Built by the Francombe family in 1992 with help from the Samburu community and using locally sourced dead olive wood, Ol Malo Lodge was one of the first lodges to promote the “Bush Homes” concept. The welcoming sitting room with its open fireplace has been privy to many evenings of story telling by The Francombes. The dining room has dramatic views over terraced lawns leading up to the edge of the escarpment and on a clear day, all the way to Mt. Kenya. A cliff top infinity pool, one of the first built in Kenya, together with the pool house creates an ideal environment to spend an afternoon watching the activity at the watering hole and salt lick below the lodge.

The Cottages

Situated along the edge of the escarpment, maximising the expansive views, Ol Malo Lodge has three ensuite one-bedroomed cottages and a two-bedroomed family cottage with a shared bathroom.

Using local and sustainable materials the spacious cottages were built to blend with the natural landscape. The interior decor is tasteful, complemented with bead work from the Samburu Trust that Ol Malo supports. Large picture windows frame a wild and constantly changing landscape.