Shompole in Masai Mara (3 others) – Kenya (7 others)

the hotel

In terms of looks and experience, there’s nothing like it in Africa.

the room

As for sleeping at night, you maintain the sensation of sleeping in the great outdoors, with only a roof of thatch over your head, while you are in fact neatly cocooned in a mosquito-net marquee.

the restaurant

Shompole is a collection of villas that are completely minimal in their absence of decoration, but bewitchingly in tune with their environment.

the location

This stretch of southern Kenya is framed by the massive Nguruman mountain ridge and is home only to the odd traditional Masai village, as well as herds of zebra, wildebeest and giraffes.

the pool

Fresh spring empties into a personal plunge pool. Because the water keeps moving, there is no need to add chlorine

the view

If you dream of having Africa to yourself, of being vastly outnumbered by the wild and with no other bwana for hundreds of miles, Shompole is the place.

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the hotel

In terms of looks and experience, there’s nothing like it in Africa. Return to the hotel page

the room

As for sleeping at night, you maintain the sensation of sleeping in the great outdoors, with only a roof of thatch over your head, while you are in fact neatly cocooned in a mosquito-net marquee. Return to the hotel page

the restaurant

Shompole is a collection of villas that are completely minimal in their absence of decoration, but bewitchingly in tune with their environment. Return to the hotel page

the location

This stretch of southern Kenya is framed by the massive Nguruman mountain ridge and is home only to the odd traditional Masai village, as well as herds of zebra, wildebeest and giraffes. Return to the hotel page

the pool

Fresh spring empties into a personal plunge pool. Because the water keeps moving, there is no need to add chlorine Return to the hotel page

the view

If you dream of having Africa to yourself, of being vastly outnumbered by the wild and with no other bwana for hundreds of miles, Shompole is the place. Return to the hotel page

From (pp):

• £1210 pp
• Winter Safari Getaway

Based on:

3nts, Main Lodge, Full Board, including return aeroplane transfers from Wilson to Shompole

but you could…

• Take advantage of Virgin’s superb Upper Class Service to Nairobi.
• Enjoy a candle-lit bush dinner under the stars.

Location information

Masai Mara Kenya

Fly direct with Virgin Atlantic from London to Nairobi (approx 8 hrs 30 mins). Connect for short flight to Shompole South, from where there is a 10 minute drive to the lodge.

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