Ol Malo House

CEDARBERG RATING

Luxury

Overview

Situated on the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau, Ol Malo House is nestled into a rugged escarpment looking out across the time-honored lands of Kenya’s Northern Frontier District.  These miles of dense thorn bush are favoured by the shy, elusive antelope from which the house takes its name, “the place of the Greater Kudu”.  An ancient land inhabited by wildlife and peoples of a time long ago, undisturbed and living by the rhythm of nature.

Accommodation

Ol Malo House was designed and built by the Francombe family. The hub of the house is a large and beautiful sitting and dining room with open fireplaces and encircled by three en suite double bedrooms. Separate cottages create a further three double bedrooms: each private and comfortable cottage has arched windows and doors, en-suite bathrooms, and decor inspired by the area’s wild landscape, local flora and the life and culture of the Samburu people. Lighting is handmade by the Samburu women creates a warm ambience and welcoming atmosphere.

A flagstone path leads to a large open area overlooking the infinity pool and this incredible land’s wide-open vistas, perfect for al fresco dining. A barbecue area creates a wonderful place in which to end the day under a star-studded African sky.

Activities at Ol Malo House

On offer whilst staying are endless wild walks, camel and horse rides, mountain biking, picnics by the river, game drives, lots of interaction with the local Samburu tribe or just relaxing and watching the sun go down at the end of the day.

At A Glance

  • Rural location

Ol Malo House on the map

Rooms

Ol Malo House

Ol Malo House was designed and built by the Francombe family. The hub of the house is a large and beautiful sitting and dining room – with open fireplaces – encircled by three en-suite double bedrooms. Separate cottages create a further three double bedrooms: each private and comfortable cottage has arch windows and doors, en-suite bathrooms, and decor inspired by the area’s wild landscape, local flora and the life and culture of the Samburu people. Lighting is handmade by the Samburu women creates a warm ambience and welcoming atmosphere. A flagstone path leads to a large open area overlooking the infinity pool and this incredible land’s wide-open vistas – perfect for al fresco dining. A barbecue area creates a wonderful place in which to end the day under a star-studded African sky.