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Porini Cheetah Camp opened in June 2017 and like all the other Porini Camps, the camp is a small-tented camp designed to maximize your wildlife experience. It is hosted by Jui and Nirmalya Banerjee who are avid wildlife enthusiasts themselves. The Porini Cheetah Camp is unfenced and located inside Ol Kinyei Conservancy, far from the usual safari crowds. It has just six spacious guest tents. The camp offers Wifi Internet in the public areas .

The camp is entirely solar-powered and the comfortable tents have fans and charging points for use in the day. Also ensuite bathrooms with hot shower, flush toilet and water on tap. The chef uses fresh ingredients to prepare high quality meals and even home-baked bread. Indian cuisine is available on request. The camp welcomes children aged 8 years and over (see Prices Information for more details).

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For guests staying at Porini Cheetah Camp, we can arrange to book return flights from Nairobi to the nearby Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip using the daily scheduled services of Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines, at the applicable air fares.

Location

The Ol Kinyei Conservancy, where the camp is located, is exclusive to Porini Camps, which makes for an extraordinarily intimate wildlife experience, with very few other cars sharing your sightings. The Ol Kinyei Conservancy is a recognized hotspot for the big cats and especially cheetahs, which are seen regularly, often with cubs. It is also home to large herds of elephants, apart from the plains game for which the Maasai Mara eco-system is justly famous. Safari drives can also be taken in the nearby Maasai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent Naboisho Conservancy.

The Porini Cheetah Camp is located close to the Olare Lemunyi watercourse, between the White Rock feature on the one hand and a marsh fed by a permanent underground spring that is a magnet for the antelopes and zebras, especially in the dry season. The White Rock is an excellent location for sun downers because of the view from the top.

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For guests staying at Porini Cheetah Camp, we can arrange to book return flights from Nairobi to the nearby Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip using the daily scheduled services of Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines, at the applicable air fares.

Location

The Ol Kinyei Conservancy, where the  camp is located, is exclusive to Porini Camps, which makes for an extraordinarily intimate wildlife experience, with very few other cars sharing your sightings. The Ol Kinyei Conservancy is a recognized hotspot for the big cats and especially cheetahs, which are seen regularly, often with cubs. It is also home to large herds of elephants, apart from the plains game for which the Maasai Mara eco-system is justly famous. Safari drives can also be taken in the nearby Maasai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent Naboisho Conservancy.

The Porini Cheetah Camp is located close to the Olare Lemunyi watercourse, between the White Rock feature on the one hand and a marsh fed by a permanent underground spring that is a magnet for the antelopes and zebras, especially in the dry season. The White Rock is an excellent location for sun downers because of the view from the top.

Porini Cheetah Camp Gallery

Porini Cheetah Camp Gallery

Why visit Porini Cheetah Camp?

  • Shared morning, evening and night safari game drives in Ol Kinyei Conservancy and the adjacent Naboisho Conservancy, with conservancy fees included in the price. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA)-certified safari guides (two-guide team of driver and spotter).
  • Optional Private Vehicle (at a supplement).
  • Option of a full day spent in Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch (One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY).
  • Escorted walks with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Large Safari tents with a double and single bed, solar electric lights, en suite bathrooms with flush toilet and safari shower.
  • All meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water, sodas, gin, beer and house wine.
  • Custom built 4×4 safari vehicles for game drives.
  • Expert Maasai driver-guides and spotters.
  • Morning, evening and night shared game drives in Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy (not night drives). (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Optional full day in Maasai Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch, included July-September (see below.)
  • Escorted walk with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Arrival and departure transfers between airstrips and the camps.
  • Porini Wildlife Habitat Trust Payment.

Our Porini Camps in the Mara are adjacent to the reserve in exceptionally rich wildlife areas where tourism density is controlled and deliberately kept very low (1 guest tent to 700 acres) and as such there is no need to visit the Mara National Reserve to view lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hippo etc. Stays in our camps in the conservancies also include extra activities like night game drives, guided bush walks, bush meals and sundowners. However, should guests wish to include a visit to the reserve this can be pre-booked with the additional park entry charge applicable. As the park entry tickets for the reserve must be booked and paid for in advance, this option needs to be confirmed at time of booking.

One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY.

Design Your Own Safari – Reduced Rates for Porini Camps Safaris of 6 Nights or More
Combine two or more Porini Camps for very special discounted rates. Valid for stays of a total of 6 nights or more, booked as a minimum of 3 nights at each of two of the following camps: Porini Amboseli Camp, Porini Rhino Camp, Rhino River Camp, Porini Mara Camp or Porini Cheetah Camp.
(NB offer not valid for combining Porini Mara Camp with Porini Cheetah Camp).

