Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Sophisticated tented accommodation inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy — home to the Big Five — with Mount Kenya as a near-constant backdrop and a light-filled restaurant and events venue that lift it above a typical safari camp.

Sweetwaters Serena Camp sits inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to all of Africa’s Big Five, with Mount Kenya providing a near-constant backdrop on clear days. The tented accommodation here leans sophisticated rather than rustic — private balconies or verandas, en-suite bathrooms, and a light-filled restaurant that makes the most of the conservancy views — and the camp doubles as a genuinely capable venue for weddings and corporate retreats.

Guided game drives cover the conservancy’s rhino and chimpanzee sanctuaries alongside the standard Big Five circuit, and a treatment room and swimming pool give guests somewhere to unwind between outings. It’s a well-rounded choice for travellers who want conservancy-level wildlife access without sacrificing hotel-standard comfort, and the Mount Kenya views from the restaurant terrace are hard to beat at sundown.

Luxury Tent — private balcony or veranda, en-suite bathroom.

Honeymoon Tent — a more secluded position with upgraded furnishings.