Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Located just 2 km from Changuu Island, which is home to Aldabra giant tortoises, this elegant beachfront hotel offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean. It is conveniently situated within a 5-minute walk from Forodhani Gardens. The spacious rooms feature a blend of traditional Swahili decor and modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, TVs, minibars, in-room safes, and mosquito nets. Upgraded rooms boast 4-poster beds and balconies with hammocks and sea views, while suites offer separate living rooms. With 24/7 room service, guests can enjoy ultimate convenience. Established in 1997, the Zanzibar Serena Hotel beautifully restored and rehabilitated two historic buildings, the 19th-century Extelcoms building and the 18th-century “Chinese doctor’s residence,” preserving their original architectural integrity and decorative finishes inside and out.

At Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris, we have personally selected a range of accommodations across Africa to complement your chosen safari and tour. Choose the perfect place to stay and make the most of your safari and tour, from relaxing by the beach to glamping under the stars – we have a huge bespoke range of luxury accommodations to choose from.

If you have any questions about staying in one of our accommodations or require further assistance for your stay, we are happy to help arrange this with the hotels or camps on your behalf.

All our safaris and tours include luxury stays across Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zanzibar.

For inquiries or bookings, contact us at +254723579916 or via WhatsApp. You can also leave your details through our convenient online form, and one of our friendly team members will be delighted to assist you.

OUR REVIEWS

Discover what our customers have to say about their unforgettable experiences with Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris. From breathtaking safaris to captivating cultural encounters, our exceptional service and attention to detail have left a lasting impression. Join the countless travelers who have rated us as their top choice for safari adventures in East Africa. Read their reviews and let their stories inspire your own journey with us. Trust in our expertise and embark on a truly remarkable and immersive travel experience.

    
 
 
        
   Heather B 
 22 June 2024
 
 
  Birthday in Africa!
Daniel made the entire trip AWESOME! He exemplified the people of Kenya: kind hearted, hard working and caring! He educated us at every sighting and made sure we saw everything we should see. I would highly recommend! Daniel’s commitment to my and my husband’s happiness and “getting us the perfect picture”, was priceless! Thank you Daniel!!!!!!!
  
 
       
   Heather B 
 22 June 2024
 
 
  60th birthday bucket list extravaganza!!
An amazing journey that we will never forget! Our guide, Daniel made sure of that! He exemplified the people of Kenya, caring, kind hearted, hard working and true! He educated us at each animal sighting and made us feel safe and welcome!! He went out of his way to make our vacation FABULOUS!! Thank you Daniel!
  
 
       
   travelling 
 20 May 2024
 
 
  At day at Nairobi National Museum
An excellent tour. The guide was well informed and attempted to address all our questions. The exhibit was well designed and informative
  
 
       
   Tigerwala 
 15 March 2024
 
 
  Excellent introduction to Kenyan safaris
Enjoyed an exceptional customized tour of Amboseli NP with Twinkle Star tours. The owner, James, is a master of customer service. He responded promptly to my questions, checked in on me during my trip, and even personally delivered some Kenyan coffee to me at my hotel since I didn't have time to get it myself. Amboseli NP was excellent! I had some incredible wildlife sightings including elephant/lion interactions, my first cheetah, and incredible bird life. I also spent a couple of hours visiting a village of the amboseli masai, which was really interesting. My driver Daniel spoke english very well and was able to position the vehicle in just the right way to help me get some great shots of the wildlife. Great tour overall. Very pleased with my experience.
  
 
       
   Fabpk2024 
 8 March 2024
 
 
  nice experience
March is the good season for the visit, 3 days would have been more pleasant. the lodge was good (wood fire, super clean room, opposite a water point with elephants, hypopos, buffaloes etc. evening and morning => guaranteed amazement). Mosquito repellent cream in the evening. My driver was Daniel (effective) I recommend
  
 
       
   Sandeep 
 5 March 2024
 
 
  Professional and friendly service
My experience with the service and Omollo, the guide was very delightful. I recommend this service if you had very little time and wanted to make use of it to learn Kenya's history and culture.
  
 
       
   Scenic50063297567 
 26 February 2024
 
 
  完美难忘的10天Safari之旅
很开心在多家对比后选择了Twinkle star，詹姆斯为我们安排了非常棒的10天safari之旅，也按照我们的要求定好了酒店。表扬一下我们的司机Robbert，他是一位非常好的司机，专业向导，在保证我们安全的前提下，不去打扰动物，尊重爱护着每一个动物，我觉得这是现在很多旅行社向导所没有的优点，我要为Robbert点赞。感觉时间过的非常快，意犹未尽，现在非常期待下次非洲之行！
  
 
       
   Genevieve 
 10 February 2024
 
 
  Amazing week long luxury safari
We had the most amazing custom experience with James and Twinkle Stars. We were taken care of from start to finish by experienced and friendly guides. We opted to combine Kenya and Tanzania but in hindsight would pick one or the other so as not to have to do so much travel. The Masai Mara is spectacular in January and we could have easily spent a week there.
  
 
       
   Fredsasking 
 26 November 2023
 
 
  Very pleased
Toured with Twinkle Star during October 2023. 6 days, three hotels, one driver/guide. Each hotel was very different as were the sites. Accommodation ranged from very good to the nicest hotel ever. George knows the parks and the animals. He knows where they are and where they are going. I would use Twinkle Star/James again and would ask for George as my guide.
  
 
       
   Malte W 
 20 November 2023
 
 
  Nice tour!
Booked a last minute tour for Nairobi. The guide was very friendly and the tour overall nice. Would recommend!

Trusted Safari Tour Operators

Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris Ltd is licensed under the Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority ( TRA ) and is also bonded a Member No. AS / 716 – of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators ( KATO ). The scheme is insured to guarantee your Holiday safari in the unlikely event that a bonded KATO member ceases operating.