Ololo Wildlife and Community

Best tour in Kenya This was the MOST IMPACTFUL thing I did on my whole tour of Africa. I loved meeting these amazing women and learning about the beautiful community of support they have built for one another. I got some amazing, meaningful souvenirs and such a warm, heartfelt welcome. I heard stories of hope and strength and learned how small acts of kindness could have such a ripple effect of positivity. My tour guide Solomon was so amazing, and I loved our conversations and all he taught me. I felt like I made great friends and would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Kenya! I went at the beginning of my trip, and it was a great introduction to the country.

Top organisation merging high quality tours with life-changing charity work I honestly could write tons about these experiences, but I will keep it to this: being a development graduate, I know what good charity and bad charity looks like. Colin gets in there and asks what is needed in the community and then makes it happen. The program come from the community and the community thrives because of it. This is charity at its best. All the women but particularly the warm hospitality shown by the grandmothers and Carol and Solomon over a lunch we made together, hearing stories about Kenyan life, the struggles, was probably the single best tourism experience I ever had. Carol and Solomon answered every question I had and then some, and I felt so inspired by their hard work and dedication. Travelling for another two months across Africa this tour remained my number one experience and takeaway of what Africa is. I cannot recommend One Horizon highly enough.

Paradise Ololo is a magical piece of paradise and cannot be recommended enough. The national park location is perfect for reconnecting with nature, the rooms are comfortable and gorgeous, the staff is extremely attentive, the food always delicious, and Craig and Joanna the most wonderful hosts.

The epitome of hospitality This weekend, I drove over to Ololo Lodge via the Tuala back route. Ololo is a quiet intimate lodge located on a working farm that brings to life the true meaning of 'from farm to fork.' It's quite an interesting setup really, that has everything from the biggest, sweet potatoes I’ve ever seen to organic herbs and vegetables, chicken, geese and a friendly cow named Rejoice. The beef fillet was tender and succulent, while the salads were out of this world! I was transported into tranquillity during an evening walk along the pedestrian bridge suspended over the Mbagathi River. I then watched the sun dip into the Ngong Hills from the Tower Room, aptly named for having 360 views of the national park. I waited until the Upper hill skyline came to life, twinkling away in colourful lights. Lazily, I sipped my afternoon tea while watching the buffalo, giraffe, eland, and zebra go by, while the hyrax played on the deck below my feet. I watched a Maasai herds boy shake his fist at a buffalo, sending it on its way. But I suppose what really stood out for me as most memorable was the warmth of the staff. The team comprising Richard, Stephen, Virginia, Joanna (the owner) and her son, epitomised hospitality. They go over and above to accommodate the wishes of all their guests. I'll remember this little hideaway for a long time to come.

My wife and I used Ololo as a quick pit stop after landing in Nairobi for our Honeymoon. It came very highly recommended by our travel guis (True Africa Safaris). It ended up being such a nice experience... we left wishing we were staying for several nights. The accommodation was fantastic. Walking into the room for the first time was a total blast. Very exciting way to start a honeymoon. The staff and owners of the lodge were all incredibly friendly welcomed us to Africa very warmly. They had even surprised us with a bottle of wine to celebrate the occasion. I would HIGHLY recommend arranging to stay at Ololo after landing in Nairobi (or perhaps just before departure). It's a fantastic alternative for those who wish to spend as little time in the city as possible.

Great Visit We stayed for a day prior to flying back home. We saw so much wildlife just driving through the park to the lodge which ticked so many boxes, only to arrive at the most stunning setting and incredibly comfortable surroundings. While we sat by the pool awaiting our delicious lunch, we spotted three lions across the small valley which was a real treat. We managed to include another drive through the park before dinner and took in yet more animal encounters including an up-close meet with a group of rhinos. Dinner prior to our departure was superb, the room was exquisitely decorated as well as being spotless. Everyone was so pleasant, we were sorry to leave. Thank you, Joanna and Craig, you have created something so special and your hospitality is amazing.