Ololo Safari Lodge Nairobi

Ololo Safari Lodge is a uniquely charming, family-run retreat perfectly situated on the beautiful banks of the Mbagathi River, which forms the southern border of Nairobi National Park. Originally an old Kenyan homestead purchased by the Chapman family in 2008, the property has been transformed into one of Kenya’s most iconic destinations for eco-tourism.

Known for its effortless style and personalized service, Ololo offers the warmth and comfort of a home alongside a highly immersive wildlife experience. Set on a productive 20-acre working regenerative farm, the lodge boasts a true “paddock to plate” ethos. With wildlife right on its doorstep and the Nairobi city skyline in the distance, Ololo offers a surreal, beautiful contrast, making it the perfect base for exploring “The World’s Only Wildlife Capital.”

Location & Accessibility

Ololo Safari Lodge is nestled right on the southern edge of Nairobi National Park, situated along the scenic banks of the Mbagathi River. It offers a unique setting where guests have seamless access to a wilderness haven of over 100 mammal species, all while being remarkably close to the bustling capital.

By Road

✓ Inclusions: These unique return transfers through Nairobi National Park are fully inclusive in the Non-Resident rate
✓ Flexibility: Because the lodge has special access, transfers through the park can be arranged at any time of the day or night, meaning your safari experience kicks off the moment you arrive, regardless of your flight schedule
✓ The Route: From the airport or Nairobi city center, you will be driven to the Main Gate of Nairobi National Park, located on Langata Road. (Guests arriving by their own car or with a tour operator can also arrange to be met here)
✓ The Journey: At the Main Gate, you will be met by an Ololo guide and transferred into a custom 4×4 safari vehicle. The final 30-minute drive to the lodge acts as an exciting introductory game drive straight through the national park

By Air

✓ Proximity: Both airports are located just a 45-minute drive away from the lodge.
✓ Meet & Greet: An Ololo driver will personally meet you at either airport. Look for a sign with your name and the lodge’s signature eland antelope logo on the transfer vehicle.
✓ Airports: The lodge is conveniently serviced by Nairobi’s two major hubs: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for international arrivals, and Wilson Domestic Airport for regional and safari flights.

Accommodation

Ololo offers 17 uniquely and diversely appointed rooms, blending old and new with an eclectic collection of hand-crafted furniture made on-site by local fundi carpenters.

The Terrace & Tower Suites

Located in the original homestead and a stone-clad tower, offering premium exclusivity and historical detail.

✓ The Terrace Suite: Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children. Features a traditional living area, open fireplace, private terrace, and a marble bathroom with a classic roll-top bath
✓ The Tower Suite: Sleeps 2 guests (double/twin). Features a balcony and a spiral staircase leading to a private rooftop terrace with sweeping 180-degree views to the Ngong Hills

Tented Cottages (3 Units)

Classic safari-style rooms designed for a genuine bush experience under a traditional Makuti thatch roof.

✓ Capacity: Sleeps 2 guests with an optional extra bed
✓ Design: Canvas and stone walls with stylish modern bathrooms and large king beds
✓ Views: Private terraces that overlook the national park, where you can drift to sleep listening to the sounds of Africa

The Stable Rooms (7 Units)

Charming, cozy rooms transformed from the property’s original stone-walled horse stables.

✓ Capacity: 5 double and 2 twin rooms, perfect for groups or families wanting to stay close together
✓ Features: Ensuite bathrooms with showers, individual historical décor, and small pergola-covered terraces overlooking the bird-filled gardens

Family Accommodations

Spacious multi-room setups for larger groups or extended stays.

✓ The 3-Bedroom Stable Cottage: Sleeps 6. A former hay shed now featuring modern, light-filled interiors, a kitchenette, a living area, and two bathrooms
✓ The Family Wing: Sleeps 5. Features a downstairs triple bedroom and an upstairs king bedroom in a cozy mezzanine. Includes a private lounge, dining room, and two bathtubs

Dining & Culinary Experience

The Kitchen at Ololo revolves around a strong “Paddock to Plate” philosophy, utilizing organic produce grown right on the farm.

Dining Settings

✓ Bush Dinners: Enjoy group dinners under the stars by the fire-pit
✓ The Restaurant & Terraces: Dine in the restaurant, on the vine-covered terrace, or under the old acacia trees in the garden. Small braziers (jikos) are provided to ward off the chill on cooler nights

Culinary Highlights

✓ Lunches: Exquisite 3-course set menus are available (pre-booking required).
✓ Beverages: Filtered borehole water is provided in glass urns. For Non-Resident bookings, house wine, beers, selected ‘bottom shelf’ spirits, and fresh juices are included
✓ Farm Fresh: Ingredients include daily harvested mushrooms, organic vegetables from the Shamba, pasture-raised chicken and duck, fresh eggs, and house-made yogurts and ice creams from the lodge’s own dairy cows

Lounge & Common Areas

✓ The Pool: A refreshing swimming pool overlooking the park, perfect for a dip after a game drive
✓ Projector Screen: Set up in the main area for big global events, from the World Cup to classic movie screenings
✓ The Guest Lounge: A spacious, repurposed living room with a cozy fireplace, adjoining library, and a stone wine cellar

Experiences & Activities

Ololo offers a vast array of activities, blending traditional safaris with hands-on farm experiences.

