Ol Malo Lodge
Laikipia, Kenya
- Price on request
- Lodge
- 4 Room/s
Ol Malo is nestled into a rugged escarpment on the banks overlooking the Uaso Nyiro River and the Laikipia hills in Kenya’s wild and beautiful North Eastern Province – 5,000 acres of spectacular bush country overlooked by Mount Kenya. It is a privately-owned game sanctuary and is teeming with the elusive antelope from which the land takes its name.
Built, owned and managed by the Francombe family, with the help of the Samburu people, the Lodge provides guests with a personal, intimate experience. There are just four cottages which provide tranquility with views over the plains.
Activities available are wild walks, mountain biking excursions, camel and horse rides, game drives, ranch visits, picnics by the river and interactions with the local Samburu tribe before you relax and watch the sun go down at the end of a breathtaking day. Sip sundowners on granite outcrops, eat breakfast by flamingo pools, go on fishing trips or eat lunch in the deserts of the North.
A real treat is to go on a helicopter flight - Ol Malo have their very own little Raven R44 helicopter based on Ol Malo and piloted by Andrew Francombe, who has flown all over Kenya and knows all the fabulous secret spots.
At A Glance
- Exclusive bush lodge
- Run & hosted by the Francombe family
- 4 one bedroom Guest Cottages
- Swimming pool
- 5,000 acre ranch & game sanctuary
- Located on an escarpment on the edge of the Laikipia Plateau bordering the tribal heartlands of the nomadic Samburu people
- Enjoy horse riding, camel trekking, mountain biking, fly camping or a helicopter tour over Kenya’s Northern Territories
Features:
- ✓ Daily Maid Service
- ✓ Family Friendly
- ✓ Laundry Service
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Wood Fireplace
Region
Laikipia is one of the most important areas for biodiversity in Kenya, boasting wildlife densities second only to those found in the Masai Mara. Located on the Equator in the former Rift Valley Province and set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kenya, the Laikipia plateau extends over 9,500 square kilometres of semi-arid plains, dramatic gorges and acacia-thicket-covered hills. This vast expanse is where some of the most effective conservation work in the country is being done.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 360 square kilometer conservation area and is home to the last three remaining northern white rhinos, where you’ll have the chance to see these near-extinct animals up close. Ol Pejeta also has a Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to 39 profoundly damaged chimpanzees rescued from captivity across Africa, now being nursed by keepers who are happy to explain a little about each chimp's backstory. Watch these primates relearn how to enjoy life from the observation post, or adopt a chimp to ensure the brilliant work is still being done.
Many conservancies are scattered across the park, one being the Lewa Wildlife Landscape, a massive 370 square kilometre conservancy conservation area with stunning scenery and astounding wildlife activities. Here, you can also find half of the country’s black rhinos and 90% of the world’s Grevy’s zebras, as well as Jackson's hartebeest and African wild dogs. This preservation conservancy does astonishing things such as community and focused conservation projects, which invest around 70% of their annual budget into health care and education. The Borana Conservancy offers a number of activities, including mountain biking and wildlife viewing, where you can explore the terrain and even spot the big five!
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With such a plethora of altitudes, the temperatures within the Park can vary massively depending on your height above sea level. Read More
Rates
Pricing available on request.
Please contact your Destination Specialist for more information on +44 (0) 1993 824198.
Included:
Full board accommodation, soft drinks, beer, non-premium wines, conservancy fees and laundry.
Activities include: Game drives (day and night), guided walks, horse riding, camel treks, Samburu cultural visits
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