Porini Signature Safari
Designed for those seeking a deeper, more immersive safari experience, our Porini Signature Safari takes you on a 12-day journey through Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife areas. Staying in our award winning , eco-friendly Porini safari camps, you’ll enjoy a personal and exclusive wilderness adventure, far from the crowds.
This carefully crafted itinerary blends diverse landscapes and exceptional wildlife encounters, from the unique Nairobi National Park to the elephant-rich Amboseli and Selenkay Conservancy, the rhino haven of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and the breathtaking big cat territories of the Masai Mara’s Ol Kinyei and Olare Motorogi Conservancies, as well as the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve.
With flights between destinations, you’ll spend less time on the road and more time in the wild. Experience the magic of day and night game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, guided bush walks with Maasai warriors, and the thrill of exploring Kenya’s vast, untamed landscapes—all while enjoying exceptional comfort and unbeatable value.
Itinerary in Detail
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Tour Experiences
Day 1
Pick up from Nairobi airport (or central Nairobi) and transfer to Nairobi Tented Camp for 1 night. This offers a superb alternative to staying in a hotel in the busy city centre. The camp is located in the heart of the Karen area of Nairobi and is ideally located for guests to explore a variety of activities, including game drive in Nairobi National Park, visit to the Giraffe Centre, Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, local shopping experiences, and cultural sites.
*Activities are at an additional cost.
Day 2
Early breakfast then transfer to Nairobi’s Wilson (domestic) airport for the morning flight to Selenkay / Amboseli. Met at the airstrip and transfer to Porini Amboseli Camp for 3 nights. Take a game drive or walk, returning to camp for lunch. Later go out on an afternoon game drive to further explore the Selenkay Conservancy. All the big cats have been seen in the Conservancy as well as elephants and a wide range of species including large numbers of giraffes, zebra, and antelopes. There are also less common animals to be seen such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu and African wildcat. Enjoy a sundowner at a scenic spot overlooking Kilimanjaro then continue with a night game drive and return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
After an early breakfast spend the morning on a game drive in the Selenkay Conservancy and an escorted nature walk with Maasai guides, returning to camp for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit a nearby Maasai Village where you will get to know more about the way of life of the Maasai people before having a night game drive with a spotlight to seek out the nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Head back to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following a picnic lunch in the park, we return to camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive. Return to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5
Early breakfast and then drive through the Conservancy to the airstrip for the flight to Wilson, connecting onto the 10.20h flight to Nanyuki (arriving at 11.30h). You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then head off on a game drive with your driver-guide in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.
* Note re flight from Wilson to Amboseli / Selenkay: from 20 Dec to 31 Mar & 1 Jul to 31 Oct we have a daily direct charter flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport into the Selenkay Airstrip (and back). The airstrip is close to Porini Amboseli Camp. In other months we use the Safarilink daily scheduled flights into Amboseli National Park with a one hour transfer to Porini Amboseli Camp.
Day 6
Full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and walking activities from camp. Dinner and overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 7
Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 9.45 am Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11 am. You will be met and transferred to Porini Mara Camp, arriving for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a game drive in Ol Kinyei Conservancy with a sundowner at a scenic spot followed by a night game drive with spotlights to search for nocturnal animals, including the elusive leopards which are resident in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, before heading back to camp for dinner. Overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 8
Awake to the natural sounds of the Mara’s birdlife. Leave camp soon after dawn to explore the Ol Kinyei Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats. Breakfast. Later return to camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive, followed by a sundowner and night game drive on the way back to camp. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 9
Another day to explore the exclusive Ol Kinyei Conservancy with morning and afternoon game drives. Sundowner and night game drive. Dinner and overnight Porini Mara Camp.
Day 10
Morning walk in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy. After breakfast leave camp and drive through Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, game-viewing as you go, and on to Olare Motorogi Conservancy arriving at Porini Lion Camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, away from the minibuses and tourist vehicles seen in the reserve, and with an excellent chance of sighting lions, cheetahs and leopards all of which are found in the conservancy. Sundowner and night game drive. Dinner and overnight Porini Lion Camp.
Day 11
Enjoy a full day to explore the Olare Motorogi Conservancy at your leisure, or opt for an exhilarating game drive in the renowned Masai Mara Reserve. Should you choose the latter, a picnic lunch will be provided in the park before returning to camp in the late afternoon.
