Ol Donyo Wuas

Ol Donyo Wuas is a lodge located in a private game area on over 300,000 acres. The lodge is located on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills with panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day.

Richard Bonham, well-known safari legend has created a comfortable and exclusive ambiance. The four double thatched cottages and the main house are decorated with furnishings made on site out of the beautiful Wild Olive wood found locally. Each cottage has a private bath, private verandah and a fireplace for the cooler evenings.

Activities offered are game drives in open-top Land Rovers, horseback riding and escorted walks on the plains; morning picnics or sundowners - all the more spectacular thanks to the presence of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The walking, horseback riding and fly-tent-camping safaris provide a great opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings up close. Note: These must be pre-arranged.

Due to a diverse habitat, a wide range of wildlife is found here. Antelope, such as oryx and gerenuk, mix with zebra, topi, impala, eland and wildebeest. In the hills of rolling wooded grassland, and misted capped forests, 34 species of large mammals have been spotted and recorded, of which 32 species are resident year round. The frequent sightings of lion and cheetah have added to the excitement of this area. Perhaps the greatest charm, however, lies in the vast and mainly uninhabited panorama dominated by the snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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