Borana Conservancyn

Borana is located at the foot of Mt Kenya north of the equator, settled on the Laikipia Plateau. The conservancy was started to protect the black and white rhinos from extinction due to increased poaching in the 1970s. In addition to rhino, other threatened and endangered species such as African bush elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, cheetah, African wild dog, Jackson’s hartebeest and Grevy’s zebra are also protected inside the conservancy.   Mount Kenya poses a beautiful backdrop for the conservancy, with views of the mountains snow-capped peaks to the south, and a landscape of mountains and desert to the North.

The conservancy works with local communities and other partners to maintain a sustainable ecosystem for tourists to holiday and wildlife to thrive in. Borana and Lewa conservancies removed the fence separating them and formed the largest black rhino sanctuary in Kenya. The conservancy also has high end lodges to enable guests relax and unwind after a busy day in the wild. It is accessible by air through flights departing Nairobi from Wilson Airport.