News from Serena Hotels

Golf in Uganda has seen a game changing development as the Lake Victoria Serena Resort has soft opened its own lakeside golf course recently – a full review is coming up in mid September when I have returned from Rwanda. The first 9 of eventually 18 holes are now open for play and the resort, arguably the best along the shores of Lake Victoria, ready to welcome guests wanting to play.Meanwhile in the city of Kampala does the Kampala Serena Hotel celebrate 9 years of being Uganda’s leading city hotel, from the very moment it was opened until today. Plans are underway to add a further 32 rooms and suites to meet growing demand for quality accommodation while extra banquetting facilities will be added too at the lower gardens, making the presently used party tents a thing of the past.
Read on for more exciting news from Serena across Eastern Africa.

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August News

Lake Victoria Serena Resort

Golfing Comes Alive at Lake Victoria Serena Resort
Visiting Lake Victoria Serena Resort just got better with the launch of the first 9- hole of the 18-hole championship golf course.

The 124 Villa Resort will now offer travellers a whole new experience while on business and leisure. The Resort lies a mere 30km from Entebbe International Airport and 15km from Kampala on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kigo District. Read more………

Kampala Serena Hotel
Unit of the Month – Kampala Serena Hotel
Kampala Serena Hotel marked nine years of business and continued excellence in its guest services.

The team celebrated this remarkable anniversary with various stakeholders including guests, members of staff, suppliers, business supporters and members of the fourth estate. According to Anthony Chege- the Country Manager for Serena Kampala, “The continuous evolution of Kampala Serena Hotel to the five-star product it is today is a remarkable journey that Serena Hotels proudly celebrates.” For Mr. Chege, this has been made possible by the collective effort and support he continues to receive as a Country Manager from various stakeholders.

Guests of Kampala Serena Hotel should be rest assured that they will continue receiving nothing but the best of Serena Hotels for several years to come. Read more……

Events: Nairobi Serena Hotel Hosts Jane Goodall Charity Dinner
Nairobi Serena Hotel is proud to have hosted the Jane Goodall charity dinner. Jane’s work revolves around inspiring action on behalf of endangered species, particularly chimpanzees, and working with people through the Goodall institute to protect the chimpanzees of Gombe National Park in Tanzania.

To mark her anniversary and 55th birthday, Jane launched a national initiative in Kenya dubbed the Roots and Shoots Conservation Leadership Champions. The initiative is meant to celebrate activists of people, wildlife and the environment initiatives. Read more……

Gaze at the Cosmos
Experience the new twist to adventure safaris with Serena Hotels’ Star Gazing experience.

Explore the wonders of the universe under the quiet night sky as The Traveling Telescope shares some exciting discoveries about the cosmos that you probably did not know about! It’s new and an exciting way to rediscover adventure. This will be offered each night for 2 hours at a cost of US$ 60.00 per person and US$ 30 for children under 12 years. Read more……

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Award News: Serena Hotels Nominated for Safari Awards 2016

Three Serena Camps have been nominated for the 2016 Safari Awards. Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, Sweetwaters Serena Camp and Kirawira Serena Camp are nominated under the Best Value Safari Property category.

Voting is underway via www.safariawards.com. For more information, read more ……