Authentic Tailor-Made African Safaris
Ololo Safaris is a family owned and operated safari company that curates unforgettable journeys while keeping the planet’s well-being at heart.
In 2007, the Chapman family went on the safari of a lifetime to East Africa. Little did they know that a year later, they would uproot their lives in Australia to purchase and convert an old family homestead into a safari lodge on the edge of Nairobi National Park, Kenya. Over the years, the family has fallen in love with the people, culture, and wildlife of this beautiful continent. Ololo Safaris is their way of sharing this passion with you; starting at the family lodge, you will then explore our favourite places discovered over the last 17 years.
Personalised Safaris
Positive Impact
Family-Owned and Operated
Destinations
Browse a selection of our suggested destinations to gain inspiration for your ultimate African safari!
Sample Itineraries
Here are some of our most iconic safaris to offer some inspiration. Once you get in touch and we get to know what you’re looking for, we’ll provide a personalised itinerary that is designed for you.
OLOLO LODGE
Our family owned and run lodge—where your safari begins.
It was 2008 when the Chapman family uprooted their lives in Australia and took the ambitious leap to purchase a farm and old homestead, located on the edge of Nairobi National Park, with the dream of converting it into one of Kenya’s most beautiful and sustainable lodges.
Five years later, the lodge was finally opened, and has since become one of Kenya’s most iconic destinations for eco-tourism, wildlife safaris and food fresh from the Ololo regenerative farm; the perfect home base to explore the rest of Kenya.
Experiences
As well as game drives, bush walks, and cultural experiences, there are several activities that can be added to your itinerary, to make your trip truly unique.
Travel journal
Kind words from our travellers
Erika McGreal (Australia) ~ travelled July, 2025
“Our African safari adventure was organised by Charley from Ololo Safaris and was tailored perfectly for us….incredible from start to finish. We traveled through Kenya staying at Ololo lodge with safaris in Nairobi and the Masai Mara…looked after by our guide Steve who made the experience very special! On to Uganda to trek to the gorillas…magical! Back to Nairobi and a chill out at Ololo before heading to Zambia … highlights Victoria Falls (of course) and a stay in a private lodge on the Zambezi River where we were pampered by our private chef and butler. We travelled on to the Chobe River in Botswana for more amazing wildlife experiences. Thank you Charley and everyone at Ololo for giving us the trip of a lifetime!”
Kym Collins (Australia) ~ travelled June, 2025
“From the first contact with Jim Chapman, I believed that we were on the right track. Catering for the interests and comfort of 10 people ranging in age from 7 to 77 years, would appear to be a challenge, but the resultant 19-day safari was a dream come true. Questions were always answered promptly and nothing was too much trouble. We were treated like family members ourselves. Ololo Lodge itself was peopled by the most wonderful and obliging staff, including drivers, bar and kitchen staff and, of course, the Chapmans themselves. Accommodation and meals were first class, and the morning and evening safaris in the greatly under-appreciated and advertised Nairobi National Park, a revelation. Never to be forgotten!”
Karen Nicholson (Australia) ~ travelled July, 2025
“We experienced an amazing trip in Kenya that was organised by Jim Chapman at Ololo Safaris. Jim spent a lot of time understanding our needs through the booking process and put together a great itinerary that was personalised for us to get the best out of our experience. He gave us great advice and the trip was amazing as a result. Jim was prompt in replying to our enquiries before the trip and was always on hand when we were on safari to answer any questions we had. We have travelled to many parts of the world and we rate our experience with Ololo Safaris very highly, and on reflection, possibly our best trip.”
Peter Entwistle (Australia) ~ travelled August, 2025
The best trip we have ever had
“Our trip could not have been any better. Every day of our 13-day adventure exceeded expectations. From our first day at Ololo Lodge in Nairobi with Steve, to our epic road trip with Ernest as our guide and driver (we cannot recommend him more highly), through Naivasha, Nakuru, Kakamega Rainforest, and Kisumu, to our time at Enkewa Camp in the Masai Mara — everything was just fantastic! The children were so well catered for and kept engaged at all times by our brilliant guides, and we quite simply had the best trip of our lives.”
Claire & Family (UK) ~ travelled September, 2023
An amazing and uplifting experience
“We highly recommend planning and booking your trip through Charley. He chose the perfect parks and lodges and tailored the experiences just for us including a balloon flight over the Masai Mara, a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls and water-based safaris in Botswana. We loved the breakfasts and sundowners out in the bush too! All travel, pick-ups and transfers ran smoothly and Charley was happy to answer all our questions and kept us informed every step of the way. We will be back.”
Lorraine & Charlotte Hessel (UK) ~ travelled September, 2023
“AMAZING from start to finish! Charley arranged the perfect trip for us tailored to our desires. He made all the arrangements, yet allowed for flexibility as needed. Ololo lodge was a perfect start for our Kenya journey. The entire staff worked together to make our stay all it could be.”
Lorrie Peterson (USA) ~ travelled October, 2023
Thanks Ololo for the special memories of Kenya
“Jim & Charley were fantastic in organising our trip to Kenya. We had a group of 21 and they were so helpful and accommodating to all our needs. We saw the Big 5, the ugly 5, the great migration in the Mara and also visited a traditional Masai village.”
Kylie M (Australia) ~ travelled July, 2024
“I can’t thank Jim and the team of Ololo Safaris enough for making my birthday trip into something I’ll never forget! They hooked us with the best guides and the most beautiful lodges in Kenya where I got to see wildlife that I’ve been wanting to see since I was a child.”