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Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Tented Safari Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki
Framed by the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya and located within the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp blends the thrill of Big Five game viewing with the warmth and authenticity of a classic tented safari experience. Set in one of Kenya’s most important wildlife sanctuaries, the camp offers front-row access to endangered species, including the last two female northern white rhinos on earth.
Each en-suite tent features a private veranda, Wi-Fi, and serene views, perfect for unwinding after a game drive. Guests can enjoy fresh, locally inspired cuisine, relax with a massage, or take a dip in the heated swimming pool, our new recreational areas and pool bar. Whether it’s a romantic getaway, family safari, or corporate retreat, Sweetwaters Serena Camp delivers a one-of-a-kind safari experience.
Accommodation
Best Nanyuki Hotel Rooms
Tucked beneath wide-canopied acacia trees, our 56 ensuite tents offer a peaceful retreat within landscaped grounds. Each tent features a thatched roof, solid floor, and classic canvas interiors, blending rustic safari charm with everyday comfort.
Spread across the Main and Morani Wings, all tents have private verandas or elevated balconies overlooking the conservancy, with thoughtful touches like evening hot water bottles. mosquito nets, extra beds, and baby cots are available on request, making the camp ideal for couples, families, and small groups.
Family Accommodation
Triple tents and extra beds available on request
Cots and babysitting services provided with prior notice
Family jacuzzi
Guest Services
24-hour room service
Laundry and valet services
Mineral water and premium toiletries
Resident nurse and 24-hour medical service
Standard King Tent
Spacious and inviting, these tents blend the charm of classic safari living with modern comfort. Each features a king-sized bed, an ensuite bathroom with single vanity, WC, and curtained shower. A private raised balcony offers elevated views across the conservancy, perfect for wildlife spotting right from your tent.
Standard Twin Tent
Spacious and inviting, these tents blend the charm of classic safari living with modern comfort. Each features twin beds, an ensuite bathroom with single vanity, WC, and curtained shower. A private raised balcony offers elevated views across the conservancy, perfect for wildlife spotting right from your tent.
Standard Tent Waterhole View
Blending safari charm with everyday comfort, these spacious tents feature a king bed and overlook the camp’s active waterhole. Each includes an ensuite bathroom with a single vanity, WC, and curtained shower. Ideal for quiet wildlife viewing from the comfort of your room.
Standard Twin Tent Waterhole View
Blending safari charm with everyday comfort, these spacious tents feature twin beds and overlook the camp’s active waterhole. Each includes an ensuite bathroom with a single vanity, WC, and curtained shower. Ideal for quiet wildlife viewing from the comfort of your room.
Morani Deluxe Tent
Boasting views of Mount Kenya, the Morani Deluxe Tents offer a king sized bed, with one of the tents equiped to cater for the physically challenged and has wheel-chair access. Each tent includes an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, a WC and a glass-enclosed shower for added comfort.
Morani Deluxe Twin Tent
Boasting views of Mount Kenya, the Morani Deluxe Twin Tents offer twin beds. Each tent includes an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, a WC and a glass-enclosed shower for added comfort.
Dining
One of a Kind Safari Dining Experience
Start your day with a hearty breakfast or unwind after a game drive at The Rhino Room. Formerly the ranch manager’s home, it now offers elegant dining with sweeping views of the waterhole through floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy a blend of international cuisine and local flavours, all served in a relaxed yet refined setting.
After your meal, savour a crisp drink by the fireplace in our cosy bar. For a more immersive experience, guests can reserve special outdoor dining moments such as bush dinners or sundowners. Bookings can be made at the reception.
Children’s Meals
Buffet-style dining with options for all tastes
Baby-friendly food and highchairs available
Early mealtimes available (from 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.) to suit children’s routines
The Rhino Dining Veranda
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Rhino Room serves flavourful cuisine crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Start your morning with a buffet breakfast or enjoy a classic full English breakfast. Lunch features a generous spread of meats, dairy, produce, and vegetarian options.
Dinner follows a curated table d'hôte menu, including a salad bar, soup, main course, dessert, and a cheese board, complemented by your choice of Kenyan tea, coffee, or wine.
Breakfast hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Lunch hours: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner hours: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
RESERVATIONS:
T: +254734699851 or +2547346998512
E: sweetwaters@serenahotels.com
The Water Hole Bar
Open 24 hours, The Water Hole Bar invites you to unwind by the fire with a glass of wine, a local beer, or your favourite spirit. Overlooking the waterhole, it offers front-row views of elephants, buffalos, and other wildlife, making every sip part of the safari experience.
Open from 9:00am to 12:00am daily.
RESERVATIONS
T: +254734699851 or +2547346998512
E: sweetwaters@serenahotels.com
Meetings
& Conferences
Strategy Retreats in the Wild
Escape the boardroom and reimagine your next meeting amid the wilderness of Ol Pejeta. We offer a private 170-square-metre tented venue, ideal for intimate conferences, strategy retreats, and incentive getaways. Set beside landscaped gardens and the pool, the space is filled with natural light and backed by professional support.
