Borana Lodge is located at the heart of Borana Conservancy, with a fantastic view of Mount Kenya. The lodge was built entirely from local materials by local craftsmen and the Dyer family. It is perched on a hillside above a dam, where wildlife regularly gathers.
This page will provide you with all the extra information you will need to have a pleasant stay at Borana.
You can book through our website by following the “Book Now” link in the top right hand corner of the page. Alternatively, please get in touch with our reservations team who will be happy to answer any questions and help with internal transfers.
Borana Lodge is dedicated to the sustainable conservation of land and wildlife. Our holistic approach commits all retained earnings to building local livelihoods and enhancing ecosystem integrity.
All rates below are inclusive of a 24% non-commissionable contribution to Borana Conservancy’s environmental and social responsibilities,replacing the traditional ‘conservation fee’.
Click here for more information on the impact of this 24%
* Inclusive rate accounts for accommodation cost and a 24% contribution to conservation.
All prices in USD
Extended stay offer: 10% off total inclusive rate for 5 or more nights.
Minimum two night stay in standard season, three night stay in peak season.
Peak stays: 15th June -30th September 2023, 20th December 2023 - 5th January 2024
Standard stays: 6th January -14th June 2023, 1st October -19th December 2023
Child rate applies to those from 5 to 15 years at the time of travel. Children under 5 years stay free of charge.
Includes:
Includes:
Additional costs per person:
Borana Lodge is dedicated to the sustainable conservation of land and wildlife. Our holistic approach commits allretained earnings to building local livelihoods and enhancing ecosystem integrity.
All rates below are inclusive of a 24% non-commissionable contribution to Borana Conservancy’s environmental and social responsibilities,replacing the traditional ‘conservation fee’.
Click here for more information on the impact of this 24%
* Inclusive rate accounts for accommodation cost and a 24% contribution to conservation.
All prices in USD
Extended stay offer: 10% off total inclusive rate for 5 or more nights.
Minimum two night stay in standard season, three night stay in peak season.
Peak stays: 15th June -30th September 2024, 20th December 2023 - 5th January 2025
Standard stays: 6th January -14th June 2024, 1st October -19th December 2024
Child rate applies to those from 5 to 15 years at the time of travel. Children under 5 years stay free of charge.
Includes:
Includes:
Additional costs per person:
Visa requirements vary depending on nationality.
If you require an entry visa, you are required to obtain this online prior to departure via www.evisa.go.ke
For further information including nationalities that require visas, please visit https://evisa.go.ke/eligibility
Our rates include all Borana Conservancy based activities, full board accommodation, local airstrip transfers (Borana Conservancy & Lewa Downs), a mandatory 24% contribution to conservation and house wines and spirits.
Our rates do not include any activities beyond Borana Conservancy, premium wines, spirits, champagne and any tips or gratuities. All guests travelling to Borana Lodge mnust have adequate health and travel insurance.
Borana Lodge is found at the heart of Borana Conservancy.
It is accessible via a short flight from Nairobi and various other locations across Kenya. The Borana Conservancy airstrip caters to private charters while the Lewa Downs airstrip, an hour and half’s game drive away, has regular scheduled flights. Borana Lodge also has a heli pad and we can organise road transfers on request.
Nairobi, Kenya has excellent, European standard hospitals. Should evacuation be necessary, excellent medical care is a short flight away.
We insist that all visitors to Borana Lodge have full AMREF flying doctors cover.
The most common cause of stomach upsets and diarrhoea is dehydration; increasing your fluid intake should prevent this illness. All countries have their own 'bugs' to which residents develop immunity. The African gastroenteritis 'bugs' are the next most common cause of 'traveller's tummy.' Generally, antibiotics will cure this illness within 24 hours. This mild form of stomach upset is most commonly caught from hand to mouth contact with people. If you have shaken hands (harmless) with children or people in the bush, remember to wash your hands afterwards before you accidentally brush your mouth and transfer the germs.
Due to the altitude and cold evenings on Borana we do not have very many insects. We do not provide mosquito nets in the rooms and are not home to the malarial mosquito. Having said this, please do get in touch with your doctor or local travel nurse to confirm which medication they advise for your entire safari.