Extra nights can be added at any camp, or extend your stay to include Porini Lion Camp – also at reduced rates.  For full details see below: 

Free Airport Arrival Transfers in Nairobi
Stay 6 nights or more at Porini Camps an receive a free airport transfer on arrival in Nairobi to any hotel in Nairobi booked by us, or to Wilson airport.

Free Night in Nairobi and Free Airport Transfer
Stay 8 nights or more at Porini Camps and receive a FREE NIGHT including breakfast in Nairobi plus a free arrival transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Free night can be at The Eka Hotel (B&B basis)

Porini Camps Honeymooners Offer
Bride saves 50% when staying 4 or more nights at any Porini Camp. Valid all year except in Aug & Sep when the discount is 25%.

*Proof of wedding required. Offer valid for stays within 12 months of wedding. Not combinable with other offers.

Porini Camps: No Single Supplement for Solo Travelers
Solo travelers staying at any of the Porini Camps will enjoy staying in a single tent at no additional cost (No Single Room Supplement charged).
Valid for stays between March 1st and May 31st, 2025, and between November 1st and December 15th, 2025. 

This offer IS combinable with any other Porini Camps offer.

Festive Season / Christmas Offer
15% discount on total booking cost for stays of minimum 8 nights at Porini Camps between 20 Dec – 2 Jan. (Peak supplements apply).

Please Note: Special offers cannot be combined, are subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

LENGTH

2 NIGHTS I 3 DAYS

BEST MONTHS TO VISIT

ALL YEAR

FROM

US$ 1,744

Why visit Cheetah Camp?

  • Shared morning, evening and night safari game drives in Ol Kinyei Conservancy and the adjacent Naboisho Conservancy, with conservancy fees included in the price. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA)-certified safari guides (two-guide team of driver and spotter).
  • Optional Private Vehicle (at a supplement).
  • Option of a full day spent in Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch (One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY).
  • Bush breakfast and safari game drives in Conservancy.
  • Escorted walks with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Large Safari tents with a double and single bed, solar electric lights, en suite bathrooms with flush toilet and safari shower.
  • All meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water, sodas, gin, beer and house wine.
  • Custom built 4×4 safari vehicles for game drives.
  • Expert Maasai driver-guides and spotters.
  • Morning, evening and night shared game drives in Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy (not night drives). (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Optional full day in Maasai Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch, included July-September (see below.)
  • Escorted walk with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Arrival and departure transfers between airstrips and the camps.
  • Porini Wildlife Habitat Trust Payment.

Our Porini Camps in the Mara are adjacent to the reserve in exceptionally rich wildlife areas where tourism density is controlled and deliberately kept very low (1 guest tent to 700 acres) and as such there is no need to visit the Mara National Reserve to view lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hippo etc. Stays in our camps in the conservancies also include extra activities like night game drives, guided bush walks, bush meals and sundowners. However, should guests wish to include a visit to the reserve this can be pre-booked with the additional park entry charge applicable. As the park entry tickets for the reserve must be booked and paid for in advance, this option needs to be confirmed at time of booking.

One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY.

Design Your Own Safari – Reduced Rates for Porini Camps Safaris of 6 Nights or More
Combine two or more Porini Camps for very special discounted rates. Valid for stays of a total of 6 nights or more, booked as a minimum of 3 nights at each of two of the following camps: Porini Amboseli Camp, Porini Rhino Camp, Rhino River Camp, Porini Mara Camp or Porini Cheetah Camp.
(NB offer not valid for combining Porini Mara Camp with Porini Cheetah Camp).

Extra nights can be added at any camp, or extend your stay to include Porini Lion Camp – also at reduced rates.  For full details see below: 

Free Airport Arrival Transfers in Nairobi
Stay 6 nights or more at Porini Camps an receive a free airport transfer on arrival in Nairobi to any hotel in Nairobi booked by us, or to Wilson airport.

Free Night in Nairobi and Free Airport Transfer
Stay 8 nights or more at Porini Camps and receive a FREE NIGHT including breakfast in Nairobi plus a free arrival transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Free night can be at The Eka Hotel (B&B basis)

Porini Camps Honeymooners Offer
Bride saves 50% when staying 4 or more nights at any Porini Camp. Valid all year except in Aug & Sep when the discount is 25%.

*Proof of wedding required. Offer valid for stays within 12 months of wedding. Not combinable with other offers.

Porini Camps: No Single Supplement for Solo Travelers
Solo travelers staying at any of the Porini Camps will enjoy staying in a single tent at no additional cost (No Single Room Supplement charged).
Valid for stays between March 1st and May 31st, 2025, and between November 1st and December 15th, 2025. 

This offer IS combinable with any other Porini Camps offer.

Festive Season / Christmas Offer
15% discount on total booking cost for stays of minimum 8 nights at Porini Camps between 20 Dec – 2 Jan. (Peak supplements apply).

