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Sweetwaters Tented Camp lies
in the heart of privately owned 24,000 acres of Sweetwaters Game
Reserve, enjoying magnificent views across the game - studded
plains to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. Sweetwaters
Tented Camp is a two and a half hour drive from Nairobi.
Alternatively, Nanyuki airstrip is a one-hour drive away.
Overlooking a floodlit waterhole, the camp offers visitors an
unforgettable opportunity to watch and photograph animals in
their natural habitat.
Safari Accommodation And More at Sweetwaters Tented Camp in
Kenya
There are a total of 30 tents composed of 7 doubles, 19 twins
and 4 triples. 10 of the tents are raised on a platform, 20 on
the ground floor. 10 extra beds can be made available. 4 baby
cots and 2 high chairs can be made available on request. 25 of
the 30 tents face a large waterhole and beyond, the magnificent
views of Mount Kenya. Behind the tents on the ground level,
erected on concrete plinths, are those on raised wooden
platforms. All Sweetwaters tents are covered by a thatch roof
and are cool even during the hottest day. Each spacious tent has
a verandah with two camp chairs and a table.
Sweetwaters Tented Camp has both overhead and bedside lights, a
dressing table and cupboard with hangars and a suitcase rack.
Also in the tent is an umbrella, boiled water and glasses,
insecticides and air fresheners and a flashlight. Mosquito
proofing gauze and flaps cover the windows, and the tents are
front zip-up. Each bathroom is provided with a shower stall,
flush toilets in the bathroom, and washbasin. The camp provides
shampoo, body lotion, bath and shower gel, and bathrobes and
freshly laundered towels. There is hot and cold running water in
each tent but no electrical outlets in tents.
Sweetwaters Tented Camp Dining and Relaxation
Rhino Restaurant: Set in the main building, the Rhino
Restaurant's windows let in a lot of natural light and a
delightful breeze in this warm climate. The restaurant has a
view of the waterhole. The menu is a combination of European,
African and Asian dishes, made from an abundance of fresh Kenyan
produce. Both breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, while
dinner is a 5-course Table D'hôte, with a choice of main
courses. The restaurant can seat 80 people, and is open for
breakfast from 7.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., lunch 12.30 p.m. to 2.30
p.m. and dinner 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.. Children's early dinner
(on request) is from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Khashoggi Lounge: Also located in the main building, the
Khashoggi Bar is a comfortable lounge which extends into 3
sections: 2 of these have a shared fireplace lit from 5.00 p.m.
to 11.00 p.m., while the third is an annex to the Rhino
Restaurant. This annex has a small verandah, which leads out
into the Waterhole Bar, and is decorated in warm colors with
cushions and deep stuffed sofas and rugs. Afternoon tea is
served here from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m..
Waterhole Lounge: Elevated some 20 feet off the ground,
this lounge overlooks the waterhole giving you a superb view of
the wildlife visiting to quench their thirst. The Waterhole
Lounge is an ideal venue for small cocktail parties or dinner
parties. The seating capacity is 30 people, or for cocktails 20
people. Private dinners can be arranged here for up to 12
people.
Swimming Pool Verandah: Located by the swimming pool, the
verandah has a generous barbeque pit. The area aro und the
swimming pool is ideal for private cocktail parties, dinners and
barbeques. Barbeque dinners are served on request, and curry
lunches on Sundays, weather permitting.
Room Service: Room service only offers tea/coffee with
wake-up calls. This service is not a common feature at
Sweetwaters but meals and beverages can be served in tents on
request.
Recreational and Safari Activities
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary: The chimp sanctuary is
the only one of its kind in Kenya. Visitors can enjoy the unique
opportunity of observing the chimps by boat on the Uwasi Nyiro
River. The riverine forest and the savannah grassland of the
sanctuary are home to 26-orphaned chimps. Here one has the
opportunity to meet with Poco, who spent six years of his life
imprisoned in a small birdcage suspended from a roof, a garage.
Now Poco is a handsome, contented chimp, able to explore his
habitat.
Badminton: A small court is situated just off the pool. 4
rackets are available for use and shuttlecocks can be borrowed.
Board Games: Scrabble and playing cards are available
from reception.
Game Watching: The floodlit waterhole is frequented by
elephant and plains game such as giraffe, zebra and impala. The
Waterhole Bar is ideal for night game watching, for those who do
not wish to venture too far from their tents.
Satellite Television: There is a television in the lounge
area, where guests can catch up on the latest news or watch
films. A children's channel is also available for children to
watch cartoons and other kids' films.
Swimming: An attendant from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. mans
the swimming pool. The wooden trellis with bougainvillea,
African Violets and Golden Shower creepers allow dappled
sunlight through on some spots, a relief from the
sometimes-scorching sun. Sun-beds and mattresses are available.
Towels are provided. There are men's and ladies' changing rooms,
each with showers. An adult must accompany children under the
age of 12 at all times.
Table tennis: Table tennis paddle and ball is available
for guests use.
Videos: Wildlife movies are screened in the Morani Room
on guests' request.
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