Ol Malo

Safari Lodges

Get Deep Into the Samburu Tribe’s Heartland at Ol Malo

The family owned and operated Ol Malo is aranch and wildlife sanctuary in Kenya’s wildNorthern Laikipia Province, the heartland ofthe Samburu tribe.

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Why it's unique

A 5,000-acre ranch and game sanctuary with a unique insight into an area where people, livestock, and wildlife have coexisted for generations. To stay at Ol Malo is to abandon oneself and live by another drumbeat in a wild and beautiful land.

Perched on the northern edge of the Laikipia Plateau, Ol Malo is a thatched-roof oasis transformed from an overgrazed cattle ranch into a true African safari retreat. Stay in cottages or a six-bedroom house, enjoy daily game drives, and unique activities like fishing and learning Samburu survival skills. Here, life moves to a different rhythm, and every moment is unforgettable.

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The stay

Ol Malo at a glance.

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

Where it is

Laikipia, Kenya

Ol Malo

Laikipia, Kenya

With Mount Kenya towering to the east and the Great Rift Valley stretching out to the west, the Laikipia Plateau boasts semi-arid plains, magnificent gorges, and acacia-thicket-covered hills.

How To Get There

Fly to Wilson Airport in Nairobi and connect to Laikipia, or charter from Nanyuki. From the airstrip, it’s a short road transfer to the camp or a direct charter to remote lodges.

Flora & Fauna

Laikipia boasts one of Africa’s highest mammal diversities. Unlike national parks, it consists of private conservancies and ranches, which are mostly unfenced.

Cultural Impact

The Laikipia Plateau in Kenya is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and dedication to both conservation and community engagement.

Journeys

Journeys built around Ol Malo.

Kenya11 Days / 10 NightsA Timeless Family Safari Featuring Secluded Bush Homes

Tamarind Tree
House in the Wild
Ol Malo
Lewa House

Unforgettable game drives with expert guides, mingling with the Maasai, and luxurious lodges with breathtaking views of Mount Kenya and the savannahs: this is the iconic trip that started UNCHARTED^® 30 years ago and remains a client favorite.

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In the magazine

Kenya Stories

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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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