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Luxury Travel to the Borana Conservancy made for you

Search for rare wildlife at the foot of Mount Kenya

Explore protected wilderness where rhinos and Grevy’s zebras roam

Found at the foot of Mount Kenya and located within the vast Ewaso ecosystem, you’ll find the rugged savannah of the Borana Conservancy.

Spread across a 91,000-acre landscape shared with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, this is an area of extraordinary beauty. There are snow-covered peaks and the glistening glaciers of Mount Kenya to the south, and a collection of mountains and desert to the north, making it a truly spectacular setting for your African adventure.

Home to over 400 species of birds and in excess of 50 indigenous tree families, in your luxury Borana safari you will also find some of Kenya’s most prolific wildlife such as giraffes, leopards, zebras, cheetahs, buffalos and impala. Equally, this conservancy is one of the best for spotting rare and endangered Kenyan wildlife such as rhinos, herds of migratory elephants and Grevy’s zebras.

Wildlife in this region has long been under threat from poachers in search of rhino horn, ivory and bushmeat. Additionally, local communities have been known to retaliate with violence when wildlife destroys their crops or livestock. It is the mission of the Borana Conservancy, to protect this endangered habitat and its wildlife in partnership with the local community.

The conservancy lends itself to a whole range of incredible activities, such as traditional game drives, trail running, treetop canopy tours and horseback riding, as well as fly-fishing excursions to Mount Kenya National Park.

  • : Two rhinos, one lying down and one standing, in a dry grassy field with distant hills under a clear blue sky.
  • Sunlit rock formation overlooking a wide dry valley with rolling hills in the background under soft daylight.
  • Maasai men wearing red plaid garments performing a jumping dance outdoors under a bright blue sky.
  • An adult elephant and a small calf standing together in dry grass in an open landscape with hills behind them.
  • Midsection view of Maasai woman wearing a red garment holding intricate, colourful beaded collar necklaces.
  • A zebra with thin black and white stripes walking across dry, dusty ground near scattered trees.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Borana Conservancy specialists

See rhino and Grevy's zebra at Mount Kenya's foot

Head out on private game drives at the foot of Mount Kenya with strong chances of spotting rhinos, elephants and endangered Grevy’s zebras

Cross the Ngare Ndare Forest canopy walkway

Cross the Ngare Ndare Forest canopy walkway with a private guide following a 450m treetop bridge for a proper bird’s-eye view

Track rhino on foot with conservation rangers

Track rhino on foot with Borana’s local conservation team and learn how they protect wildlife day to day

Dine under the stars at the Hyena Valley Dam

Dine under the stars at Borana Lodge’s Hide with live, Swahili-inspired cooking overlooking the water trough and Hyena Valley Dam

Walk to Pride Rock for sunrise

Walk to Pride Rock from Lengishu House for sunrise or sundowners, taking in wide-open views across the conservancy and deep into Kenya’s Northern Frontier

Luxury accommodation in Borana Conservancy

There are many incredible places to stay in Borana Conservancy. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

  • Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

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When to visit

Borana Conservancy is a fantastic year-round destination to go on safari. June to October is one of the most reliable windows for game viewing with dry weather and wildlife lingering around water sources. January to March is warmer with good visibility as well, and is often listed as a high season in this part of Kenya. April to May and November are when the landscapes turn green with the rains, there are fewer visitors and excellent birdwatching. The rain supports newborns, so you might see plains zebra foaling often from October to March. And buffalo calving from December to February.

Great wildlife visibility

June–October

Birdwatching

April–May

Calving season

October–March December–February

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