Location:- Shompole Lodge is the figurehead of a partnership between a private safari company and the Maasai of Shompole Group Ranch. This partnership is aimed at encouraging the conservation of wildlife and the habitat of the area. The area at this Kenya lodge is home to many species of animal and bird life and includes one of the most ecologically diverse areas in Africa. This Kenya lodge lies on the edge of the Great Rift Valley and is a creation of the imagination. Constructed to emphasise the beauty of natural materials, this Kenya lodge combines flowing water and smooth white walls. This Kenya lodge is a truly unusual and exquisite destination. Enjoy a relaxing and spacious wilderness experience at this award-winning Kenya lodge.

At a glance:-

• Accommodation - Capacity - 20
• 8 tented rooms and consists of 4 doubles, 2 twins and 2 suites
• Little Shompole; 2 luxury suites situated within a few minutes walk of the main lodge
• Spa
• Early morning and evening walks
• River trips
• Picnics
• Sundowner visits to Lake Natron to see the Flamingos
• Nights spent out in the rustic and romantic Sidai Bush Camp
• Mountain biking
• Canoeing

Accommodation:- The Kenya safari accommodation uses natural materials, smooth white walls and water to create a fresh and unusual approach to the bush experience, unseen before in East Africa. The design of each building incorporates the beauty of natural forms whilst blending effortlessly into the rugged surroundings. Each tented room provides a very spacious, shady oasis in this arid environment. With privacy, comfort and relaxation in mind, each room has its own cool-pool and informal sitting areas, a bathroom with a view and a specially designed tent that includes vast windows and a high-canopied roof. This Kenya safari accommodation has 8 tented rooms and consists of 4 doubles, 2 twins and 2 suites. Extra beds can be added if you so request at this Kenya safari accommodation.
Liitle Shompole:- These 2 luxury suites situated within a few minutes walk of the main lodge, command striking views across the Great Rift Valley. Complete with 9'x9' double beds, large cool pools, sun-deck, lounge and spacious bathroom with his and hers washbasins, these rooms are the ultimate in stylish privacy. The rooms also share an exclusive lounge and dining area and a 37m horizon / lap pool that looks out across Lake Natron. Guests of Little Shompole can enjoy the privacy of a dedicated team of staff, private guide and butler service.

Activities:- Enjoy early morning and evening walks, river trips, picnics, sundowner visits to Lake Natron to see the Flamingos, picnics, and nights spent out in the rustic and romantic Sidai Bush Camp. Shompole Lodge also offers mountain biking and canoeing (seasonal) for the more active.

Wildlife:- The environments at this Kenya lodge range from rainforests, through Acacia woodland, grass plains, riverine forest, salt plains and soda lakes. There is also an abundance of plains game and night animals that can be frequently seen, they include Aardwolf, Civet, Serval, Leopard and Striped Hyena. Elephant, Lion and Cheetah may be found in the swamp and grassy plains, while the birdlife is varied and plentiful.

Access:- By air: A short private charter flight (30 mins) from Nairobi, the Mara or Amboseli. Shared charters available 3 times a week.
By road: A breath-taking drive from the heights of Nairobi down the escarpment and across the floor of the Great Rift Valley, Kenya, encountering Lake Magadi and some of the most spectacular views (3˝ hours). Please note that a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is required for the road beyond Magadi.

Child Policy:- Shompole Lodge would like to advise that the design of Shompole is very open to the environment, with small pools and steep sides and is therefore only suitable for children under strict parental supervision. It would be appreciated if parents would show consideration to other guests where children are concerned. Early dinners are provided for children and a child-minding service for your convenience.