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Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
Laikipia, Kenya
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Full board+ (FB+)
Full board accommodation, Private guide and 14 more
4 rooms
One-bedroom cottage, Two-bedroom family cottage
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
5 min from Ol Malo bush airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,560
per person / night, sharing
Overview
Ol Malo Lodge sits on an escarpment in northern Laikipia, with four stone-and-thatch cottages looking across the valley. Three have one bedroom, while a two-bedroom family cottage shares a bathroom between its rooms. Private verandahs give guests space to retreat; the sitting room, dining area and horizon pool provide places to gather. Days range from game drives and guided walks to horse riding, camel rides and visits to Samburu homesteads. A Treehouse or Leopard Hide sleepout adds a night outdoors without giving up your cottage. Children of all ages are welcome, and the lodge can be booked for exclusive use.
“Four cottages keep the stay small, while riding, walking and camel outings offer variety beyond game drives. The family cottage and private group activities suit families and friends who want to explore at their own pace.”
Known for
Explore northern Laikipia by vehicle, on foot, on horseback or by camel, in country home to reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra and more than 340 bird species.
Your stay
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Conservancy fees are USD183 per adult and USD92 per child per night until 3 January 2027, rising to USD200 and USD100 from 4 January. Transfers from Loisaba Airstrip cost USD110 per vehicle each way; transfers from Ol Malo’s own airstrip are included.
Champagne, premium spirits, cellar wines, helicopter excursions and staff tips cost extra. Fly camping has a USD500 nightly mobilisation charge and requires pre-booking.
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Getting there
Good to know
When to go
Wildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
Wildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
Wildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
The lodge is closed.
The lodge is closed.
Wildlife: Long rains.
Wildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
Wildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
Wildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
Wildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
The lodge is closed.
Wildlife: Best months for wildlife viewing and other activities.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.