Sweetwaters Serena Camp

I highly recommend staying at the Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Ol Pejeta! We were amazed with all of the animals that we saw: elephants, rhinos, lions and cubs, water buck, giraffes and so many more! Also, there is a fresh buffet every meal with delicious food. Plus, the entire staff team is incredible! Every person is welcoming and kind, and they have excellent customer service!

We are a family of 6 which includes two senior citizens and two kids under ten. The location of the camp is fabulous. Right opposite a watering hole with just an electric fence separating the resort from the wild. We had a great experience watching so many animals like the rhinos, zebras, water bucks, hyenas and impalas while sitting on the porch outside our tents. The tents are huge and have all the comforts that one would look for. The restaurant serves many cuisines and the food was good. The staff was courteous. Though we stayed at the resort only for a couple of days, we had the experience of a lifetime.

What an amazing place! About 4.5 hours from Nairobi, this camp sits under the gaze of Mt Kenya and from your tent you can watch elephants, rhinos and antelope come to graze and drink from the watering hole The service from Benson (restaurant) and John (room) was exceptional; the service was highly personalised, on point and unbelievably friendly The conservancy has a really good variety of game, with Rhino, elephant and lions ever-present. Compared to some of the bigger reserves this is a more “manageable” drive and you can get around it in about 2-3 hours which makes it really accessible for the kids The tents are very well appointed, all with a good view and feel very spacious and considered. We had 4 kids (8-11) in one with us next door and it worked perfectly with the proximity-it’s a smaller camp so everything is really close and not too far to walk The food was good, not amazing but I would say perfectly adequate but the service was so excellent that it didn’t matter The night game drive and the visit to the rhino conservancy was definitely recommended and reasonably priced (thanks to Dennis for the night drive-sooo much fun!) This was the first stay in the Kenya trip and I thought it was the best for service and vista. Thanks team

We spent two nights at Serena Sweetwaters in Ol Pejeta reserve. The location near the water hole is fabulous. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Meals were very good. We stayed in one of the raised rooms on the second row near the watering hole. The room was clean and well-maintained, though this area of the facility is beginning to show its age in spots. I would consider a room in the newer wing of the facility as they appeared to be in slightly better condition. In any event, the accommodation was very nice, clean, and well-maintained. The highlight of the visit is the game. The watering hole attracts zebra, rhino, and numerous other wildlife. One can spend hours sitting on the benches, watching and photographing the various animals and birds. Ol Pejeta is fantastic. We went on several game drives around the park and were able to see tons of wildlife up close. We recommend Serena Sweetwaters for your visit to Ol Pejeta.

From the entrance it doesn't look like much - however... The location, view, food and everything was fantastic! the night game drive is highly recommended. We managed to spend a good 30 mins with a pride of 7 lions and 3 cubs which was the absolute highlight of the trip. The rooms 'tents' itself are an experience on its own - unlike any other. the watering hole opposite the garden attracts various wildlife and is very serene to sit by and just reconnect with nature. Would certainly recommend and return.

Our stay at Serena Camp was very special! Set in the heart of Ol Pejeta, Serena is build around a watering hole, frequently visited by elephants, buffalo, rhinos and many other animals through the day and night - quite the experience eating dinner and watching elephants next to the restaurant windows. The tents were the most up market, luxurious tents we have ever slept in, including a fully built in tiled bathroom, with running hot water, and a very comfortable bed. The bar area was very relaxed, breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant was all delicious, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at Serena Camp!

We stayed at Sweet Waters Serena camp for two nights. The location is absolutely spectacular with so many animals. We saw rhinos, elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos, Thompson gazelles, impalas, pumbas… I am sure there was more. The site is in an excellent location with the tents spaced out so that each has a view, and sitting outside our tent was like living in a nature program with all the animals wondering back and forth. The tents themselves were excellent. Very comfortable and with all the amenities and a massive bed. The service was excellent and the food was delicious, and there was a lot of it! We even got a cake brought by the staff to our table while they sang as it was my boyfriend’s birthday. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again. There is a chimpanzee sanctuary nearby set up by Jane Goodall where you can see them and if you book in advance watch the feeding. You can also visit Baraka, a blind Rhino that lives in his own separated area and is looked after by his carers since he wouldn’t survive in the wild now. If there was one thing I would recommend is that the staff don’t leave any light on after they make the bed in the evenings as when we returned for the night we had quite a lot of (harmless) bugs inside.

This is a large camp. The highlight of the camp is a watering hole. We spent many hours sitting on our little porch watching the animals come to drink: rhino, elephant, zebra, water buffalo, water bok, impala, warthog, cranes, geese, rabbits, camels. The food was excellent. Staff ensured our comfort. The bartender was able to make iced lattes … a welcome surprise! Hot water and power are available at all times. Our tent had a thatched roof above it and a concrete slab beneath it. The room had good space and was bug free. Stone walkways connect the tents and buildings. We highly recommend seeing the White Rhinos and Lion Tracking.

Fantastic experience. Accommodation very good. So much choice with food.Friendly staff and some went above and beyond especially Denge , Ann and Brian. Overlooking the waterhole from restaurant and tent made this holiday such an amazing experience. Would definitely recommend it.