Located in Ol Pejeta, a private conservation area is Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Once a colonial farmhouse, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a blend of charming, under-canvas ambiance and a luxury safari experience, with stunning views of Mount Kenya
Accommodation at Sweetwaters Tented Camp:
Reached by a series of stone pathways that meander through the camps tropical grounds, there are two rows of luxury tents. All of the 39 luxury tents include a private ensuite bathroom with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. The tents also feature luxury canvas interiors, solid wooden floors and thatched roofs. 14 of the tents are on raised platforms with private balconies, the rest have private verandas, all with safari chairs and tables. Each tent features either a king-sized double bed or two twins, Mosquito nets are provided, as are hot water bottles at night. Electricity is provided by 24 hour generator.
Bars and Restaurants at Sweetwaters Tented Camp:
The colonial style Rhino Restaurant is housed in the formers manager's house, with full length windows that offers views over the waterhole, offering a variety of cuisine for all main meals. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style and feature a wide range of international dishes and specialities. In typical safari style, you can enjoy a ‘full English Breakfast' as well as European options such as pastries, fruits and freshly squeezed juices. Lunch generally includes a variety of local fish, meat and poultry dishes including vegetarian options and traditional rice, pasta and salad dishes. Our table d'hôte dinner menu consists of a salad buffet, soup, entrée, main, desert, a selection cheese and biscuits followed by tea and coffee. The majority of the produce is locally sourced and the fruits and vegetables are sourced from the local communities that surround the reserve.
Also within the house is the Kashoggi Bar and lounge, decorated with traditional African decor the blazing log fire and comfortable seating is the focal point, Masai and Samburu dancing and cultural displays can also be enjoyed here. The Waterhole Bar is located in a traditional 'hide' which overlooks the waterhole offering fantastic game viewing and an excellent selection of old- and new-world wines, and local and imported beers and spirits. We also offer a wide range of soft drinks including freshly-made local fruit juices. We serve only the finest Kenyan tea and coffee including a wide range of fruit and herbal tea.
Facilities at Sweetwaters Tented Camp:
The lodge features its own swimming pool which is supervised by a qualified life-guard, there is also a wide selection of board-games and books on Africa and the wilderness. Our professional nature guides offer nightly talks and video presentations on wildlife, flora and fauna. Optional activities also include Lion-tracking on an early morning game drive, Camel rides around the camp or in the surrounding conservancy, visits to the Ereri Cultural Village, home to a group of Masai, Pokot and Samburu people can be arranged as can guided nature walks. The Chimpanzee sanctuary is home to 43 chimps and with its own education centre. The camps also boasts a spa and gift shop. Charges may apply. If you are travelling with children family game drives, both day and night in the custom-built open-sided safari vehicles, can be arranged as can breakfasts down by the Ewaso Nyiro River.
This stunning camp can be found in the following itineraries:
The Kenya Royal Safari
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