Please Note: Special offers cannot be combined, are subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

LENGTH

2 NIGHTS I 3 DAYS

BEST MONTHS TO VISIT

ALL YEAR

FROM

US$ 1,744

Itinerary 2 nights/3 days

DAY BY DAY

Tour Experiences

Day 1

10am flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the Mara. Porini Cheetah Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp. After lunch take an afternoon game drive in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at camp

Day 2

Morning and evening game drives in the conservancy land surrounding the camp. In the evening, head out for a “Sundowner” within Ol Kinyei Conservancy and then continue back to camp on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 3

Take an early morning walk in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy escorted by Maasai warriors and return for breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip and fly back to Nairobi (arriving around 12.15pm).

Porini Cheetah Camp can also be combined with one or more of the other Porini Camps as part of a longer safari – see our recommended safaris for itineraries and prices

Alternatively, opt to extend your stay for an additional night at Porini Cheetah Camp.

Tour Experiences

Day 1

10am flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the Mara. Porini Cheetah Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp. After lunch take an afternoon game drive in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at camp

Day 2

Morning and evening game drives in the conservancy land surrounding the camp. In the evening, head out for a “Sundowner” within Ol Kinyei Conservancy and then continue back to camp on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 3

Take an early morning walk in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy escorted by Maasai warriors and return for breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip and fly back to Nairobi (arriving around 12.15pm).

Porini Cheetah Camp can also be combined with one or more of the other Porini Camps as part of a longer safari – see our recommended safaris for itineraries and prices

Alternatively, opt to extend your stay for an additional night at Porini Cheetah Camp.

Talk to a Specialist

Choose a Safari Specialist in your time zone and start planning your tailor-made safari to Kenya.

What Porini Cheetah Camp Guests' Say...

In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our latest clients’ feedback from Porini Cheetah Camp posted on Trip Advisor.

Grace Ann B - Sept 2024

The Best Way to See Africa!

This was the second camp on our trip and equally as amazing as the first camp. The location and setting is beautiful. The staff amazing. The tents are very nice! The food also quite nice and a lot of it. Our first trip to Africa and won't be our last because of this life changing and beautiful experience.

Passport262923 - Aug 2024

A Truly Magnificent Experience

A 3 day stay at the camp makes it evident that Jui and Nirmalya have put their heart and soul into creating a truly outstanding experience for their guests. Right from the time the Masai guides picked us up from the main road and drove us to the camp, till the time the same pair dropped us off at the same spot 3 days later, it was truly an experience of a lifetime...

Brianna C - Aug 2024

Trip of a lifetime

The wildlife viewing was outstanding. The amount of lions we saw was amazing and seeing him in their natural habitat leaves you speechless. All of the camp employees were extremely helpful and arranged everything for us. It was nice getting to know other couples from all over the world. I would recommend this camp to anyone looking for an authentic safari experience and Kenya.

Mythreyi S - Jul 2024

Stay at the camp

Had the best time . Unbelievable hospitality and stay. The entire staff makes you feel so welcome . Would recommend to one and all. The safari rides were wonderful and guides were vey knowledgeable . The food was great and the tents were comfortable and great. Jui and Nirmalya made our stay extra special.

Grace Ann B - Sept 2024

The Best Way to See Africa!

This was the second camp on our trip and equally as amazing as the first camp. The location and setting is beautiful. The staff amazing. The tents are very nice! The food also quite nice and a lot of it. Our first trip to Africa and won't be our last because of this life changing and beautiful experience.

Passport262923 - Aug 2024

A Truly Magnificent Experience

A 3 day stay at the camp makes it evident that Jui and Nirmalya have put their heart and soul into creating a truly outstanding experience for their guests. Right from the time the Masai guides picked us up from the main road and drove us to the camp, till the time the same pair dropped us off at the same spot 3 days later, it was truly an experience of a lifetime...

Brianna C - Aug 2024

Trip of a lifetime

The wildlife viewing was outstanding. The amount of lions we saw was amazing and seeing him in their natural habitat leaves you speechless. All of the camp employees were extremely helpful and arranged everything for us. It was nice getting to know other couples from all over the world. I would recommend this camp to anyone looking for an authentic safari experience and Kenya.

Mythreyi S - Jul 2024

Stay at the camp

Had the best time . Unbelievable hospitality and stay. The entire staff makes you feel so welcome . Would recommend to one and all. The safari rides were wonderful and guides were vey knowledgeable . The food was great and the tents were comfortable and great. Jui and Nirmalya made our stay extra special.

Talk to a Specialist

Choose a Safari Specialist in your time zone and start planning your tailor-made safari to Kenya.

What Porini Cheetah Camp Guests' Say...