Surprise your team with extraordinary add-ons, from bush breakfasts and lantern-lit cocktail receptions to live cultural performances and expert-led game drives — all seamlessly woven into your corporate programme.
Meetings at a Glance
- Flexible tented conference venue with an external terrace and outdoor lawn spaces
- Modern, modular events furniture tailored to your setup specifications
- Conferencing tent (maximum capacity: 35 pax)
- PA system, LCD overhead projector and screen
- Podium, flip charts, and marker pens
- Video conferencing*
- Satellite TV in the common room
- Delegate pads, pens or pencils, and individual bottled mineral water
- Customised catering for meetings and events
- Fully equipped business centre
- Secretarial services, photocopying, and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Direct-to-Ol Pejeta flight packages with meet-and-greet service at the airstrip
*Additional equipment or services are available upon request at an extra cost.
Sweetwaters Capacity Chart
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Cabaret
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Reception
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Theatre
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Classroom
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Boardroom
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Your Stay Enriched
Ol Pejeta Safari Adventures
- Maisha Spa Treatment*
- A dip in our heated swimming pool
- Pool Bar & Recreational Area (Pool table & darts)
- Recurve Archery
- Water Color Painting
- Board games and wildlife-themed books
- Evening wildlife talks and films hosted by expert guides
- Bike Riding
- Zumba
- Tree planting
- Sundowner*
- Bush Dining*
*Chargeable
Cleanse the mind, restore balance, and reconnect with yourself in the midst of Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Take a dip in our new heated swimming pool with a view of the wild.
- Breakfast in the Wild – USD 35 per person ***
- Bush Lunch on Camp Grounds – USD 35 per person **
- Bush Dinner (excluding beverages) – USD 45 per person ***
- Bush Dinner (including beverages) – USD 60 per person ***
- Sundowner in the Wild – USD 45 per person ***
***Minimum of 4 guests required
**Minimum of 2 guests required
Advance booking is required.
Experiences
Explore Ol Pejata Conservancy
- Night & Day Game Drives*
- Visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary*
- Guided Bush Walk & Bird Watching*
- Lion tracking (mornings only)*
*Chargeable
Discover the wild heart of Laikipia with unforgettable game drives.
Meet and adopt a chimpanzee.
- Timings: Daily from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
- Note: This experience is chargeable and requires advance booking.
Led by an expert naturalist, the experience includes spoor tracking and nature interpretation.
Daily from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
*Chargeable
Explore Ol Pejeta after dark and witness the conservancy come alive under the stars.
Daily from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and 9:00pm – 11:00pm.
Price: $70 per person
Maisha Spa Treatments at Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Cleanse the mind, restore balance, and reconnect with yourself in the midst of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Our Maisha Spa menu features treatments designed to pamper, indulge, and restore.
Each therapy is customised to your personal needs and draws from both modern skincare and time-honoured African healing practices.
Whether you're unwinding after a game drive or seeking a deeper sense of renewal, every treatment is a moment of serenity.
Celebrate Life’s Most Meaningful Moments in the Wild
Say "I Do" beneath the watchful gaze of Mount Kenya, surrounded by the untamed beauty of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Whether it’s a traditional ceremony with local dancers, a poolside BBQ, or a garden cocktail reception, our team will bring your vision to life with bespoke venue décor, themed catering, spa preparations, and warm Kenyan hospitality.
Begin your honeymoon in true safari style, with breakfast by the river, private game drives, indulgent spa treatments, and romantic candlelit dinners under the stars.
Mark anniversaries and milestone celebrations in equally memorable fashion. Whether you’re renewing vows, celebrating a big birthday, or toasting years of love, our secluded setting and personalised experiences promise unforgettable moments in the wild.
Our offerings include:
- Traditional Samburu or Maasai ceremonies led by a local chief, with dancers and a choir
- Choice of wedding venues: bush breakfast, riverside, garden, or poolside
- Elegant wedding marquee setup
- Individually themed champagne reception
- Bespoke wedding cake designed to your taste
- Poolside BBQ reception for your guests
- Private candlelit honeymoon dinner for two
- Luxurious honeymoon suite with wine and tropical fruit on arrival
- Cultural dance performances for your guests
- Special accommodation packages for the wedding party
- Samburu or Maasai guard of honour
Gallery
Images of Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Cultural Diplomacy, Tree Planting & Renewable Energy
Serena Hotels places community empowerment at the heart of its operations, creating opportunities that foster self-reliance, resilience and long-term prosperity. Through local sourcing, we support farmers, artisans, and small-scale producers, while community-made handicrafts featured in its gift shops provide sustainable income.
Serena Hotels is committed to safeguarding the natural environments in which it operates through responsible practices, conservation initiatives and sustainable design. From waste management and biodiversity protection to renewable energy adoption, Serena continues to set benchmarks in environmentally responsible hospitality.
Grid-tied solar PV systems have since been installed at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Safari Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
In the heart of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to Kenya’s Big Five, Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers an elegant tented retreat against the backdrop of Mount Kenya.