Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is an exclusive, up-market tented camp evocatively styled to echo the rich history and classic safari charm of a bygone era. Idyllically set among golden-barked acacias in the pristine Soysambu Conservancy, the camp offers breathtaking views across the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Elmenteita to a striking backdrop of ancient volcanoes.

The camp seamlessly blends the magnificent accessories of early 20th-century elegance with unadulterated modern luxury. Offering uninterrupted views of the flamingo-lined shoreline, a tranquil Maisha Spa, and a heated swimming pool, this 5-star facility is a peaceful sanctuary ideal for both rest and thrilling eco-tourism adventures.

Location & Accessibility

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is located along the shores of Lake Elmenteita within the privately owned Soysambu Conservancy in the Great Rift Valley.

By Road

✓ Travel Time: An easy and highly scenic 2 to 2.5-hour drive from Nairobi
✓ Distance: Approximately 120 to 135 km from Nairobi, and just 25 to 30 km from Nakuru town
✓ Proximity: The camp is conveniently located just 27 km from the Nderit Gate of Lake Nakuru National Park, making it an excellent base for multi-park excursions

By Air

✓ Airstrips: The camp features its own private airstrip for exclusive charter flights, allowing guests to bypass road travel entirely and land directly in the conservancy.

Accommodation

The camp offers a highly refined tented experience across 24 standard luxury tents and 1 exclusive suite, all designed to offer maximum privacy, style, and lake views.

The Flamingo Suite (1 Unit)

The camp’s signature sanctuary is designed for those seeking ultimate space and indulgent comfort, perfect for honeymoons or milestone celebrations.

✓ Views: A private balcony/veranda to take in the ever-changing colors of the sapphire lake
✓ Layout: A spacious suite featuring a separate king bedroom and a tastefully furnished lounge with a television and mini-fridge
✓ Bathrooms: A luxurious ensuite featuring a large Jacuzzi perfectly positioned to overlook Lake Elmenteita, plus a spacious shower

Deluxe King & Twin Tents (24 Units – 15 Double, 9 Twin)

Measuring 28 sqm, these tents feature vintage-inspired interiors that echo classic British heritage.

✓ Comfort: Plush king-sized or twin beds draped in mosquito netting with deluxe linens and a cozy sitting area
✓ Bathrooms: Ensuite bathrooms featuring double vanities, a spacious his-and-hers shower, and a dedicated dressing room
✓ Connectivity & Refreshments: Complimentary Wi-Fi, a work desk, and a private in-room coffee and tea-making station

Room Features & Amenities

✓ Free Wi-Fi connectivity
✓ Room/Tent service available
✓ Hot showers and premium bath amenities
✓ Telephone and 240V/50Hz Type G power sockets
✓ Daily housekeeping and laundry services (extra charge)

Dining & Culinary Experience

Dining at the camp is a sophisticated affair, utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create exquisite menus.

Dining Settings

✓ Dining Verandah: Two elegant dining tents overlooking the pool and nearby watering hole. Guests can dine indoors or on the open-air terrace with sweeping lake views
✓ Bush Dining: Unforgettable outdoor culinary experiences, including serene lakeside breakfasts by the flamingo-lined shores or relaxed barbecue dinners under the African stars

Culinary Highlights

✓ Swahili Sundays: Special Sunday breakfasts featuring local coastal delights like mahamri, mbaazi in coconut, kaimati, and madafu
✓ Elegant Dinners: Curated table d’hôte menus featuring soup, entrées, dessert, and cheese platters paired with fine Kenyan tea, coffee, and wine
✓ Diverse Menus: Buffet and à la carte options, featuring everything from freshly baked pastries and Eggs Benedict to rack of lamb and vibrant vegetarian platters

Lounge & Common Areas

✓ The Sogonoi Boutique: The camp’s dedicated gift shop for beautiful local crafts and souvenirs
✓ Heated Swimming Pool: A pristine pool providing a perfect spot to relax and cool down while watching wildlife
✓ Lounge & Terrace Bar: A stylish bar complementing the setting with panoramic vistas of the lake, flamingos, and the camp’s watering hole

Experiences & Activities

Set in the 48,000-acre Soysambu Conservancy, the camp offers a wide array of activities, from high-adrenaline adventures to mindful relaxation.

Included / On-Site Activities

✓ Mind & Body: Yoga, water aerobics, jogging, and swimming lessons
✓ Leisure: Badminton, board games, watercolor painting, and cooking lessons

Optional Safari & Adventure Activities (Charges May Apply)

✓ Scenic Hikes: Sundowner hikes to the Sleeping Warrior and Ugali Hills
✓ Game Drives: Uncrowded day and night game drives in the Soysambu Conservancy
✓ Active Exploration: Guided nature walks, bird-watching walks, horseback riding (max 85kg), archery, and mountain bike rides
✓ Excursions: Day trips to Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Bogoria Hot Springs, Lake Naivasha, Menengai Crater, and the Kariandusi prehistoric site

Wildlife & Birdlife

✓ Birding Paradise: Home to 450 bird species, including the Great White Pelican, Lesser and Greater Flamingos, Yellow-billed Storks, and Cape Teals
✓ Mammals: The conservancy protects endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, black rhinos, tree-climbing lions, leopards, cheetahs, Colobus monkeys, and vast herds of plains game

