Borana borders two vast properties to the north, which are wholly owned by the local Maasai community. Borana and its neighbour - The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - helped to build two small lodges on these ranches. They were constructed entirely with local materials in harmony with their surroundings. The resultant income generated by these previously moribund ranches has paid for bursaries and scholarships, the digging of new wells and crucially, extra security. These areas - previously the haunt of poachers and bandits - are now havens for big game, forming a corridor between the wildlife reserves of Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs south to the Laikipia Plateau. Great migratory herds of elephant have become accustomed to use these corridors as a matter of course. It is not uncommon to see herds of elephant in excess of 400.

Tassia Lodge was built entirely from local materials. No live trees were cut down to build the lodge and even the cement used was eco-friendly. Tassia Lodge is owned and run by the local Maasai community. 6 cottages of breathtaking beauty line a ridge around a central living area and a swimming pool. The pool overlooks a natural water hole and is fed by an underground spring. Guests rent the entire lodge, which sleeps twelve adults and any number of children in a separate bunkhouse. There is an excellent chef at Tassia Lodge who will cook food brought by guests, or if you prefer not to self-cater, full catering can be arranged through Borana Lodge.