2026 editionNo. 09
ol Donyo Lodge
Chyulu Hills, Kenya
Why ol Donyo Lodge is one of The World’s Best 100 Lodges 2026.
ol Donyo draws its power from the Chyulu Hills: lava country, open plains and Kilimanjaro on the horizon. Rooftop star beds, horse and vehicle safaris, Maasai-led encounters and Great Plains’ long partnership with the local community give the lodge both romance and a credible sense of purpose.
The essentials.
- Destination
- Chyulu Hills, Kenya
- Property
- Community-conservancy lodge
- Operator
- Great Plains Conservation
- Opened
- 2008
Addressol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills, KenyaOpen map ↗
Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 9
- Lodge type
- Community-conservancy lodge
- Destination
- Chyulu Hills
- Country or region
- Kenya
- Management in 2026
- Great Plains Conservation
- Opening year
- 2008