Shompole; On Safari in Shompole, Kenya

$600pppn on an all inclusive basis

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Shompole

This beautiful and small lodge is located in a private conservancy on the edge of the Nguruman Escarpment in Southern Kenya, overlooking the vast plains and volcanic hills of the Great Rift Valley. For the last 5 years or so the lodge has led way in the new way in which communities and investors can both benefit from conservation.

Shompole – The Facts

Shompole – The Detail

Situated on the side of the Nguruman escarpment, overlooking the stunning expanse of the Great Rift Valley, the lodge is positioned ideally to make the most of both an incredible view and the cool breeze. Constructed using naturally occurring white quartz stone, pale thatch and fig-wood, and using water as a prime feature. 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 huge windows and a high-canopied roof.

The variety of landscape seen at Shompole allows for a great range of activities from early morning and evening walks, river trips, game drives and night drives, sundowner visits to Lake Natron to see the flamingos, picnics and nights spent out in the rustic romantic Sidai Bush Camp.

In addition, guests can take the opportunity of mixing and finding out more about the Maasai people, visit the local market and villages and take part in any festivities or celebrations that might be taking place. Activities are unscheduled and organised according to the preferences of our guests where possible. Guests will also have ample time to relax and enjoy the facilities of the camp itself.

Shompole – Our view

Since Shompole’s conception, it has really been leading the way in how to organise and successfully run and community lodge. Superbly designed with the elements of nature such as water featuring very prominently in the entire design, the lodge has a wonderfully relaxed and secluded air to it. Like many of the lodges and camps in Kenya, it does not necessarily excel at being an out and out game lodge but, with fantastic views, a vast range of activities and community experiences on offer and some of the most beautiful views you will ever see, it is the perfect accompaniment to a few days in the Mara. A firm favourite!!