Kenya : The Porini Birds and Big Game Safaris of Kenya
See Africa's amazing wildlife on this Kenyan Safari
This 8-12 night Safari combines all four Porini Camps in four of Kenyas finest wildlife areas: (8 nights shown on the itinerary below)
Accommodation on this spectacular safari is in four camps that complement each other perfectly. Staying first at Amboseli Porini Camp in the Selenkay Conservancy, then Porini Rhino Camp in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, followed by Mara Porini camp in Ol Kinyei and ending at Porini Lion Camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy adjacent to the Mara Reserve. The Safari Camps are small and exclusive and run on the same environmentally sound principles - working closely with the local communities. All camps are specially designed to have minimum impact with no permanent structures.
The highlights are:
- Transfers between each camp are by scheduled air service with a flight to get you straight to the wildlife without spending hours travelling between the parks over rough roads.
- Game drives from the camps in 4x4 safari vehicles (not vans) with excellent guides.Walks with Maasai warriorsVisit to authentic Maasai village
- Opportunity for night game drives
- Exclusive wilderness areas with no tourist minibuses.
- An authentic safari experience staying in small exclusive camps with spacious guest tents, comfortably furnished with private bathrooms, solar lights and located in attractive unspoilt natural settings.
- At the camps all meals, drinks (wine, gin & tonic, beer, sodas, mineral water), game drives, walks, night drives and sundowners are included in the price.
- 2 Nights Amboseli Porini Camp - 2 Nights Ol Pejeta Rhino Camp – 2 nights Mara Porini Camp - 2 Nights Porini Lion Camp, Optional extra nights
Itinerary
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Days 1 to 2 -
Over Night flight then transfer to the Amboseli Porini Camp
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You are met at the airport after your over night international flight and then transferred by road from Nairobi to Amboseli Porini Camp where lunch is served at the camp; depending on your time of arrival. Enjoy an evening walk with Masai followed by sundowners and night game drive in the conservancy. This is followed with dinner and an overnight stay at the Amboseli Porini Camp.
Selenkay Conservation Area is well off the beaten track and has not been visited by tourists until now. It lies in the heart of Maasailand and the animals are truly wild and not yet habituated to the presence of vehicles.The number of tourist visitors staying at the Amboseli Porini Camp within Selenkay Conservancy is limited to a maximum of eighteen per day to retain the wild and unspoilt nature of the area and to minimise the impact on the environment.
Meals included:
Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
A day at the Amboseli National Park
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The day is spent at the Amboseli National Park with a picnic lunch. Later in the day you return to Porini Camp with all activities.
Within the conservation area the following animals have been seen recently: elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, Thompson's and Grant's gazelles, gerenuk, impala, oryx, lesser kudu, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, warthog, striped hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox, caracal, African wild cat, serval cat, genet cat, honey badger, mongoose and ostrich. Birdlife is prolific, especially birds of prey.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Arrive at the Porini Rhino Camp
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At 09.45 your Safarilink flight to Wilson will commence connecting onto the 10.20 flight to Nanyuki, arriving at 12.40 at the Rhino Camp all activities at the camp included.
The Porini Rhino Camp is located in Ol Pejeta Conservancy a 90,000 acre wildlife conservancy situated between the foot hills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snowcapped Mount Kenya. Ol Pejeta Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals including all the “Big Five” (the endangered black rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion) as well a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees and also incorporates the smaller Sweetwaters Game Reserve. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
A full day at the Porini Rhino Camp
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A full day at the Porini Rhino Camp, Ol Pejeta with all activities.
Porini Rhino Camp is hidden in a secluded valley and set amongst shady acacia trees on the banks of a seasonal river. The camp consists of six spacious guest tents, each comfortably furnished with en suite bathrooms. The camp is very environmentally-friendly with solar powered lighting and no generator. Game drives are taken in the camp’s 4x4 safari vehicles with qualified safari guides. Guided walks are taken on the open plains escorted by Maasai warriors. Night drives are also taken to see the nocturnal animals. All the Big Five have been seen on game drives from the camp.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 -
Arrive at the spectacular Mara Porini Camp
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At 09.45 you embark on the Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11.00 at the Mara Porini Camp with all activities.
Mara Porini Camp has recently been set up in the exclusive wildlife conservancy of Ol Kinyei, one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Serengeti-Mara eco-system. Mara Porini Camp location. This is pristine wilderness with open savannah plains, riverine forest, springs, streams and rivers, rolling hills and spectacular views across the Mara. Ol Kinyei belongs to a Maasai community who have recently set aside the conservancy as a sanctuary for wildlife. The conservancy holds a wide variety of the animal species for which the Mara is famous including a large resident pride of lions.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
A full day at the Mara Porini camp
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Today is spent at the Mara Porini Camp again with all activities.
The Porini camp has 6 guest luxury tents sited in the shade of Yellow-barked Acacia trees along the banks of the Laetoli, a permanent spring within Ol Kinyei . The tents are spacious and each has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and safari shower. The camp accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, giving the experience of real camping in the bush in an exclusive private wilderness but with all the comforts required by discerning travellers. Food is excellent with home baked bread, fresh salads and high quality meals prepared by the camp Chef.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 -
A full day at the Porini Lion Camp
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After breakfast you experience the full day game drive at the Mara Game Reserve with picnic lunch. An overnight stay at the Porini Lion Camp.
The Camp is situated along the banks of the Ntiakatiak River, a seasonal river with some permanent hippo pools near the camp. With 10 luxury guest tents the camp is very exclusive and giving you a real in the bush experience. The tents are very spacious and have private verandahs along the length of the tent, providing a secluded and private 'space' for you to relax and enjoy the beauty of this African wilderness. Each tent has en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. Food is excellent with fresh baked bread and high quality meals prepared by the camp Chef.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 -
A full day and over night stay at the Porini Lion Camp
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A full day and over night stay at the Porini Lion Camp with all activities.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Days 10 to 11 -
Over night flight home or extend your adventure
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At 11.00 you depart for your Safarilink flight to Wilson arriving at 12.15, then transfer by road to the international Airport for your overnight flight home or you can choose to extend your holiday. Just ask one of our advisors to help you with the details.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Prices
| Dates |
The Porini Birds and Big Game Safaris |
| Adult |
01/11/2007 - 15/12/2007
| £2,786 |
16/12/2007 - 02/01/2008
| £3,419 |
03/01/2008 - 15/04/2008
| £3,240 |
16/04/2008 - 30/06/2008
| £3,128 |
01/07/2008 - 31/10/2008
| £3,295 |
01/11/2008 - 15/12/2008
| £3,101 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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What's Included?
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Road transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli Porini.
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Flights Amboseli-Wilson-Nanyuki/Ol Pejeta-Mara-Wilson
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Amboseli Porini for 2 nights
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Amboseli park fees and conservancy fees
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Porini Rhino Camp for 2 nights including all park /conservancy fees
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2 nights Mara Porini and 2 nights Porini Lion Camp with park and conservancy fees included
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All game drives in 4x4 vehicles
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Fullboard and free house wines, beer and soft drinks.
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All activities at Porini Camps
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Return overnight international flights from UK to Kenya
What's NOT Included?
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