LOCATION South Western Kenya in the Loita Hills Massif. Olarro, Maa (language of the Maasai) for ‘the Buffalo’, is 6000 feet above sea level, nestled in the Enkijape hills around 200kms from Nairobi. It is situated on a 40,000 acre private Conservancy surrounded by 150,000 acres of Maji Moto Group Ranch, owned by the local Maasai people. The Conservancy sits along the corridor of the annual wildebeest migration and plays a significant role in the Greater Nguruman, Loita, Mara, and Serengeti ecosystems.

ACCESS By air: A short private charter or helicopter flight - 30 minutes from Nairobi and 20 minutes from the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. By road: A visually stunning drive from Nairobi along the Great Rift Valley escarpment and then down across the valley floor and up to the Loita foothills (3 hours). Alternatively, Olarro is a short 1 ½ hour drive from the Keekorok Gate of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

STYLE A unique, artistically-styled retreat built with undulating curves that mimic the rolling hillside in which the lodge is set, blending it effortlessly into its surrounds. The interior is a cool white, accented by earth tone accessories and enhanced by modern décor chosen for its quality and the integrity of its design. The lodge runs on eco-friendly principles not only in design but in its use of resources. It employs state-of-the-art wind and solar power technology.

ACCOMMODATION The lodge faces westwards looking out over the rolling hills of the Mara ecosystem.

• Main Olarro, situated on the north side of the property, has seven cottages (3 twin rooms and 4 double rooms). Six of the cottages are co-joined through a common sitting area, ideal for groups of friends or families. Visitors to Main Olarro cottages dine in the Northern Lounge which overlooks the savannah.

• For those guests seeking total privacy and exclusivity, Little Olarro is a private house located a short distance from the main lodge. It has a luxury suite with a master bedroom, a smaller twin bedroom, lounge, dining area and veranda, all offering stunning views of the Loita plains. Little Olarro has its own entrance, private kitchen and deck area.

GUEST AREAS The Northern Lounge overlooks the Loita plains and is used by the seven Main Olarro cottages. The expansive decks offer 180 degree views across a pristine corner of Africa. There is also a sundeck, lounge area and bar, as well as an ‘under-the-stars’ open air fireplace. Meals are prepared using the finest, fresh ingredients and are served either in the Northern Lounge or at a poolside table under the stars. The swimming pool is a series of small, inter-linked pools, providing guests with privacy and the ideal place for a cool dip to escape the heat of the African sun. There is an adjoining Mini Spa that offers a full range of treatments and services - an ideal way to relax at the end of the day. The Deck Lounge is the private lounge exclusively for guests at Little Olarro. The two-storey structure houses a fullyequipped kitchen and massage room on the lower level and a spacious lounge, dining area and sundeck on the upper level, affording breathtaking views of the Loita plains.

CHILDREN Children are welcome but parental supervision is required. On request, we can provide early dinners and child minder services for our young guests. We ask that parents show consideration to other guests where children are concerned.

ACTIVITIES One advantage of being on a private Conservancy is the wide range of activities offered. These include bush walks, day and night game drives, and specialized bird watching with our licensed guides. Specially prepared picnics can be provided for breakfast or lunch and drinks and gourmet appetizers for sundowners. For those guests seeking more adventurous accommodation, Olarro offers luxury mobile tented camps in the Maasai Mara and at other sites chosen carefully by some of Kenya’s top guides. Another highlight is the opportunity to fly over the million strong wildebeest and zebra migration using privately chartered aircraft or helicopter.

CONSERVATION, COMMUNITY, CAPACITY & COMMERCE The 4 C’s – Conservation, Community, Capacity and Commerce - are the watchwords of this venture. Our aim is to create a self-sustaining tourist operation, with the dual goal of improving the standard of living for the local Maasai community. We have developed a 20- year fully comprehensive community assistance plan to improve the lives of the people, who are key stakeholders in this conservation project. The plan focuses primarily on much needed medical and educational assistance, as well as support for a livestock programme. Olarro has installed technologically advanced solar and wind energy systems and plans to also have its own bio gas recycling system to generate fuel for the lodge and local Maasai community.

RECOMMENDED LENGTH OF STAY To fully appreciate the Olarro experience, stays should be a minimum of 3-4 nights. For guests choosing the Olarro Mobile Camp experience in addition to Olarro lodge, a minimum of five nights stay is recommended.