Offers a panoramic view over the Samangua Valley and the Lewa
Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya beyond. The
Lodge has eight passionate and exceptional cottages, each with
an open fireplace and private porch.
The grandfather of the present owners of Borana fell in love
with the wildness and soul-enriching isolation of this land. In
building the lodge, the Dyers took care not to lose this while
making sure that the Lodge exudes the ultimate in luxury and
comfort. All cottages are entirely private and have secluded
views from both bedroom and bathroom of the valley below.
The
Lodge is carefully crafted to absorb a romantic harmony with the
landscape and is designed from local, sustainable building
materials. It enjoys a tranquil setting, 17 miles north of the
equator and 6,000 feet above sea level, and is free from the
malarial mosquito and the nights are cool.
All areas of the Lodge overlook a lake that is a popular
watering hole for the local animals so there is constant
activity for guests to watch. Take a guide and walk down to the
dam to enjoy a close-up view of elephants swimming!
Cottages
Of the eight cottages at Borana, four have large double beds and
four have twin beds - both of which are queen size. Four of the
cottages have their own veranda. Two sets of cottages share a
veranda, both of which has a phenomenal view over the dam. Each
cottage also has an open-fireplace lit every evening by the room
stewardess; a basket of firewood is kept in each room. The
bathrooms are the epitome of luxury: spacious, clean and with
exceptional views over wildest Africa.
Rest
& Relaxation
The Lodge is set in a luxuriant garden made up of largely
indigenous plants chosen for their scents, colours and flowers.
From the pool guests can watch the elephants wandering their
well-trodden path to the watering hole or simply relax, read and
soak up the sun. The pool veranda is a favourite place for a
long, leisurely lunch watching the natural world unfold before
you.
In the dining room at the main lodge guests can sample fresh
produce from the Ranch, fresh juice from the Borana orchard and
wines from around the world.
In the sitting room, sofas and armchairs surround a huge open
fireplace and picture windows guarantee a continuing vista to
the plains below.
NB: Borana Lodge has 8 large double rooms. Of these 4 are
interconnecting-family rooms, 2 are twin rooms and 2 double
rooms
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Guides (Local & Non
res ) |
$80/$120 per person
per day |
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Exclusive use of
vehicle (subject to availability) |
$250 per day |
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Cultural Visits |
$20 per head |
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Visits to Kisima
floriculture project |
$60 per person |
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Visits to Lewa
Wildlife Conservancy and Excursions |
$90 per adult and
$45 per child < 12yrs per day visited |
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Transfers to/from
Nanyuki |
$250 per vehicle
(max. 6 pax) one way |
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Transfers to/from
Tassia |
$200 per vehicle
(max. 6 pax) one way |
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Transfers to/from Il
Ngwesi |
$200 per vehicle
(max. 6 pax) one way |
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Fly Camping |
$150 per person per
night on top of room rate (minimum 2 pax) |
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Overnight riding
safaris including fly camping & visits to nearby
lodges |
on request |
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Riding and Fishing
Excursions to the lakes on Mt Kenya
|
on request |
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Helicopter
Excursions |
on request |
