Intro
Borana Lodge is located on the foothills of the mighty Mount Kenya, with the snow-tipped peaks and glaciers to the south and a panorama of mountains and rugged desert to the north. Borana is one of the original pioneer eco-lodges in East Africa, where all retained earnings are invested into the conservation of land, wildlife and building local communities.
This truly is travelling with a purpose.
Highlights
Guests have full exclusivity to Borana’s 32,000 acres of protected wilderness, and can encounter extraordinary scenes of wildlife in their original, untainted environment on foot, on horse-back, by helicopter, on mountain bikes or even on night drives in open safari vehicles.
Borana Conservancy is hailed by Save The Rhino as Kenya's newest and most successful rhino sanctuary.
Need To Know
All retained earnings from Borana Lodge are invested into the conservatio of land, wildlife and the building of local communities. Staying at borana Lodge acts as a direct contribution to conservation.
The original "Pride Rock" from Disney's The Lion King is located on Borana Conservancy, and can be accessed from Borana Lodge with ease. It is the perfect spot for sunrise and sunset.
Borana has an airstrip where chartered flights can land, just 15 minutes away from Borana Lodge. There is a helipad at the Lodge.
Borana is at an altitude of 6000ft, and is therefore malaria free.
Safaris
Experience the wildlife and wilderness of Borana on game drives, bush walks, horse riding safaris, helicopter flights, mountain biking and night drives.
Wildlife
Home to the Big 5 – leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino, as well as other abundant wildlife and endangered species such as wild dog, patas monkeys, striped hyena and a myriad of over 300 species of bird, Borana is a teeming hub of life.
Quick Facts
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms), Mobile Safari Operator
Child Policy
Borana is geared towards having children on safari, with an array of activities to keep all ages busy, including fishing, horse riding, assisting in the lodge kitchen and learning how to prepare local dishes, safari themed treasure hunts and visits to Pride Rock.
The Borana Lodge staff are very happy to look after children while parents head out to track blick rhino on foot or simply enjoy a massage.
Accommodation
Borana Lodge offers eight unique cottages, from family cottages to honeymoon suites, each with an open fireplace, private verandas and views over the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya beyond. The Lodge is designed will the hillside in mind and is created from local, sustainable building materials, providing the best in comfort and style.
Season
Borana Lodge is open all year round.
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms) Mobile Safari Operator
Best Community Focused Safari Property
The community benefits from schools. Clinics and job opportunities
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property
The adjoining Samburu Community benefits from sharing knowledge and resources with this incredibly pro-eco-sensitive outfit
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property
Borana
Best Community Focused Safari Property
Borana
Best Family Safari Experience
Borana