ol Donyo Lodge is in the heart of the 275,000 acre Mbirikani Group Ranch, located on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills National Park between the Amboseli and Tsavo West National Parks in southeast Kenya. Its location is unrivalled with full views of Mount Kilimanjaro and in the path of traditional wildlife migration routes. It is a lodge rich in history, passion and conservation.
ol Donyo Lodge’s founder Richard Bonham had often flown over this spectacular landscape but one day in the 1980s, he was moved to land his Cessna on the open plains and meet the local Maasai. That was only the first of many meetings, before the birth of a pioneering community conservation tourism project. The concept was simple: Richard brings guests to this remote group ranch to participate in safaris, and the Maasai share the benefits. But nothing in Africa is that simple, really. And so began a life-long relationship with the Maasai, the wildlife and the game ranch.
Room
ol Donyo Lodge is a 20-bed lodge, rebuilt and redesigned in 2008, and perched on a hillside, with no two suites or villas the same. What is consistent is the attention to detail, the comfortable yet utterly luxurious décor and the tradition of greatness. Regarded as one of the most attractive lodges in East Africa, ol Donyo Lodge is a place to call home for as long as possible.
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Recreation
There is a range of activities available – from cultural visits, “Big Five” wildlife viewing and tracking, horseback riding and mountain biking – ol Donyo Lodge is a holistic experience.
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katedarby99
Ol Donyo is Magic
This is the most beautiful and serene place in the world. The staff make the experience even more elevated than it already is. From sunrise to sunset, you experience a different level of awe, from...
N5532HDkevin
Luxury Safari experience
Ol Donyo Lodge was a highlight of our trip because of the engaging, kind and accommodating staff and safari guide in addition to the beautiful landscapes (incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro) and...
lv2trvlevrywer
Round 2 at Ol Donyo
My husband and I finished off our 3-lodge safari at Ol Donyo. My travel rep specifically planned Ol Donyo as our last stop because she felt it would be a great way to end our safari and she was...
