Perched on the edge of the Samangua Valley with views of Mount Kenya, the Borana Plains and Ngare Ndare forest Borana Lodge is an idyllic lodge with breathtaking views. The Lodge is designed to work in harmony with the landscape and is created from local, sustainable building materials. There are eight cottages at Borana with verandas which have phenomenal views over the dam. Each cottage also has an open-fireplace lit for you every evening and luxurious bathrooms with exceptional views over wildest Africa. The main lodge is inviting with deep armchairs and an open fireplace and in the gardens is an infinity pool with superb views. Activities at Borana include game drives, guided walks, horse-riding, night drives and mountain biking.
Borana
Fly to
Nairobi or Mombasa
flying time
8 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +3 hours
Visas
Required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area
Best time to travel
December - March, July - October
Weather
Kenya's equatorial location ensures warm weather year round, though it can be cool at night and first thing in the morning. There are two rain seasons, the long rains occur from April to June and short rains from October to December. The rainfall is sometimes heavy and when it does come it often falls in the afternoons and evenings. The hottest period is from February to March and coldest in July to August.
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Classic Kenya
Highlights - Immerse in the Masaai culture; Big game viewing; Enjoy Kenyas rich diversity... Read more ...
Basecamp Explorer - Group Tour
Highlights - Game drives in the incredible Masai Mara; Visit to local community projects; Spend two nights on a traditional dhow sailing off the Lamu coast... Read more ...
Signature Kenya
Highlights - Fly to Samburu National Reserve;Fly to the Masai Mara National Park... Read more ...
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