Borana uses clean water for their food preparation. We take great pride in our exceptional menu, fresh fruits, salads and vegetables, tempting light lunch dishes and exotically delicious dinners.
The water at Borana Lodge is pumped from a nearby well and is tested every three months, it is perfectly safe to drink. We can provide bottled water on request.
At Borana Lodge we have a set menu, although our chefs are happy to tailor meals for particular dietary requirements and allergies. We also have a simpler children’s menu for our younger guests.
Most of our guests reach Borana Lodge by air, with short flights in small planes. Most airline companies recommend soft bags and have a weight limit of 15kg including hand luggage.
A laundry service is available so large amounts of clothing are not required. Hair dryers are supplied, but please bring your own electric shaver if necessary. All batteries can be recharged.
Although weather patterns are becoming harder and harder to predict, the weather on Borana Conservancy is usually warm and breezy. Traditionally, our rainy seasons have been in March/April and November. April and May rains have short, sharp showers which turn the conservancy a shade of emerald green, all the wild flowers are out and the animals all start having babies. November rains usually bring longer, heavy storms which sometimes last an entire day.
Our favourite time of year is May/June or October. There are fewer travellers as it is not yet school holidays and the weather is wonderfully warm with clear views which go on for miles.
This includes full board accommodation, laundry, guided game drives and walks, horse riding, mountain biking, local airstrip transfers and a mandatory contribution to conservation (replacing the traditional conservation fee).
For more information on our seasonality please see here for our rates.
Borana Lodge has a three night minimum stay in peak season and a two night minimum stay in standard season. We usually recommend that guests stay for a minimum of four nights in order to really make the most of the activities and what Borana Lodge has to offer.
Gratuities are gratefully received. This is at your own discretion and is usually arranged on departure. You may tip as much or little as you wish but for those who would like a guideline regarding tipping we recommend the following:
We would much rather you switch off while you are at Borana Lodge as we enjoy your company. Wifi is available within all the guest rooms. Please be aware it may be much slower than you are used to.
We would much rather you switch off while you are at Borana Lodge as we enjoy your company. Wifi is available within all the guest rooms. Please be aware it may be much slower than you are used to.
This page will provide you with all the extra information you will need to have a pleasant stay at Borana.
You can book through our website by following the “Book Now” link in the top right hand corner of the page. Alternatively, please get in touch with our reservations team who will be happy to answer any questions and help with internal transfers.
Borana Lodge is dedicated to the sustainable conservation of land and wildlife. Our holistic approach commits all retained earnings to building local livelihoods and enhancing ecosystem integrity.
All rates below are inclusive of a 24% non-commissionable contribution to Borana Conservancy’s environmental and social responsibilities,replacing the traditional ‘conservation fee’.
Click here for more information on the impact of this 24%
* Inclusive rate accounts for accommodation cost and a 24% contribution to conservation.
All prices in USD
Extended stay offer: 10% off total inclusive rate for 5 or more nights.
Minimum two night stay in standard season, three night stay in peak season.
Peak stays: 15th June -30th September 2023, 20th December 2023 - 5th January 2024
Standard stays: 6th January -14th June 2023, 1st October -19th December 2023
Child rate applies to those from 5 to 15 years at the time of travel. Children under 5 years stay free of charge.
Includes:
Includes:
Additional costs per person:
Borana Lodge is dedicated to the sustainable conservation of land and wildlife. Our holistic approach commits allretained earnings to building local livelihoods and enhancing ecosystem integrity.
All rates below are inclusive of a 24% non-commissionable contribution to Borana Conservancy’s environmental and social responsibilities,replacing the traditional ‘conservation fee’.
Click here for more information on the impact of this 24%
* Inclusive rate accounts for accommodation cost and a 24% contribution to conservation.
All prices in USD
Extended stay offer: 10% off total inclusive rate for 5 or more nights.
Minimum two night stay in standard season, three night stay in peak season.
Peak stays: 15th June -30th September 2024, 20th December 2023 - 5th January 2025
Standard stays: 6th January -14th June 2024, 1st October -19th December 2024
Child rate applies to those from 5 to 15 years at the time of travel. Children under 5 years stay free of charge.
