Shompole

Shompole is positioned ideally to make the most of both an incredible view and the cool breeze as it is situated on the side of the Nguruman escarpment, overlooking the stunning expanse of the Great Rift Valley. The area is in south-eastern Kenya, on the Tanzanian border near soda Lakes Natron and Magadi.

Shompole is constructed using naturally-occurring white quartz stone, pale thatch and other materials, and using water as a prime feature, each tented room provides a very spacious, shady oasis in this green desert environment. With privacy, comfort and relaxation in mind, each of the six tented rooms consists of a cool-pool and informal sitting areas, a bathroom with a view and a specially-designed tent which includes vast windows and a high canopied roof.

The main lounge and dining area consists of expansive verandahs overlooking Mount Shompe and the Rift Valley. Quiet nooks and comfortable seating areas encourage relaxation. Should guests wish to take meals by their tent, the main pool or in the bush, special arrangements can be made to provide for these individual requests.

The variety of landscapes available at Shompole allows for a great range of activities from early morning and evening walks, river trips, night drives, sundowner visits to Lake Natron to see the flamingos, picnics and nights spent out in romantic fly-camps. Horse-riding and camel-riding are among the many activities that are planned for the future. The pre-historic site of Olorgesaille offers an interesting day out. The experience and skills of Maasai guides and trackers play an important part in the experience on offer. Activities are unscheduled and organized according to the preferences of the guests. Guests will also have ample time to relax and enjoy the facilities of the camp itself.

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