrounding volcanic landscapes
1830 Hours: Return to lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 3: Final Game Drive & Return to Nairobi 

0600 Hours – 0830 Hours: Early morning game drive and breakfast
0900 Hours– 1000 Hours: Check out of the lodge
1000 Hours – 1500 Hours: Return drive to Nairobi, arriving late in the afternoon

Explore one of Kenya’s best national parks on this affordable 3 Day Road Safari to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. An authentic, high-quality Kenya Safari, traveling in a small group and staying at the comfortable 4-star Kenya Kilaguni safari lodge.

Our 3-Day Road Safari to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge begins from Nairobi or Mombasa and offers you an opportunity to explore Tsavo West National Park. Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is superbly situated in Tsavo West National Park in the lee of Mount Kilimanjaro and sheltered by the volcanic splendor of the Chyulu Hills.

It is a short drive from the main Mtito Andei Gate, which lies 280 kilometers from Nairobi. This unforgettable Kenya Safari offers exceptional game viewing in safari vehicles (with a guaranteed window seat). Enjoy superb birdwatching, stunning scenery, and memorable optional activities on this once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure.

Tsavo West National Park is known for its birdlife and large mammals, especially elephants and lions. The park is also home to buffalo, rhinos, and leopards, making it a Big Five safari destination. Other wildlife species include the bush baby,  zebras, cheetahs, Maasai giraffe, hippo, and numerous antelopes, such as hartebeest, lesser kudu, oryx, and klipspringer.

Tsavo West National Park is less arid and dusty than Tsavo East, featuring swamps, springs, and Lake Jipe. Vegetation ranges from woodlands and dense bushes to lush grasslands. This wetter park is ideal for birdwatching, but spotting the Big Five in the rocky, vegetated hills of Tsavo West is more challenging.

One of the most popular attractions is Mzima Springs, where hippos can be viewed underwater from underground hides. Lake Jipe offers excellent birding and lovely mountain views, and visitors can hike to Chaimu Crater.

In Tsavo West National Park, birds are very common – look out for the white-bellied go-away bird, red-beaked hornbills, and bateleur Eagles.  Look out for dung beetles rolling huge balls of elephant dung along the tracks.

Tsavo West National Park is known for volcanic scenery, Mzima Springs, varied ecosystems, photography, and travelers who value landscapes as much as wildlife.
✓ Hippos and crocodiles along river systems
✓Big 5 sightings, especially elephants and lions
✓ Excellent predator viewing with fewer vehicles
✓ Classic game drives across open plains and lava fields
✓ Over 500 bird species, particularly strong after the rains

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Tsavo West National Park (Accommodation at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge)
Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo West National Park
Day 3: Tsavo West – Drive to Nairobi or Mombasa

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Tsavo West National Park

0800 Hours: After breakfast, we drive to Tsavo West National Park, where you will stay at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. The Park is a vast expansion of the African savanna, with a more diverse array of habitats, including open plains, semi-desert scrub, woodland, the Chyulu Hills, and rock outcrops.

It’s famous for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk, among other mammal species and birdlife. Other notable features include Mzima Springs, a water source for Mombasa Town, and the Shetani Lava Flow and Ash cones, which are examples of a recent volcanic eruption.

The Movie Ghost and the Darkness was shot here.

1200 Hours: We arrive at our lodge/ camp in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive is planned today.

Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo West National Park

The whole day is spent exploring the game park on a morning and afternoon game drive. In Tsavo West National Park, birds are very common – look out for the white-bellied go-away bird, red-beaked hornbills, and bateleur Eagles.

There are also large populations of elephants, zebras, and buffalo, as well as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Look out for dung beetles rolling huge balls of elephant dung along the tracks. Tsavo Park is famous for its large elephant herds, often seen covered in fine, red dust.

The scenic Tsavo West Park covers a wide variety of landscapes, from swamps and natural springs to rocky peaks, extinct volcanic cones, and rolling plains. The dramatic Chyulu Hills comprise a collection of ancient volcanic cinder cones, offering splendid views of Kilimanjaro.  Mzima Spring, underground water seepage from the Chyulu Hills, is a good place to watch the Hippos. There is also a wealth of bird species and diversity.

Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Tsavo West – Drive to Nairobi or Mombasa

An early-morning game drive allows for further exploration of this great Park. The Park has a large number of birds, with an estimated 500+ species.

1000 Hours: After breakfast, depart for Nairobi or Mombasa, arriving at about 1600 hours, bringing the safari to a close.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

    3 Day Road Safari Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Inclusions

✓Guide: Services of a professional driver/guide
✓ Activities: Visit to Mzima Springs, Shetani Lava Flow, and game viewing at the lodge’s own waterhole
✓ Game Drives: Daily scheduled game drives within Tsavo West National Park (typically morning and afternoon)
✓ Meals: Full board dining (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) starting with lunch on Day 1 and ending with breakfast/lunch on Day 3
✓ Accommodation: 2 Nights at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, often in standard rooms with views of the volcanic landscape or waterhole
✓ Transport: Return road transport from Nairobi or Mombasa in a customized 7-seater safari van or 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
✓ Park Fees: Many packages include Tsavo West National Park entrance fees (usually for 3 days), though some may exclude them; it is essential to check

Notes

* Extra meals: 30 US Dollars per person
* Picnic Lunch 20 US Dollars per person
* Half Board reduction of 15 US Dollars per person
* Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Suite supplement 200 US Dollars Per Night
* Children ages 3 to 12 years are charged 50% of the per-person, adult twin rate
* Young adults 13 to 17 years are charged 75% of the per-person, adult twin rate
* Christmas Surcharge: 50 US Dollars per person per night on 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st December, and 1 January
* Children in their room are charged 75% of the per-person adult twin rate. Minimum 2 children in a room
* Children under 3 years sharing a room with an adult will be accommodated complimentary (maximum two). Whilst sharing a room with one or two adults

 Kilaguni Serena 3-Day Road Safari Exclusions

✘ Travel Insurance: Comprehensive medical or travel insurance is not included
✘ Personal Expenses: Tips, gratuities, laundry services, and purchases from the gift shop
✘ Park Fees: Entrance fees for Tsavo West National Park are generally not included in the room/package rate
✘ Transport Extras: Transfers to/from train stations (e.g., Mtito Andei) or distant airstrips, if not pre-booked as part of the transport package
✘ Specialized Activities: Activities such as bush barbecues, Sundowners at Lion Rock, nature/bird walks, and night game drives are extra costs
✘ Drinks & Beverages: All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at the lodge, including those taken during meals or in the mini-bar, are excluded

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