Ol Malo

About Ol Malo

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A ‘pet’ greater kudu often welcomes you to Ol Malo –which is right and proper given that this is the meaning of the place!

Ol Malo is a luxurious lodge is set on the edge of an escarpment in Laikipia. The land is home to about 50 different game species including elephants, buffalo, giraffe, Grevy and Burchell Zebra, gerenuk, hartebeast, Grants and Thompsons Gazelle, impala, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena (spotted and striped) and Wild Dog. There are about 280 bird species in the Ol Malo region.

The owners are your hosts and they offer a very comfortable place to relax in between the game drives, walks and horse riding which they offer as well as other activities such as visiting a local Samburu manyatta, mountain biking, and camping out. There is a good swimming pool too.

The four cottages are huge, well-furnished, and very comfortable, with great views down into the valley below. There are also two en-suite tents.

Fair Trade / Responsible Tourism
Ol Malo has set up "The Ol Malo Trust", a trust fund providing help for the Samburu with their medical needs, food and support through severe drought and offering guidance towards important environmental developments. They also help sell crafts and art made by the local people.

Highlights and information

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Highlights

Intimate, luxury owner hosted lodge.
A great range of game viewing activities.
Superb area for quiet viewing of rhino and elephants.

Situation

Situated on the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau nestled into a rugged escarpment looking out across the untamed and beautiful lands of Kenya's Northern Frontier District.

Activities

Day and night game drives; game viewing on horseback; guided bush walks; bird watching; local manyata visits; mountain biking; fly camping; overnighting at a hide by a waterhole;

Facilities

The four guest cottages are spread out along the cliff edge and are uniquely built out of natural rock and ancient olive wood, with thatched roofs and huge glass windows facing onto the view. The lodge also offers cliff edge swimming pool, separate dining and sitting areas.

Child policy

The camp accepts children of all ages and can organise a wide range of activities. Additionally they can provide child friendly menus and a child minding service can be arranged for short periods.

Open

Closed April, May and Novemeber.

Best time

Kenya's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November.

Inclusions

Game viewing activities.

Meals

Full board including house wines, beer and soft drinks.

Pricing guidelines for Kenya

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £400 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Kenya combines well with Tanzania or Uganda.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £2000 and £3000
2 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £4000 and £5000
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week on Lamu IslandFrom about £1500+