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Experience Unrivaled Luxury at Ol Donyo Lodge
Discover The Luxury And Wilderness Of Mbirikani Group Ranch.
Ol Donyo Lodge sits against the backdrop of Kenya’s Chyulu Hills and offers a unique and intimate encounter with African wilderness. The Mbirikani Group Ranch houses this enchanting luxury safari retreat, guaranteeing an exclusive safari experience with just a few guests on its sprawling 275,000 acres. The lodge blends into its environment
with natural materials and contemporary elegance, carefully crafted to create a stunning retreat
guests on its sprawling 275,000 acres. The lodge blends into its environment with natural materials and contemporary elegance, carefully crafted to create a stunning retreat.
Experience the epitome of tranquility in our Deluxe Pool Suites.
Imagine waking up to the majestic sights of Mount Kilimanjaro, with the day’s first light reflecting on your private plunge pool. At Ol Donyo Lodge, the Deluxe Pool Suites offer an immersive and intimate connection with the landscape, providing plush comfort while maintaining a deep sense of place. You can choose from a collection of ten luxurious suites, each offering expansive views of the open plains and, on a clear day, the grand visage of Mount Kilimanjaro. We have designed every suite with a thatched-roof living space, an outdoor shower, and a verandah complete with a plunge pool and a ‘star bed’ for enjoying the African night sky in utter tranquility.
Activities
The activities offered at Ol Donyo Lodge are both diverse and tailored to the individual. Guests can indulge in wildlife drives in open-sided vehicles, explore the terrain on horseback for an exhilarating perspective, or join guided bushwalks led by professional trackers. The lodge’s unique “ride with the lions” program is an adventure-seeking equestrian’s dream, promising an exceptional horseback experience amidst these majestic predators.
- Game drives
- Walking safaris:
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
- Bush picnics
- Night game drives
- Cultural visits
- Conservation experiences:
For those seeking a brush with the wild without leaving the confines of the lodge, a stunningly crafted log hide is perched near a popular watering hole, where elephants frequently visit, offering an up-close and personal wildlife experience.
More about Ol Donyo Lodge
Dining at Ol Donyo Lodge is an event unto itself. Guests are treated to a variety of dining locations, from the intimacy of a private meal on their suite’s verandah to a communal table in the open-air dining area. The sustenance provided is as memorable as the adventures, with dishes prepared from fresh, local produce and a menu that changes daily to reflect the seasonal availability and the chef’s inspiration.
Overall, Ol Donyo Lodge is not just an escape to the untouched landscapes of Africa, but a luxurious odyssey into the heart of conservation, community, and culture, underpinned by the majestic beauty of Kenya’s wildlife and scenery.
Ol Donyo Lodge Rates and Special offers
| Mid | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| per person per night sharing | $ 1 500 | $ 1 344 | $ 2,178 |
| Single supplement* | $ 750 | $ 672 | $ 1,089 |
| Child sharing with adults rate (5 -15 years) | $ 750 | $ 672 | $ 1,089 |
| 2-Bedroom Sambu Suite | |||
| per Suite per night | $ 4,500 | $4,033 | $ 6,533 |
| Common Charges | |||
| Pilot/Guide rate per night | $ 342 | ||
| Private vehicle rate | $ 924 per vehicle per night | ||
| Great Plains Foundation Conservation & Community Contribution | $ 100 per person (of any age) per night | ||
Seasons:
- Low:-01 April – 14 June & 01 November – 19 December 2025
- Mid:- 11 January – 31 March 2025
- High:-15 June – 31 October 2025 & 20 December 2025 – 10 January 2026
NOTES
- Fully inclusive of accommodation, scheduled activities (including horseback riding), meals, Star bed experience, Big Life conservation fees, daily laundry service, return Chyulu airstrip road transfers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne.
- Exclusive of nightly Great Plains Foundation conservation levy, spa treatments and additional activities such as day trips to Amboseli National Park.
- The return scheduled seat in plane air transfers from Nairobi Wilson or properties in the greater Chyulu Hills/Amboseli region to this camp are automatically included in the nightly rate – subject to a minimum 2-night stay. Where air transfers are from properties located outside of these routings, the standard applicable flying costs will apply.
- Safarilink offer daily scheduled flights between Nairobi’s Wilson airport and ol Donyo Lodge. Schedules and rates available on request.Minimum 2 guests required per flight.
- During 01 April – 15 June and 01 November – 15 December 2025, the daily Safarilink scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to ol Donyo Lodge departs only in the morning. Please consider this when booking connecting flights and air transfers.
- Safarilink mainly uses a Cessna Caravan (12 seats) but other smaller aircraft could be used.
- Scheduled air transfer service could land at additional airstrips en route to ol Donyo or Nairobi, depending on passenger demand.
- * For all multiple single-room reservations in shoulder and low season, a single supplement will apply from the 2nd single room.
- Each guest suite includes one pair of high-quality binoculars and a professional camera set, including a camera body and lenses for guest’s complimentary use. Photos will be downloaded to a memory stick on guest’s departure.
- Check out time is 09:00am and guests may use public areas until departure. Late checkouts are unfortunately not available.
CHILD POLICY
- Children are accommodated from a minimum age of 5 years.
- Activities will cater to family ability & safety. Some activities may have a specific age-related restriction – please refer to the general notes at the end of this manual
DELUXE POOL SUITES
- Child rates are applicable for up to one child 15 and younger sharing with two adults in a suite.
- Children 16 and older pay the applicable adult rates and will be accommodated in a separate suite.
- Families will be combined with other guests for all wildlife viewing activities.
SAMBU SUITE
- Sambu Suite rate is calculated on a per Suite basis sleeping maximum 4 guests sharing.
- Should the Sambu suite be unavailable, child rates are applicable for up to one child 15 and younger sharing with two adults in a deluxe pool suite.
- Child rates do not apply because the Suite is sold on exclusive use basis only.
Seasonal Special Offers:
- Pay for 3 Stay for 4: For a limited period, extend your stay on us!
- Maasai Mara and Chyulu Hills Combo: Combine and save with extended stays across our premium destinations.
Seek Adventure, Find Serenity
Find your adventure soaring above the plains or touching the earth among the wildlife. Then, as dusk descends, return to the sanctuary of Ol Donyo Lodge to rest, refresh, and relive the day’s wonders.
Journey to the Heart of Wilderness
- Aerial access via Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, only 50 minutes away.
- Private air charters welcomed; airstrip details upon request.
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