In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our latest clients’ feedback from Porini Cheetah Camp posted on Trip Advisor.

ipbchlvr - Nov 2024

Another 10 stars for Porini

This camp is located in the Ol kinyei conservancy part of the Maasai Mara Lovely camp, lovely staff Jackson & Edward a great spotter/ driver team. We saw ostrich, lions, cheetah , wildebeests, hyenas, elephants, giraffes Sat by campfire and had great conversation with manager John. We were able to book a hot air balloon ride over the Mara which was wonderful. Fun fact is that we were awoken at 2am to munching and snorting sounds which we were hoping to be zebras!

Alec B - Nov 2024

Outstanding hospitality and safari experience!

An outstanding experience in the conservancy and around the camp - supported throughout by the knowledgable and friendly Masai warriors who guided us to some spectacular animal sightings! Special thanks to co-owners Jui and for their wonderful camp leadership and support which ensured our experience surpassed all expectations! We hope to return again one day 🤞

Grace Ann B - Sept 2024

The Best Way to See Africa!

This was the second camp on our trip and equally as amazing as the first camp. The location and setting is beautiful. The staff amazing. The tents are very nice! The food also quite nice and a lot of it. Our first trip to Africa and won't be our last because of this life changing and beautiful experience.

Passport262923 - Aug 2024

A Truly Magnificent Experience

A 3 day stay at the camp makes it evident that Jui and Nirmalya have put their heart and soul into creating a truly outstanding experience for their guests. Right from the time the Masai guides picked us up from the main road and drove us to the camp, till the time the same pair dropped us off at the same spot 3 days later, it was truly an experience of a lifetime...

Brianna C - Aug 2024

Trip of a lifetime

The wildlife viewing was outstanding. The amount of lions we saw was amazing and seeing him in their natural habitat leaves you speechless. All of the camp employees were extremely helpful and arranged everything for us. It was nice getting to know other couples from all over the world. I would recommend this camp to anyone looking for an authentic safari experience and Kenya.

Mythreyi S - Jul 2024

Stay at the camp

Had the best time . Unbelievable hospitality and stay. The entire staff makes you feel so welcome . Would recommend to one and all. The safari rides were wonderful and guides were vey knowledgeable . The food was great and the tents were comfortable and great. Jui and Nirmalya made our stay extra special.

ipbchlvr - Nov 2024

Another 10 stars for Porini

This camp is located in the Ol kinyei conservancy part of the Maasai Mara Lovely camp, lovely staff Jackson & Edward a great spotter/ driver team. We saw ostrich, lions, cheetah , wildebeests, hyenas, elephants, giraffes Sat by campfire and had great conversation with manager John. We were able to book a hot air balloon ride over the Mara which was wonderful. Fun fact is that we were awoken at 2am to munching and snorting sounds which we were hoping to be zebras!

Alec B - Nov 2024

Outstanding hospitality and safari experience!

An outstanding experience in the conservancy and around the camp - supported throughout by the knowledgable and friendly Masai warriors who guided us to some spectacular animal sightings! Special thanks to co-owners Jui and for their wonderful camp leadership and support which ensured our experience surpassed all expectations! We hope to return again one day 🤞

Grace Ann B - Sept 2024

The Best Way to See Africa!

This was the second camp on our trip and equally as amazing as the first camp. The location and setting is beautiful. The staff amazing. The tents are very nice! The food also quite nice and a lot of it. Our first trip to Africa and won't be our last because of this life changing and beautiful experience.

Passport262923 - Aug 2024

A Truly Magnificent Experience

A 3 day stay at the camp makes it evident that Jui and Nirmalya have put their heart and soul into creating a truly outstanding experience for their guests. Right from the time the Masai guides picked us up from the main road and drove us to the camp, till the time the same pair dropped us off at the same spot 3 days later, it was truly an experience of a lifetime...

Brianna C - Aug 2024

Trip of a lifetime

The wildlife viewing was outstanding. The amount of lions we saw was amazing and seeing him in their natural habitat leaves you speechless. All of the camp employees were extremely helpful and arranged everything for us. It was nice getting to know other couples from all over the world. I would recommend this camp to anyone looking for an authentic safari experience and Kenya.

Mythreyi S - Jul 2024

Stay at the camp

Had the best time . Unbelievable hospitality and stay. The entire staff makes you feel so welcome . Would recommend to one and all. The safari rides were wonderful and guides were vey knowledgeable . The food was great and the tents were comfortable and great. Jui and Nirmalya made our stay extra special.

Safari Tours Combining Porini Camps

A selection of safari itineraries offering combinations of the award winning Porini Camps for the best game viewing.  With locations in Amboseli, Ol Pejeta and the Maasai Mara you can ensure the best wildlife viewing experience in exclusive wildlife conservancies away from the crowds.

Reduced Rates for Safaris of 6 Nights or More!

Stay at two or more Porini Camps for a minimum of 6 nights and enjoy discounted rates.

Prices start from only $390 per person per night

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In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our clients’ feedback.

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