OLOLO SAFARI LODGE & FARM – NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
Ololo safari lodge & Farm is a luxury accommodation owned and managed by Australian family found on the banks of Mbagathi River bordering the southern border of the fantastic Nairobi National Park Kenya Region. The lodge is mere 45 minutes’ drive through the Park from Nairobi and airports (Jommo Kenyatta international airport and Wilson international airport) . The lodge is set on 20 acres of landscape. The camp is convenient and in a perfect place for guests who want to explore the Nairobi national park with its spectacular views of the wilderness, gardens and surrounding areas.
Ololo safari lodge & Farm contains 16 luxurious comfortable rooms with the view of the wilderness and each appointed with attention of the historical details and style with grass thatched roofs and comfort atmosphere of the African bush. Each room has its own bathroom with hot and cold showers , flushing toilets, mosquito nets, buckets, basins, bottled water, solar energy available, Chairs, free toiletries, bottled water , slippers en many more . Rooms have sitting areas and verandas you overlooking the stunning view over the wilderness and surrounding area. The beds are queen sized and are spread with Fresh, comfortable and soft linen bedding that gives a better night sleep. There is firepit at the camp where guests relax and share stories/experience about the trip not only that it provides warmth during cold days. Rooms vary in different sizes with single beds, double beds, twin, and family options with differed costs ranging from 200$ per night and above. SOMETIMES the rate goes high during peak season than in Low season.
Ololo safari lodge & Farm offers more services and facilities which include;
The main restaurants has the beautiful views of the wilderness serving different meals both international especially and African- inspired meals that meets guests appetite . Some of the ingredients and fresh vegetables are being picked from the lodge’s organic farm. They offer buffet breakfast in the restaurant, Picnic lunch and dinner in the dining area served by well trained, welcoming and organized staff, they also offer bush breakfast while overlooking the wilderness and dinner overlooking the stars in the sky.
A well-stocked bar with share lounge offering multiple options of drinks , local ,cocktail ,soft drinks , wines, spirits and international beers, you sip the cocktail while overlooking the spectacular views of the forest and surrounding area.
A blue water swimming pool that cools off the hot afternoon with poolside chairs to relax in as you enjoy the breezes around the lodge.
Services ; Free parking space available, offers airport pick -ups and drop-offs since its near Nairobi city, Laundry and ironing services are available .
Internet WIFI available in the rooms that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Activities include; nature walks in the park, birding/ bird watching , game drive in the park that will give you a chance to see more animals, board games like football playing and tenis
Nairobi national park is situated in south of Nairobi , central Kenya and it was the first park to be established in Kenya region. The park is close to Nairobi city center just 7km . Nairobi national park covers the total areas 117 square km and lies about 5000-6,000 feet above the sea level. The Park is found in Kenya, East African country with coastline in the Indian Ocean and Is considered to be the 48th largest country and popular country covering the total area of 580,367KM squared. Kenya is bordered by countries like Uganda in the west, Tanzania in the south , sudan , Ethiopia ,Somalia and Indian ocean. There are different accommodation in Nairobi National park; Budget mid range and luxury accommodation that are convenient, affordable to visitors visiting Nairobi Kenya. The park has more variety of wildlife including endangered black rhinos, buffaloes , cheaters, lions, leopard and diverse birdlife over 400 species .
Kenya has different areas for travelers to explore the country like over 23 national park ,game reserves and sanctuaries; Kenya is the best place for safaris and famous / home of incredible wildlife especially the big five in Masaai mara national park like; Rhinos, Buffaloes, Leopards, elephants and lions. There are different activities to do while in Kenya and at the hotel which include; Game drive in different parks of Kenya , you spot different animals especially the big five in masaai mara national park , bird watching in the parks , Visiting Nairobi city, Hot air ballooning in masaai mara park , visiting Nairobi national park , national museum , Hells gate Nairobi safari walk flying safaris, handcraft safaris, traditional dances , cultural visits and many amore activities in different national park. Kenya is the home of over 47.6 million people speaking different languages and around 125 ethnic groups in the area. The country is lively mixture of culture, religion and cuisines. The best time to visit Kenya is during dry season in Jan to March or july to October