The Mission
Borana Conservancy, in partnership with neighboring communities, supports a sustainable ecosystem for critically endangered species, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, reticulated giraffes, and Grevy's zebras. The holistic approach integrates tourism, livestock management, and other commercial activities to build local livelihoods and enhance ecosystem integrity. Borana Conservancy has also contributed to the funding, development, marketing, and management of community-owned conservation projects such as Tassia, Oreteti, and Il N’gwesi, which collaborate with the Kenya Wildlife Service to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and ensure the well-being of local communities
East Africa’s Biggest Rhino Sanctuary
In 2013, Borana and Lewa made an innovative decision to remove their fences and create the Borana-Lewa Landscape. Prioritizing the needs of wildlife, this move allowed animals to freely migrate between the two conservancies, effectively doubling their habitat and establishing one of the largest and most successful rhino sanctuaries in East Africa.
Today, over 160 black and white rhinos inhabit the Lewa-Borana Landscape. Thanks to efforts in relocation, protection, and ongoing care, their population has thrived and continues to grow.
Security
Borana Conservancy is proud to report zero poaching incidents over the last six years. This is largely due to Borana’s community focused conservation efforts, along with the dedicated team of over 120 male and female rangers.
Such a high ranger density is crucial to anti-poaching efforts and the effective biological management and monitoring of rhino. This conservation success story could not have been achieved without support from key conservation partners: Save The Rhino International, For Rangers, The Kenya Wildlife Service and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
Your stay positively impacts the lives of wildlife and local communities and we encourage all guests to experience first hand the plethora of conservation projects that are managed by the conservancy.