Facilities & Guest Services

✓ Destination Weddings: Spectacular venues including lakeside under open skies, in the heart of the bush, or on the lush lawn by the pool
✓ Eco-Friendly Power: The camp operates on hydro-electric power from the national grid supplemented by a solar plant and a back-up generator
✓ Maisha Spa: A tranquil sanctuary offering beauty therapy and customized massage treatments that draw from modern skincare and time-honored African healing practices
✓ Conference Facilities: The Acacia Conference Tent offers 57 sqm of fully equipped meeting space (up to 30 guests) for unique corporate retreats and team-building sessions

Highlights of Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

✓ Exclusive Conservancy Access: Uncrowded, private access to the wildlife-rich Soysambu Conservancy
✓ Swahili Sunday Breakfasts: A unique cultural culinary touch offering authentic Kenyan coastal flavors
✓ The Flamingo Suite Jacuzzi: A deeply romantic luxury suite featuring a private Jacuzzi overlooking the lake
✓ Diverse Activities: A rare mix of traditional safaris, horseback riding, archery, and watercolor painting in a single location
✓ Flamingo & Pelican Breeding Grounds: Front-row seats to one of the most important waterfowl habitats in the Great Rift Valley

Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

All Inclusive Rate Includes; Full Board Accommodation, Selection of Local Beers, Soft Drinks, Spirits & Soysambu Conservancy Fees

Notes

* Extra Lunch 40 US Dollars per person
* Children under 6.99 years are not permitted
* Half Board reduction of 15 US Dollars per person
* Kindly note that the camp does not take triples for Adults
* Children in their own room pay 75% of the per-person adult twin rate
* Soysambu conservancy entry fees are included in the above rates
* Children 7 Years to 12 years sharing with adults are charged 50% of the per person rate (Half Twin) (Maximum 1 child with 2 Adults sharing)

Extra Activities at an Extra Cost

* Lakeside Breakfast – 50 US Dollars
* Sleeping Warrior Hike – 100 US Dollars
* Horse riding (Per person) – 50 US Dollars
* Sundowner hike (Per person) – 50 US Dollars
* Bush Lunch on the Lake shores – 60 US Dollars
* Guided bird walks along the lake – 40 US Dollars
* Bush Dinner (Inclusive of Beverage) – 80 US Dollars
* Bush Dinner (Exclusive of Beverage) – 60 US Dollars
* Day game drive in Soysambu (Per person) – 90 US Dollars
* Night game drive in Soysambu (Per person) – 1100 US Dollars
* Traditional Dancers (Per group performance) – 290 US Dollars
* Romantic Dinner by the pool (Exclusive of Beverage) – 80 US Dollars
* Sundowner at the cliff (Inclusive of beverage & snacks) – 60 US Dollars
* Lake Bogoria Hot Springs (Per person) Park fee Exclusive – 160 US Dollars
* Lunch only (Per person) Conservancy fee payable separately – 60 US Dollars
* Gamedrive at Lake Nakuru (Per person) Park fee Exclusive – 110 US Dollars
* Bird Watchers Game Drive in Soysambu (Visit to bird hides) – 90 US Dollars
* Proposal at Rock PicnicSite (Include gamedrive & a sundowner) – 190 US Dollars

Transfers

* Transfer to Nairobi (Per vehicle each way) – 450 US Dollars
* Loldia Airstrip transfer (Per vehicle each way) – 300 US Dollars
* Congreve Airstrip transfer (Per vehicle each way) – 2050 US Dollars

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is a luxury tented accommodation uniquely situated on the shoreline of sapphire-blue Lake Elementaita, where hundreds of thousands of birds congregate within Soysambu Wildlife Conservancy in the Great Rift Valley. 

The environmentally friendly camp is roughly 135 km from Nairobi and 30 km from Lake Nakuru National Park, and an easy 2-hour drive from Nairobi. Nearby Private Airstrip, 1 kilometer and 30 Minutes by Air from Nairobi.

There are 24 tents and a suite with beautiful wood furnishings, traditional colonial safari styling, and rich color accents. Tent facilities include a telephone, mosquito net, mini-bar, electronic safe, and private veranda with views of Lake Elementaita.

Lake Elementeita Serena Camp Facilities include:

* Room service
* Swimming pool
* Laundry services
* 24-hour power supply
* Doctor on call 24 hours
* Sogonoi Boutique – Gift shop
* Massage services and beauty parlor
* Beautiful central restaurant, bar, and lounge
* 24 luxury tents all with views of the Lake Elementaita
* Each tent is tastefully furnished with its own private veranda
* Tent facilities include telephone, wireless internet, mini-bar, and electronic safe
* The Flamingo suite -An additional luxury suite with a spacious lounge, Jacuzzi, and prime lake view

Lake Elementeita Serena Camp has a chic central restaurant that serves a variety of meals and has a dining area overlooking both the swimming pool and the waterhole. Guests can enjoy drinks in the stylish bar and the lounge. Bush barbecue facilities are available by the lakeshore.

There is an outdoor swimming pool and spa where guests can get massage services and beauty therapy. The banquet facilities are specially designed and well-equipped to cater for meetings, conferences, team building, seminars, and training activities

Guests can enjoy horse riding, nature walks, botanical lessons, sundowners at the cliff, day and night game drives, birding, jogging, yoga, water aerobics, Swahili lessons, badminton, cooking lessons, archery, watercolor painting, and traditional dance performances.

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