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Ol Donyo Lodge

In the foothills of Chyulu Hills

No set schedules, no other tourists and an abundance of wildlife. Set in the western foothills of the Chyulu Hills – the youngest volcanic range in Africa – Ol Donyo Lodge is ideal for an exclusive getaway.

The unrivalled location offers stunning views up the snowy peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, down to the traditional migration paths where the wildlife is abundant and the ‘big 5’ can be found wild and wandering.

Recently refurbished and passionately redesigned with conservation in mind. It is now luxurious and each of the lodgings has dramatic, unspoilt views of scenic Africa.

Lodge Details

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Location

Located in the heart of the 275,000-acre Mbirikani Group Ranch, on the slopes of Chyulu Hills. Accessed from Nairobi by a 1-hour flight and a 30-minute game drive from the airstrip to the camp.

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Accommodation & Facilities

No two lodges here are the same, but are all en-suite, with indoor and outdoor showers, a bath, flushing toilets and their very own exclusive plunge pool. They all have ‘star beds’ on the roof terrace, perfect for private sundowners overlooking the dramatic Mount Kilimanjaro. Ol Donyo Lodge also features a lounge with a fireplace, a library, open bar and main infinity pool.

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Activities

Big Five Game drives, bush walks, walking, hiking and cycling. Ol Donyo Lodge has 20 horses and the diverse ecosystem of the Chyulu Hills lends itself perfectly to horseback safaris - available all year round at no extra cost.

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Dining

The dining area offers sweeping views across the landscape, but you can choose to enjoy meals from various locations, even on your suite’s rooftop, underneath the stars.

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  • Sleep out under the stars from ‘star-beds’ on the rooftop of your own suite
  • Explore the open plains of the ancient volcanic soil Chyulu Hills on a Horse-Riding Safari
  • Watch elephants drinking at a nearby waterhole from Ol Donyo’s famous underground hide, with Mt Kilimanjaro as the backdrop.