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
In Pictures
Ol Malo House on the map
Rooms
Ol Malo House - Main 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 (Hippo and Crocodile) 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.
Hippo Cottage
On one end of the house there is one separate cottage, Hippo, encompassing two ensuite bedrooms with a shared living area (Hippo). This cottage could be combined with Ol Malo House making Ol Malo House ideal for bigger groups traveling together, or the two can function independently.
Crocodile Cottage
On one end of the house there is one separate cottage, Crocodile, encompassing one ensuite bedroom. This cottage could be combined with Ol Malo Main House and/or Hippo Cottage making Ol Malo House ideal for bigger groups traveling together.
