This tour provides a wonderful opportunity to stay in Porini Camps' exclusive accommodation. We combine unforgettable safari experiences, where you are
able to walk with Masai warriors and guides whilst you explore the wilderness areas.
Amboseli Porini Camp is set in the Selenkay Conservancy, and is owned and run by the Masai community, which is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife.
Mara Porini Camp is set in the exclusive wildlife conservancy of Ol Kinyei, one of the most beautiful areas in the region. The conservancy holds a variety of
animal species including a pride of lions.
Onto Porini Lion Camp, which is located in the Olare Olok Conservancy, which borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve and is home to an abundance of animals,
including big cats.
Day
1
Daily Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Day
2
Amboseli
Drive to Selenkay Conservancy and to Amboseli Porini Camp
(160 km), arriving before lunch. Following afternoon tea, Masai
warriors will escort you on a walk to a village to get an insight
into their fascinating culture and way of life. Then take a game
drive in the conservancy followed by a sundowner at a scenic
spot overlooking Kilimanjaro. Night game drive and return to
camp. Overnight: Amboseli Porini Camp (lunch and dinner included).
Day
3
Amboseli
After an early breakfast, drive through the bush on a private
track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game
viewing. After a picnic lunch, return to Porini Camp later in the
afternoon. In the evening enjoy a game drive in Selenkay
Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint,
followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals.
Return to camp. Overnight: Amboseli Porini Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day
4
Masai Mara
After an early breakfast drive through Amboseli Park to the
airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Masai Mara via Wilson
Airport, Nairobi (change of plane). Met on arrival and
transferred to the Camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive,
followed by a sundowner and night game drive. Overnight:
Mara Porini Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day
5
Masai Mara
Optional early morning balloon flight over the Mara – £275. A
full day game viewing in the Masai Mara including a picnic
lunch. A sundowner and night game drive. Overnight: Mara
Porini Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day
6
Masai Mara
Morning walk in the conservancy. After breakfast drive across
the Mara to Porini Lion Camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy
adjacent to the Mara Reserve, arriving before lunch. Afternoon
game drive followed by a sundowner. Overnight: Porini Lion
Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day
7
Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Olare Orok
Conservancy. Overnight: Porini Lion Camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day
8
Heathrow or Extension
Fly by light aircraft to Nairobi (approx 1 hour). Proceed with your
chosen extension or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).
Option to fly from the Mara to Mombasa - from £290
When flying from the Masai Mara to Mombasa
entire luggage must be restricted to 15 kg as no luggage can be stored in Nairobi.
Notes
Light aircraft baggage allowance - 15 kg.
Where possible, additional
luggage can be left at your hotel or at the
Safari Lounge in Nairobi and retrieved after the safari.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing
in soft bags, plus sunglasses,
camera and insect repellent.
This safari is offered on a daily basis so no allocation is held and all services are subject to availability. If any element is not available, we will suggest the best available alternative.
On safari In Amboseli National Park, in the heart of Masailand, Selenkay Conservancy is an important dispersal area for wildlife moving in and out of Amboseli, and holds a wide diversity of species.
The eco-friendly camp is small and purposefully built on the lines of a traditional safari camp, offering the opportunity to get close to nature and away from the crowds. Situated in the in the private 15,000 acre Selenkay Conservancy, near the northern boundary of Amboseli National Park. Facilities at the Amboseli Porini Camp include an outdoor dining area. Leisure facilties include day & night game drives, escorted walks, visits to traditional masai village, sundowners & a picnic lunch.
Accommodation 9 spacious tents with en suite bathroom with safari showers.
On safari on the Masai Mara. This small exclusive camp offers tented accommodation for a more personal safari experience. Set in pristine wilderness with open savannah plains, riverine forest, springs, streams and rivers, rolling hills and spectacular views across the Mara.
Recently set up in the exclusive wildlife conservancy of Ol Kinyei, one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Serengeti-Mara eco-system. Facilities at the Mara Porini Camp include outdoor dining where excellent food with home-baked bread, fresh salads and high quality meals are prepared by the camp chef, and served by the hospitable Masai staff. Leisure facilities include day/night game drives, sundowners and guided walks.
Accommodation 86 spacious tents with en suite bathrooms.
On safari on the Masai Mara. This eco-friendly camp is located in an exclusive 20,000-acre conservancy. There are no minibuses allowed and the number of vehicles are controlled, giving you an authentic safari experience, away from the crowds.Situated near the Masai Mara game reserve in the Olare Orok Conservancy.
This expansive conservancy is home to an abundance of animals including the big cats for which the Mara is famous, and is the ideal base from which to view the wildebeest migration. Facilities at the Porini Lion Camp include a central mess tent, which serves as the dining and lounge area. In the evenings clients can enjoy a drink with hors d'oeuvres on the verandah or around the camp fire. Home baked bread, fresh salads and high quality meals are prepared & served by the camp chef. Leisure facilities include day & night game drives, a day in the Masai Mara National Reserve, escorted walks & sundowners.
Accommodation 10 tents with en suite bathroom with safari shower.
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PRICES 2012
Prices are per person based on two sharing. Peak season supplements
may apply - ask for details.
Flights from Heathrow to Nairobi - regional departure points
also available. Ask for more details.
Prices
from
6 nights
LOW SEASON
£2749
MID SEASON
£3239
HIGH SEASON
£3705
BALLOONING from
£275 per person
when pre-booked in the UK
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