Jan
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
Ol Gaboli Lodge
Laikipia, Kenya
Lodge
Photo: J Swynnerton · Source ↗
Full board (FB)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Guided walks and 3 more
5 rooms
Banda
All ages welcome
By air or road
about 60 km from Nanyuki airport (NYK)
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$500
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Ol Gaboli Lodge
Ol Gaboli Lodge has five thatched bandas beside the Ewaso Nyiro River in Laikipia. Each has a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom and private veranda, with meals and time together centred on the thatched Mess and its riverside stone deck. The Ilmotiok Women's Group owns the lodge, and its community partnership directs funds towards local projects. Full-board stays include guided walks, while the surrounding safari area supports elephants, leopards, wild dogs and Grevy's zebra. Children of all ages are welcome, and an extra single bed can be added to a banda for families or groups.
“Five riverside bandas keep the scale personal, while the community ownership and local guides give this stay a strong sense of place. A good fit for families and travellers who enjoy walking as well as wildlife watching.”
Best for
FamiliesBirdersGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionLeopardElephantBuffaloWild dogHyenaGiraffeZebraBirdlifeCheetahHippo
A community-owned riverside lodge in Laikipia, with local guides and wildlife including leopards, wild dogs and Grevy's zebra.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Guided walks
- Dedicated camp guide
- Dining area
- Private veranda
- Walking safaris
Not included
- Drinks
- Concession fees
Alcoholic beverages cost extra. International guests pay conservancy access fees of USD50 per adult and USD35 per child aged 5 to 12 per night; children under 5 are free.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Gratuities
Black leopard tracking drives cost USD75 per adult or USD45 per child per drive, with a USD150 minimum. Tips are discretionary.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Bar
- Viewing deck
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Banda5 at the property · En-suite bathroom, King-size bed, Private veranda, In-room WiFi
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By air or road · about 60 km from Nanyuki airport (NYK)
- Transfers
- Allow about three hours from Nanyuki or five to six hours from Nairobi. The Nanyuki route passes Ilmotiok Bridge; a 4x4 with good clearance and suspension is recommended for the rough roads.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 12:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Green season
- May: Green season
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Green season
- December: Good
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
Mar
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
Apr
Green seasonRain brings greener vegetation and a rising river.
May
Green seasonRain brings greener vegetation and a rising river.
Jun
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
Jul
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
Aug
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
Sep
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
Oct
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
Nov
Green seasonRain brings greener vegetation and a rising river.
Dec
GoodDrier conditions bring more reliable sunshine and easier wildlife viewing.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.