Ololo Safari Lodge, owned and run by an Australian farming family, offers the warmth and comfort of a home with effortless style and personalized service. Originally an old Kenyan homestead and since converted to a small lodge,
The lodge is a mere 45-minute drive through the park from Nairobi and both main airports, yet the lodge's secluded location feels like a world away. Set on a productive 20 acre working farm Ololo offers the joys of delicious ‘paddock to plate’ fresh ingredients. With our established and secluded gardens, guests are able to settle in and soak up a unique safari experience.
Wildlife is right on our doorstep and all can enjoy breathtaking views over the national park, to the famed Ngong Hills in the west, sundowner in hand. Or you may like to wile the hours away at the lodge by the pool, adventure on a safari into the park, take a tour of the Ololo Farm or perhaps an excursion with us into historic Karen.
In the cooler months, guests may sit by the fire-pit in the garden or cosy up to our blazing fireplace in the inviting living room. Our stone clad cellar and small library close at hand. Whatever time of the year you visit, it’s easy to enjoy the serenity and home-style comfort that Ololo offers.
Ololo is perfectly situated, on the beautiful banks of the Mbagathi River which forms the southern border of the Nairobi National Park.
Ololo’s rooms are unique and diverse, each tastefully appointed with attention to historical detail. The accommodation at Ololo ranges from the farm's old converted stables, our tented cottages under makuti thatch and to the original suites in the main house of the lodge.
There are a variety of room types at Ololo, including 7 stable rooms, 3 tented cottages, 2 suites & 1 three-bedroom stable cottage that is ideal for families.
The stable rooms were once original stone-built horse stables, now all equipped with new bathrooms & traditional stable doors.
Nestled on the edge of the park are the tented cottages with Makuti roofs & partial canvas, offering guests a safari-style experience.
The suites have traditional living areas with open fireplaces & French doors opening to private terraces with views of the garden & park.
Perfect for families, the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage which was part of the original stable building, has been converted to a lovely light-filled space. The open plan cottage & features a small kitchen & terrace with a breathtaking view of the park.
Sleeps Accommodation Type
+ Max adults: 2. Max children: 1 Terrace Suite
• 1 large double bed
Max adults: 2 Tower Suite
• 1 large double bed
+ Max adults: 2. Max children: 1 Tented Cottages
• 1 large double bed
Max adults: 2 Queen Room with Garden View
• 1 double bed
Max adults: 2 Standard Twin Room with Garden View
1 swimming pool
Airport shuttle (free)
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Bar
Guests staying at Ololo Safari Lodge can enjoy open 4x4 game drives, sundowner excursions, bush breakfasts in the park or day tours into the city.
Ololo’s beautiful, established gardens host many of the 500 species of bird life common to the park and four of the ‘Big Five’ are often seen from the lodge’s main terrace and pool deck. (there are no elephants here)
Guests can take cultural excursions to Karen to visit the Karen Blixen Museum set in the Danish author’s Kenyan home, the Giraffe Centre, and Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage where visitors can adopt a baby elephant.
With the pool and large open grounds, there is loads of space for children to run around and be active.
Nairobi National Park 3.2 km
Ivory Burning Site and Picnic Area 6.2 km
Multimedia University of Kenya-MMU 7 km
Panesar Kenya Ltd 7.1 km
Banda School 7.8 km
Boskovic Air Charters Africair 8 km
Capital Centre 8 km
Nairobi Animal Orphanage 8.1 km
Freedom Heights Mall 8.2 km
Kenbelt Industrial Park 8.2 km
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Java Galleria 8.9 km
Cafe/bar Java Galleria 8.9 km
Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park 8.4 km
T-Mall Nairobi 8.6 km
Nairobi SGR Terminus 8.8 km
Slumber Land Kenya Limited 8.8 km
Galleria Mall 8.9 km
Soy Afric Ltd 9 km
Crown Paints Distributor Jihan Freighters Ltd 9.1 km
Bomas of Kenya 9.1 km
Paperbags Limited 9.4 km
Nairobi National Museum 12.9 km
Closest airports
Wilson Airport 7.8 km
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 12.1 km
Amazing
45 minutes from the International Airport
Classic safari lodge on the edge of Nairobi National Park
Beautiful views from all rooms
Fresh garden-to-table meals
Safari activities & city tours
Swimming pool & deck overlooking the park
Experience
Its ideal setting within 45 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport & its convenient access through the park makes this an ideal choice for travellers who would like to start their safari on the first day they arrive in Kenya.
