Luxury Lodges in Kenya - Shompole Lodge

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Shompole lodge, considered to be the cutest lodge in Kenya, is found on the Nguruman Escarpment near Lake Natron at the Tanzanian border. Creativity and uniqueness have not been spared with this lodge. It's been made from naturally available materials having white walls and fresh water hence creating a natural environment that blends seamlessly into the bush. The Shampole lodge fits a diverse of client needs, from the style conscious to anyone who seek luxurious getaways that give them the ultimate safari experience.

The layout of Shompole is simple. It has six rooms that are en-suit each overlooking the Great Rift Valley. Each room is constructed with the natural occurring quartz and pale thatch. There is an informal sitting area, a bathroom, a specially designed tent bedroom having a high canopied roof and a cool-pool that is the hall mark of each room. This ensures that the guest not only enjoys maximum comfort but privacy as well.

Overlooking Mount Shompole is the main lounge and dinning area that sport a high thatch roof. This provides a great view of the magnificent landscape and allows a gentle cool breeze to flow in.There is a whole load of fun and exciting activities to do at the Shompole lodge. From guided mountain biking, Game drives, maasai guided bushwalks, sundowner visits to Lake Natron where you get to view flamingoes. The lodge has a variety of facilities that the guests can enjoy, not to mention the services of a resident massage therapist who offers a range of treatments.

Located within walking distance of Shompole lodge is little Shompole lodge. The little Shompole lodge has a stunning view of the Great Rift Valley. It consists of only two suites. Each suit has a longing area, a sun deck and a cool pool as well as a cascade shower and privately moulded bathing basins.

Both rooms share a private mess and a stunning horizon pool that overlooks the volcanic slopes of northern Tanzania and Lake Natron. The bed has high canopied netting that can be closed at night to give refuge against insects, while crating a romantic setting. Guests are assured of dedicated service from a team of motivated and pleasant staff who conduct game drives and provide butler service.

Shompole has been designed for guests to relax in a beautiful environment however for those wanting to enjoy various activities there are plenty on offer such as, game drives or night drives, often combined with sundowners in the bush.Walks can be done on the private conservancy. Here, you will learn about the smaller animals and plant life as a guide accompanies you. Trips to the local village can be organised as can morning or afternoon trips to Lake Natron. Finally, for the more active, there are mountain bikes as well as inflatable canoes to enjoy a trip down the river.?

Shompole is a short -30 minutes chartered flight from Nairobi, or take a 120 km breath-taking drive from the heights of Nairobi down the escarpment and across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Shompole in the Masai Mara ecosystem near the Tanzania border.

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