Ol Donyo Wuas in Maasai means "The Spotted Hills", is the name given by the Maasai to the Chyulu Range, which runs between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks. Ol Donyo Wuas is situated on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills, with exclusive access to a quarter of a million acres of one of the few
remaining wilderness areas of East Africa.The open plains, rolling Chyulu Hills and snow capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro invoke images of Africa as it was in the earlier part of the last century; abundant game and Maasai herdsman living as nature determined they should in this unspoilt corner of Kenya.
Accommodation- The lodge consists of seven individual thatched cottages and a beautiful centrally positioned mess/dining room.
- All the cottages have ensuite bathrooms, electric lighting, an open fireplace and a veranda with panoramic views of the plains and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Culinary and Dining Experience At Ol Donyo Wuas
- All guests to Ol Donyo Wuas enjoy: full board accommodation, activities, house-wines, beers and soft drinks, transfers from Ol Donyo Wuas airstrip and Conservation fee, which is paid to Mbirikani Group Ranch. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.
Nature Experience and Activities
Imbirikani Group Ranch has all the big five on the ranch although rhino are hard to see as they live in very dense cover. Elephants are only resident during the rains. Other wildlife includes ostrich, oryx, eland, gerenuk, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, Thompson's and Grant's gazelle, Reedbuck, cheetah, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal and Bat-eared fox.- Guests to Ol Donyo Wuas enjoy exclusive use of over 300,000 acres of wilderness with an average of 21,000 acres per guest. Kenya is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and Ol Donyo Wuas and the Chyulu Hills are considered to be some of the most dramatic.
- Ol Donyo Wuas is situated on private Maasai owned land, which gives opportunities for a personal cultural interaction with the landowners.
- Ol Donyo Wuas has recently been highly commended and has been presented the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards for community projects and eco-friendly practices.
Game drives are undertaken in open-topped Land Rovers.- Walking Safari and Nature Walks are part of the program. Walking is undertaken in spectacular open plains, acacia woodland and volcanic hills.
- Horseback riding safaris can also be undertaken. There are 10 horses for morning, evening and all day rides. There is a selection of horses for beginners and experienced riders.
- Bush breakfasts in the wilderness can be arranged.
- Cultural visits to a Maasai "Manyatta" or Village can be organized.
- Sundowners can also be organized.
