TRAVELLING WITH A PURPOSE
Borana Lodge is steeped in history and style. Located at the heart of Borana Conservancy, Kenya’s newest and most successful rhino sanctuary, Borana Lodge is set against a beautiful hillside with an organic design and panoramic views.
In 2007, the Dyer family, who founded Borana Lodge, made a conscious and important decision to commit all retained earnings from the commercial activities on Borana Conservancy to supporting the increased costs of conservation.
The Lodge was established in 1993 as one of the original small eco-lodges in East Africa. It has since been the prime economic driver that has enabled Borana Conservancy to secure vital habitat for endangered species.
At a time in our history when Rhino poaching was at its worst and sanctuaries were closing, we committed additional secure habitat for Rhino and to underwrite all core conservation costs long into the future.
By staying at Borana Lodge you are making a direct contribution to conservation, allowing us to continue on our truly sustainable journey, committing all profits to securing conservation integrity.
Borana’s statement on COVID-19
Borana Lodge is proud to be a member of The Long Run. One of the world’s largest sustainable development initiatives led by nature-based businesses. Members safeguard 21 million acres of nature and touch the lives of over 750,000 people.
The Long Run’s Vision is for businesses, nature and people to work harmoniously together for a sustainable future. Support, connect and inspire nature-based businesses to excel in following the highest standards of sustainability encompassing the 4Cs - Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce - to collectively influence others to take up the best practices for a sustainable future worldwide.
In 2020 Borana Lodge was granted The Long Run’s prestigious GER ® Status.
TheGER ® standard is considered to be ‘one of the world’s best standards for privately protected areas’ (Dr Jeff A. Langholz). It is recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and is one of the most rigorous sustainability audits in the hospitality industry. It takes into account every aspect of the 4Cs; Community, Culture, Conservation and Commerce and is not only about businesses mitigating their negative environmental impact, but about positively impacting the well-being of the planet and people.
EXPLORE
A stay at Borana Lodge is a unique opportunity for total immersion in the life and goings on of a working wildlife conservancy. Environmental and ecological considerations rank alongside the responsibilities we feel towards our neighbouring communities, be they pastoralists or agriculturalists.
This is in the form of community development, water safety, the mobile health clinic, the education programme and much more.
