An ancient land inhabited by wildlife and peoples of a time long ago, undisturbed and living by the rhythm of nature and there, as part of this untamed and beautiful landscape is Ol Malo - Place of the Greater Kudu- nestled into a rugged escarpment looking out across the time - honored lands of Kenya's Northern Frontier District.

To stay at Ol Malo is to live by a different rhythm - measure the day by the timeworn patterns of nature. Wake up to see the mind-blowing sunrise, framing the snow-capped peaks of Mt Kenya. Celebrate the new day with a dawn ride into the wilderness. Feel night's chill burn off with the rising of the great equatorial sun. Keep tempo with the world by the roll of the camels stride. Visit the colorful Samburu nomads of the north and sink with the dying sun into the waters of the pool. At night luxuriate in the peace and comfort of Ol Malo and tune into the magical sounds of wild Africa under an ancient starscape.

Colin and Rocky Francombe, both born in Kenya of settler families, designed and built Ol Malo with a deep understanding of how it should be. They are glad to share their knowledge and love of this magical land, account their tales and adventures with it's wildlife and Samburu people and welcome you to their extra-ordinary wilderness home: Ol Malo, in Kenya.

To stay at Ol Malo is to abandon oneself and live by another drumbeat in a wild and beautiful land.

About Ol Malo Cottages & Tents

The Ol Malo Cottages

• The four guest cottages are spread out along the cliff edge and are uniquely built out of natural rock and ancient olive wood, with thatched roofs and huge glass windows facing onto the view.
• Ol Malo can take up to eight people at one time. Rooms can hold up to three people, if families wish to stay in the same room. All the cottages are different and each room offers the maximum in privacy and comfort, with huge king size beds, luxurious en-suite bathrooms and each has its own private veranda. These rooms are just as comfortable and perfect if a large group wishes to stay at Ol Malo, since it allows guest numbers to reach a maximum of twelve.
• Some rooms are on a split level with the bathroom underneath the room, others have the bathroom on the same level. If there was ever a time one wished to soak in a bath and look out at a beautiful vista and at wild animals grazing then this is the place to do it!

The Ol Malo Canvas Tented Camps

• Ol Malo has two tents, which are the most luxurious of tents made out of canvas and have small elephant motifs around the lining. Each tent has an ensuite bathroom made out of natural rock and a thatched roof covers the entire tent and veranda.
• Ol Malo has a separate sitting room made out of natural rock and olive wood. Close the cedar door, sink into the sofas and with the warmth of the roaring fire, one could almost be forgiven for forgetting they are in the heart of Africa.

Culinary and Dining Experience

• A short walk across a lawn finds you in Ol Malo's dinning roo m. Made of natural rock and olive wood with a thatched roof and wide-open windows, it is testament to the meaning "Room With A View."
• Home cooking is very much the theme at Ol Malo and all food and drink (excluding champagne) is included in the price of a stay at Ol Malo.
• Guests are woken up each morning to hot tea/coffee and home made biscuits, brought to the rooms.
• A full English breakfast is available and can either be taken at Ol Malo, or in the bush with the animals of the wild.
• Lunch is served buffet style, by the pool. There is a wide choice of fresh meats, salad, home baked bread and desserts.
• Dinner is a mouth watering three-course meal using local ingredients. Guests can enjoy meeting other guests, or have dinner on their own private veranda.
• Spirits, wine, beer and soft drinks are all included in the price at Ol Malo. Champagne and sparkling wine are also available, but at additional cost and need to be requested for and organized prior to your arrival.
• For those of you who seek adventure, why not have a bush breakfast, or a candlelit bush dinner under the stars. Riverside picnic lunches are also available. All these can be planned with us on a daily basis and around activities to suit you.
• The Ol Malo cooks will attempt to provide those favorite meals at a time to suit a family. Parents should let Ol Malo know when they would like their children to be fed and this will be arranged. Children can be entertained while parents enjoy a "Sundowner" before putting their children to bed. Nannies can be provided to look after children for short periods of time.

Nature Experience and Activities

• Wildlife Viewing in safari vehicles.
• Walking Safaris and Nature Walks: Africa is not only about the Big Five at Ol Malo will try and spot the Little Five too. Ol Malo guides are experts in finding the smaller things of interest: spiders, insects, harvester ants, flowers and plants.
• Camel Riding Safaris: Ol Malo has a family of camels that can be ridden across the plains, or around Ol Malo.
• Horse Back Riding Safaris: Ol Malo's ponies love both children and adults and there is no better way of experiencing the real Kenyan outback than on the back of one of these great friends.
• Authentic Cultural Interaction: Ol Malo is home to the Samburu who love meeting Ol Malo's guests. During your stay you can have the chance to meet the local Samburu children, visit their school, paint, learn tribal dancing, make beaded artifacts, and visit their manyatta (village). There is also the chance to learn about hunting with spears and try your hand at spear th rowing.
• Camping Under Stars: For the more adventurous and those who wish to leave the comfort of Ol Malo, why not spend the night under the stars? To listen to local stories by a roaring campfire, learn about the stars in the African sky and fall asleep to the sounds of the wild this is an opportunity not to be missed.
• Wildlife Hides: This fantastic hut lies just by a water hole which is visited by different types of animals. Fitted with bunk beds it can be an exciting place to spend the night and you never know who could wake you up in the morning.
• Mountain Biking Safaris: The hilly terrain around Ol Malo is perfect for mountain bike lovers. Bikes are available for use on a daily basis and guests will be shown the best routes depending on their mountain bike experience.
• Children's Safari Journal: Upon arrival at Ol Malo, each child will receive a gift pack. This will include a safari journal, small gift and post cards to friends. The safari journal can be used to identify the animals and birds, insects and plants, seen on the safaris. This will then be signed by Rocky & Colin Francombe, or Nderi and is a great book to show friends when back at home.
• Children Services: A listening service is available while parents are having drinks and dinner and are away from their rooms at night. Should a child wake the parents will be called immediately.

Other Children's programs includes:
• Face Painting in local tribal colors.
• Treasure hunt around the Ol Malo grounds.
• Swimming races in the pool.
• Checking off birds and animals on a list.
• Cooking African meals on a bush stove.
• Picnics in the bush.