Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Chyulu Lodge

Accommodation Type

Eco lodge and safari camp within a private conservancy

Number of Rooms

6 luxury tented suites

Location

Olpusare Conservancy, Chyulu Hills, Kenya, between Amboseli National Park and Tsavo, with views toward Mount Kilimanjaro

Setting

A vast, privately protected wilderness of wetlands, lava plains, and rolling savannah, framed by the Chyulu Hills and deeply connected to Maasai land and stewardship

Who It Is Best For

Couples, nature-driven travelers, conservation-minded guests, slow safari seekers, and those looking for a deeply meaningful African experience beyond classic game reserves

Travel Mood

The Adventurer, The Seeker

Main Activities

Electric game drives, walking safaris with Maasai guides, wildlife tracking, cultural village visits, conservation immersion, scenic flights, and quiet time in untouched nature

Signature Feature

Africa’s first zero-carbon safari lodge, combining regenerative tourism, electric safari vehicles, and deep partnership with the Maasai community

Chyulu Lodge

A zero-carbon safari lodge in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills

Chyulu Lodge is a private eco-lodge in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, overlooking the great savannahs and Kilimanjaro. With just six villas, it offers space and exclusivity while anchoring a powerful conservation mission. Owned by the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust and operated by Luca Safari, the lodge channels every stay into protecting one million acres of wilderness. Guests discover that luxury here means living lightly while making a lasting impact.

Overview

Chyulu Lodge sits at the heart of Olpusare Conservancy, a 2,000-acre protected ecosystem of wetlands, grasslands, and volcanic terrain. Named after the Maa word for “blue water,” Olpusare is both a vital wildlife corridor and a sacred landscape, shaped by generations of Maasai stewardship. The sense of space here is profound, offering solitude, silence, and uninterrupted connection to nature.

Built in 2020, Chyulu Lodge represents a new chapter in African safari travel. It is the continent’s first zero-carbon lodge, operating entirely on renewable energy. Induction kitchens replace gas, solar power fuels daily life, and electric safari vehicles glide silently across the land. Sustainability here is not a feature but a foundation, allowing luxury and responsibility to coexist naturally.

Accommodation is intimate and thoughtfully designed, blending comfort with restraint. Each suite opens onto a private veranda, inviting guests to observe wildlife, shifting light, and expansive skies from their own quiet corner. Interiors favor natural materials, breathable spaces, and understated elegance, ensuring that the surrounding landscape remains the main focus.

What truly defines Chyulu Lodge is its relationship with the Maasai community. In partnership with the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, every stay actively supports conservation, education, and healthcare initiatives across hundreds of thousands of acres. Guests are not passive observers, but participants in a living model of regenerative tourism, where wildlife protection and cultural continuity are inseparable.

Photography courtesy of Luca Safaris.

“Here, conservation is not an idea. It is daily life, shared between people, wildlife, and land.”

— Luca Belpietro, Founder

Tips & Recommendations

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Nearest Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi. Access continues via scenic flight or road transfer.

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Getting There

Chyulu Lodge is reached by light aircraft or private transfer through Amboseli and Tsavo landscapes. Scenic flights over Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu lava fields can be arranged.

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Best Time to Visit

Year-round. Dry seasons offer excellent wildlife visibility, while greener months bring dramatic skies, migrating birds, and fewer visitors.

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What to Bring

Neutral safari clothing, walking shoes, binoculars, curiosity, and openness to slower rhythms. Evenings can be cool.

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Staying at Chyulu Lodge

This is a place to let go of schedules. Wake with the light, walk with Maasai guides, listen rather than rush, and allow the landscape to lead. The experience rewards patience, presence, and respect.