Chyulu Hills conservancy

Ol Donyo & the Chyulu Hills, Kenya

4,000 Maasai-owned private land between Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks.

Places in Chyulu Hills conservancy

Lantern-lit bush dinners Signature evening bush dinners lit by lanterns under the open sky.

Best time to visit: June to October (dry season), for the clearest views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the best wildlife viewing conditions in the Chyulu Hills ecosystem.
Getting around: Guests typically fly via light aircraft from Nairobi's Wilson Airport directly to the lodge's private airstrip in the Chyulu Hills, roughly a 1-hour flight; once at Ol Donyo, game drives, horseback safaris, and guided walks are the primary ways to explore the surrounding plains and hills.
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KSh)
Language: Swahili and English (both official); Maa is spoken locally.
Timezone: EAT (UTC+3)
Current trends: Ol Donyo continues to distinguish itself through its Maasai land-partnership model, with the lodge operating on private land owned by 4,000 Maasai landowners, while its rooftop star beds facing Mount Kilimanjaro and horseback safaris across open plains remain signature draws that differentiate it from the vehicle-only game drives typical of more traditional East African safari lodges.

Ol Donyo Lodge suites — Eight suites with panoramic views across the plains and up to Kilimanjaro, each with private plunge pools.
Central lodge dining and lounge area — A dining room, lounge and decking with open fires, a library, and a wine cellar.