{"id":7453,"date":"2017-11-27T16:44:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T16:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=7453"},"modified":"2020-07-13T11:29:43","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T10:29:43","slug":"beautiful-accommodation-borana-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/beautiful-accommodation-borana-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful Accommodation: Borana Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Heading out on a safari is one of the best ways to get up close and personal with some fascinating and unique wildlife. Having the opportunity to stay in a luxury lodge right in the middle of all that animal action is just the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/laikipia-and-north\/borana_lodge\">Borana Lodge<\/a> offers the full safari package: a place for you to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and experience complete luxury and relaxation surrounded by some of the most untamed landscapes in the world.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7447\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7447\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Borana Lodge, aerial view\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aerial view<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The ultimate location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Situated on a fully functioning cattle ranch, Borana Lodge boasts spectacular views of Mount Kenya, with a stunning panorama of the snow-capped mountains and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/laikipia-and-north\">Laikipia<\/a> Plateau. The Plateau is a focal point and habitat for local wildlife, so you have the chance to see lions, antelope, leopards, wild dogs and a multitude of bird species from the comfort of the lodge.<\/p>\n<p>Borana Lodge places heavy emphasis on conservation by offering sustainable tourism packages as well as engaging in holistic land management. They also work closely with local schools and sponsor a mobile health clinic. Their passion for supporting their local community shines through their exceptional service and truly adds to the safari experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7448\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7448\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Vervet monkey\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plenty of wildlife<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Sweet dreams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are eight thatched cottage rooms available, all offering splendid views of the African bush from the seclusion of your own private veranda. Each cottage also has its own open fireplace, spacious en suite bathroom and large, comfortable beds, so you can count zebras before drifting into a peaceful sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Borana Lodge welcomes children of all ages and ensures that they have a great holiday experience. Whether you require a specific dietary plan for your little ones or a babysitting service, the excellent staff at the lodge will cater to your every need.\u00a0 As well as this, the lodge provides full board meals and a selection of soft and alcoholic drinks, so you\u2019ll be well fed during your African adventure.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7449\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/3-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7449\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/3-3.jpg\" alt=\"Borana guest room\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/3-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/3-3-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delightful guest room<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fabulous facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The facilities at Borana Lodge are top notch, with a main dining area that looks out on the lake, a full time laundry service, and even internet access so you can share your safari adventure with your friends and family back home. There\u2019s also an elegant infinity pool where you can relax and watch herds of elephants heading to their favourite watering holes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7450\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7450\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4-3.jpg\" alt=\"Borana pool with a view\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pool with a view<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In addition to all this, the lodge has a wide range of amazing activities that you are encouraged to take full advantage of, from game drives and guided bush walks, to bonus extras such as horseback riding and mountain biking. There is also so much for the kids to do at Borana Lodge too, from cooking and baking with the chefs to visiting the local community school and participating in a class.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7451\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7451\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-3.jpg\" alt=\"Horse riding amongst giraffes\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plenty of activities<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Contact Somak today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in setting off on a Kenyan adventure and staying at Borana Lodge, call our African safari experts today on 020 8423 3000. We can help you plan a real holiday of a lifetime!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[437,442,121,11,443,580],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-family","category-honeymoon","category-kenya","category-luxury","category-wildlife-and-safari"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/small-2.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7453"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11000,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7453\/revisions\/11000"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7452"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}