Kenya's Shompole Lodge
Shompole Lodge
Situated on the side of the Nguruman escarpment, overlooking the stunning expanse of the Great Rift Valley, Shompole camp is positioned ideally to make the most of both an incredible view and the cool breeze. Constructed using natural occurring white quartz stone, pale thatch and other materials, and using water as a prime feature, each tented room provides a very spacious, shady oasis in this green desert environment. With its compelling mix of rustic African design and calm, Japanese inspired interiors, The Shompole lodge in southern Kenya represents the fashionable new face of eco-tourism. Shompole Camp is an eco-lodge located on a private conservancy overlooking sun-baked plains and a riverine forest, great ceased volcanic mountains and lush green wetlands. It is inhabited by the Loodokilani section of the Maasai people.
The lodge is located near the unique lakes Natron and Magadi. Natron, named the Lake of Fire by the Masaai provides the one of the only flamingo breeding habitats in Africa. Shompole Lodge offers privacy, comfort and relaxation in mind, each room consists of a cool-pool and informal sitting areas, a bathroom with a view and a specially-designed tent which includes vast windows and a high canopied roof. The lodge consists of 6 stylishly minimalist rooms, 4 doubles and 2 twin rooms, and 2 suites. All rooms are en-suite with private cool-pool and lounge. The rooms have an open-plan design to take advantage of the breeze as it can become very hot in this area. The main lounge and dining area consists of a high thatch roof overlooking Mount Shompole and the Rift Valley. Guests can take their meals in the privacy of their tent, the main pool or in the bush.
