Description

Tented Safari in Ol Pejeta

The camp is gathered around a waterhole and features two rows of tents, which are reached via a series of stone pathways, which wind through our landscaped grounds.

Accommodation at Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Kenya is comprised of 56 tents, each with its own ensuite bathroom (hot and cold running water, 24-hour hot showers and flushing WCs). All our tents have canvas interiors, solid floors and separate thatched roofs. Electricity is provided by 24 hour generator. 14 of our tents are on raised platforms with private balconies, the rest have private verandas, all with safari chairs and tables. Extra beds and cots can also be provided.

Each tent features either a king-sized double bed or two twins. Mosquito nets are provided, as are hot water bottles at night.

• Tent facilities include
• 24 hour hot water and electricity
• Valet and shoeshine service
• Laundry
• Mineral water and toiletries
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Tent service
• Safe and hairdryers (from reception)
• 24-hour medical service
• Children's meals, beds, babysitting

It’s location in a private conservancy with a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any of Kenya's national parks makes Sweetwaters Serena Camp one of the most exclusive tented safari camps in Kenya.

A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and Kenyan safari luxury.

Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant is housed in the former manager's house of this once colonial farm, and offers both regional and international cuisine. Also within the house is the Kashoggi Bar and lounge, which centres on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivalled wildlife-watching.

Host to all the members of the ‘Big Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), the conservancy has a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any Kenyan national park and is one of only four private game conservancies to have been founded in Kenya. At the forefront of the Kenyan conservancy programme, the conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, hosts the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya, and shelters large numbers of rare and endangered species.

Getting there

The camp lies at the centre of the 110,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which lies on the Laikipia plains 17 kilometres from Nanyuki and 217 kilometres from Nairobi.

By road: transfers by road from Nairobi take approximately 3-4 hours.

By air: Nanyuki airstrip is 17 km from the camp, and a ‘meet and greet’ and transfer service can be provided(Please let us know your arrival time in advance).

Facilities

• Day and night game drives daily
• Tented camp accommodation
• Swimming pool and extensive grounds
• Central Rhino Restaurant
• Colonial-styled lounge and bar
• Extensive grounds
• Private waterhole and night viewing bar
• Conference room
• Wedding planning and honeymoon venue
• Gift shop, business centre, Wi-Fi
• Telephone in room
• Baby sitting services and baby cot in room, offered upon request
• 24hr on-call medical services available
• Camel treks, guided nature walks, bird spotting
• Cultural dance and music

Rooms Types

Standard Tent

Standard tents include: 16 double tents 23 twin tents Each tent features either a king-sized double bed or two twins.   The camp is gathered around a waterhole and features two rows of tents, which are reached via a series of stone pathways, which wind through our landscaped grounds. Accommodation at Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Kenya is comprised of 56 tents, each with its own ensuite bathroom (hot and cold running water, 24-hour hot showers and flushing WCs). All our tents have canvas interiors, solid floors and separate thatched roofs. Electricity is provided by 24 hour generator. 14 of our tents are on raised platforms with private balconies, the rest have...

Morani Wing

The new Morani Wing has 17 new tents that include: 8 doubles (one of the double tents is adapted for the physically challenged) 7 twins 2 triples The camp is gathered around a waterhole and features two rows of tents, which are reached via a series of stone pathways, which wind through our landscaped grounds. Accommodation at Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Kenya is comprised of 56 tents, each with its own ensuite bathroom (hot and cold running water, 24-hour hot showers and flushing WCs). All our tents have canvas interiors, solid floors and separate thatched roofs. Electricity is provided by 24 hour generator. 14 of our tents are on raised platforms with private balconies,...