Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp
| Location & Description Sweetwaters Tented Camp lies in the heart of the privately owned 22,000 acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve enjoying magnificent views across the bush to the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Kenya Kenya’s highest point at 16,900 feet above sea level. Overlooking a floodlit waterhole, the camp offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to watch and photograph game in its natural habitat. Sweetwaters 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 the provision of privileged seclusion and private game viewing. Thanks to its private status it also allows such unforgettable pleasures as the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary (the only place in Kenya to see these highly endangered animals), visits to Morani, a tame black rhino, night game drives, guided bush walks and camel-trekking across game-teaming plains. Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a 200-acre Chimpanzee sanctuary that has been set up at Sweetwaters Game Reserve, a 15-minute drive from Sweetwaters Tented Camp. A visit to this Sanctuary and the 30-minute boat ride (subject to fine weather) on the river among the chimps is a must. The aim of the project, initiated by Lonrho East Africa, Kenya Wildlife Services and the Jane Goodall Institute, was to set up a colony where chimps could be introduced, rehabilitated and taught to fend for themselves in an area similar to their natural living conditions. Priority is given to orphaned and abused chimps. The Sanctuary currently has 26 chimps, including two babies born in the Sanctuary. There is also a new Visitor's Information Center at Morani's Boma, which is a must for all visiting clients staying at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Accommodation Sweetwaters has 30 luxury en-suite tents – 8 doubles, 14 twins and 8 triples. 10 of the tents are raised on a platform, 20 on the ground floor. 25 of the tents face a large waterhole, and beyond, the magnificent views of Mt Kenya. The second row of tents is erected on raised wooden platforms. All tents are covered by a thatch roof and are cool even during the hottest day. You can also choose to relax by the swimming pool or take an escorted nature walk when not on a game drive. Each bathroom is provided with a shower stall, flush toilets in the bathroom, and washbasin. The camp provides shampoo, body lotion, bath and shower gel, and bathrobes and freshly laundered towels. There is hot and cold running water in each tent but no electrical outlets in tents. Dining & Cuisine The Rhino Restaurant is set in the main building, the Rhino Restaurant's windows let in a lot of natural light and a delightful breeze in this warm climate. The restaurant has a view of the waterhole. The menu is a combination of European, African and Asian dishes, made from an abundance of fresh Kenyan produce. Both breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, while dinner is a 5-course Table D'hôte, with a choice of main courses. The Waterhole Lounge is elevated some 20 feet off the ground, this lounge overlooks the waterhole giving you a superb view of the wildlife visiting to quench their thirst. The Waterhole Lounge is an ideal venue for small cocktail parties or dinner parties. The seating capacity is 30 people, or for cocktails 20 people. Private dinners can be arranged here for up to 12 people. The area around the swimming pool is ideal for private cocktail parties, dinners and barbeques. Barbeque dinners are served on request, and curry lunches on Sundays, weather permitting. Activities ¨ Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary which visitors can enjoy the unique opportunity of observing the chimps by boat on the Uwasi Nyiro River. The riverine forest and the savannah grassland of the sanctuary are home to 26-orphaned chimps. ¨ Badminton ¨ Board Games ¨ Game watching safaris ¨ Swimming ¨ Table tennis ¨ Videos: Wildlife movies are screened in the Morani Room on guests' request. |
