ol Donyo Lodge

View from ol Donyo Lodge deck

View from ol Donyo Lodge deck

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Suite Exterior View

Suite Exterior View

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Stars over ol Donyo

Stars over ol Donyo

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Waterhole on the Plains

Waterhole on the Plains

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Horses at ol Donyo

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Horseback Safari at ol Donyo

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ol Donyo Sundowners

ol Donyo Sundowners

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Wildlife viewing from the hide

Game viewing from the hide

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Bush Breakfast

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ol Donyo Landscape

ol Donyo Landscape

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Bush Walk to Breakfast on the Plains

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Landscape at ol Donyo

Landscape at ol Donyo

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Zebras at a Waterhole

Zebras at a Waterhole

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Wildlife viewing from the hide

Game viewing from the hide

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Giraffe at the Foot of Kilimanjaro

Giraffe at the Foot of Kilimanjaro

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ol Donyo Wildlife

ol Donyo Wildlife

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ol Donyo Aerial View

ol Donyo Aerial View

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Young Male Lion

Young Male Lion

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Riding Across the Plains

Riding Across the Plains

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ol Donyo Landscape

ol Donyo Landscape

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Cheetahs at Dusk

Cheetahs at Dusk

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ol Donyo Waterhole

ol Donyo Waterhole

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Image from the Sunken Hide

Image from the Sunken Hide

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ol Donyo Lodge main area

ol Donyo Lodge main area

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ol Donyo Lodge main area deck

ol Donyo Lodge main area deck

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ol Donyo Lodge main area

ol Donyo Lodge main area

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ol Donyo Lodge lounge

ol Donyo Lodge lounge

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Waterhole in front of the lodge

Waterhole in front of ol Donyo lodge

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ol Donyo Lodge Starbed

Each guest suite features a Starbed

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Masaai

Masaai

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ol Donyo Lodge Hide

ol Donyo Lodge Hide

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ol Donyo Lodge

ol Donyo Lodge

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Exploring the vast Mbirikani Group Ranch

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Wildlife viewing from the hide

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Spa Treatments at the ol Donyo Spa

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Ol Donyo Lodge is the only lodge in East Africa to be awarded the prestigious Relais & Chateau status. There are awesome views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Ol Donyo lies in the foothills of the Chyulu Range. The Chyulu Hills are the youngest range of volcanic hills in Africa, the last volcanic activity having only happened about 600 years ago. They are situated halfway between Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks on a concession of 300,000 acres of communally owned Maasai land, known as Mbirikani Group Ranch, which is also part of the Amboseli eco-system. The open plains, rolling hills and the snow topped Mount Kilimanjaro invoke images of Africa as it was in the earlier part of the last century. Wildlife and Maasai herdsmen live, as nature determined they should, in this unspoiled corner of Kenya.

Ol Donyo Lodge consists of ten expansive guest suites in six stand-alone villas. No two are the same design - each suite and villa is designed and positioned slightly differently but all have a dramatic view of the plains and Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance. The décor is luxurious and opulent, while still retaining the atmosphere and sense of place that is an essential ingredient of an outstanding bush lodge. Art from around Africa coupled with the photography of Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher create a commanding space under the high thatch roofs surrounded by cool stonewalls. The design is contemporary and yet traditional.

Each suite has a rooftop “star-bed” accessed from the verandah via a winding stone staircase. The “star-beds” are a fabulous sleep-out option, with utter privacy and all the amenities of the suite just below. Each suite also has a lounge, verandah, indoor and outdoor showers, double washbasins, flush toilet and bath. All but two of the suites have their own private pool(s).

Guests can plan their day choosing from a wide range of guided activities such as game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers, walking safaris, horse riding, hiking in the mountain range or cultural exposure to traditional Maasai customs.

Arrangements include:

· All meals and snacks

· Soft drinks, beers, house wines

· Laundry

· Shared game drives – day and night

· Guided walks

· Horse rides

· Maasai cultural visits

Room

Deluxe Pool Suites (8 rooms)

Double

No two of the lodge’s suites are exactly the same, but what is consistent is the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the lodge’s famous waterhole as well as star beds atop each of the suites for sleeping under the stars. The décor is luxurious and opulent, while still retaining the atmosphere and sense of place that is an essential ingredient of an outstanding bush lodge. Art from around Africa coupled with the photography of Carol Beckwith, Angela Fisher and of course Beverly Joubert, create a commanding space under the high thatch roofs. The design is contemporary and yet traditional.

All suites have a lounge, indoor and outdoor showers, double washbasins, flush toilet and bath, and “star-bed”. The rooftop “star-bed” is accessed from the verandah via a winding stone staircase. This is a fabulous sleep-out option, with utter privacy and all the amenities of the suite just below.

ROOM FACILITIES:

Balcony / Deck

Bath Towels

Bath

Bed Linen

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Dressing Gowns

En Suite Bathroom

Ensuite

External Shower

Fan

Hairdryer

Hand Towels

Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Mini Bar (Complimentary)

Mosquito Nets

Outside Shower

Plunge Pool

Private Lounge / Sitting Area

Pure Cotton Linen

Queen Bed

Safe

Shower

Twin Bed

Unit

2 Bedroomed Sambu Family Suite (1 room)

The Sambu Suite functions as a bush home intended for families or groups of friends. This 2-Bedroom Family Suite is purpose-built and designed for a couple who want space and seclusion or for parents who require their children under the same roof but with adequate space and privacy. It has two bedrooms under one roof and one swimming pool. Each bedroom has its own spacious en-suite bathroom, complete with an indoor and outdoor shower, "star bed" and sundowner viewing deck.