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ol Donyo Lodge

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ol Donyo Lodge: Safari in Hemingway's Green Hills of Africa

Tucked into one the of the few remainingcorners of wild Africa, ol Donyo sits onMbirikani Ranch, which is collectively ownedby 4,000 Maasai tribes people.

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Why it's unique

Take a trip through Hemingway's Green Hills of Africa at one of UNCHARTED's favorite base camps of all time.

Crafted from ancient lava rock spewed out of Mt. Kilimanjaro, this Outpost offers spectacular views of the peak, setting the stage for jaw-dropping bush breakfasts amongst some of the last-remaining “super tusker” elephants in the world.

1985Established
2014With UNCHARTED®
since
31UNCHARTED®
journeys
ol Donyo Lodge

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The stay

ol Donyo at a glance.

Type
Safari Lodge
Ideal For
Couples · Family
Experience
Wildlife Viewing
Geography
Savanna
Collection
Classic Safaris · Romantic Getaways · Family Trips
When To Go
Year-round

Where it is

Chyulu Hills, Kenya

ol Donyo Lodge

Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Surrounded by rolling grassland and mist-capped forests in the shadow of the majestic, 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro, the Chyulu Hills serve as a breathtaking gateway to Africa.

How To Get There

The park's airstrips, Ol Donyo Lodge and Campi ya Kazi, are accessible via domestic flights from Nairobi or Mombasa.

Flora & Fauna

Expect to spot buffalo, bushbucks, elands, elephants, leopards, and giraffes.

Cultural Impact

Built on ancestral Maasai land, this lodge is deeply connected to the local community, providing economic benefits through employment opportunities and fostering cultural exchange.

Journeys

Journeys built around ol Donyo.

Kenya11 Days / 10 NightsKenya: Wild in Style
  1. Eden Nairobi
  2. Mara Plains Camp
  3. ol Donyo Lodge
  4. Segera Retreat

Experience a quintessential Kenyan safari, exploring the Masai Mara's wildlife, breathtaking foothills of Kilimanjaro, and revitalized landscapes of Laikipia. Enjoy luxurious lodgings and immerse yourself in stunning scenery and rich wildlife.

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Kenya11 Days / 10 NightsLegendary Kenya Adventure
  1. Giraffe Manor
  2. Salas Camp
  3. Sirikoi Lodge
  4. ol Donyo Lodge

Experience the wild sides you came to see—Big 5 animals up close, iconic savannah scenery, and classic safari camps—at eco-conscious, award-winning outposts that celebrate these lands and heritage, offering an authentic family adventure.

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East Africa + Madagascar28 Days, 27 NightsThe Showstopper Safari: East Africa + Madagascar
  1. Hemingways Nairobi
  2. ol Donyo Lodge
  3. Mara Expedition Camp
  4. Chem Chem

This month-long, wildlife-packed journey takes in everything from the lemurs of Madagascar to Rwanda’s mountain gorillas, as well as the game-rich Maasai Mara and Chyulu Hills of Kenya, and the Serengeti in Tanzania.

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In the magazine

Kenya Stories

Story9 New Outposts We’re Stoked AboutThe most exciting openings of 2026 include a private Seychelles island reborn, Singita’s entry to the Okavango, a Peruvian fishing village haunted by Hemingway, and an Australian lodge set between rainforest and reef. The next era of UNCHARTED® exploration is upon us.Read the story
StoryKenya: The Spirit of IndependentsBefore there was UNCHARTED®, there was Bush Homes of East Africa — a handful of family-run camps that specialized in personal, hands-on hospitality. Decades later, that same owner-operated spirit shapes a new safari across Kenya, north to south.Read the story

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