Kenya | East Laikipia
This is a 35,000 acre property situated in the East Laikipia district of Kenya, north of the equator with views to Mount Kenya. The property has a range of landscapes to explore from rolling plains dotted with whistling thorn acacias with oodles of plains game to deep valleys and high mountain ranges that carry mystique and awesome vistas. The eight-cottage lodge becomes very hard to leave when its time to go riding, nestled on a mountain slope it camouflages seamlessly into its surroundings with its swamp grass roofs and rendered earth walls. The lodge overlooks a dam that regularly plays host to elephant pool parties.
Borana has a range of horses from home bred to ex-polo ponies that didn’t cut the mustard on the field who become exceptional safari horses and a handful of ex-racehorses and ex-equestrian horses. A favourite breed at Borana are the Somali cross ponies that are energetic, quick off the mark and alert, these horses are for riders that appreciate a pocket rocket ride – so to speak. The stable has a range of horses to suit a variety of abilities.
time in saddle
4 to 6 hours
breed of horses
Polo ponies, Somali/Ethiopian ponies, TB crosses
pace
Moderate to fast with lots of long canters up gentle hills
riding ability
Caters for beginners to advanced riders
weight limit
95kg (please contact to confirm that a suitable horse is available)
accommodation
Luxurious lodge accommodation and mobile safari camping
seasons
Mid season is from January 3 to February 28 and June 1 to 30, 2012.
High season is July 1 to October 31, December 20 to January 2, 2013.
Green season is March 1 to May 30, December 1 to 19, 2012.
group size
For mobile safaris maximum of 8, unless previously organised
prices
Mid season rates: $600 US per person per night (sharing), $700 US single room per person per night.
High season rates: $690 US per person per night (sharing), $790 US single room per person per night.
Green season rates: $560 US per person per night (sharing), $660 US single room per person per night.
The price includes all conservation fees, accommodation, meals, drinks, guided bush walks, riding, shared game drives, sundowners.
The price does not include flights, transfers to and from the property (apart from local airstrip transfers) and travel insurance.
Prices may be subject to change.