Ol Donyo Wuas, Chyulu Hills, Kenya 

The Lodge and Location The Chyulu Hills have some of the most beautiful and dramatic landscapes in Kenya.  This Lodge remains a long standing favorite of ours having excellent accommodation, guiding and spectacular views from the Chyulu Hills over the plains to Mt Kilimanjaro. The accommodation has recently been updated and is extremely comfortable. The lodge has managed to retain that stylish aloofness so lacking in many modern lodges and is thus a perfect place to unwind and enjoy remote peace and excellent service. Here, on private Maasai owned land in the foothills of the Chyulu Range, lies Ol Donyo Wuas - halfway between Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks.  At Ol Donyo Wuas you will have exclusive use of over 300,000 acres of wilderness.  Note that the rains fall in November, April and May.  Views of Kilimanjaro are best between September and May.  WILDLIFE The 'big five' are found on the Ranch although rhino are hard to see as they live in very dense cover.  Elephant are only resident during the rains.  Other wildlife include oryx, eland, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal and bat-eared fox.     TRANSFER Most visitors arrive and depart by air charter, a 45-minute flight from Nairobi.  It is possible to drive but 4 wheel drive vehicles are recommended.  The drive is approximately 4 hours from Nairobi.      No. of Bedrooms Seven individual very comfortable, private ensuite cottages built of local materials with plunge pools and spectacular views of Mt Kilimanjaro.  Two of the cottages have an additional bedroom for guests with children.   Activities Game drives in open Land Rovers - full day, half day or night drives. Horse riding - there are 10 horses (including some suitable for beginners). Walking - the open plains, Acacia woodland and hills around Ol Donyo Wuas are ideal for walking. Cultural visits to Maasai villages Picnic bush breakfasts and bush dinners Fly camping using either vehicles or horses Game viewing from blinds built over water holes. An horizon swimming pool overlooking the plains and Mt Kilimanjaro Find Similar Properties