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Borana Hotel

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The lodge is set in a valley which meanders out of the Laikipia Plateau onto the Samburu Plains of Northern Kenya with views our over Mt. Kenya and rugged mountains which break off into plains and rivers. With the mountains high snow-capped peaks presiding over the landscape, the setting is unrivalled. The exterior takes its cue from the rugged setting and building hug the valley contours, roof tops reflect ridge lines and paths follow gullies. These cottages gather around a main house. The main house has a veranda and two lounges all commanding spectacular views of the valley below.

Location

Located in Northern Kenya, Laikipia Plateau, in the foothills of Mt Kenya.

Climate

5,800 feet above sea level- days are warm and comfortable, and nights are cool and refreshing all year round. This climate provides an excellent environment for wildlife; in reality there is very little variation in the weather because of the equatorial location.

Hotel Details

Number of Rooms:

Twelve guests are accommodated in 6 individual cedar and stone thatched cottages, 2 doubles and 4 single/doubles.

 

Room Dcor: Each room is different and designed to absorb the existing terrain and afford spectacular views.

 

Room Amenities: Each cottage is spacious and has a veranda, a fireplace and large bathrooms with the choice of bath or shower.

 

Special feature: Situated in a truly magnificent landscape. The scenery is simply breath taking.

Food & Drink

Borana takes great pride in the food served. Most of the fresh produce, meat, poultry, vegetables, dairy products, are obtained everyday from the ranch (Borana is self-sufficient in home-grown vegetables and dairy produce). All the breads, pastas and cakes are home-made using home milled flour. Menus vary from the traditional to the exotic but are consistently mouth-watering.

 

Meals are taken around one large table, which allows for informality and a lively exchange of conversation. Depending on the weather al fresco lunches are often served in the building overlooking the swimming pool and dam. Meals are also available in the privacy of ones room on request. Borana accommodates most diet preferences.

Recreational Facilities

  • Day and night game viweing drives in open vehicles accompanied by Samburu Guides,
  • Walking Safaris
  • Horseback riding, 
  • Visits to the Dinwesi Village and/or Lewa Rhino Conservancy, 
  • Swimming, 
  • Fishing in the dam below the lodge which has been stocked with rainbow trout.
  • Bird-watching (over 400 species). 
  • Sightseeing flight around Mt, Kenya, 
  • Visits to samburu Game Reserve or Aberdare National Park
  • bird-shooting.
  • Overnight or day trip to Lake Turkana to visit Dr Leakys excavation site ˜The Origins of Mankind. 
  • Borana has a swimming pool with an ideal vantage point for the waterhole in the valley below. 
  • Gallery and Gift Shop

Current Situation
19.05.2012


mostly cloudy
15°C
Sunrise 06:27:00
Sunset 18:34:00

Today's Forecast
19.05.2012


scattered thunderstorms
11 °C (Low)
26°C (High)
 

Tomorrow's Forecast
20.05.2012


scattered thunderstorms
13 °C (Low)
25°C (High)
 

 
airOn request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.