Start your eight-day adventure at Borana with rides around the conservancy. Days three and four consist of a ride down to the sparkling Ngare Ndare River before fly camping under the stars and riding on to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Days five and six are spent riding through the moorlands and forests of Lake Rutundun, relaxing in dappled shade and fishing in Lake Alice. On day seven you’ll ride back to Kisima before finishing at Borana – just in time for a final picnic and swim at Ngare Ndare.
Start your eight-day adventure at Borana with rides around the conservancy. Days three and four consist of a ride down to the sparkling Ngare Ndare River before fly camping under the stars and riding on to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Days five and six are spent riding through the moorlands and forests of Lake Rutundun, relaxing in dappled shade and fishing in Lake Alice. On day seven you’ll ride back to Kisima before finishing at Borana – just in time for a final picnic and swim at Ngare Ndare.
Day 1 :
Riding at Borana Lodge
<p>You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).</p><p>Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p>You will be met at the airport and transferred to your starting point at Borana.</p><p></p><p>When the grandfather of the present owners of Borana arrived in this spot, he simply fell in love with its isolation and wildness. Now his descendants have built a lodge on the land that he adored. Made of local, sustainable materials, Borana Lodge sits subtly on this malaria-free landscape, with panoramic views across the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya. Inside, all is luxurious and plush: a perfect breakaway location.</p><p></p><p>There's no shortage of activities to suit everyone: day and night game drives; birding and fly fishing; the opportunity to join an anti-poaching team; and even, weather permitting, paragliding! The focus of your explorations will be horse riding and ride you shall. All the way to your next property at the foot of Mount Kenya. Keep an eye out for wild dog, spotted hyaena, zebra and antelope and a number of cat species along the way.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="#">Borana Ranch (Laikipia)</a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/borana-lodge/">Borana Lodge</a></p><p>Meals & Drinks: All meals included</p><p>All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)</p>
Day 2 :
Riding at Borana Lodge
<p>Riding at Borana Lodge</p><p>You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).</p><p>Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p>You will be met at the airport and transferred to your starting point at Borana.</p><p></p><p>When the grandfather of the present owners of Borana arrived in this spot, he simply fell in love with its isolation and wildness. Now his descendants have built a lodge on the land that he adored. Made of local, sustainable materials, Borana Lodge sits subtly on this malaria-free landscape, with panoramic views across the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya. Inside, all is luxurious and plush: a perfect breakaway location.</p><p></p><p>There's no shortage of activities to suit everyone: day and night game drives; birding and fly fishing; the opportunity to join an anti-poaching team; and even, weather permitting, paragliding! The focus of your explorations will be horse riding and ride you shall. All the way to your next property at the foot of Mount Kenya. Keep an eye out for wild dog, spotted hyaena, zebra and antelope and a number of cat species along the way.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="#">Borana Ranch (Laikipia)</a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/borana-lodge/">Borana Lodge</a></p><p>Meals & Drinks: All meals included</p><p>All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)</p>
Day 3 :
Riding at Borana Lodge
<p>You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).</p><p>Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p>You will be met at the airport and transferred to your starting point at Borana.</p><p></p><p>When the grandfather of the present owners of Borana arrived in this spot, he simply fell in love with its isolation and wildness. Now his descendants have built a lodge on the land that he adored. Made of local, sustainable materials, Borana Lodge sits subtly on this malaria-free landscape, with panoramic views across the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya. Inside, all is luxurious and plush: a perfect breakaway location.</p><p></p><p>There's no shortage of activities to suit everyone: day and night game drives; birding and fly fishing; the opportunity to join an anti-poaching team; and even, weather permitting, paragliding! The focus of your explorations will be horse riding and ride you shall. All the way to your next property at the foot of Mount Kenya. Keep an eye out for wild dog, spotted hyaena, zebra and antelope and a number of cat species along the way.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="#">Borana Ranch (Laikipia)</a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/borana-lodge/">Borana Lodge</a></p><p>Meals & Drinks: All meals included</p><p>All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)</p>
Day 4 :
Riding at Borana Lodge
<p>You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).</p><p>Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p>You will be met at the airport and transferred to your starting point at Borana.</p><p></p><p>When the grandfather of the present owners of Borana arrived in this spot, he simply fell in love with its isolation and wildness. Now his descendants have built a lodge on the land that he adored. Made of local, sustainable materials, Borana Lodge sits subtly on this malaria-free landscape, with panoramic views across the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya. Inside, all is luxurious and plush: a perfect breakaway location.</p><p></p><p>There's no shortage of activities to suit everyone: day and night game drives; birding and fly fishing; the opportunity to join an anti-poaching team; and even, weather permitting, paragliding! The focus of your explorations will be horse riding and ride you shall. All the way to your next property at the foot of Mount Kenya. Keep an eye out for wild dog, spotted hyaena, zebra and antelope and a number of cat species along the way.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="#">Borana Ranch (Laikipia)</a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/borana-lodge/">Borana Lodge</a></p><p>Meals & Drinks: All meals included</p><p>All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)</p>
Day 5 :
Riding at Borana Lodge
<p>You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).</p><p>Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p>You will be met at the airport and transferred to your starting point at Borana.</p><p></p><p>When the grandfather of the present owners of Borana arrived in this spot, he simply fell in love with its isolation and wildness. Now his descendants have built a lodge on the land that he adored. Made of local, sustainable materials, Borana Lodge sits subtly on this malaria-free landscape, with panoramic views across the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya. Inside, all is luxurious and plush: a perfect breakaway location.</p><p></p><p>There's no shortage of activities to suit everyone: day and night game drives; birding and fly fishing; the opportunity to join an anti-poaching team; and even, weather permitting, paragliding! The focus of your explorations will be horse riding and ride you shall. All the way to your next property at the foot of Mount Kenya. Keep an eye out for wild dog, spotted hyaena, zebra and antelope and a number of cat species along the way.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="#">Borana Ranch (Laikipia)</a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/borana-lodge/">Borana Lodge</a></p><p>Meals & Drinks: All meals included</p><p>All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)</p>
Day 6 :
Bush walks at Rutundu Log Cabins
<p>After riding and fly camping your way across laikipia you will arrive at Rutundu Log Cabins – a rustic mountain getaway. The two Alaskan-style cedar-wood cabins overlook Lake Rutundu, making this is a wonderful choice for those who appreciate hiking, fishing and nature at close range.</p><p></p><p>The range of outdoor activities includes nature walks, mountain hikes, birdwatching (even sunbirds at your breakfast table), and trout fishing in Lake Rutundu. There's a small boat if you fancy exploring the lake, with staff available should you require a guide. For enthusiastic hikers, Lake Alice is two hours away, with less challenging walks around Lake Rutundu and the surrounding mountainside.</p><p></p><p>From Rutundu you will round trip back to Borana continuing your explorations across the Laikipia wilderness.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="/product/mt-kenya-national-park/">Mount Kenya </a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/rutundu/">Rutundu</a> </p><p>Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense</p><p> Drinks not included</p>
Day 7 :
Finish in Nairobi
<p>You will be transferred by charter to the airport for your onward journey.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="#">Nairobi Airport </a></p><p>Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)</p><p>Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense</p><p>Drinks not included</p><p></p><p>End of tour </p><p>Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p>You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).</p>
Trip cost includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Trip cost excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the Itinerary section)
