Camping National Parks

Sweetwaters Tented Camp-A private conservancy with a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any of Kenya’s national parks

Sweetwaters Tented Camp-A private conservancy with a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any of Kenya’s national parks

A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and 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 2-3 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
• Luxury tented 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, WiFi
• Satellite TV room
• Camel treks, guided nature walks, bird spotting
• Cultural dance and music

Luxury tents

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.

The camp has 39 luxury tents, each with its own ensuite bathroom (hot and cold running water, 24-hour hot showers and flushed WCs). All our tents have luxury 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

What to do and see at Sweetwaters Tented Camp

Located on an exclusive game conservancy, which also hosts its own chimpanzee sanctuary, cultural village and educational centre, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a wide range of experiences. Offering a greater game to area ratio than any Kenyan national parks, the conservancy also offers prime game viewing by both day and night.

Amongst the many things to do and see, guests are invited to:

• Take a game drive (6.30 am, 9 am or 4 pm), all in our custom-built open-sided six-person safari vehicles (professional guides, refreshments on-board, radio-links for fast location of game).
• Go lion tracking on the conservancy.
• Enjoy the unique experience of a night game drive.
• Have ‘sun-downers’ on the plains.
• Enjoy a unique ‘Bush Dinner’ at Elephant Swamp.
• Enjoy a unique ‘Bush Breakfast’ at the hippo hide.
• Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary.
• Visit the conservancy’s educational centre.
• Take a guided nature walk around the camp or within the conservancy.
• Visit the Ereri Cultural Village, home to Maasai, Samburu and Pokot people.
• Take a camel ride around the camp or in the conservancy.
• Learn more about the conservancy’s unique birdlife – professional ornithological tours – for amateurs or professionals.
• Do some swimming or sun-bathing.
• Sample our Serena ‘Maisha Mind, Body and Spirit Spa’ services

About the Author

Alphaxad is Tours and Travel Consultant with LetsGokenya, an online hotel reservations company that allows guests to book and pay for hotels, lodges and camps in kenya, Uganda and Tanzania online and in real time. Find us on www.letsgokenya.com

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