Borana Lodge wonderfully combines privacy, natural beauty and an abundance of wildlife to create unique and memorable safari experiences.
Perfect for families and couples alike, Borana Lodge is located in the heart of the Borana Conservancy. Comprising eight cottages, each unique in style and character, this small and exclusive lodge is a home away from home. The lodge is built from entirely local materials by local craftsmen and the Dyer family, with each cottage featuring a private verandah, spacious bathrooms and breath-taking views over the African wilds.
A horizon pool overlooking the Hyena Valley Dam is the main centrepiece of the lodge, where you can watch elephants wandering to the watering hole or simply relax and soak up the sun. Enjoy lunch in the pavilion above the pool house for stunning views over the entire conservancy.
Borana Conservancy is home to the inspiration for Pride Rock from Disney’s original animated film ‘The Lion King’. Reachable on foot from Borana Lodge, as well as in a vehicle, on horseback or mountain bike, this wonderful location is perfect for watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee or enjoying a cold drink at sunset.
With some thrilling and authentic wildlife experiences on offer, Borana Lodge has something for everyone, from younger children through to teenagers and adults. Borana Lodge has a fleet of custom-built, open-sided vehicles, with game drives led by trained Kenyan field guides. Or, experience the wild on a guided bush walk for a more tranquil experience.
Venture to the Ngare Ndare forest, a safe haven for large animals like elephants and buffalo and a paradise for birlife, monkeys and butterflies. Weave through the treetops along the canopy walkway, arriving at a platform with fantastic views across a natural spring and the forest beyond. Swim in the iridescent blue pools, fed by meltwater from glaciers on Mount Kenya, and enjoy a picnic before journeying back.
The work Borana Lodge is doing with rhino conservation is a huge part of its appeal. By staying at the lodge, guests are making a direct contribution to conservation, as Borana commits all profits to securing conservation integrity. Guests can even head out with Michael to meet the rhino patrol team for a privileged insight into the conservancy.
Located in the heart of the Borana Conservancy, Borana Lodge is located on the foothills of Mount Kenya.
Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.
El Karama – meaning ‘treasured possession’ in Swahili – is a small, family-run lodge with a reputation for great, home-produced food and impeccable sustainable travel credentials. Murray and Sophie live on-site with their two young children and provide one of the most heartfelt safaris in Kenya.
Owned and run by the local Laikipiak Maasai community, Il Ngwesi is a beautiful eco-lodge but also a community empowerment and wildlife conservation project. It stands out for its commitment to the local community, with 6,000 local stakeholders having supported the lodge for more than two decades.
As the name suggests, this award-winning, family-run safari outfit specialises in offering clients some of the most thrilling and authentic walking safaris in Kenya. The walking safaris can be tailored exclusively to any level of fitness or interest, with support camels used for tired legs, with the fully serviced camp being moved each day with a team of Samburu warriors and camels. From the simple, two-man dome tents with shared facilities, through to the luxury, en-suite canvas tents complete with dressing gowns, the Karisia team somehow managed to create the most magical experiences, in the wildest of places and comfort is never compromised.
Sitting on the edge of the Laikipia plateau is Loisaba Tented Camp, home to some of the most spectacular views in the region.
Fusing luxury with the latest in cutting-edge environmental design, Segera Retreat offers an unforgettably chic safari. Secluded and private, it rests in the wooded savannah and grasslands of the Laikipia Plateau, to the north-west of Mount Kenya. The spacious villas offer privacy and a relaxed ambience, sitting amongst beautifully designed gardens. Each one offers dramatic views over the surrounding landscape, which is filled by an array of wildlife and birdlife. And the sights are not limited to the natural world, with Segera also home to a magnificent collection of artwork – The Zeitz Collection.
The Craig family has been entertaining visitors at their home, Lewa Wilderness, for the last 30 years and it shows. Tucked away on a hillside, this homely lodge overlooks Lewa Conservancy’s Eastern Marania Valley. Given the lodge has grown naturally over the years, there is an eclectic but welcoming mix of buildings and styles. All of the cosy cottages come with their own four-poster beds, fireplaces and verandas from which to enjoy the views.
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