Newly-Opened Olarro Brings Elegance to Kenya's Loita Hills

Olarro Lodge Entices Travelers with Style and Warmth

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. April 06, 2010

NAIROBI, Kenya - April 6, 2010- Set like a jewel in the spectacular scenery of the Maasai Mara, Olarro now welcomes guests to one of Africa's most elegant and hospitable experiences.

Designed by Anthony Russell, the visionary behind sister property Shompole, Olarro's undulating curves mimic the rolling hillside into which the lodge is set, blending it effortlessly into its surroundings.

Seven cottages are tucked within the Main Olarro property, highlighted by cool white interiors and earth-tone accents, enhanced by modern decor chosen for its quality and the integrity of its design. Three twin-bedded rooms and four doubles offer flexible accommodation for family, friends, couples and individuals seeking the ideal blend of state-of-the-art amenities and authenticity.

For visitors seeking complete privacy and exclusivity, Little Olarro is a private house a short distance from the main lounge, including a luxury suite with master bedroom, a second smaller twin bedroom and living room. A few steps away is the upper deck, a private kitchen, dining area and spa facility, complemented by a veranda overlooking the major waterhole and some of the most spectacular scenes offered in Africa.

Overlooking the pool, an intimate spa offers a range of relaxing and revitalizing treatments, using top of the range indigenous African product line - Thera Vine. The expansive decks of the Northern Lounge offer 180-degree views across a pristine corner of the Mara ecosystem.

An under-the-stars open-air fireplace lures guests to view the starry skies, after delectable meals served in the Lounge, or poolside. Special children's and vegetarian menus are available.

Conversations often revolve around game sightings during the day's walking safaris - an ideal way to explore the terrain and bird life - or more traditional game drives, including night drives featuring night vision binoculars.

Rates begin at $590/person double; children 2-12 sharing with two adults are $295/day; children under 2 sharing with two adults are free. Rates include round-trip road transfers from Nairobi, all meals including bush breakfasts, sundowners, picnics, premium wines and spirits (with the exception of champagne), unlimited spa treatments, bush walks, game drives into the Maasai Mara with a dedicated vehicle and Maasai guide, and all other activities, except helicopter safari, balloon rides and Conservancy fees of $60 daily per adult and $30 daily for children 2-12. All rates are fully commissionable.

Olarro - “the buffalo” in Maa (the local language of the Masai) - is situated amidst a 10,000 acre private Game Conservancy area that is surrounded by the 140,000 acre Maji Moto Group Ranch owned by the local Maasai people, who are key stakeholders in the conservation initiatives stimulated by Olarro's 20-year comprehensive community assistance plan. Maji Moto offers a complete private experience and is situated in the corridor of the annual Loita wildebeest migration and not far from the main wildebeest migration of the main Mara ecosystem, often described as “the greatest wildlife show on earth.”

Olarro's “4 C's” approach - Conservation, Community, Capacity and Commerce - embody the philosophy behind Olarro: a self-sustaining tourist operation that simultaneously improves the standard of living for the local community. State-of-the-art wind and solar technology underlines Olarro's commitment to support the ecosystem.

For further information, visit www.olarrokenya.com; to book, call a travel agent or contact Journeys In Style www.journeysinstyle.com.