3 Days 2 Nights Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills Fly-in Safari
This short 3-day Ol Donyo Lodge fly-in safari in Kenya starts and ends in Nairobi, offering fantastic value for an African luxury safari to a private game reserve in the Chyulu Range, located on the Mbirikani Group Ranch. This Maasai-owned ranch is situated between the Amboseli National Park, Chyulu Hills, Tsavo National Park, and Kilimanjaro National Park in Kenya.
An intimate luxury safari lodge for an authentic African safari with game drives that maximise your chances of seeing the Big Five iconic African animals of Kenya: the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.
3 Days 2 Nights Ol Donyo Lodge Fly-in Kenya Safari Highlights
✓ Game walks with Maasai guides and sundowners in the bush
✓ Avoid long days of driving on rough roads by flying to Ol Donyo Lodge and back
✓ Stay Ol Donyo Lodge is one of the most luxurious safari lodges in East Africa with Star Beds
✓ In the private conservancy (Mbirikani Group Ranch), you’ll also get to experience night-time game drives and exciting guided bush walks with Maasai warriors
✓ Enjoy 4×4 Day Safari Drives with expert guides in Chyulu Range on the Mbirikani Group Ranch (Amboseli National Park, Chyulu, Tsavo ecosystem) – one of Africa’s top safari destinations, enjoying an exclusive safari experience away from the crowds
Ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills offers optional activities, including
• Picnics
• Hiking
• Horse Riding
• Visiting a Maasai village
• Enjoying a run/walk on the airstrip
• Relaxing with in-room massage services
• Mountain biking, optional tours for a full-day excursion to the Amboseli National Park
• Log-pile Hide a secret shaded spot from which to view the many mammals that come in for a drink
• Bell 505 helicopter excursions are available. Guests can enjoy 180-degree views with a choice of aerial scenic tours. These include viewing the Chyulu Hills, Amboseli, and Mount Kilimanjaro from the air
3-Day Ol Donyo Lodge Fly-in Kenya Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Fly to Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills
After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for the scheduled flight to Chyulu Hills (Mbirikani Group Ranch), departing at 0730 hours. Upon arrival at 0830 hours, greet your guide at the airstrip, followed by a private transfer to the lodge.
Upon arrival at the lodge, take your time settling into your suite, perhaps going for a dip in the plunge pool on your private terrace. Later this afternoon, set out on a game drive across the savanna—and get your first up-close glimpses of large-tusked elephants, giraffes, leopards, and other roaming wildlife.
Stop to gaze across the horizon as the afternoon light fades, sipping sundowner cocktails within sight of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge to freshen up before savouring a three-course dinner.
Overnight at Ol Donyo Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chyulu Hills (Mbirikani Group Ranch)
Wake up to the unparalleled sight of dawn breaking over snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Head out on an early morning safari adventure with expert guides to spot birds and an array of fauna at their most active time of day. Or opt instead to visit a local village to learn about the Maasai way of life.
After lunch, head down to the lodge’s log-pile hide, situated in a shady spot alongside the watering hole. Take a seat and watch as free-roaming elephant bulls and other grazing animals come to drink from the water.
Then join an expert tracker and guide on a hike through underground lava tubes in the surrounding foothills of the Chyulu Hills. At sunset, gather around the campfire with other guests to recount the day’s adventures. Wind down the evening over a candlelit dinner on the lodge’s patio overlooking the plains.
Overnight at Ol Donyo Lodge
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills – Fly to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, and visit the lodge’s hide one last time to take in your final wildlife sightings before departing. Flight leaves at 0820 hours and arrives at Wilson Airport at 0950 hours.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast}
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Nairobi – Fly to Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills
Day 2: Explore Chyulu Hills (Mbirikani Group Ranch)
Day 3: Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills – Fly to Nairobi
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Nairobi – Fly to Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills
After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for the scheduled flight to Chyulu Hills (Mbirikani Group Ranch). Upon arrival, greet your guide at the airstrip, followed by a private transfer to the lodge.
Upon arrival at the lodge, take your time settling into your suite, perhaps going for a dip in the plunge pool on your private terrace. Later this afternoon, set out on a game drive across the savanna—and get your first up-close glimpses of large-tusked elephants, giraffes, leopards, and other roaming wildlife.
Stop to gaze across the horizon as the afternoon light fades, sipping sundowner cocktails within sight of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge to freshen up before savouring a three-course dinner.
