Kenya

In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, beside a copse of giant Acacia trees and a gently flowing natural spring, stands Amboseli Serena - one of Africa's finest safari lodges. All around the lodge roams the big game that have made East Africa legendary - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle,wildebeest and an abundance of wild elephant.

The setting is magical. So much so, that almost a century ago, it was reserved exclusively for Kenya's Colonial Governors and their Royal visitors. Now Governors' Camp nestles in a forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, its waters teeming with hippo and crocodile.

Set in the heart of Nairobi, the brand-new elegant Grand Regency Hotel offers nothing but the best: discreet luxury, exquisite cuisine, Nairobi's largest conference room, and an exclusive Private Member's Club.

The white sands of Watamu Bay and its crystal waters form Kenya's finest stretch of beach. There are coral reefs to marvel at, the ruins of ancient Gede to be explored, Marlin and Sailfish to be fought. There are 78 luxury bedrooms and suites within earshot of the surf, all having views of the activities of Hemingway's deep sea fishing fleet. The food ranks among the best in the world. Add to this, the impeccable service, the water sport and fitness facilities and the legion opportunities for big game safaris and you have all the ingredients for a memorable encounter with Africa.

The white sands of Watamu Bay and its crystal waters form Kenya's finest stretch of beach. There are coral reefs to marvel at, the ruins of ancient Gede to be explored, Marlin and Sailfish to be fought.

It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting for Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake. Tree-climbing lions are but one lure. The extraordinary birdlife has made this place world-renowned among ornithologists, who come to observe the masses of pink flamingos and great birds of prey.

It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting for Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake. Tree-climbing lions are but one lure. The extraordinary birdlife has made this place world-renowned among ornithologists, who come to observe the masses of pink flamingos and great birds of prey.

On a coral reef ten meters above sea level, with a breathtaking view of the sea in Kenya, Africa, the Leisure Lodge is a holiday paradise on Kenya's most popular beach. Romantic paths, cut into the rock, lead to the beach between exuberant, wild bougainvilleas with their fiery blossoms to the ingenious sand terraces. This luxury beach resort offers SCUBA adventures and instruction.

The camp that Africa aficionados swear by, Little Governors' casts its spell over all who visit, from Presidents to honeymooning couples. The tents are tucked away around a large watering-hole that teems with animals and bird life. The spectacle of game-viewing from your tent surpasses expectation: giraffe, elephant and warthog.

At Loldia you'll experience the life of Kenya's early settlers, the pioneers who first farmed the rich highlands. Set in manicured lawns on the green shores of Lake Navaisha, the Great Rift Valley's highest and purest lake, Loldia House is built of quarried stone around a natural courtyard with archways framing stunning views of Mount Longonot

An interpretation of a traditional Masai Manyatta village of domed huts, Mara Serena Safari Lodge is set on the saddle of a hill where it overlooks the 1,800 square kilometers of rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the Masai Mara Triangle -one of the world's richest wildlife sanctuaries.

An interpretation of a traditional Masai Manyatta village of domed huts, Mara Serena Safari Lodge is set on the saddle of a hill where it overlooks the 1,800 square kilometers of rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the Masai Mara Triangle -one of the world's richest wildlife sanctuaries.

Lapped by the waters of Lake Victoria, shaded by giant fig trees and lost to the world, Mfangano Island Camp is an oasis of tranquility, and an ideal treat from the hustle of the 20th Century. Victoria, the world's second largest freshwater lake, is the magical source of the Nile. Mfangano Island has an ancient history found in prehistoric rock art. It has no roads and its fishing villages preserve a colourful way of life.

Set on the shining ribbon of sand known as Shanzu Beach, shaded by fronds of palm trees, with the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean before it, Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel is the quintessential getaway. A member of Leading Hotels of the World, it is the only property on Kenya's coastline accorded this distinction.

Amidst the bustle of one of Africa's most dynamic cities there is a sanctuary offering peaceful respite ... the Nairobi Serena Hotel. With consummate standards of modern hospitality, it is the flagship of Serena Hotels and a member of Leading Hotels of the World.