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Sweetwaters Serena Camp

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Bar (on property)
Game viewing
Deluxe Tent
Standard Tent | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$806
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr

Room options

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Standard Tent

Standard Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 25.2 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Tent, Ground Floor

Standard Tent, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Tent

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 39 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, P.O. Box 48690, Nanyuki

What's nearby

  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nanyuki Park - 33 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Nanyuki Show Ground - 34 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Nanyuki Sports Club - 34 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Mount Kenya National Park - 66 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Nanyuki (NYK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sweetwaters Bar
  • Sweetwaters Restaurant
  • ‪Morani Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Upscale family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden and a playground. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A local area shuttle, babysitting (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, massage treatment rooms and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Sweetwaters Serena Camp have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 17 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • In-room massages
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10500.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Additional fees: USD 110 per person, per night for adults and USD 55 per person, per night for children (from 3 years old to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 7997

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Serena Sweetwaters
Serena Sweetwaters Camp
Sweetwaters Camp
Sweetwaters Serena
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Hotel
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Hotel Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Kenya/Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Tented Camp Hotel Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Hotel
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Hotel Nanyuki

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetwaters Serena Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweetwaters Serena Camp on 11 Apr 2025 start from AU$455.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sweetwaters Serena Camp?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sweetwaters Serena Camp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwaters Serena Camp located?

Located in Nanyuki, this family-friendly hotel is steps from Ol Pejeta Conservancy and within 12 mi (20 km) of Nanyuki Show Ground and Nanyuki Park. Solio Game Reserve and Mount Kenya National Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Sweetwaters Serena Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Fantastic location
Unbelievable location. Service was exceptional staff completely focused on guest needs. Rooms were generous and luxurious. Can’t ask for anything better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

I've done many safaris throughout Kenya, but we've come back here several times. The accommodations are wonderful, but the staff are over the top amazing! They catered to us like a 6 star resort! This park has the most plentiful animals, and we had some absolutely amazing game drives!

10/10 Excellent

Tove

Beautiful place!!! The woman in reception was not intressted in the guests at all The rest of the staff fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

PHYLLIS

Beautiful location. Plenty wild animals. Unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Our favorite place in Africa
An amazing. Stay at this place. After 2 months in Africa this is our favorite place. The people are so nice, thank you to Gilbert our driver, to Pierre the manager and Gilbert his assistant. Everything was perfect , we saw so many animals and Gilbert is so patient to find them. The tent was nice and clean, the food was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

finn

Every thing was good and there was plenty game
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

We were welcomed so very much. The staff were courteous and helpful. The facilities were excellent. The food was extra special compared to other resorts. They all tried to do whatever was needed - it was no trouble
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Animals and more
Ideal place to see animals at the watering hole or by taking a game drive with excellent hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This location is beatiful and the food is very good and rooms are well maintained and comforta It would be nice to see a little more variety in the foods offered at meals. The woman at checkin was not very pleasant throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Sailesh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Florida

This was an amazing experience!!!!! Rooms were so unique and comfortable and staff truly treat you first class My only complaint was my room was the farthest away and my water pressure in shower was very very poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nestor

Good accomodation,food just OK,BE CAREFUL WITH THE SAFARI<THOSE ARE NOT INCLUDED AND ARE SO EXPENSIVE,it is better to hire a local agency to do it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Calgary, Alberta,Canada

Amazing experience!
Waking up to zebras outside our tent is priceless. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Hot water bottles at turn down was much appreciated at the end of a long day. Safari and lion tracking were amazing. Planted a tree in the garden in hopes of being back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise

LOVE Sweetwaters
We stayed at Sweetwaters for three nights. We had a party of 10 in our group as we were getting married there. The staff are so wonderful and accommodating. We stayed there two years ago and some of the staff remembered us from our first visit. I would highly recommend Sweetwaters if you are traveling to Kenya. Can't wait to go back there!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Everything perfect in spite of expedia fumbling and losing our car rental reservation which had been confirmed and itineray number issued. Could not be obtained shortly before the trip. In spite of several attempts no help from expedia in helping fixing. Very poor service, very poor reliability expedia!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Zubaida, Cascais

Wonderful Safari and wilderness camp
It was a wonderful tented camp with a water hole right in front - zebras and so many other animals right in front of you except that you were protected by an electric fence that did not however interrupt your view. Food was excellent. Service formidable. safaris wonderful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Palitha

Hotel to chill out
Nice hotel with great amenities and proximity to the airport.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great for kids, if on the corporate side
Sterile/corporate compared to other tented camps (most of which cost much more anyway), but one of the few safari lodges where you get up close and personal with the wildlife while at the same time being appropriate for small children.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, London

If you want Safari, Sweetwaters is the place to go
We travel a lot and this has been our best holiday to date. Staff were fabulous, friendly & Professional. We planned our stay so I could study by day and we could game drive at the start and end of the day. We achieved everything, including a 6 mile run outside the park, archery lessons, drawing, and game - my god SO MUCH game. We have returned with over a 1,000 photos and many hours of video. This is a MUST DO MUST GO TO location if you want to see wildlife. Book a safari drive at the resort for more, or hire your own car and drive (its a simple straight road from Nairobi). Or just sit outside your tent and relax while the animals come to you. Remember to budget for Conservation Park Entry fees to help preserve and protect this wonderful location and its inhabitants.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, poor service at front desk
The hotel is in a perfect location to view wildlife and once the park gates close you can sit on the benches and the animals come to you. But don't expect great things from the tented camp (for the price they're on the low end of the price-quality ration for Kenya) and the service at the front desk was terrible. The staff at reception even lied to us about the availability of certain activities because they didn't want to bother to book us for them. However most of the other staff were lovely.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Chanming

價格是天價
整體都很好，唯一就是還要多付們票每人每日95美金，這在訂房裡的價格包括在一起才對，比別家貴在這裡
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Great safari tented camp
Fabulous accommodations !! Food was excellent as well !