Activities
Spending time at Laragai House can be as relaxed or action fuelled as you would like. For some rest and relaxation, spend the days gazing at the view, looking out for elephant at the nearby waterhole or enjoying a massage in the privacy of your own room. Other more adventurous activities include night and day game drives, horseback riding for both experienced and novice riders, a nature walk, rhino tracking on foot or sundowners from a fabulous viewpoint.
Game Viewing
Borana Conservancy holds the highest diversity of large mammal species of any ecosystem of its size in the world. It is home to many special species including elephant, black rhino, lion, Jackson’s hartebeest, reticulated giraffe, buffalo, leopard, striped hyena Grevy’s zebra and other endangered species. With over 350 species of birdlife to observe, this really is a paradise for keen birders.
Rhino Tracking On Foot
Borana Conservancy employs over 100 male and female rangers to safe guard its black and white rhino. The ranger team are responsible to identify every rhino on a daily basis and we offer our guests the chance to experience what it is like to be a ranger. Head out early in the morning with the rangers and track rhino on foot and learn more about this endangered species.
Stand Up PADDLE BOARDING
Take one of or four paddle boards out onto the lake as a uniques experience and see what wildlife is around as you paddle around.
MOuntain Biking
We have six Giant mountain bikes for adults and teenagers that our guests are welcome to use and explore the conservancy off the unbeaten track with our guide.
Horse Riding
Kenya is where the first horseback safaris began in the 1970’s. Since then the interest and popularity has grown and Borana Conservancy is an established horse-riding destination. There are two stables on Borana Conservancy, Ngare Ndare Stables for beginners and children and the Borana Stables for more experienced riders. Guests can explore Borana and beyond, riding amongst a variety wildlife species which populate the conservancy.
Horse riding on Borana Conservancy by Bobby Neptune
Guided Bush Walks
Borana Conservancy is a fantastic place to go on guided bush walks. The conservancy is home to the ‘Big Five’ although walking allows you to discover some of the smaller animals and the incredible birdlife. We recommend an early morning walk before breakfast when the temperatures are cooler and our highly experienced guides can teach the whole family about the local flora, fauna and wildlife.
scenic safari & Helicopter Trips
A helicopter ride is one of the best ways to experience Kenya’s breathtaking and diverse landscapes. View snow-capped mountain, deserts, volcanic lakes, lush tropical forests and open savannahs all in a day trip. Laragai House is extremely well placed to set off into the great north by helicopter, with the country’s most experienced pilots.
Rest And Relaxation
Indulge in a massage after a game drive or relax in the bath where you can view elephants and other large game or simply take in the expansive views of the conservancy.
Ngare Ndare Forest
The Ngare Ndare forest is a fantastic day out for any guest staying at Laragai House. Take a picnic lunch and experience the canopy walk way which crosses the tree tops at 40 feet above the ground. There is a platform at the end of the suspended walkway with a breathtaking view across a natural spring and into the forest. The Forest is also home to crystal clear blue pools whose source is from the glaciers on Mount Kenya. It is a great spot for swimming and picnics.
Extra Activities
This can be arranged though The Safari & Conservation Co. Please link on the button and send us an email for more information.