The future of golf tourism is looking up and East Africa is fast emerging as a wonderful golf destination. This presents massive opportunities for golfers and golf enthusiasts globally to discover magnificent destinations to enjoy the sport. In March 14- 17 this year, Kenya will host the “Magical Kenya Open Golf Championship” at the Karen Country Club. This will be a first of its kind tournament in Kenya to be elevated from a Challenge Tour to be part of the Main European Tour. Stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel and uncover the best Nairobi has to offer. In Uganda, experience an exciting golfing experience at our new18- hole golf course at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa. The golf course is designed to PGA standards and offers a challenging layout for all levels of golfers. Bring your children along during school breaks in April and August when the golf club hosts a bi-annual children’s golf for young aspiring golfers.
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MAKING FAMILY MOMENTS COUNT
Have you made plans for the upcoming school breaks throughout the year? Don’t be caught in last minute rush looking for holiday destinations that both the children and adults alike will enjoy. With an array of desirable destinations, Serena Hotels has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for beach therapy, nature-wildlife tours, culinary adventure, cultural exploration or just that ultimate rest & relaxation, we value quality time.
- Nature lovers can escape to our rustic gem in Mount Kenya, Serena Mountain Lodge where they can get in touch with nature through a guided nature walk or trout fishing along mountain streams. Expose your children to historic tales of Mt. Kenya narrated by our guide extraordinaire at our kids’ club.
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp, located inside Ol Pejeta conservancy is an all-time favorite for families looking for an amazing game-viewing experience. A visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary to see some of the endangered species will make your holiday even more insightful.
- Cross over to discover the wild side of Tanzania at Lake Manyara Serena Camp. Experience the unique blend of tranquility and ornithological richness at this exotic destination that brims with amazing family adventures. Bond with the kids during a session of watercolor painting, as you vividly illustrate a subject from your natural surroundings. And if you are looking for more thrill, you can get your competitive cap on and try a hand in archery.
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TURNING THE TIDE ON PLASTICS
Eco-tourism is gradually becoming popular with travelers now seeking authentic experiences in establishments that have implemented sustainable initiatives that improve the lives of people, communities and protect the environment for future generations. Sustainable business practices form part of Serena Hotels ethos and is an intrinsic part to our day-to-day operations. Conscious efforts to reduce single-use plastic at the 24 Serena properties in Africa have been implemented in a phased manner since 2016. And to complement the deliberations at the first Global Blue Economy Conference held in Kenya last year; the UN Environment Clean Seas initiative held a plastic pollution awareness drive in January 2019 that saw Serena Beach Resort & Spa and Zanzibar Serena Hotel play a pivotal role in creating a plastic-free East African coastline. This reiterates the company’s commitment in aligning programs with the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals. Below is a highlight of the strides Serena Beach Resort & Spa has made to protect the coastline during 2018:
- Eliminated 52,746 small guest amenities bottles in the resort rooms with refillable dispensers.
- Eliminated 23,134 plastic water bottles from meeting rooms.
- Eliminated 12,000 plastic straws.
- Eliminated 81,000 single use bags.
- Conduct monthly beach clean-ups in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service.
Backed by the UN Environment, ‘Flipflopi’, a dhow made of waste plastic and discarded flip-flops set sail from Mombasa to Zanzibar. After 14 days of sail, it docked at Zanzibar Serena Hotel where more awareness activities were held with dignitaries. In 2017, Serena Beach Resort & Spa used similar material as the ‘Flipflopi’ and 2,512 flip-flops were transformed to make a ‘Walk-In Chess Board’ based on the theme ‘Marine Life Vs Life Cycle of a Butterfly’ based on our conservation projects.
In February, Serena Hotels is participating and inviting supporters to visit marine photography exhibition by Prince Hussain Aga Khan dubbed “Fragile Beauty”. The exhibition is taking place at Khoja Mosque Nairobi throughout this month. It is aimed to create awareness to protect, conserve and manage our oceanic heritage and resources.
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• SBRS conservation initiative
• Fragile Beauty Exhibition |
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AND THE TRAVELERS CHOICE IS?
2019 has definitely started on the right note. Nairobi has been named the sixth top destination in Africa while Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge has been recognized amongst the top 10 hotels in Kenya. This Serena property has earned its place in the hearts of travelers owing to its exciting location, bush dining and game viewing experience. Zanzibar Serena Hotel has also received a Trip Advisor Certificate with an outstanding 4.5/5.0 rating. We would like to thank you for your continued patronage and encourage you to continue to write your heart-warming reviews on TripAdvisor:
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