Sweetwaters Serena Camp

With its classic tented guest accommodation, Sweetwaters Serena Camp stylishly evokes the elegance of a bygone era. The Ol Pejeta safari lodge effortlessly delivers days and nights full of wonder, whether breathtaking wildlife encounters or the opportunity to reconnect with the people closest to you.

The name ‘Ol Pejeta’ has become synonymous with pioneering, and successful, conservation initiatives in Kenya. As such, it’s a remarkable refuge for wildlife, including every member of the Big Five. It’s a spectacular setting for a safari, and Sweetwaters Serena Camp provides a comfortable base from which to set off.

That said, you needn’t move much at all to enjoy Laikipia’s prolific wildlife and stunning scenery, which includes views of Mount Kenya, presiding benignly over the surrounding landscape.

That’s because this Ol Pejeta safari lodge takes its name from the waterhole around which it was built. A magnet for thirsty animals, you need simply find a comfortable spot (and there are no shortage of those) and wait for game to come to you.

The range of activities extends significantly beyond ‘just’ game drives (although these remain the biggest drawcard, naturally). Health and beauty treatments are available, or, for a rather different kind of sensation, lion-tracking excursions.

Alternatively, visit Kenya’s only chimpanzee sanctuary to gain insight into rare species conservation – a unique learning experience for adults and children alike. Indeed, further child-friendly activities, meals and a babysitting service make this lodge ideal for families; even young safari-goers are unlikely to experience a dull moment.