Porini Lion Camp - Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara

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Porini Lion Camp is located in the exclusive 20,000 acre Olare Orok Conservancy. This expansive conservancy, which borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve is home to an abundance of animals including the Big Cats for which the Mara is famous. Lion Porini Camp location [click here]

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, 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.

At camp guests enjoy morning, evening and night game drives in custom built 4x4's. Sundowners at scenic viewing points, from where you can enjoy a drink watching the sun set over the Mara. And escorted bush walks with Maasai warriors and safari guide, where you can get an insight into the Maasai people, their way of life and also learn more about the animals, birds and plants of the Mara.

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Facilities and activities included for all guests:

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 4x4 safari vehicles for game drives.

Expert driver-guides. Morning, evening and night game drives in Olare Orok Conservancy.

Full day in Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch.

Escorted walk with Maasai guides.

Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.

Transfers from airstrip to Porini Lion Camp.

PORINI LION CAMP Itinerary- Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
Day 1	Depart Nairobi Wilson Airportat 10 am for your 50 minute flight into the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. You'll be met at the airstrip by your safari guide from Porini Lion Camp in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle to transfer to Porini Lion Camp in the adjacent Olare Orok Conservancy, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in Olare Orok Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2	*Optional Balloon Safari and ChampagneBreakfast. [ click here] Awake at dawn to the natural sounds of Masai Mara's birdlife. After an early breakfast you will have a full day "on safari" in the Mara Reserve with a picnic lunch, on the look out for the Big Cats. Return to Porini Lion Camp in the late afternoon for a shower, dinner and overnight.
Day 3	Early morning walk with Maasai warriors or game drive in the Conservancy, followed by breakfast. Then depart on the flight back to Nairobi, arriving around 12.15 pm.

PORINI LION CAMP Itinerary
Day 1	Depart Nairobi Wilson Airportat 10 am for your 50 minute flight into the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. You'll be met at the airstrip by your safari guide from Porini Lion Camp in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle to transfer to Porini Lion Camp in the adjacent Olare Orok Conservancy, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in Olare Orok Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive to look for nocturnal animals. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2	*Optional Balloon Safari and ChampagneBreakfast. [ click here] Awake at dawn to the natural sounds of Masai Mara's birdlife. After an early breakfast you will have a full day "on safari" in the Mara Reserve with a picnic lunch, on the look out for the Big Cats. Return to Porini Lion Camp in the late afternoon for a shower, dinner and overnight.
Day 3	After early morning tea in your tent you will have a dawn game drive in the Olare Orok Conservancy on the lookout for the Big Five! Return to camp for breakfast followed by a morning nature walk across the plains escorted by Maasai warriors returning for lunch. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in the Conservancy stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive as you head back to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4	Early morning walk with Maasai warriors or game drive in the Conservancy, followed by breakfast. Then depart on the flight back to Nairobi, arriving around 12.15 pm.

Prices

*PORINI LION CAMP AIR SAFARI -* PRICES ARE IN US$
2 nights Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy PRICES INCLUDE Nairobi-Ol Kiombo airstrip return flights, Maasai Mara park fees and Olare Orok Conservancy fees, day/night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, sundowner, guided walks, full board and free house wines, beer and soft drinks
DATES From	DATES To	Standard 2-night package per person	Extra nights per person including activities & park fees	Single supplement per night
2008
01-Jun-08	30-Jun-08	$1225	$470	$75
01-Jul-08	31-Oct-08	$1265	$490	$75
01-Nov-08	15-Dec-08	$1190	$450	$75
2009
16-Dec-08	02-Jan-09	$1440	$610	$85
03-Jan-09	15-Apr-09	$1185	$575	$85
16-Apr-09	30-Jun-09	$1310	$535	$85
01-Jul-09	31-Oct-09	$1385	$575	$85
01-Nov-09	15-Dec-09	$1310	$535	$85
Supplement to 2-night flying package to fly (Mara to Ukunda/Msa) $170 one-way & $125 return (upto 15 Dec 2008).
Exclusive use of vehicle $300/day. Extra Lunch $30 per person (2008); $375/day. Extra Lunch $35 per person (2009)
Each tent has a double & single bed, 3^rd adult in tent charged at normal rate
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; 4^th 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.

*In the event of heavy rainfall causing flooding of roads preventing access to the Porini Camps or to the parks, we may be obliged to amend the safari arrangements to offer a suitable alternative safari.

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