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Sweetwaters Game Reserve
& Chimpanzee Sanctuary,Kenya
Adventure Africa Holidays is a specialist tour operator with
its office headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya but operating
throughout East Africa. We offer Safaris
to Sweetwaters National Reserve, Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary,
Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Ol Pejeta Ranch Kenya, Morani Tame
Rhino, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Horse and Camel back
riding Kenya, Night game drives at Sweetwaters, Kenya, Ol
Pejeta House, Sweetwaters.
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Sweetwaters Game Reserve &
Chimpanzee Sanctuary,
Kenya
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Sweetwaters Game Reserve & Chimp Sanctuary:
This 24-000 acre reserve saddling the Equator enjoys
magnificent views across the plains to the snow-capped
peaks of Mount Kenya, and has an abundance of wildlife
and tropical vegetation. Sweetwaters Game Reserve and
Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the closest reserve to Kenya's
Capital Nairobi to boast all of the "Big 5" game -
Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo. Only 2.5
hours or 250 kilometers north of Nairobi on a paved
highway, the reserve is easily accessible and has the
highest ratio of game-to-geographical-area of all
parks and reserves in Kenya.
There are many advantages to visiting this private
reserve. Sweetwaters Tented Camp and Ol Pejeta Ranch
House are both situated within the reserve. As it is a
private reserve, guests can enjoy special activities
not permitted in most Kenyan National Parks and
Reserves such as game walks, night game drives,
horseback game rides and meals in the bush. The
reserve boasts a plethora of wildlife - over 400
species of birds, lion, elephant, rhino and cheetah to
name just a few. The night game drives, a highlight of
your stay in Africa, allow frequent sightings of the
elusive leopard and other nocturnal species.
Activities at Sweetwaters
Game Reserve & Chimpanzee Sanctuary:
Horse/Camel Riding:
Horse/camel riding through the wilderness is an
unimaginable experience. A knowledgeable rider/guide
takes you through the ranch, allowing you views across
the plains to Mount Kenya, and the very fact that you
are riding through the African bush, not knowing if
you will encounter one of the "Big 5" around the next
bend makes the ride one never to be forgotten!
Morani's Boma:
- Morani, a black rhino,
was rescued as a baby after he was found wandering
near his mother who had been killed by poachers in
Amboseli National Park. After having been taken to
three or four other locations where unfortunately his
safety was put at risk by both the presence of
poachers and attacks by other rhinos, Morani came to
Sweetwaters Game Reserve where he lives in his own
100-acre enclosure, protected 24-hours by armed
guards.
Also at Morani's Boma (which means "warrior" in Maasai)
you will find Carol, a tame warthog. Carol was brought
to the sanctuary when she was found abandoned by her
mother on the ranch, and she lives in a smaller
enclosure near Morani. She often ambles around the
compound, and loves to greet visitors personally.
Sweetwaters Chimpanzee
Sanctuary:
- A 200-acre Chimpanzee
sanctuary has been set up at Sweetwaters Game Reserve,
a 15-minute drive from Sweetwaters Tented Camp. A
visit to this sanctuary and the 30-minute boat ride
(subject to fine weather) on the river among the
chimps is a must. The aim of the project, initiated by
Lonrho East Africa, Kenya Wildlife Services and the
Jane Goodall Institute, was to set up a colony where
chimps could be introduced, rehabilitated and taught
to fend for themselves in an area similar to their
natural living conditions. Priority is given to
orphaned and abused chimps. The sanctuary currently
has 24 chimps, including two babies born in the
sanctuary. An information center near the chimps'
enclosure gives you amazing insight into the
chimpanzees - did you know that they have 98.6% of our
genes? After walking through the vast information and
chimp paraphernalia, you leave the center with the
feeling that you must do something to stop this tragic
"chimp trade".
Multi-cultural Manyatta:
- A new addition is the
multi-cultural Manyatta situated just outside the
Serat Gate of the Sweetwaters Game Reserve. Here
visitors can visit some of Kenya's tribes in their own
environment. The Maasai, Pokot, Turkana, Samburu men
and women invite you into their homes and sell their
traditional wares, show off their ritual dances and
introduce you to their lifestyle. This is a must when
visiting the sanctuary, as it gives visitors an
insight into how different Kenyan tribes live.
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- Night Game Viewing:
Those interested in experiencing the bush at night have
the opportunity at Sweetwaters, as it is one of the few
places in Kenya offering night game viewing. Night Game
Drives is a special drive. Nocturnal animals such as
aardvark, porcupine, silver backed hyena and leopard can
be seen. One can go at either 1900hr - 2100hr or after
dinner 2100hr - 2200hr.
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