Included / On-Site Activities (for Non-Residents)

✓ Farm Kids Program: Children can learn about organic farming, harvest salads, milk cows, and collect eggs
✓ Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Visit: A visit to the famous Baby Elephant Orphanage (must be pre-booked; entry fees apply)
✓ Kitengela Hot Glass Tour: A complimentary 25-minute guided walk to watch incredible glass-blowing in an iconic brick dome
✓ Leisure: Guided birding (over 500 species in the park), botanical garden tours, and ‘Paint and Sip’ sessions overlooking the landscape
✓ Ololo Farm Tour: Learn about regenerative practices, including the Black Soldier Fly project, worm beds, and organic mushroom house
✓ Game Drives: Morning (6:00 AM) and afternoon (4:30 PM) shared game drives in Nairobi National Park to spot the Big Five against the city skyline

Optional / Extra Activities

✓ Nairobi Night Game Drives: Booked 48 hours in advance, allowing you to spot nocturnal animals under the cover of darkness
✓ Regional Excursions: Half-day or full-day guided trips to the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Center, Nairobi National Museum, or Kiambethu Tea Farm

Facilities & Guest Services

✓ Destination Weddings: A magical setting for intimate or large celebrations where the African bush meets farmhouse hospitality
✓ Business Retreats: Beautiful, light-filled conference areas capable of hosting up to 30 day delegates or 17 overnight rooms for corporate retreats
✓ Spa & Sauna: A cozy spa offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone massages. The bush sauna, tucked away in the trees, is included in your stay
✓ The Ololo Furniture Workshop & Gift Shop: Browse local artisan products and watch fundis (craftsmen) hand-make the very furniture used throughout the lodge

Highlights of Ololo Safari Lodge

✓ Paddock to Plate: A fully functioning organic farm producing the lodge’s own meats, dairy, eggs, and vegetables
✓ Historic Charm: The ambiance of an old Kenyan homestead infused with luxurious, handcrafted modern comfort
✓ The World’s Only Wildlife Capital: Unmatched views of wild giraffes and rhinos against the backdrop of Nairobi’s skyscrapers
✓ Unrivaled Access: You can cross the Ololo footbridge directly into the park, avoiding Nairobi traffic and maximizing your safari time
✓ Regenerative Sustainability: A closed-loop system featuring grey water recycling, a bio-gas system, and 100% food waste recycling via a Black Soldier Fly project

2026 Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

✔ WI-Fi + Swimming pool & laundry Services
✔ Soft Drinks, House wine, House beer, Selected spirits
✔ Kids’ activities: Farm Kids Program, painting and games
✔ Accommodation on a Full Board Basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
✔ Excursions to David Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust (entry fees payable by guest)
✔ Guided Ololo farm tours and activities, guided walks to Kitengela Hot Glass
✔ Excursion to David Sheldrick’s Wildlife Trust (Entry fees excluded, pre-booking required)
✔ Airport transfers (arrival & departure) from JKIA and Wilson airports and hotels in the vicinity of these airports
✔  2 game drives per day in Nairobi National Park (NNP), minimum 4 people guarantee exclusive use of a vehicle for game drives

Notes

* Cot can be added on request
* A single bed or cot can be added on request
* Ololo Safari Lodge & Farm is open all year round
* Check-in time is 1000 hours & Check out time is 1000 Hours
* Single Supplement – 100 US Dollars adult (for adults occupying a room alone)
* Day room at Ololo – 75% of nightly rate (includes an extra game drive, lunch, dinner and drinks until departure, airport transfers)
* Room Amenities: Rooms include WiFi, hair-dryers, Eco-friendly amenities, bathrobes, 100% organic cotton linen, and wildlife at your doorstep

Ololo Safari Lodge Accommodation Rates Exclude:

✘ Local excursions to Karen
✘ Spa and massage treatments
✘ Extra meal (35 US Dollars per person)
✘ Champagne, premium spirits, and premium wines
✘ Nairobi National Park fees (24-hour pass per person)
✘ A picnic lunch can be arranged for an extra cost of 25 US Dollars per person
✘ Local excursions, e.g. Giraffe centre, Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, etc
✘ Extra meal after checkout (35 US Dollars), local excursions to Karen, spa, and massage  treatments
✘ Nairobi National Park Park Fees (24-hour pass) – Adults pay 45 US Dollars & while children aged 3-18 years pay 23 US Dollars

2026 Residents’ Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

✔ Half-board Package Includes: accommodation, 3-course dinner, full breakfast the next day, swimming pool, bush sauna, Wi-Fi, Ololo Farm tour, guided walks to Anselm & Kitengela Hot Glass, and use of the Ololo Bush Sauna

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✔ Game Package Includes: accommodation, full board (3-course dinner, full breakfast the next day, and lunch), either on the day of arrival or the day of departure) 1 game drive in the Nairobi National Park per day, booked for either 6 am or 4 pm on a shared basis, swimming pool, bush sauna, Wi-Fi, Ololo Farm tour, guided walks to Anselm & Kitengela Glass, return transfers to the lodge from the Nairobi National Park Main Gate, and use of the Ololo Bush Sauna.

