Kenya Camps & Lodges
Ol Malo Lodge, Laikipia, Kenya
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Kenya
Camp Details
Set on a private 5,000-acre sanctuary along the Uaso Nyiro River, Ol Malo Lodge clings to a dramatic rocky escarpment overlooking Kenya’s wild northern frontier, with Mount Kenya rising in the distance. Created by the Francombe family alongside their Samburu neighbours, the lodge is a place where days unfold to nature’s rhythm, from dawn horse rides and bush breakfasts to camel walks, cultural encounters, sundowners, helicopter adventures into the north and starlit dinners in the heart of the African wilderness.
To stay at Ol Malo is to live by a different rhythm.
WHY CHOOSE OL MALO LODGE?
- Wake up to see the awe inspiring sunrise, framing the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Kenya. Celebrate the new day with a dawn ride into the wilderness to view the animals as they awake.
- Visit the colorful Samburu nomads of the North and sink with the dying sun into the waters of the pool.
- At night luxuriate in the peace and comfort of Ol Malo and tune into the magical sounds of wild Africa while dining under an ancient starscape.
- To stay at Ol Malo is to abandon oneself and live by another drumbeat in a wild and beautiful land.
- Go horse or camel riding on the plains – a wonderful way to see the game, which won’t flee from horses and camels: you get very close to the action indeed.
Questions about Ol Malo Lodge
Why do people ride here rather than drive?
Game does not flee from horses and camels the way it does from vehicles, so riding out on the plains gets you very close to the action. Days can begin with a dawn ride into the wilderness as the animals wake, followed by a bush breakfast, and camel walks are offered as an alternative pace.
Who created the lodge and how much land is there?
The Francombe family built it alongside their Samburu neighbours, on a private 5,000-acre sanctuary along the Uaso Nyiro River. The lodge clings to a rocky escarpment looking over Kenya's northern frontier, with Mount Kenya in the distance and its snow-capped peaks framing sunrise.
What do the rates include and are children welcome?
Rates start from US$1,150 per person per night in 2027, with higher rates in July, August and over the festive period. They include full board, conservancy fees, soft drinks, beer, non-premium wines, laundry, Ol Malo airstrip transfers, activities as shown and statutory taxes. Children of any age are accepted, though it suits five years and over.
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Ol Malo Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 January - 31 March; June; 1 September - 31 October; 1 - 19 December | – | US $ 1278 |
| 2026 | 1 July - 31 August; 20 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 | – | US $ 1783 |
| 2027 | 4 January - 31 March; June; 1 September - 31 October; 1 - 19 December | – | US $ 1150 |
| 2027 | 1 July - 31 August; 20 December 2027 - 3 January 2028 | – | US $ 1685 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Ol Malo Lodge rates include include: Full board accommodation, conservancy fees, soft drinks, beer, non-premium wines, laundry, Ol Malo airstrip transfers, activities as shown and statutory taxes.
Questions about Ol Malo Lodge
Why do people ride here rather than drive?
Game does not flee from horses and camels the way it does from vehicles, so riding out on the plains gets you very close to the action. Days can begin with a dawn ride into the wilderness as the animals wake, followed by a bush breakfast, and camel walks are offered as an alternative pace.
Who created the lodge and how much land is there?
The Francombe family built it alongside their Samburu neighbours, on a private 5,000-acre sanctuary along the Uaso Nyiro River. The lodge clings to a rocky escarpment looking over Kenya's northern frontier, with Mount Kenya in the distance and its snow-capped peaks framing sunrise.
What do the rates include and are children welcome?
Rates start from US$1,150 per person per night in 2027, with higher rates in July, August and over the festive period. They include full board, conservancy fees, soft drinks, beer, non-premium wines, laundry, Ol Malo airstrip transfers, activities as shown and statutory taxes. Children of any age are accepted, though it suits five years and over.
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Child Policy
Children of any age are welcome but more suitable for 5 years and over.
Questions about Ol Malo Lodge
Why do people ride here rather than drive?
Game does not flee from horses and camels the way it does from vehicles, so riding out on the plains gets you very close to the action. Days can begin with a dawn ride into the wilderness as the animals wake, followed by a bush breakfast, and camel walks are offered as an alternative pace.
Who created the lodge and how much land is there?
The Francombe family built it alongside their Samburu neighbours, on a private 5,000-acre sanctuary along the Uaso Nyiro River. The lodge clings to a rocky escarpment looking over Kenya's northern frontier, with Mount Kenya in the distance and its snow-capped peaks framing sunrise.
What do the rates include and are children welcome?
Rates start from US$1,150 per person per night in 2027, with higher rates in July, August and over the festive period. They include full board, conservancy fees, soft drinks, beer, non-premium wines, laundry, Ol Malo airstrip transfers, activities as shown and statutory taxes. Children of any age are accepted, though it suits five years and over.
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