Includes:
Includes:
Additional costs per person:
Visa requirements vary depending on nationality.
If you require an entry visa, you are required to obtain this online prior to departure via www.evisa.go.ke
For further information including nationalities that require visas, please visit https://evisa.go.ke/eligibility
Our rates include all Borana Conservancy based activities, full board accommodation, local airstrip transfers (Borana Conservancy & Lewa Downs), a mandatory 24% contribution to conservation and house wines and spirits.
Our rates do not include any activities beyond Borana Conservancy, premium wines, spirits, champagne and any tips or gratuities. All guests travelling to Borana Lodge mnust have adequate health and travel insurance.
Borana Lodge is found at the heart of Borana Conservancy.
It is accessible via a short flight from Nairobi and various other locations across Kenya. The Borana Conservancy airstrip caters to private charters while the Lewa Downs airstrip, an hour and half’s game drive away, has regular scheduled flights. Borana Lodge also has a heli pad and we can organise road transfers on request.
Nairobi, Kenya has excellent, European standard hospitals. Should evacuation be necessary, excellent medical care is a short flight away.
We insist that all visitors to Borana Lodge have full AMREF flying doctors cover.
The most common cause of stomach upsets and diarrhoea is dehydration; increasing your fluid intake should prevent this illness. All countries have their own 'bugs' to which residents develop immunity. The African gastroenteritis 'bugs' are the next most common cause of 'traveller's tummy.' Generally, antibiotics will cure this illness within 24 hours. This mild form of stomach upset is most commonly caught from hand to mouth contact with people. If you have shaken hands (harmless) with children or people in the bush, remember to wash your hands afterwards before you accidentally brush your mouth and transfer the germs.
Due to the altitude and cold evenings on Borana we do not have very many insects. We do not provide mosquito nets in the rooms and are not home to the malarial mosquito. Having said this, please do get in touch with your doctor or local travel nurse to confirm which medication they advise for your entire safari.
Borana uses clean water for their food preparation. We take great pride in our exceptional menu, fresh fruits, salads and vegetables, tempting light lunch dishes and exotically delicious dinners.
The water at Borana Lodge is pumped from a nearby well and is tested every three months, it is perfectly safe to drink. We can provide bottled water on request.
At Borana Lodge we have a set menu, although our chefs are happy to tailor meals for particular dietary requirements and allergies. We also have a simpler children’s menu for our younger guests.
Most of our guests reach Borana Lodge by air, with short flights in small planes. Most airline companies recommend soft bags and have a weight limit of 15kg including hand luggage.
A laundry service is available so large amounts of clothing are not required. Hair dryers are supplied, but please bring your own electric shaver if necessary. All batteries can be recharged.
Although weather patterns are becoming harder and harder to predict, the weather on Borana Conservancy is usually warm and breezy. Traditionally, our rainy seasons have been in March/April and November. April and May rains have short, sharp showers which turn the conservancy a shade of emerald green, all the wild flowers are out and the animals all start having babies. November rains usually bring longer, heavy storms which sometimes last an entire day.
Our favourite time of year is May/June or October. There are fewer travellers as it is not yet school holidays and the weather is wonderfully warm with clear views which go on for miles.
This includes full board accommodation, laundry, guided game drives and walks, horse riding, mountain biking, local airstrip transfers and a mandatory contribution to conservation (replacing the traditional conservation fee).
For more information on our seasonality please see here for our rates.
Borana Lodge has a three night minimum stay in peak season and a two night minimum stay in standard season. We usually recommend that guests stay for a minimum of four nights in order to really make the most of the activities and what Borana Lodge has to offer.
Gratuities are gratefully received. This is at your own discretion and is usually arranged on departure. You may tip as much or little as you wish but for those who would like a guideline regarding tipping we recommend the following:
We would much rather you switch off while you are at Borana Lodge as we enjoy your company. Wifi is available within all the guest rooms. Please be aware it may be much slower than you are used to.
We would much rather you switch off while you are at Borana Lodge as we enjoy your company. Wifi is available within all the guest rooms. Please be aware it may be much slower than you are used to.