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Main Lodge (Main Camp 6 Rooms)
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Shompole Lodge; Shompole Lodge is situated
on the side of the Nguruman escarpment, overlooking
the stunning expanse of the Great Rift Valley, Kenya
and is positioned ideally to make the most of both an
incredible view and the cool breeze. Shompole Lodge
is located in southern Kenya on the Tanzanian border
near soda Lakes Natron and Magadi.
The
Lodge is located on the edge of the Nguruman Escarpment
overlooking the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. Shompole Lodge
in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya is 120km (74.5 miles)
south of Nairobi on a 35 000 acre Conservancy, surrounded
by 140 000 acres of Shompole Group Ranch which provides
a dispersal area for wildlife and a buffer zone.
The
area of Shompole Lodge in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya
is home to many species of animal and bird life and
includes one of the most ecologically diverse areas
in Africa. Shompole Lodge is situated in an arid region
in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. October and November
tend to be the warmest times of the year while April
and May is usually the wettest time.
Because
it tends to be warm during the middle of the day, activities
normally take place during the mornings and evenings,
while the middle of the day is spent relaxing by the
pool or in the shade of the rooms. 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. Shompole Lodge
consists of 6 stylishly minimalist rooms, 4 doubles
and 2 twin rooms, and 2 suites.
All
rooms at Shompole Lodge 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.
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Shompole
Main Lodge Non Residents Rates (Per
Night)
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Single
Room |
Double
Room |
Child
Sharing
5
to 12 Years
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1st
July 2011 |
31st
Oct 2011 |
790 US Dollars
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1,380 US Dollars
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375 US Dollars |
1st
Nov 2011 |
19th Dec 2011 |
560 US Dollars
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1,120 US Dollars
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300 US Dollars |
20th
Dec 2011 |
2nd Jan 2012 |
790 US Dollars
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1,380 US Dollars
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375 US Dollars |
Shompole
Main Lodge Residents Rates (Per Night)
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Single
Room |
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Child
Sharing
5
to 12 Years
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1st
July 2011 |
19th
Dec 2012 |
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20th
Dec 2012 |
2nd
Jan 2013 |
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Notes
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Minimum Booking 2 Nights
*
Shompole lodge is open all year round
*
Children under the age of 5 stay free of charge
* Conservation Fee Child under 12 Years is Free
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Exclusive use of vehicle 300 US Dollars per vehicle
per day
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2 Children 8 -12 Years sharing own room pay full adult
rate
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Child 8 -12 Years sharing with 2 adults is 35% off adult
rate
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Conservation Fee Per Person Adult 85 US Dollars Non-Resident
*
Late
departure (with lunch but no guarantee of room) 60 US
Dollars per
person
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Late departure (with lunch and guaranteed room) 50%
of the per person overnight cost
*
Christmas Supplement (December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st,
01st & 02nd Jan 2012) costs are as follows: 100
US Dollars per adult, Child 45 US Dollars per night
Shompole Lodge Safari
Package Prices Includes:
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Laundry
*
Night drives
*
Nanny services (on request)
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Full Board accommodation at Shompole Lodge
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Airstrip pick-up and drop off to/from Shompole airstrip
*
Bush Meals (where possible please book in advance) and
sun-downers
*
Guided game drives in a shared vehicle (up to a maximum
of 6guest in a vehicle)
*
All house beverages (including house wine, beer and
local spirits, tea, coffee and soft drinks)
*
Activities including shared game drives (day and night),
guided bush walks, and mountain biking)
Shompole
Lodge Safari Package Prices
Excludes:
* Phone
calls
* Beauty
therapy
*
Cigars and Cigarettes
*
Items of a personal nature
*
Internal Flight to and from Shompole
Lodge
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Nairobi
Hotel - Wilson Airport - Nairobi Hotel Transfers
*
Gratuities (cash requested) and anything of a personal
nature
*
Beverages
such as premium brand spirits, cellar wines, champagne
*
Conservation fees (quoted separately however mandatory
- Residents Rates 1,500 Kenya Shillings per adult per
night / 750 Kenya Shillings per child (5 - 12 years)
per night)
Little Shompole/ 360
House (2 Suites)
Little
Shompole/360 House consists of two private suites located
within a few minute's walk from the main Shompole Lodge.
Each
suite has a lounge area, cool-pool and sun-deck. Both
rooms share a private mess and horizon pool that overlooks
the Lake Natron basin and the volcanic hills of Northern
Tanzania.
Little
Shompole Non Residents Safari Package Rates (Per
Night)
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Single
Room |
Double
Room |
Child
Sharing
5
to 12 Years
|
1st
July 2011 |
31st
Oct 2011 |
790 US Dollars
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1,900 US Dollars
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375 US Dollars |
1st
Nov 2011 |
19th Dec 2011 |
785 US Dollars
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1,570 US Dollars
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300 US Dollars |
20th
Dec 2011 |
2nd Jan 2012 |
790 US Dollars
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1,900 US Dollars
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375 US Dollars |
Little
Shompole Residents Safari Package Rates (Per
Night)
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Single
Room |
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Child
Sharing
5
to 12 Years
|
1st
July 2011 |
19th
Dec 2012 |
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20th
Dec 2012 |
2nd
Jan 2013 |
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Notes
Shompole House
Shompole
House is the latest addition to the property, an ideal
retreat for a family or a group of friends to share
and enjoy.
Built
largely from local materials, the Shompole House straddles
the ridge above Shompole Lodge. It comprises two bedrooms,
en suite bathrooms, swimming pool, dining area, waterfall
shower, and outside bath. The master bedroom is a spacious
and open plan offering spectacular views across lake
Natron and the Loita hills stretching to Oldonyo Lengai.
A
cascading waterfall feeds the two swimming pools the
larger of which has an infinity edge from where you
can appreciate the surroundings.
Shompole
House Non Residents Safari Package Rates (Per
Night)
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Exclusive
use per night
(4 Guests)
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1st
July 2011 |
31st
Oct 2011 |
2,860 US Dollars
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375 US Dollars |
1st
Nov 2011
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19th
Dec 2011 |
1,880 US Dollars
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300 US Dollars |
20th
Dec 2011 |
2nd
Jan 2012 |
2,860 US Dollars
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375 US Dollars |
Shompole
House Residents Safari Package Rates (Per
Night)
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Exclusive
use per night
(4 Guests)
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1st
July 2011 |
19th
Dec 2012 |
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20th
Dec 2012 |
2nd
Jan 2013 |
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Notes
Horseback
riding at Shompole Lodge - Kenya
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Game
drives in Shompole
Kenya
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Sundowners
at Lake Natron from Shompole Lodge -
Kenya
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Shompole Lodge
Safari Activities
Shompole Lodge Walks, River Trips,
Picnics & Mountain Bikes
Shompole
Lodge landscape allows for a great range of activities
and makes for an exciting safari in Kenya. Enjoy early
morning and evening walks, river trips, picnics, sundowner
visits to Lake Natron to see the Flamingos, picnics,
and nights spent out in the rustic and romantic Sidai
Bush Camp.
Shompole
Lodge also offers mountain biking and canoeing (seasonal)
for the more active.
Shompole Lodge
Massages
Shompole
Lodge offers you time out to relax
when on your safari in Kenya. Indulge in a host of beauty
treatments such as massages and facials by a full time
beautician at Shompole Lodge, especially after your
safari in Kenya, which can be quite tiring.
Shompole Lodge
Game Drives
The
experience and skills of the Masai guides and trackers
play an important part in the experience that is offered
for your safari in Kenya.
Shompole
Wildlife Conservancy is home to a great deal of bird
and animal life including Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Hippo,
Aardwolf, Civet, Bat-eared Fox, Serval, regular sightings
of Wild Dog, striped and spotted Hyena, Eland, Zebra,
Oryx and Giraffe among others.
Shompole Lodge
Masai Cultural visits, Horse riding and Camel
riding.
In
addition, guests can take the opportunity of mixing
and finding out more about the Masai people, visit the
local market and villages and take part in any festivities
or celebrations that might be taking place.
Activities
at Shompole Lodge are unscheduled and organized according
to the preferences of the guests. Horse riding and Camel
riding are among the many exciting activities that are
planned for the future.
Shompole Lodge
short private charter flight to Amboseli &
Masai Mara
At
Shompole, guests will also have ample time to relax
and enjoy the facilities of the lodge itself while on
their safari in Kenya. Shompole is conveniently located
for many different itineraries including those that
visit Amboseli and the Masai Mara.
You
can enjoy a short private charter flight (30 min's)
from Nairobi, the Mara or Amboseli or take a breath-taking
drive from the heights of Nairobi down the escarpment,
across the floor of the Great Rift Valley encountering
Lake Magadi which is about 4 hours driving from Nairobi.
Access
to Shompole Lodge
By
air: A short private
charter flight (30 minutes) from Nairobi, the Mara or
Amboseli. Shared charters are available 3 times a week.
By
road: A breath-taking drive from the heights
of Nairobi down the escarpment and across the floor
of the Great Rift Valley, Kenya, encountering Lake Magadi
and some of the most spectacular views (3½ hours).
Please note that a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is required
for the road beyond Magadi.
Additional
Costs for Shompole / Little Shompole:
Please note that the additional costs
below are for any extras or activities that are not
listed on the inclusions / exclusions.
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Extra lunch US Dollars 35 per person
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Picnic lunch 25 US Dollars per person
* Night Drives 30 US Dollars per person
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Masai Laiboni Blessing 150 US Dollars
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Mountain Biking 25 US Dollars per person
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Masai Dance 100 US Dollars per dance (16 Dancers)
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Please note clients will be requested to check out of
the rooms by 1000 hours on the day of departure
* Afternoon departures charged at 25% of per person
per night rate’. This surcharge will apply for
all clients departing after 1200 hours. Please note
the late departure surcharge does not include the cost
of extra lunch
* Exclusive use of vehicle 300 US Dollars
per vehicle per day (subject to availability and should
be booked in advance)
All
Safaris and Tours to Shompole Wildlife Conservancy
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Booking
& Reservations for Shompole Lodge situated on the
side of the Nguruman escarpment, overlooking the stunning
expanse of the Great Rift Valley - Kenya
Booking Office Tel:
+ 254 (0) 20 2437871
Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya
Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com
Shompole
Lodge - Kenya
