Conservancy · Laikipia, Kenya
Borana Conservancy
A conservancy on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya, open to neighbouring Lewa since the fence between them came down.
The destination
One landscape, two conservancies.
Borana describes itself as a protected area on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya, just north of the equator on the Laikipia Plateau. It combines conservation with tourism, ranching and other enterprises.
Black rhino were brought to Borana in 2013. Later, the fence with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was dropped, forming what both call the Lewa-Borana landscape.
At a glance
- Type
- Conservancy (protected area management entity)
- Setting
- Northern slopes of Mount Kenya, Laikipia Plateau
- Neighbour
- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, no fence between
- Member of
- Laikipia Conservancies Association
- Airstrips
- Borana (charters); Lewa Downs (scheduled)
On the conservancy
Ways to explore.
Photo: Sirai HouseBorana Lodge lists a wide range of ways to get out on the conservancy.
Horse riding
Borana keeps a stable of more than thirty horses, from gentle mounts for beginners to thoroughbreds for experienced riders.
Rhino tracking
Listed among the conservation activities, alongside ranger deployments and training like a ranger.
Walks, bikes and fly camping
Bush walks, mountain biking and e-biking, and fly camping are all on the activities list.
When to go
The conservancy through the year.
Borana says its rains have usually come in March and April, as short, heavy showers. It adds that patterns are getting harder to predict.
Borana Lodge names these as favourite months, with clear, warm weather before the school holidays.
Borana's other usual rainy month, when storms can last longer, sometimes a whole day.
Source: Borana Lodge.
Where to stay in Borana Conservancy
Our selection of camps and lodges.
Related destinations
In Laikipia.
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Thinking of Borana?
Tell us how you like to travel, and we will plan days on horseback, on foot or by vehicle across the Lewa-Borana landscape.
- Phone & WhatsApp
- +254 795 887765
- Office
- The Piano Building, Brookside Drive, Nairobi