Highlights
- Spectacular views of Mount Kenya
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- 'Big Five' sightings and lion tracking
- Night game drive options from Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary in East Africa
- Sweetwaters offers more of a budget safari holiday experience
- Elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and plains game
- Surrounding awe inspiring natural beauty
Information
- Lodge type; Safari Camp
- Location; Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Lodge size; 39 Tented Suites
- Recommended stay; 3-7 nights
Escape To The Serena Sweetwaters Camp For A Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari experience
Abounding with wildlife, unfettered by the more rigorous strictures of the Kenyan National Parks and designed to offer a charming blend of under canvas ambience and uncompromising luxury, it has long been the preferred retreat of wilderness and safari lovers alike. One of only four private game reserves in Kenya, Ol Pejeta Conservancy excels in providing privileged seclusion and private game viewing.
Thanks to its private status, Sweetwaters Serena Camp also allows such unforgettable pleasures as the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary (the only place in Kenya to see these highly endangered animals), night game drives, guided bush walks and camel-trekking across game-teaming plains.
The Conservancy also features exceptional wildlife sightings, including lion tracking and the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
The camp has 39 rooms designed to offer an uncompromising blend of luxury and under canvas ambience.
Experience unparalleled comfort, luxury, adventure and breathtaking scenery at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, a unique Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari experience.
Rooms and Suites
Accommodation at Sweetwaters Serena Camp is provided in 39 luxuriously appointed tents.
Each safari tent has a thatched roof, an en-suite bathroom facilities and its own veranda with views over the waterhole.
The tented suite at Sweetwaters Serena Camp comes with all of the amenities that you would expect from a high-end safari camp. There is a comfortable bed, a safe for your belongings, a coffee and tea-making station, and a hair dryer.
The free Wi-Fi is a nice touch, as is the work desk and chair.
Cuisine and Wine
Sweetwaters Serena Camp prides itself on its quality, offering a 5-course "table d'hôte" dining experience every night and a selection of African, Asian, and international dishes. The "Rhino Restaurant" is accommodated amidst the quaint charm of the main house, which was once the home of the Ranch Manager. Here open windows look out over stunning views, and the traditional décor features soft sofas, traditional prints and splendid stone-built fireplaces.
The camp also offers a memorable selection of safari luncheons, bush dinners, campfire suppers and "sundowners" safari cocktails.
Waterhole bar; Raised on timbered poles, this enchanted evening hideaway offers an uninterrupted view of the waterhole and its many wilderness visitors.
Facilities
Sweetwaters Serena Camp is located in a private conservancy with beautiful views of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Mount Kenya.
The camp has a swimming pool and extensive grounds, as well as a private waterhole and night-viewing Kashoggi bar.
There is a gift shop, business centre, and Wi-Fi available on site, and guests can make use of the telephone in their rooms.
24hr on-call medical services are available for guests' convenience.
Activities
Because the Sweetwaters has its own private waterhole and saltlick, guests may enjoy unprecedented close encounters with the wildlife in the sanctuary of their natural habitat.
A trip to Ol Pejeta Conservancy would not be complete without visiting the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see these endangered yet highly intelligent animals.
Lion Tracking; Visitors are offered a unique opportunity to spend a morning with Ol Pejeta Conservancy's predator research team. Visitors can join a dedicated team with hands-on experience with a tracking device to get close to these fantastic creatures.
Child Friendly
Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Kenya is 100% family-friendly. The staff at the camp are committed to ensuring that you can relax, secure in the knowledge that the children are having a fantastic safari holiday. With this in mind, they offer a wide range of family-friendly tent options, children's dining, babysitting, and plenty of adventure, sports and educational entertainment for children of all ages.
Babysitting services are available upon request, as well as a baby cot.
In Conclusion
Sweetwaters Serena Camp is a luxurious camp located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which offers private game viewing and access to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
With 39 tents and suites, each with its own veranda and views of the waterhole, this camp provides an unforgettable experience of luxury under canvas in Africa's most stunning landscapes.
With its variety of activities (game drives and nature walks) and stunning views, Sweetwaters Serena Camp is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Rates On Request
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollars
*Rates may vary according to season
Rates form part of a Kenya Safari itinerary
- Full Board Accommodation Basis
- Game drives 2x
- Airstrip Transfer
- All flights
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Medical and travel insurance
- Park fees
- Elerai Conservation Fee
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