Overview

Lying on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking sun-baked plains and riverine forest, great creased volcanic mountains and lush green wetlands, Shompole Lodge is a creation of imagination and the product of a partnership with the Maasai people of that area.

Location

South-eastern Kenya on the Tanzanian border near soda Lakes Natron and Magadi. Located on the edge of the Nguruman Escarpment overlooking the Great Rift Valley. 120km south of Nairobi on a 35,000 acre Conservancy, surrounded by 140,000 acres of Shompole Group Ranch which provides a dispersal area for wild-life and buffer zone.

Accommodation

Constructed to emphasize the beauty of natural materials combined with flowing water and smooth white walls to create a fresh and unusual approach to the bush experience, Shompole is a unique and artistically appointed camp, positioned ideally to make the most of both an incredible view and the cool breeze. Each tented room provides a very spacious, shady oasis in this green desert environment. With privacy, comfort and relaxation in mind, each room consists of a cool-pool and informal sitting areas, a bathroom with a view and a specially-designed tent which includes vast windows and a high canopied roof. 6 tented rooms: 4 doubles, 2 twins. All rooms en-suite with private cool-pool and lounge. Extra beds can be added.

Conservation & Wildlife

The Conservacancy area is home to many species of animals and birdlife and includes one of the most ecologically diverse areas in Africa with environments ranging from rainforest, through accacia woodland, grass plains, riverine forest, salt plains and soda lakes. There is an abundance of plains game and night animals frequently seen include aardwolf, civet, serval, leopard and striped hyena. Elephant, lion and cheetah are found in the swamp and grassy plains, while the birdlife is varied and plentiful. All funds collected from Conservacancy fees contribute to the maintenance and patrolling of the area and to projects that benefit the community as a whole; such as the establishment of schools, clinics and other sustaining businesses.