Ol Malo Lodge

Situated on the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau, Ol Malo Lodge is built on a rugged escarpment looking out across the time-honoured lands of Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. These miles of dense thorn bush are favoured by the shy, elusive antelope from which the lodge takes its name, “the place of the Greater Kudu”. An ancient land inhabited by wildlife and peoples of a time long ago, undisturbed and living by the rhythm of nature and as part of this untamed and beautiful landscape is Ol Malo.

Comfortable and accommodating sitting and dining rooms provide shady terraces for protection from the sun – and open fireplaces for the cooler evenings. Smooth lawns and carefully tended shrubberies sweep down to a cliff edge, providing a vantage point for activity at the watering hole and salt lick below. A maze of slated pathways wind down to four rock and olive wood cottages.

Each double room has its own veranda and complete privacy. Large picture windows frame a wild, constantly changing landscape – clouds scud across the sky, stately eagles wheel and glide on thermals above the plains. An infinity pool adds to the beauty as well as the amenity of this place.

Built, owned and managed by Colin and Rocky Francombe, with the help of the Samburu people, Ol Malo has established a reputation in the world of eco-tourism that far exceeds its modest size and is a result of the Francombe family’s commitment to personal service and attention to detail. For just a handful of guests at a time, Ol Malo offers the perfect mix of comfort, luxury and life in harmony with nature.

Location

Situated on the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau, Ol Malo is built on the edge of a rugged escarpment looking out across the time-honoured lands of Kenya’s northern frontier district. An ancient land inhabited by wildlife and peoples of a time long ago, undisturbed and living by the rhythm of nature, there, as part of this untamed and beautiful landscape is Ol Malo – Place of the Greater Kudu.

Built, owned and managed by Colin and Rocky Francombe, with the help of the Samburu people, Ol Malo has established a reputation in the world of eco-tourism that far exceeds its modest size and is a result of the Francombe family’s commitment to personal service and attention to detail. For just a handful of guests at a time, Ol Malo offers the perfect mix of comfort, luxury and life in harmony with nature.

How to get there

We will assist you with all necessary internal transfers after booking.

BY AIR:

Daily scheduled flights to Loisaba from Wilson Airport
Daily scheduled flights to Nanyuki from Wilson Airport
Daily scheduled flight to Loisaba from Maasai Mara
Fly by private charter directly to Ol Malo airstrip
Flying time from Nairobi is one hour 15 mins
Return Airfare is approx £275 per person

AIRLINES:

Safarilink
Private charters

BY CAR:

Transfer to Ol Malo is 40 minutes away and is included.
Transfer to Ol Malo from Maasai Mara is 40 minutes away

NB. All prices and times are subject to change.

When to go

Ol Malo will be closed in April, May and November.

Important Information

Lighting is by a 240V generator, run morning and evening hours. Hair dryers can be used in rooms with prior warning to management. Phone and camera batteries can be charged in rooms.

Special dietary requirements can be catered for if arranged prior to your stay.

CHECK IN 11:00 AM, CHECK OUT 10:00AM

Children of all ages are welcome