In the evening, unwind with a sundowner in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, followed by a night game drive to discover the nocturnal wildlife. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Porini Lion Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 12
Early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy returning for breakfast. Mid-morning transfer to the airstrip for the 11 am flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson airport (arriving 12.15 pm). Transfer to the international airport or if your international flight departs in the evening, then you can take advantage of our Complimentary Day Room offer at Eka Hotel Nairobi before later transferring to the airport.
Or we can arrange for you to overnight in a Nairobi hotel (hotel not included but can be added at a supplement).
Extra Nights can be added at any Porini Camp. Alternatively, extend your stay by flying to the Kenya Coast or the Spice Island of Zanzibar to relax on the pure white beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Tour Experiences
Day 1
Pick up from Nairobi airport (or central Nairobi) and transfer to Nairobi Tented Camp for 1 night. This offers a superb alternative to staying in a hotel in the busy city centre. The camp is located in the heart of the Karen area of Nairobi and is ideally located for guests to explore a variety of activities, including game drive in Nairobi National Park, visit to the Giraffe Centre, Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, local shopping experiences, and cultural sites.
*Activities are at an additional cost.
Day 2
Early breakfast then transfer to Nairobi’s Wilson (domestic) airport for the morning flight to Selenkay / Amboseli. Met at the airstrip and transfer to Porini Amboseli Camp for 3 nights. Take a game drive or walk, returning to camp for lunch. Later go out on an afternoon game drive to further explore the Selenkay Conservancy. All the big cats have been seen in the Conservancy as well as elephants and a wide range of species including large numbers of giraffes, zebra, and antelopes. There are also less common animals to be seen such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu and African wildcat. Enjoy a sundowner at a scenic spot overlooking Kilimanjaro then continue with a night game drive and return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
After an early breakfast spend the morning on a game drive in the Selenkay Conservancy and an escorted nature walk with Maasai guides, returning to camp for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit a nearby Maasai Village where you will get to know more about the way of life of the Maasai people before having a night game drive with a spotlight to seek out the nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Head back to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following a picnic lunch in the park, we return to camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive. Return to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5
Early breakfast and then drive through the Conservancy to the airstrip for the flight to Wilson, connecting onto the 10.20h flight to Nanyuki (arriving at 11.30h). You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then head off on a game drive with your driver-guide in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.
* Note re flight from Wilson to Amboseli / Selenkay: from 20 Dec to 31 Mar & 1 Jul to 31 Oct we have a daily direct charter flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport into the Selenkay Airstrip (and back). The airstrip is close to Porini Amboseli Camp. In other months we use the Safarilink daily scheduled flights into Amboseli National Park with a one hour transfer to Porini Amboseli Camp.
Day 6
Full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and walking activities from camp. Dinner and overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 7
Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 9.45 am Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11 am. You will be met and transferred to Porini Mara Camp, arriving for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a game drive in Ol Kinyei Conservancy with a sundowner at a scenic spot followed by a night game drive with spotlights to search for nocturnal animals, including the elusive leopards which are resident in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, before heading back to camp for dinner. Overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 8
Awake to the natural sounds of the Mara’s birdlife. Leave camp soon after dawn to explore the Ol Kinyei Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats. Breakfast. Later return to camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive, followed by a sundowner and night game drive on the way back to camp. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 9
Another day to explore the exclusive Ol Kinyei Conservancy with morning and afternoon game drives. Sundowner and night game drive. Dinner and overnight Porini Mara Camp.
Day 10
Morning walk in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy. After breakfast leave camp and drive through Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, game-viewing as you go, and on to Olare Motorogi Conservancy arriving at Porini Lion Camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, away from the minibuses and tourist vehicles seen in the reserve, and with an excellent chance of sighting lions, cheetahs and leopards all of which are found in the conservancy. Sundowner and night game drive. Dinner and overnight Porini Lion Camp.
Day 11
Enjoy a full day to explore the Olare Motorogi Conservancy at your leisure, or opt for an exhilarating game drive in the renowned Masai Mara Reserve. Should you choose the latter, a picnic lunch will be provided in the park before returning to camp in the late afternoon.
In the evening, unwind with a sundowner in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, followed by a night game drive to discover the nocturnal wildlife. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Porini Lion Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 12
Early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy returning for breakfast. Mid-morning transfer to the airstrip for the 11 am flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson airport (arriving 12.15 pm). Transfer to the international airport or if your international flight departs in the evening, then you can take advantage of our Complimentary Day Room offer at Eka Hotel Nairobi before later transferring to the airport.
