Kenya : Shompole

Shompole is a beautifully constructed lodge situated on the side of the Nguruman escarpment, overlooking the stunning expanse of the Great Rift Valley, the camp is positioned ideally to make the most of both an incredible view and the cool breeze. It’s been constructed using natural white quartz stone, pale thatch and indigenous wood, and using water as a prime feature, each room provides a very spacious, shady oasis in this green desert environment. With privacy, comfort and relaxation in mind, each of the 6 rooms consists of a cool-pool and informal sitting areas, a bathroom with a view and a specially designed, mosquito netted, sleeping tent which includes vast windows and a high canopied roof.

The main lounge and dining area consists of a high thatch roof overlooking Mount Shompole and the Rift Valley. The camp is a joint-owned venture between a private safari company, and the members of the Maasai community of Shompole Group Ranch. Managed and marketed by the safari company, the camp retains a high standard of service and quality. The community benefit from conservation fees and profit from their shares in the camp and employment at the lodge.

The variety of landscape available at Shompole allows for a great range of activities from early morning and evening walks, night drives, sundowner visits to Lake Natron to see the flamingos, picnics and nights spent out in romantic fly-camps. Horse-riding and camel-riding are among the many activities that are planned for the future.

It’s a beautiful lodge and even though there is plenty to do you don’t really want to leave your room, its just so relaxing and such an amazing view.

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