Ol Malo is perched high up on an escarpment overlooking 5000 acres of magical bush country, teeming with game and elusive antelope. Owned and run by the Francombe family Ol Malo offers true glimpse into the heart of life in Kenya and the lives of the nomadic Samburu tribe. Once a cherished home, this lodge is now the pinnacle of luxury in Laikipia, a world renowned sanctuary for wild animals.
The lodge was built using natural materials, and is warm, hospitable and friendly – guests are made to feel at home from the outset, and everything is truly set up so you can do what you want when you want.
Beautiful lawns run down to the cliff edge, to provide a stunning view of the watering hole below which is a hive of activity for the resident wildlife. Each cottage has a private verandah and the swimming pool adds to the beauty and comfort, as a quick dip cools those hot days. Large picture windows in each room frame the vast ever changing landscape and provide unlimited views of soaring eagles, wildlife on the plains, and the African sky.
The Ol Malo Trust is a successful organization which was set up in response to the great hardships to the community, caused by drought and other issues, the Ol Malo Trust makes accurate and continuous assessment of the local communities needs, and by raising money, provides funding to install wells, schools and medical practices.
The lodge is set high on the plateau a privately owned game sanctuary in Laikipia, Northern Kenya with a stunning view of the valley of the Ewaso Ng’iro River.
The accommodation incorporates natural materials such as stone, thatch and wood in a building style that has evolved over generations. It offers the perfect blend of living comfort and luxury while gently blending into nature, allowing you to become one with it.
Ol Malo Guest House is a beautiful house with 6 bedrooms, ideal for groups or families. A large living and dining room with an open fireplace is surrounded by 3 en-suite double rooms. The separate, lovingly furnished cottages have 3 more double rooms to accommodate 6 more guests.
The intimate Ol Malo Lodge has 4 rooms combining traditional local style with luxurious handcrafted furnishings. The main area of Ol Malo Lodge consists of an elevated veranda with ample seating and a spacious infinity pool with an impressive view.
Embedded in the cliffs, each room has a veranda and absolute privacy. All rooms have private bathrooms, spacious whirlpools and private verandas. It is likely that during your stay you will see giraffe or elephant from your bed or balcony.
Eco-Friendly
Internet Access
Cell Service
Infinity Pools
Private Dining Areas
Outdoor Gaming
Starlit BBQ Patio
The activities at Ol Malo are incredibly varied. Morning bush walks and afternoon or evening game drives can be organised. For animal lovers, there are the options of camel or horseback rides through the wilderness. Fishing trips and helicopter flights offer exciting and varied adventures and cultural activities, such as visiting a manyatta (homestead) of the Samburu tribe or participating in a Samburu beading workshop are extraordinary highlights not to be missed.
Those who want to get even closer to the African nightlife can spend a night in the Leopard Hide with views of a waterhole, which is visited by many animals, especially at night. An overnight stay in the treehouse of the lodge is a highly recommended way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the starry night sky
Families
Ol Malo Lodge accepts children of all ages but is most suitable for families with older children. Sister property Ol Malo House is really the ideal solution for families looking for an exclusive escape into the African wilderness. The hosting at both properties is superb and management, guides and staff will engage with kids of all ages, whilst the range of activities is simply fantastic for families. Adventurous families will certainly need plenty of time at Ol Malo, so as to experience everything on offer. Also the emphasis on culture and the ‘African way of life’ will be very different from other parts of Kenya where the wildlife takes centre stage.
Great family owned and run working ranch, you will love it!
Enjoy absolute privacy and remoteness with panoramic views of Mount Kenya and Laikipia County.
There are excellent opportunities for wildlife observation with skilled Samburu guides.
Ol Malo Ranch offers a range of diverse and extraordinary activities.
The spacious and luxuriously furnished guest rooms offer expansive views and real comfort.
