Why stay at Ol Donyo Lodge
- 36 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Walking Safari, Bush Walk, Horseback Safari, Horse Safari, Spa, Wellnes, Massage
- Amenities
- Swimming Pool, Pool, Plunge Pool, Spa, Massage, Wellness, Airstrip, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Laundry, Laundry Service, Library
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
209
Species
36
Mammals
91
Birds
Most observed
- Flap-necked Chameleon38 sightings
- Maasai Giraffe9 sightings
- Yellow Baboon8 sightings
- Southern Bushbuck8 sightings
- Hartebeest7 sightings
- Kori Bustard6 sightings
- Augur Buzzard6 sightings
- Long-billed Pipit5 sightings
- African Stonechat4 sightings
Best time to stay at Ol Donyo Lodge
Best months:
June
July
August
JanGood17°C85mm
FebGreat18°C69mm
MarGreat19°C77mm
AprFair17°C174mm
MayGreat17°C46mm
JunGreat16°C8mm
JulGreat15°C5mm
AugGreat16°C5mm
SepGreat17°C11mm
OctGreat18°C33mm
NovFair17°C190mm
DecGood17°C103mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 26° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 26° | 25° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° |
| Rain mm | 81 | 48 | 71 | 150 | 49 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 28 | 164 | 96 |
| Humidity | 71% | 66% | 68% | 77% | 71% | 65% | 64% | 63% | 63% | 63% | 77% | 78% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Chyulus Airport (KE-0106)
9 km from the park
International airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
128 km from the park
Other lodges in Chyulu Hills National Park
Chyulu Hills Satellite Campsite
Kisula Caves Campsite
Chyulu Hills HQ Campsite
Diamond Hotel
Hunter's Lodge
Miangeni Resort
Other parks in Tsavo & Amboseli Ecosystem
Ol Donyo Lodge FAQs
Contact Ol Donyo Lodge
- Phone
- +27 (0)87 354 6591
- [email protected]
Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo
