Monday, December 8, 2008

Awesome Lodges in Kenya - Shompole Lodge

By Kark Heinz

Shompole Lodge is situated high on the Nguruman Escarpment near Lake Natron and the Tanzanian border and is surely the most stylish lodge in Kenya.

The fact that Shompole has been constructed with natural materials makes it a rare establishment since it creates an environment that is not only fresh but blends to its natural surroundings, the bush. It has an eye catching hall mark of white smooth walls and water. Shompole caters for every type of guest, hence it makes not only the luxury seekers but also the adventurous people feel at home.

The layout of Shompole is simple. It has six rooms that are en-suit each overlooking the Great Rift Valley. Each room is constructed with the natural occurring quartz and pale thatch. There is an informal sitting area, a bathroom, a specially designed tent bedroom having a high canopied roof and a cool-pool that is the hall mark of each room. This ensures that the guest not only enjoys maximum comfort but privacy as well.

The main lounge and dinning area are ideally situated to allow a soft cool breeze to flow in while making the most of the incredible view of Mount Shompole. The surrounding expansive landscape around Shompole lodge allows for a myriad of exciting activities to take place. From game drives that can be done either in the morning or afternoon, Maasai guided bush walks, sundowner visits to see flamingoes in Lake Natron, picnics. The lodge also caters for guests who want to laze around by offering enjoyable facilities such as massage therapy.

The little Shompole Lodge is a stone throw away from the main Shompole Lodge. The Little Shompole Lodge comprises of two expansive private suites that are strategically positioned to provide outmost privacy and a stunning view of the Great Rift Valley. The suites each have a lounge area, pool and a sundeck. The rooms are en-suite having privately molded basins for gents and ladies as well as a cascaded shower.

A high canopied netting covering the bed ensures that one is protected against insects especially at night. The two suites share a mess and a pool overlooking the Lake Natron Basin and the alluring volcanic slopes of Northern Tanzania. Lodge Staff provides butler service and private guide safaris at the disposal of the esteemed guest.

For guests who want to relax in serene settings then shompole is the place for you. However for those out to enjoy more energetic exciting activities like a trip down the river in inflatable canoes, mountain biking also get their needs satisfied at Shompole. Walks are also conducted at a nearby conservancy, where you learn about animal and plant life from a very learned guide. Trips to the local nearby village can also be organized.

Shompole is a short -30 minutes chartered flight from Nairobi, or take a 120 km breath-taking drive from the heights of Nairobi down the escarpment and across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Shompole in the Masai Mara ecosystem near the Tanzania border.

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