Luxury · Boutique lodge and working farm
Ololo Safari Lodge and Farm
On the southern boundary of Nairobi National Park, along the Mbagathi River, with its own private park gate
Overview
Ololo Safari Lodge and Farm is the standout place to stay on Nairobi National Park, and the property most guests build their whole trip around. It occupies a restored 1930s colonial farmstead on the Mbagathi River, which forms the park's southern boundary — the river bank is the park, and game moves along it all day.
The lodge has its own private gate directly into Nairobi National Park, so morning game drives start within minutes rather than after a slow crawl through Nairobi traffic. That single detail transforms the experience: you are in the park at first light while day visitors are still queuing at the Main Gate.
Alongside the safari side, Ololo is a genuine working farm. Vegetables, herbs, eggs, honey and dairy come from the land around you, the horses are ridden out on the Kitengela plains, and the kitchen has built a reputation that draws Nairobi residents out for lunch on its own merit.
Rooms are individual and characterful rather than uniform — stables converted into suites, riverside cottages and tented rooms under trees — which makes it work equally well for couples, families and small groups taking the whole place.
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Location
On the southern boundary of Nairobi National Park, along the Mbagathi River, with its own private park gate. Nairobi National Park is reached in around 20 to 40 minutes from Nairobi city centre, Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), making it one of the quickest safari transfers anywhere in Kenya. See our guide to getting there.
Ololo Safari Lodge and Farm is highlighted on the map, alongside nearby camps, gates and landmarks in Nairobi National Park.
Room types
- Stable suite
- Converted stone stables with high ceilings, king beds, fireplaces and private verandas facing the farm and river.
- River cottage
- Standalone cottage set closest to the Mbagathi River and the park boundary, with a private deck for game viewing.
- Family suite
- Two bedrooms with a shared lounge and bathroom arrangement, suited to two adults and two or three children.
- Tented room
- Canvas rooms on raised decks under the trees, with en-suite bathrooms and the sounds of the park at night.
Facilities
- Private gate into Nairobi National Park
- Swimming pool
- Working organic farm and kitchen garden
- Stables and horse riding
- Riverside firepit and bar
- Wi-Fi throughout
- Laundry service
- Yoga deck and massage on request
- Event and wedding lawns
Dining
Farm-to-table cooking is the heart of Ololo. Most produce is grown, raised or made on site, the bread and cheese are house-made, and the restaurant is open to non-residents for lunch and dinner. Menus change daily, and vegetarian, vegan and children's options are handled properly with notice.
Safari activities available
- Game drives in Nairobi National Park from the lodge's private gate
- Sunrise and full-day safaris
- Horse riding on the Kitengela plains
- Guided farm tours, beekeeping and cheese making
- Mbagathi riverside walks
- Birdwatching on the property
- Visits to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre
- Sundowners overlooking the park
Best suited for
Travellers who want a real safari lodge — not a city hotel — within 45 minutes of Nairobi, plus outstanding food and direct park access.
Rates
Published rates 2027 (non-residents)
1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027
Book direct
Book Ololo online and save 5%
Reserve your stay directly on the Ololo booking site and enter the discount code at checkout for 5% off. Valid for both resident and non-resident bookings.
Discount code SAFARI
Old Stable Rooms (7)
5 x queen double rooms and 2 x twin rooms, each with a small terrace
- Per adult sharing
- USD 390
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 230
Tented Cottages (3)
King double rooms with terraces
- Per adult sharing
- USD 490
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 250
Family Wing
Sleeps 5 — mezzanine king bedroom, triple single bedroom, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette, living room and private terrace. Minimum USD 1,480 per night
- Per adult sharing
- USD 490
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 250
3-bedroom Stable Cottage
Sleeps 6 — 2 king bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette, living room and terrace. Minimum USD 1,480 per night
- Per adult sharing
- USD 490
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 250
Tower Room
King double (can be twin) with balcony and private rooftop terrace
- Per adult sharing
- USD 590
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 290
Terrace Room
King double with private terrace and optional extra bed
- Per adult sharing
- USD 590
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 290
Single supplement
For adults occupying a room independently
- Per adult sharing
- USD 100
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- —
Day room
75% of the nightly rate — extra game drive, meals, drinks and airport transfers
- Per adult sharing
- 75% of rate
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- 75% of rate
Late departure after 5pm
Includes lunch, dinner, drinks and use of the lodge; room checkout stays at 10am
- Per adult sharing
- USD 120
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 75
Festive supplement
22 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 2028, minimum 2-night stay
- Per adult sharing
- USD 50 / night
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 25 / night
Park entry fee — non-resident adult
per person per 24 hours
- Per adult sharing
- USD 43
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 43
Park entry fee — non-resident child
per person per 24 hours
- Per adult sharing
- USD 22
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing
- USD 22
- Per adult sharing: USD per adult, per night
- Per child (4–14 yrs) sharing: USD per child, per night
All rates in USD, per person per night sharing, fully inclusive as listed below.
Included
- Return airport transfers (JKIA, Wilson Airport and nearby hotels)
- All meals — full breakfast, two-course lunch and three-course dinner from the Ololo Farm
- Unlimited soft drinks, house wine, beer, selected spirits and barista coffee
- Two game drives per day in Nairobi National Park, on a shared basis
- Guided farm tours and activities, guided walks to Kitengela Hot Glass and birding walks
- Excursion to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (entry fees excluded, pre-booking required)
- Farm kids' activities
- Wi-Fi, swimming pool, bush sauna, full laundry service and VAT
Excluded
- KWS Nairobi National Park fees (valid 24 hours, purchased on your behalf)
- Extra meal after checkout (USD 35)
- Other local excursions
- Spa treatments
- Premium drinks
- Exclusive use of a vehicle for game drives (USD 300 per day)
Notes
- Check-in 12:00, check-out 10:00.
- Infants aged 0–3 stay free. Children in their own room are charged the adult sharing rate.
- Park fees are valid for 24 hours from entry; longer stays incur additional park fees.
- A cot or single bed can be added on request in most rooms.
- Rates may be reviewed in the event of currency fluctuations or increases in park fees and taxes.
Terms & conditions
- Bookings
- Bookings are accepted on the condition that guests hold their own comprehensive travel insurance.
- Confirmation
- Bookings are confirmed on receipt of a 25% non-refundable deposit of the reservation cost. Provisional bookings are held for 14 days and may be extended once on request.
- Payment
- The balance is payable 45 days before arrival; otherwise the lodge is entitled to release the rooms. Last-minute non-resident bookings made direct are payable in full.
- Cancellation
- Cancellations must be made and acknowledged in writing. Between 120 and 45 days, 25% (the deposit) is charged; between 45 and 30 days, 50% is forfeited; under 30 days and no-shows, 100% is forfeited. More than 120 days out, postponement within a year is considered first.
- Excursions
- Tour operators running independent excursions must collect and return guests to Ololo. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust entry fees are payable by guests for the 11:00 session and must be pre-booked; Ololo provides complimentary return transfers.
- Good to know
- Open all year, malaria free, at 1,795m with nightly lows around 13°C and highs to 27°C. 24-hour 240V power, Wi-Fi throughout (strongest in the Main House), children of all ages welcome. All visitors need a Kenyan ETA (etakenya.go.ke) before arrival.
Rates exclude Nairobi National Park entry fees where applicable — see park fees. Send an enquiry and we will confirm exact current rates and availability.