Ole Sereni Hotel

Ole Sereni Hotel borders Nairobi National Park, with views of the park and a waterhole from the terrace, pool and many rooms. Giraffes, zebras and buffalo are often seen.

Why we like it

• Wildlife views from the hotel.
• Close to the international airport.
• Convenient for a park game drive.

Good to know

Because the hotel is on the busy Mombasa Road side of the park, it is ideal for a first or last night. Early morning game drives in Nairobi National Park can be arranged before a flight.

Who it suits

Travellers with early or late flights who want a taste of the wild.

Getting there

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is on the south-east side of the city, about 30–60 minutes from the centre depending on traffic. Wilson Airport, for safari flights, is close to Nairobi National Park.

Things to do nearby

• Nairobi National Park game drives.
• The Sheldrick elephant orphanage.
• The Giraffe Centre in Karen.
• The Karen Blixen Museum.

About Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya’s capital and the starting point for most Kenya safaris. Nairobi National Park, just 7 km from the city centre, has black rhinos, lions and giraffes, and the city’s Karen and Langata suburbs host the Giraffe Centre and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage. Read Nairobi National Park.

A night in Nairobi at the start or end of a safari allows a visit to the park, the orphanage or the Giraffe Centre. See the Kenya guide.

Nairobi sits at about 1,795 metres, so days are warm and nights cool for most of the year. Traffic can be heavy, so we plan transfers and visits around rush hours, and a night near the airport or in Karen suits early or late flights. The elephant orphanage has a public visiting hour each morning, and the Giraffe Centre is open daily. See the Kenya guide and our Nairobi National Park safari for a half day among rhinos with the city skyline behind.

Planning your stay

See our 1-day Nairobi National Park safari.