Ol Malo

Ol Malo is a beautiful lodge in the heart of the Laikipia plateau, which runs from the foothills of Mt Kenya to the edge of the Great Rift Valley. It has four thatched cottages and two tented rooms.

Meaning ‘place of the greater kudu’, Ol Malo is the home of Colin and Rocky Francombe. The 5,000-acre ranch and game sanctuary lies along the Ewaso Nyiro River on the edge of the Laikipia Plateau and has four wonderful cottages built from natural rock, with thatched roofs and ancient olive wood furniture. Each has a separate bathroom, living area and private veranda.

The main lodge overlooks a much-frequented waterhole. The attractive infinity swimming pool, whose far edge appears to drop straight over the cliff edge into the valley below, is perfectly positioned to watch these animals.

A choice of early morning game walks with a hot bush breakfast, horse and camel expeditions, camping and visits to a Samburu village ensure that there is as much, or as little, to do as one could possibly want out of a safari holiday.

• Accommodation 4 cottages, 2 tents.
• Location Laikipia, Kenya.
• Getting there 8.5hr international flight, 1 hr scheduled flight, 40 min charter flight.
• Children Welcome but no facilities.
• Free activities Game viewing, Walks, Community visits.