Activities

We are able to do a wake-up call to your room with coffee, tea or hot chocolate and banana bread for the morning game-drives before you get going.

Your guide will be happy to discuss how long you hope to be out and what aspects of the park you are interested in. Game-drives occasionally may be on a shared basis and some groups or individuals may be asked to join others.

We are just a 20 minute game drive from the remarkable elephant orphanage

Ololo is situated nearby the renowned Baby Elephant Orphanage and Ololo is able to take our guests to visit, without exiting the Nairobi National Park.

Founded in 1977 by Dr. Daphne Sheldrick in memory of her late husband and naturalist David Sheldrick, the trust is today one of the most successful orphan elephant rehabilitation programmes in the world.

A visit to the elephant orphanage is included in your stay for non-resident guests, but please note this activity must be booked well in advance by yourself or your agent here, and entry fees apply. 

Watch glass-blowing in action

A glass-blowing workshop and shop located nearby Ololo which has been built into an iconic ‘Tolkien’ brick dome. Watch re- cycled glass being transformed into remarkable pieces with a lovely hand crafted look.
Guests are welcome to walk to the workshop accompanied by Ololo staff.

Entry & Ololo guide: complimentary
Glass blowing demonstrations take place: Tues-Sat 8am – 4.30pm I Sun & Mon 8am – 1pm.
All other areas of the studio & the café are open daily till 4.30pm except for the Christmas holiday period.
Walking to Anselm is a steady 25 minutes each way.

For those who want to get more involved, you can book a glass blowing session here where you can make your own glass designs, and collect your piece the next day after 4pm.

Get involved and learn about our regenerative farming practices.

During your Ololo experience visit our farm which supplies our wonderful in-house restaurant, the ‘Kitchen at Ololo’, with fresh produce daily.

​Most of what appears on your plate comes directly from our thriving vegetable gardens, mushroom house and ever-expanding farm orchard.  We produce fresh eggs and rear all the chicken as well as duck, enjoyed in your delicious meals. Ololo Farm is now selling our duck, chicken meat and eggs commercially,  into the Nairobi market. 

 Even the  milk on your table is sourced  from Ololo Farm’s small dairy herd and is  pasteurised and made into our delicious, fresh yoghurts and ice creams. 

Our chefs and kitchen hands – Kyeti, Nicholas, George , Maria and Shukri all love to experiment with the our seasonal produce, fresh from paddock to plate!

Enhance your wellness journey with a session in our sauna, a space designed to promote relaxation, improve circulation, detoxify the body, and reduce stress. Saunas are also known to ease muscle soreness and boost overall well-being, making them the perfect complement to our massage treatments.

All treatments are conducted by our skilled masseuse in a cozy spa room. To book your spa or sauna session, simply speak to one of our friendly waitstaff, and let us help you unwind in style.

Swedish Relaxing Massage: 1 hour
Promotes relaxation, offers stress relief and eases muscle tension. 65 USD

Deep Tissue Massage: 60 minutes
Deep pressure targeting specific trouble points. 80 USD.

Neck Shoulder and Upper Back Massage: 30 minutes.
To help relieve tension from your upper body.  40 USD

Hot Stone Massage Therapy: 60 minutes.
Eases muscle stiffness and helps with circulation and deeper muscle relaxation with the placing of smooth, water heated stones on the body. 90 USD.

Please see one of our waiters to organize your session. 

At The Farm, we wholeheartedly promote children’s  learning through immersive experiences on our operational farm. Farm Kids is dedicated to inspiring and educating young minds through our activities, shedding light on the origins of food and acquainting them with vital concepts like animal paddock rotation, the significance of pollination, organic agricultural methods, crop cultivation, soil health, composting, and ethical farming approaches.

Our young participants have the opportunity to engage with our team, learn about organic farming, and have some fun! 

Activities may include (depending on the age and interests of the children):

– Farm tour, learning about the key principles of regenerative farming

– Harvesting salads for your lunch 

– Feeding the animals 

– Planting a tree from our nursery 

– Milking the cows

– Collecting the eggs

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There are over 500 bird species recorded in the park, including resident and migratory birds. Some of the most commonly spotted birds in the park include the African Fish Eagle, Crowned Crane, Secretary Bird, Marabou Stork, Southern Ground Hornbill, and Yellow-throated Sandgrouse.​

Around Ololo you’ll find many of the smaller (but just as pretty and fascinating) species.  So take a walk with one of our guides, and learn about the birdlife, as well as the interesting trees and plants that grow in our gardens.  

It’s seriously one of the most diverse birding ecosystems in the world! 

Whether you’re a seasoned artist, or just feeling a little creative, get inspired by the beautiful landscapes and wildlife around us to create your own masterpiece. Perfect for families, or for couples who are looking for a relaxing (and perhaps romantic) activity. We can setup the easel in your desired location; overlooking the park, on the terrace/balcony of your room or in the gardens under the trees. And of course, it wouldn’t be called ‘Paint & Sip’ without your favourite bottle of wine, or mocktail for the young ones.

To get started, ask at the bar and we’ll set everything up for you. When you’re finished, we’ll find a safe place for it to dry, and then wrap it for you to take home.