Overnight at Ol Donyo Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chyulu Hills (Mbirikani Group Ranch)
Wake up to the unparalleled sight of dawn breaking over snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Head out on an early morning safari adventure with expert guides to spot birds and an array of fauna at their most active time of day. Or opt instead to visit a local village to learn about the Maasai way of life.
After lunch, head down to the lodge’s log-pile hide, situated in a shady spot alongside the watering hole. Take a seat and watch as free-roaming elephant bulls and other grazing animals come to drink from the water.
Then join an expert tracker and guide on a hike through underground lava tubes in the surrounding foothills of the Chyulu Hills. At sunset, gather around the campfire with other guests to recount the day’s adventures. Wind down the evening over a candlelit dinner on the lodge’s patio overlooking the plains.
Overnight at Ol Donyo Lodge
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills – Fly to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, and visit the lodge’s hide one last time to take in your final wildlife sightings before departing.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast}
3 Days 2 Nights Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills Fly-in Safari Prices
3 Days 2 Nights Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills Fly-in Safari Prices Include;
Laundry service + Chyulu Conservancy fees + 2 Nights Full Board accommodation + Return Chyulu airstrip road transfers + Return scheduled flights Nairobi (Wilson – Chyulu Hills – Wilson) + Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne + Scheduled activities (including shared day & night game drives in 4×4 vehicle, guided walks, mountain biking & horse rides)
Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 8 to 12 Years |
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1st January 2025 | 31st December 2025 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Photos will be downloaded to a memory stick on the guest’s departure
* Kindly request accommodation rates for deluxe pool suites and the Sambu Suite
* Each guest tent includes one pair of high-quality binoculars and a professional camera set, including a Canon camera body and 100-400mm and 24-70mm lenses for the guest’s complimentary use
3 Days 2 Nights Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills Fly-in Safari Does Not Include:
* Tips or gratuity
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes
* Travelers insurance & Communication charges
* Exclusive vehicle use, champagne, premium spirits, cellar wines
* Sambu Suite Rate is calculated on a per Suite basis, sleeping a maximum of 4 adults sharing or a family with children, regardless of age
* Late check-outs are subject to availability and additional cost. Check-out time remains 8:30 am and guests may use public areas until departure
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Safarilink offers daily scheduled flights between Nairobi’s Wilson airport and Ol Donyo Lodge. Schedules and rates are available on request. Minimum 2 guests are required per flight
* Exclusive of in-camp spa treatments and additional activities such as Maasai cultural visits (20 US Dollars paid directly to Maasai), day trips to Amboseli National Park, and scenic air flights
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3 Days 2 Nights Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills Fly-in Safari Information
3 Days 2 Nights Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills Fly-in Safari offers our guests a complete luxury Kenya Safari experience at Ol Donyo Lodge. Enjoy the endless wilderness, stunning lodges, and authentic wildlife encounters that very few others ever have the chance to experience.
Ol Donyo Lodge is situated in the foothills of the Chyulu Range on the Mbirikani Group Ranch. This Maasai-owned ranch is located between the Amboseli National Park, Chyulu Hills, Tsavo National Park, and Kilimanjaro National Park in Kenya.
Ol Donyo Lodge offers rustic luxury, magnificent views, and 275,000 acres of wild Africa teeming with wildlife, all in complete privacy. The area around Ol Donyo Lodge provides incredible game viewing and boasts over 7000 wild animals.
Guests can search for animals on foot, by vehicle, or on horseback. Not only can the Big Five be found here (rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, and buffalo), but also cheetah, the rare fringe-eared oryx, the shy gerenuk, and the lordly giraffe, among many others.
The area offers complete privacy, with no other tourists or noisy minibuses to disturb the peace. Night drives are a feature for those who would like to increase their chances of viewing the shyer nocturnal wildlife.
Highlights
* Set out on an exclusive morning horseback ride into the bush, followed by a delicious breakfast under an acacia tree
* Descend into the volcanic caverns of the surrounding Chyulu Hills to navigate the world’s second-longest underground lava tube.
* Pedal across the savanna alongside giraffes and other wildlife on a guided bike tour, capped off with sundowner cocktails within sight of Mount Kilimanjaro
* Set out on safari in the early mornings and late afternoons, and track free-roaming herds of large-tusked elephants as well as leopards, lions, and other game
Booking & Reservations for 3 Days 2 Nights Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills Fly-in Safari Contact
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