With no set schedules, no other tourists, and an abundance of wildlife, ol Donyo Lodge offers an exclusive luxury safari experience in Kenya. Privately owned and set up by Richard Bonham and the local community, ol Donyo Lodge has been recently refurbished and passionately redesigned with conservation in mind.
Each suite has dramatic views up the snowy peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, and you can sleep out under the stars from ‘star-beds’ on your very own rooftop. The Big Five (African Elephant, African Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, African Lion) can be found wild and wandering whilst you explore the open plains of the ancient volcanic soil Chyulu Hills on a Horse-Riding Safari.
ol Donyo Lodge Location
Located in the heart of the Maasai owned 275,000-acre Mbirikani Group Ranch.
How to Get to ol Donyo Lodge
Accessed from Nairobi by a 1-hour flight into the heart of the 275,000-acre Mbirikani Group Ranch, followed by a 30-minute game drive from the airstrip to the lodge.
ol Donyo Lodge Accommodation & Facilities
ol Donyo Lodge Activities
ol Donyo Lodge Wildlife
ol Donyo Lodge Dining
Enjoy all-inclusive luxury dining at ol Donyo lodge by Chef Benjamin Maritim. All drinks are included except premium spirits and champagne. The dining area offers sweeping views across the landscape, and you can even enjoy meals from your suite’s rooftop, underneath the stars.
It is best to pack as light as possible for safari; limit baggage to two items per person and always use soft bags rather than suitcases. In specific cases i.e. for internal flights, luggage may be limited to 15kg per person. Most hotels and lodges have laundry services, so an excessive amount of clothing should be unnecessary.
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Enjoy a tailor-made safari to Kenya taking in the big cats and game of the Masai Mara Reserve. After catching a flight here, you will be able to spot game en route during your transfer to Naribor Camp. Due to the stunning location of the camp there may even be a number of resident game wandering through the grounds as you arrive.
From 9500 per person
For the diversity of habitats and concentration of game, it is difficult to beat the world-renowned reserves in Kenya.
Kenya Wildlife Safaris
Ol Donyo Lodge is a Great Plains Conservation Réserve-Collection property and is a major donor of the NGO Big Life Foundation which protects 2 million hectares of wildlife. This has resulted in excellent conservation success stories of big cats and bull elephants.
“We consider the community our partners, and there are financial benefits beyond the lease fees we pay that go to them, teachers, and scholars. Other community projects based on wildlife conservation and tourism are strategically designed to uplift our communities.”