Notes;

* A single bed can be added on request
* Check-In: 1:00 PM Check-Out Time: 10:00 AM
* A cot can be added, but there is no extra space for a single bed
* Kenyan Residency: Proof of Kenyan residency is required at check-in
* Single Supplement: 7,000 Kenya Shillings per adult (applies to adults occupying a room alone)
* Child Policy: Infants (ages 0 to 3) stay free of charge. Children in their own room are charged the adult sharing rate
* Transfers (not included in Half-Board Rate): From Nairobi National Park, Main Gate to Ololo – 8,000 Kenya Shillings one-way per vehicle
* Game Drives (not included in Half-Board Package): 9,000 Kenya Shillings per adult, 6,000 Kenya Shillings per child for 3-4 hours in our specialised safari vehicle with a professional guide, on a shared basis

Ololo Safari Lodge Accommodation Rates Exclude:

✘ Meals: Extra 2-course lunch – 3,500 Kenya Shillings
✘ Half-board Package Excludes: Nairobi National Park, Park Fees (24-hour passes, must be bought online via the KWS e-citizen portal), bar drinks, spa and massage treatments, transfers to the lodge, and game drives
✘ Game Package Excludes:  Nairobi National Park, Park Fees (24-hour passes must be bought online via the KWS e-citizen portal), bar drinks, spa and massage treatments, and exclusive use of the safari vehicle
✘ Game Drives (not included in Half-Board Package): 9,000 Kenya Shillings per adult, 6,000 Kenya Shillings per child for 3-4 hours in our specialised safari vehicle with a professional guide, on a shared basis

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Massages

* 1 hour Deep Tissue: 8,500 Kenya Shillings
* 1 hour Swedish Relaxing: 6,500  Kenya Shillings
* Hot Stone Therapy (60 minutes): 9,000 Kenya Shillings
* Neck, Shoulder & Upper Back (30 minutes): 4,000 Kenya Shillings

Ololo Safari Lodge & Farm is a luxury colonial farm/ranch House perfectly situated on the banks of the Mbagathi River, which meanders along the southern border of the Nairobi National Park.

Ololo is a mere 45 minutes from the capital city of Nairobi, Kenya. Ololo Safari Lodge is a 45-minute drive through Nairobi National Park to JKIA international airport and Wilson domestic airport. Kenya. The secluded location feels like a world away from the busy center as guests discover when they cross the suspension bridge and walk up to the lodge.

The main lodge, built of stone and clad with Ficus vine, was once an old Kenyan family homestead. Panoramic views can be taken in from the shady terraces overlooking the park and to the famed Ngong Hills in the west.

There are 5 styles of rooming categories at Ololo. All are unique and eclectic in different ways. 2- Suites: Terrace Suite & Tower Suite, 3-Tented Cottages, 7 old original Stable Rooms, 1- three-bedroom Stable Cottage &  1-family wing: sleeping 5 Guests.

Terrace Suite – located in the original part of the family home, the terrace suite is spacious, with a living area, a king-sized bed, a fireplace, a private terrace, and a marble bathroom with a roll-top bath. It is perfect for honeymooners or romantic getaways. This room is large enough to add an extra bed for children.

Tower Suite – Built into a stone-clad tower with magnificent views over the park, the tower room is light-filled and airy with contemporary features. The king-sized bed can be arranged as a twin. The Terrace and the Tower Suites can be interconnected, perfect for parents downstairs and older children upstairs. 

The tented voltages – Safari-style tented cottages under ‘makuti’ (traditional African thatch), uniquely appointed and ideal for those wanting a bush experience. These rooms have king-sized beds and are large enough to add an extra bed for one child.

7-year-old original Stable Rooms – Originally built as stables for horses and later converted to guestrooms, the stables, smaller than our other rooms, are beautifully appointed with attention to historical detail. Each has views out to the Ololo gardens with self-contained bathrooms with showers.

The three-bedroom Stable Cottage – a three-bedroom & two-bathroom cottage which was once the farm’s original hay shed, the cottage has been lovingly converted and is light-filled with an open living and dining area, a small kitchen, and a terrace overlooking the park and our gardens. Ideal for families or traveling groups.

1-family wing- The light-filled family wing overlooks the Nairobi National Park and has its own Private terrace, open-plan living area, and a small kitchenette with two bathrooms. Ololo Safari Lodge rooms are individually decorated and feature earthy tones and modern Colonial-style furnishings. All beds are draped with a mosquito net, and a hairdryer and free toiletries are provided.

Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and open-air restaurant by the pool, overlooking the national park. The restaurant focuses on simple home-style cuisine, using seasonal ingredients and vegetables from their own garden.

The guest lounge is located in the original thatched farmhouse and features an open fireplace, a wine cellar, and a small library for guests’ enjoyment. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the lodge.

Activities at the Ololo Safari Lodge include guided game drives through the park and excursions to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.  Click here to see all the available activities.

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