Ol Donyo Wuas
Ol Donyo Wuas lies in the foothills of the Chyulu Range. The Chyulu Hills are the youngest range of volcanic hills in Africa, the last volcanic activity having only happened about 600 years ago. They are situated halfway between Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks on a concession of 300,000 acres of communally owned Maasai land, known as Mbirikani Group Ranch, which is also part of the Amboseli eco-system.
The open plains, rolling hills and the snow topped Kilimanjaro invoke images of Africa as it was in the earlier part of the last century. Wildlife and Maasai herdsmen live, as nature determined they should, in this unspoiled corner of Kenya.
The lodge consists of seven individual cottages built with local material. Each has its own verandah and unspoiled views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is only 55 kms away.
All cottages have ensuite bathrooms, solar powered lighting, shower water heated by solar with wood burners as back up. There is a centrally positioned sitting and dining room with an open fireplace. In front of the mess is a swimming pool with a waterhole below, where animals come to drink.
Thanks to Ol Donyo Wuas amd Richard Bonham Safaris for text and pictures.
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