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PORINI CAMPS SAFARI
This 6 night,
7 day Safari combines three properties that complement each other – Amboseli
Porini Camp in the 'private' Selenkay Conservancy, then Mara Porini Camp
in the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy, part of the famous Maasai Mara eco-system,
followed by 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 principles
- working closely with the local communities.
Highlights:
- Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles (not vans)
- Selenkay:
walk with Maasai warriors, night game drive, exclusive wilderness area with no
other tourist vehicles
- Amboseli: views of Kilimanjaro, best place for
viewing elephants at close range
- Mara: the most famous wildlife reserve
in Kenya, excellent for lion and cheetah
- Experience 2-camps in different
parts of the Mara, both Camps are unique and located in varied landscapes
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Duration: 6 nights / 7 days, Daily Departures
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Day 1
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09.00 am pick up from hotel and transfer to Selenkay Conservancy
(102 miles, 3 hrs) to arrive for lunch. 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. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight.
Overnight Amboseli Porini Camp.
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Day 2
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After an early breakfast, drive to
Amboseli National Park for a morning game drive within the Park, followed by a
picnic lunch. Return to Porini Camp for dinner, after which there will be a night
game drive using a spotlight to seek out some of the nocturnal animals such as
aardvarks, serval cats, bat-eared foxes among others. Overnight Amboseli Porini
Camp.
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Day 3
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Awake to the natural sounds and calls
of the local birdlife. After breakfast transfer to Nairobi for lunch at the famous
Carnivore Restaurant. Then transfer to Wilson Airport for the afternoon flight
to the Mara, arriving around 15.45. Transfer to Mara Porini Camp. Afternoon game
drive, followed by a sundowner and night game drive on the way back to Camp. Dinner
and overnight Mara Porini Camp.
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Day 4
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*Optional Balloon Safari and Champange Breakfast.
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A full day in the Masai Mara with game drives in 4x4 vehicles.
Dinner, night game drive and overnight at Mara Porini Camp.
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Day 5
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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 drives in 4x4 vehicles
within the game rich Mara ecosystem followed by a sundowner then dinner and overnight
at Porini Lion Camp.
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Day 6
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Morning and afternoon game drives in the
Olare Orok Conservancy. Overnight Porini Lion Camp.
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Early morning game drive in the conservancy, breakfast and then
transfer mid-morning to the airstrip and flight back to Nairobi, arriving Wilson
at approximately 12.15. |
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Locations visited: AMBOSELI
NATIONAL PARK
SELENKAY
CONSERVANCY AREA
MASAI
MARA NATIONAL PARK
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6 NIGHTS PORINI CAMPS SAFARI: PRICES ARE
IN US$
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2 nights Amboseli Porini
Camp (Selenkay Conservancy), 2 nights Mara Porini Camp (Ol
Kinyei Conservancy),
2 nights Porini Lion
Camp (Olare Orok
Conservancy).
A seven day safari combining 2 nights Selenkay/Amboseli
Porini Camp, with walks and night drive, game drive in Amboseli
for viewing elephants close up, followed by 2 nights at Mara
Porini Camp and 2 nights at Porini Lion Camp with walks and
night drive and game drive in the Maasai Mara, famous for
lions, cheetahs and leopards. [Minimum 2 people].
PRICES include safari minibus transfer to Amboseli
Porini for 2 nights, Amboseli park fees and conservancy
fees, transfer to Nairobi, lunch at Carnivore and fly to Maasai
Mara, 2 nights Mara Porini Camp, 2 nights Porini Lion
Camp, park fees and conservancy fees included. All game drives
in open 4x4 vehicles, full board and free house wines, beer
and soft drinks.
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AMBOSELI PORINI CAMP,
MARA PORINI CAMP,
PORINI LION CAMP
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2008
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01-Jun-08
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30-Jun-08
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$2960
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$450
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$470
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01-Jul-08
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31-Oct-08
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$3085
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$450
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$490
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01-Nov-08
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15-Dec-08
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$2870
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$450
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$450
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2009
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16-Dec-08
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02-Jan-09
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$3635
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$490
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$610
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03-Jan-09
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15-Apr-09
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$3420
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$490
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$575
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16-Apr-09
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30-Jun-09
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$3165
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$490
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$535
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01-Jul-09
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31-Oct-09
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$3390
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$490
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$575
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01-Nov-09
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15-Dec-09
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$3165
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$490
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$535
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Children (8-16years) each pay 60% if sharing with 2 adults;
If sharing with 1 adult the adult pays single supp and child
pays 50%; 2 children in own tent 75% of adult rate each; 4th
child in tent is strongly discouraged due to limited space
in tent and shower/toilet facilities. The camp is not suitable
for children under 8yrs.
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Each tent has a double & single bed, 3rd adult
in tent charged at normal rate
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*Extra night(s) cost at Porini Lion Camp Per Person Sharing
includes Park / Conservancy fees per night
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Supplement to fly from Amboseli to Wilson $70 (2008) &
$75 (2009) per person
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Supplement to fly from Mara to Ukunda/Mombasa $170 per person
(upto 15 Dec 2008)
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Exclusive use of vehicle $300/day. Extra Lunch $30 per
person (2008); $375/day. Extra Lunch $35 per person (2009)
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