Sweetwaters Serena Camp

The main building has floor-to-ceiling views of the conservancy through large windows and French doors, and houses the Kashoggi Bar and lounge (with a fireplace that blazes comfortingly on chilly evenings). Meals are served buffet-style in the Rhino Restaurant, and the selection of regional and international dishes is fresh and delicious. The Waterhole Bar, built to resemble a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole, which is illuminated at night. Outdoors are a pool and benches for relaxing. Wi-fi available.

The camp has 39 luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the waterhole. The tents are arranged in two rows, all reached via stone pathways that wind through the landscaped grounds. Each tent has a draped canvas interior, solid floor, comfortable beds and en-suite bathroom. Mosquito nets are provided, as are hot-water bottles at night. Some of the tents are on raised platforms with private balconies, while others have private verandas with safari chairs and tables.

The lodge offers day and night game drives, bush walks, birdwatching walks, lion-tracking, and camel rides around the camp or into the conservancy. The professional nature guides give nightly talks and video presentations on wildlife. Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary, the rhino sanctuary, the Ol Pejeta Educational Centre and the Ereri Cultural Village. Cool off in the swimming pool, play a board game, kick back with a book or relax and watch the passing cavalcade of animals at the waterhole.