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