Overview
About Borana Conservancy
Borana Conservancy is a 32,000-acre conservancy in the Laikipia plateau that shares an open border with Lewa, creating a 93,000-acre joint rhino landscape — the largest contiguous rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Borana combines working livestock operations with serious wildlife conservation, demonstrating that ranching and rhino recovery can coexist.
For guests at Fortunas Resort, Borana is a quieter, more exclusive alternative to Lewa for travellers who want activity-led safaris — mountain biking, walking, fly-camping and horseback safaris — alongside classic game drives.
History & Heritage
The Story of Borana Conservancy
The Dyer family began ranching the Borana land in the 1920s. In 1992 they began transitioning the property from a pure cattle operation into a mixed-use conservancy. In 2013, Borana removed the fence between itself and Lewa, creating one continuous rhino habitat — a landmark moment for East African conservation.
Today Borana hosts a growing black and white rhino population, runs the Waterhole research project, and channels tourism revenue into local schools, healthcare and women’s enterprise programmes through the Borana Conservation Trust.
Experiences
Things To Do
Wildlife & Attractions
What You'll See
When To Go
Best Time to Visit
June to October & January to March offers the most rewarding conditions at Borana Conservancy. Plan around Kenya’s two dry seasons — late June through October and January through February — when wildlife congregates around water sources and trails stay accessible.
Getting There
Distance & Travel from Fortunas Resort
Borana Conservancy lies just approximately 90 km from Fortunas Resort — a 2 hour drive through Meru’s scenic countryside. Our concierge team arranges private transfers, guided day trips and multi-day safari itineraries that start and end at the lodge.
Your Base Camp
Why Stay at Fortunas Resort
Borana’s in-conservancy lodges command very high rates. Fortunas Resort is a sophisticated, well-priced base from which to enjoy Borana on a day or overnight package without giving up comfort or service.
We co-ordinate Borana conservancy fees, activity bookings (mountain biking and horseback rides must be reserved in advance) and transfers in a single confirmation.
