Borana Conservancy
Conservancy

Borana Conservancy

Kenya 135 km² (52 mi²) Est. 2013

About Borana Conservancy

Borana Conservancy is an exclusive, privately owned wildlife sanctuary on the Laikipia Plateau, bordering Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. In 2014, Borana removed its fence with Lewa, creating a combined 93,000-acre wildlife corridor that has dramatically boosted rhino and elephant conservation across the region. Covering 135 square kilometres of open savannah, rocky outcrops, and cedar forests on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya, Borana offers an intimate and luxurious safari experience. The conservancy is home to all Big Five and supports an important population of black and white rhinos. With just a handful of exclusive lodges, visitor numbers are kept deliberately low.

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Safari Tours

4.0

Avg Rating

4/5

Big Five

13

Years Protected

Highlights

  • Ultra-exclusive experience with very low visitor numbers
  • Connected corridor with Lewa — 93,000 acres of wildlife habitat
  • Big Five with excellent rhino sighting opportunities
  • Stunning Mount Kenya views and varied terrain
  • No malaria risk at high altitude

Considerations

  • Very expensive — aimed at ultra-luxury market
  • Limited lodge options (only a few exclusive properties)
  • Requires booking well in advance
  • No self-drive — guided activities only

Wildlife

Big Five Status

🦁

Lion

occasional

🐆

Leopard

occasional

🐘

Elephant

common

🦬

Buffalo

Not present

🦏

Rhino

common

Notable Species

Lion

Occasional

Leopard

Occasional

Elephant

Common

Black Rhino

Common

White Rhino

Common

Grevy's Zebra

Common

Wild Dog

Occasional

Reticulated Giraffe

Common

Common Occasional Rare

Best Time to Visit

Jan
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Dec
Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal

Climate Overview

Getting There

Borana is accessed via Nanyuki, approximately 250 km (4 hours) from Nairobi. Flights from Nairobi to Lewa/Borana airstrip take about 1 hour. The conservancy shares access with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

Nearest Airport

Lewa Airstrip

Nearest City

Nanyuki

Drive Time

4 hours