Sweetwaters Serena Camp is a tented safari camp located within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Nanyuki.
It offers guests an immersive wildlife experience in one of Kenya’s premier conservation areas, known for Big Five game viewing and for protecting endangered species, including the last two female northern white rhinos.
The camp features en-suite tents with private verandas, Wi-Fi, and scenic views, providing a comfortable blend of nature and modern convenience. Guests can enjoy locally inspired cuisine, relax with spa treatments, or unwind at the heated swimming pool and pool bar.
Sweetwaters Serena Camp caters to a range of visitors, including couples, families, and corporate groups, offering a classic safari experience in a protected, diverse wildlife environment.
Accommodation
Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers 56 ensuite tents set beneath wide-canopied acacia trees within landscaped grounds, providing a peaceful safari retreat.
Each tent features a thatched roof, solid flooring, and classic canvas interiors that combine rustic safari charm with modern comfort.
The tents are spread across the Main and Morani Wings, with each unit offering a private veranda or elevated balcony overlooking the conservancy.
It has amenities such as hot water bottles in the evening, while mosquito nets, extra beds, and baby cots are available on request, making the camp suitable for couples, families, and small groups.
The camp provides triple tents and additional beds upon request. Cots and babysitting services are also available with prior arrangement, along with a family jacuzzi for added comfort.
Guest Services
Guests enjoy 24-hour room service, laundry and valet services, as well as complimentary mineral water and premium toiletries.
The camp also has a resident nurse and provides 24-hour medical services to support guests.
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Dining at Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a safari dining experience at The Rhino Room, set in what was once the ranch manager’s residence. The restaurant features stylish interiors and large floor-to-ceiling windows that open up to sweeping views of a nearby waterhole.
Guests may begin their day with a hearty breakfast or relax after game drives while enjoying a blend of international dishes and local cuisine in a calm, elegant setting.
After dining, they can unwind with drinks beside the fireplace in the cozy bar or choose outdoor experiences such as bush dinners and sundowners, arranged through the reception.
For children, the camp provides buffet-style dining with a variety of meal options, as well as baby-friendly food and highchairs.
Early mealtimes are also available from 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to accommodate children’s routines.
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Activities and Experiences
Guests at Sweetwaters Serena Camp can enjoy a variety of recreational, cultural, and wildlife experiences designed to enhance their safari stay.
These include jogging, board games, tree planting activities, wildlife movie screenings, and watercolor painting.
Outdoor dining and nature-based experiences are also available, including bush lunches in the campgrounds, bush dinners, bush breakfasts in the wild, and sundowners in scenic locations.
Adventure and guided experiences include archery, lion tracking, guided bird walks, guided nature walks with resident naturalists, and daily day and night game drives led by experienced driver-guides.
Wellness and relaxation services are offered through a range of beauty and massage treatments, while guests can also visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary during scheduled sessions held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
