Email us

894 Reviews

Enquire

Why book with us?

What are you looking for?

Ol Donyo Lodge

Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya - Part of the Great Plains Conservation collection

Home > Accommodation > Kenya > Chyulu Hills > Ol Donyo Lodge

Ol Donyo Lodge

Part of the Great Plains Conservation collection

PROPERTY FACILITIES

Pool

Spa

Library

Eco-Friendly

COMFORT LEVEL/PRICE RANGE

Luxury

Ready to plan a tailor-made safari with this lodge?

Enquire now and a Travel Expert will get back to you within 24 hours.

Lets start planning

Is the Ol Donyo Lodge for Me?

ol Donyo Lodge is located on the Maasai-owned Mbirikani Group Ranch, comprising of 111,000 hectares of wilderness between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks and bordering Chyulu Hills National Park. This stunningly beautiful area is incredibly diverse, and often has spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Eight pool suites plus one two-bedroom family suite offer a harmonious blend of contemporary and rustic accommodation, merging the landscape into each suite. Designed for broad appeal, the lodge is a perfect getaway for families, honeymooners, or multi-generational groups.

What makes it standout is its notable variety of activities – from good-quality wildlife viewing, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking – ol Donyo Lodge is a place to feel Africa, and get out from behind the wheel.

Add to this the lodge’s creature comforts of fine dining, massage, infinity pool, star beds and multiple lounges, and it is a place to relax and unwind for days.

Ol Donyo Lodge Photo Gallery

Ol Donyo Lodge Rooms

The Ol Donyo Lodge has 9 rooms. Select a room for more details.

Deluxe Pool Suite

No two of the lodge’s suites are exactly the same, but what is consistent is the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the lodge’s famous waterhole as well as star beds atop each of the suites for sleeping under the stars. The décor is luxurious and opulent, while still retaining the atmosphere and sense of place that is an essential ingredient of an outstanding bush lodge. Art from around Africa coupled with the photography of Carol Beckwith, Angela Fisher and of course Beverly Joubert, create a commanding space under the high thatch roofs. The design is contemporary and yet traditional.

All suites have a lounge, indoor and outdoor showers, double washbasins, flush toilet and bath, and “star-bed”. The rooftop “star-bed” is accessed from the verandah via a winding stone staircase. This is a fabulous sleep-out option, with utter privacy and all the amenities of the suite just below.

2 Bedroomed Sambu Family Suite

Room facilities

Coffee/Tea

En-Suite

Safe

Gowns

Hairdryer

Outside Shower

Lounge Area

Plunge Pool

Fan

Pure Cotton Linen

Activities offered by Ol Donyo Lodge

Activities on site

Game Drives

Walking Safaris

Horse Riding

Child-Friendly Activities

Cycling

Hiking

Activities off site

Scenic Flight

Ol Donyo Lodge Videos

More about Ol Donyo Lodge

Log-Pile Hide

Just below the lodge’s main area is our famous ‘log-pile’ hide named as such because of its elaborate and impressive interwoven construction. A short walk with a cool drink in hand, and you’ve arrived at a secret shaded spot from which to view the many mammals that come in for a drink. This is a tremendous experience, especially during the midday siesta.

Fitness

FITNESS

– Yoga mat, and light weights available in each suite;

– Stationary exercise bikes:

– Guests can enjoy a run/walk on the airstrip.

English

Swahili

Why Book with us?

Our safari experts are with you at every step of your journey.

Personalised Advice

Best Price Assurance

Responsible Safaris

24/7 Support

Luxury Safaris

Multi-Generational Safaris

Honeymoons in Africa

View All Experiences

Ol Donyo Lodge Safaris

These sample safari itineraries include Ol Donyo Lodge

10 DAYS

Luxury Amboseli and Masai Mara Safari

East Africa Kenya Chyulu Hills Masai Mara

'; $10820 USD

$24080 USD

per person sharing

Explore

What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us

"We contacted Discover Africa to help us plan my 40th birthday trip and we have no regrets. Justin organised the perfect trip and everything went so smoothly. Our trip was truly amazing and the accommodation options he suggested for us were all amazing in di..."

Gareth French, United Kingdom•01 May 2026•

"Working with Susan made our experience just perfect. She has everything organized and it all went so well. Her recommendations were perfect. We loved the safaris she chose, the lodges, guides, staff and the experience were wonderful."

Marlene Wheatley, Canada•22 Mar 2026•

"Cayleigh put together an 18 day tour of Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia that was the best trip we have ever taken! The service was so personal and professional, we were taken care of every single step of the way. When a flight was cancelled for some of..."

Tamara Thompson, United States•17 Dec 2025•

"We just returned from our first African trip and had an absolutely amazing and memory making trip. We are usually self planners for our vacations but with essentially no knowledge I attempted to do research on Africa and felt overwhelmed. As suggested from ..."

Tedd Ritchie, United States•05 Oct 2025•

"Discover Africa planned a fabulous trip for us! The travel planner came up with an itinerary that included everything we wanted; the trip was extremely well organized; the accommodations were lovely; and the activities were fun and interesting. We especiall..."

Kim Bixenstine, United States•30 Sep 2025•

"I had received a glowing recommendation for Discover Africa from a member of my synagogue who has done multiple safaris with them. So when it came time to select a safari vendor for a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife safari for my daughter and I, I reached out t..."

Joe, United States•10 Jul 2025•

View All Testimonials

Ready to plan your tailor-made safari?