Ol Donyo Lodge

Experience Unrivaled Luxury at Ol Donyo Lodge

Discover The Luxury And Wilderness Of Mbirikani Group Ranch.

“Experience the breathtaking beauty of Ol Donyo Lodge! Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the wonders of the African wilderness. Indulge in luxurious accommodations, embark on thrilling safari adventures, and create unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity – click the link to reserve your spot at Ol Donyo Lodge today!”

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.

Visit the Mara Plains Camp and Mara Nyika Camp

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.

Nearby Luxury Lodges:-Campi ya Kanzi and Angama Amboseli Lodge

Ol Donyo Rates and Special offers

Room Type	Mid	Low	High
per person per night sharing	$ 1 350	$ 1 210	$ 1 960
Single supplement*	$ 675	$ 605	$ 980
Child sharing with adults rate (5 -15 years)	$ 675	$ 605	$ 980
2-Bedroom Sambu Suite
per Suite per night	$ 4 050	$ 3 630	$ 5 880
Common Charges
Pilot/Guide rate per night	$ 315
Private vehicle rate	$ 850 per vehicle per night
Great Plains Foundation Conservation & Community Contribution	$ 95 per person (of any age) per night

Seasons:

Low:-01 April – 14 June 2024 & 01 November – 19 December 2024
Mid:- 11 January – 31 March 2024
High:-15 June – 31 October 2024 & 20 December 2024 – 10 January 2025

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 2024, 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.

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.

Sambu Suite

– 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.

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