Or we can arrange for you to overnight in a Nairobi hotel (hotel not included but can be added at a supplement).
Extra Nights can be added at any Porini Camp. Alternatively, extend your stay by flying to the Kenya Coast or the Spice Island of Zanzibar to relax on the pure white beaches of the Indian Ocean.
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Tour Experiences
Day 1
Pickup from Nairobi (9am) and transfer by safari minibus to Porini Amboseli Camp (a 5 hour journey of 128 miles), arriving at Porini Camp before lunch. (NB optional flight upgrade – at a supplement). Following afternoon tea, you will be escorted on a walk by Maasai warriors 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 for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following a picnic lunch in the park, we return to camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on 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 such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
Early breakfast and then drive through Amboseli park to the airstrip for the 9am Safarilink flight to Wilson, connecting onto the 10am flight to Mara (duration 1 hour). You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Mara Camp, located in Ol Kinyei Conservancy. After lunch take an afternoon game drive, followed by a sundowner and night game drive on the way back to Camp. Dinner and overnight Porini Mara Camp.
Day 4
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast. A full day in the Masai Mara National Reserve with game drives in 4×4 vehicles. Dinner, night game drive and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 5
Early morning game drive in the conservancy, breakfast and then mid-morning transfer to the airstrip for the flight back to Nairobi, arriving at Wilson at approximately 12.15h.
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Rachel resides on the vibrant West Coast of Canada, specifically on Vancouver Island. She has a profound love for travel, having explored nearly 30 countries.
However, it was a solo journey to Africa that truly ignited her passion. Upon stepping foot in Botswana for the first time, Rachel was captivated and knew she needed to explore more of the continent. Since then, she has ventured solo to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mauritius, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya, where she traveled with Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps.
It was during these experiences that Rachel realized her desire to be a part of the Gamewatchers team.
You can contact Rae at rae@gamewatchers.com
Rachel Chambers 
Hello, I'm Rick, based in Ontario, Canada, with over 15 years in the travel industry and a passport filled with stamps from over 70 countries. My heart was captured by Africa during my first visit to Kenya, and since then, I've journeyed back repeatedly, exploring the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Whether you're dreaming of a "once in a lifetime" vacation or you're a seasoned safari traveler, I'm here to assist in planning your perfect African adventure.
You can contact me at rick@gamewatchers.com or give me a call at +1-877-710-3014, and together, we'll make your African dreams a reality.
Rick Mcintyre 
Greetings, I'm Julie Roggow, and I come to you with over two decades of immersion in the world of travel. My journey into the heart of safari adventures began as I traversed Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, capturing the essence of these mesmerizing landscapes through my lens. Among these remarkable destinations, Kenya and the Porini safari camps hold a special place in my heart. Their unique blend of wilderness and conservation resonates deeply with me.
My passion for travel is matched only by my dedication to sharing that passion with others. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or embarking on your very first safari, I'm here to ensure that planning your safari vacation is an enjoyable and seamless experience.
Feel free to reach out to me by email at julie@gamewatchers.com or through our toll-free telephone line at +1-877-710-3014. Let's embark on an unforgettable safari journey together, where the wild beauty of Africa awaits to enchant and inspire you.
Julie Roggow 
Rachel resides on the vibrant West Coast of Canada, specifically on Vancouver Island. She has a profound love for travel, having explored nearly 30 countries.
However, it was a solo journey to Africa that truly ignited her passion. Upon stepping foot in Botswana for the first time, Rachel was captivated and knew she needed to explore more of the continent. Since then, she has ventured solo to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mauritius, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya, where she traveled with Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps.
It was during these experiences that Rachel realized her desire to be a part of the Gamewatchers team.
You can contact Rae at rae@gamewatchers.com
Rachel Chambers
Hello, I'm Rick, based in Ontario, Canada, with over 15 years in the travel industry and a passport filled with stamps from over 70 countries. My heart was captured by Africa during my first visit to Kenya, and since then, I've journeyed back repeatedly, exploring the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Whether you're dreaming of a "once in a lifetime" vacation or you're a seasoned safari traveler, I'm here to assist in planning your perfect African adventure.
You can contact me at rick@gamewatchers.com or give me a call at +1-877-710-3014, and together, we'll make your African dreams a reality.
Rick Mcintyre
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