‘Walking the Talk’ with The Long Run Global Ecosphere Retreat® certification

Borana Conservancy's achievement of the Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER®) status, in partnership with The Long Run, underscores its commitment to sustainability. This recognition, earned through rigorous adherence to 87 sustainability indicators, signifies Borana's ongoing dedication to conservation and positive societal impact.

Essentials Packing List

Borana Lodge is found at 6,000 ft (3,000m) in altitude only 10km North of the equator. This climate leads to hot, sunny days and cold, sometimes windy mornings and evenings. Layers are key and cotton clothes in safari colours are the most comfortable.

Education and Empowerment: What is the Mazingira Yetu Centre at Borana Conservancy?

Nestled amidst the headquarters of Borana Conservancy in Kenya lies a unique initiative that embodies the spirit of education, conservation, and community empowerment – the Mazingira Yetu Centre.

The ultimate family safari adventure in Kenya with Borana Lodge

Kenya, with its breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, beckons adventure seekers from around the world. And what better way to explore this untamed beauty than with your family?..

Days for Girls and the Red Line campaign

It was an incredibly inspirational event, hosted by Days For Girls, a programme founded on Il Ngwesi Conservancy, to Borana’s North. This programme makes re-usable sanitary pads so that girls may continue with their education whilst menstruating.

Borana Lodge becomes a Global Ecosphere Retreat ®

We are delighted top announce that Borana has been awarded Global Ecosphere Retreat ® status by The Long Run.

World Earth Day Short Film

In celebration of World Earth Day we have released this short film. Filmed and edited by Max Melesi and Narrated by Shaun Mousley this gives a brief introduction to the wildlife on Borana Conservancy during the second week of April 2020.

The Year of the Lion

Last month, the Land Rover team visited Borana Conservancy to put the new Defender through its paces. A series of testing drives took place across the conservancy, including assisting the darting and collaring of an adult male lion, now aptly named ‘Defender’.

Borana Conservancy Newsletter No III

Last month, the Land Rover team visited Borana Conservancy to put the new Defender through its paces. A series of testing drives took place across the conservancy, including assisting the darting and collaring of an adult male lion, now aptly named ‘Defender’.

Rianto wins Paradise Ranger Award

On World Ranger Day in 2017, Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and co-chair of Paradise International Foundation, announced the Paradise African Ranger Awards, a ten-year initiative to support 500 wildlife rangers across Africa.

Women join the Borana Conservancy Anti-Poaching team

Borana Conservancy has welcomed a new team of women who will play a vital role in supporting our conservation efforts. We interviewed a few of these ladies for an insight into how and why they have decided to join Borana Conservancy.

On the Line - Fred Clark

In 2017 Fred Clark spent two months on Borana Conservancy as part of an artists’ residence. The result was a series of works depicting Africa wildlife and endangered species in their natural habitat.