Ol Malo House

Laikipia, Kenya

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Ol Malo House

Situated on the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau, Ol Malo House is built on a rugged escarpment looking out across the time-honoured lands of Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. These miles of dense thorn bush are favoured by the shy, elusive antelope from which the lodge takes its name, “the place of the Greater Kudu”. An ancient land inhabited by wildlife and peoples of a time long ago, undisturbed and living by the rhythm of nature and as part of this untamed and beautiful landscape is Ol Malo.

Designed and built by the Francombe family, the hub of the house is a large and beautiful sitting and dining room – with open fireplaces – encircled by three en-suite double bedrooms. Separate cottages create a further three double bedrooms: each private and comfortable cottage has arch windows and doors, en-suite bathrooms, and décor inspired by the area’s wild landscape, local flora and the life and culture of the

Samburu people. Lighting is handmade by the Samburu women creates a warm ambience and welcoming atmosphere.

The House can be taken exclusively by one or two groups and can sleep up to 12 guests. To stay at Ol Malo is to live by a different rhythm – measure the day by the time worn patterns of nature. 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. Feel the night’s chill burn off with the rising of the great equatorial sun while enjoying a bush breakfast. Keep the tempo of the world by the roll of the camel’s stride. Visit the colourful 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 star-scape.

Why we love it

Exclusive use house with an infinity pool overlooking wide-open vistas
Spacious sitting and dining rooms with open fires
A barbecue area that is the perfect place in which to end the day

Accommodation Photos

Facilities

WIFI in comunal area

Large swimming pool

Spacious Dining Room

Experiences

Volcanic Islands

Take a boat trip to the volcanic islands of Santorini's caldera region to see the view from atop an active volcano and swim in hot springs.

Sunset Boat Dinner

Sail off on a catamaran into the Greek sunset for a barbecue supper, with a chance to swim and snorkel off Red or White Beach.

Santorini Exploration

Head out for a day of sightseeing, taking in the traditional picturesque villages of the island, before ending with a sunset over Oia.

Wine Tasting

Spend a day with a local wine expert by visiting a variety of the island's wineries to explore the vineyards and learning about Santorini's wine production.

Food Tour

Taste some of Santorini's best offerings whilst learning about Greek traditions surrounding food, on a sunset walk around the calderas.

Archaeological Sites

Explore some of Santorini's ancient archaeological excavations, such as Prophet Elias Monastery, Megalochori Village, or Akrotiri Excavations.

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Tameem

I went on an adventure of a lifetime to Kenya, planned by True Travel. Borana was the perfect introduction to Africa – the staff were fantastic, the lodge very comfortable and I had amazing wildlife sightings. Then the helicopter flight and night out with Andrew (the real Crocodile Dundee) was an experience of a lifetime; we went scorpion hunting, crocodile catching, swimming in lakes and flew over flamingos. All in all, everything was fantastically planned and the service was brilliant. I’m looking forward to the next adventure!