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Recent written comments received from clients about Porini Camps and Gamewatchers Safaris:

Elaine & Colin Foden, England

Tortilis Lodge, Porini Rhino Camp, Mara Porini Camp, Porini Lion Camp, January 2010

We have recently returned from a safari using Porini camps. Unfortunately the Amboseli camp was flooded and we were transferred to the Tortilis camp. The Porini driver and guide still provided us with excellent game drives in an area that we had not previously visited. We then moved on to Porini Rhino Camp where Paul, the manager, and his staff made our stay special by including us in a visit to see the four northern white rhino recently arrived from Prague. Next was Mara Porini Camp where the manager, David, and his team once again made us really welcome and provided a service that was second to none. Our last stop was Porini Lion Camp where once again we were made to feel very welcome by Ben and his team. The concept of the Porini camps is unique both from the ecological aspect and the involvement of the local people - we have not encountered anything similar during our previous fifteen visits to various countries in Africa. We hope to visit the camps again and wish everyone well for the future.

Stewart and Karen, Colorado, USA

Amboseli Porini Camp; Sunbird Lodge, Elementaita & Lake Nakuru; Mara Porini Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, August 2009

We wanted to tell you how delighted we were with our experience with your company. Beginning with your very informative website and our initial contacts with Henrietta and Kate Daniel, we were assured that we had made the right choice. We particularly liked the opportunity to stay in conservancies near the major parks, enjoying the environment and the wildlife from the comfort of the camp from the moment we awoke each day.

We were also impressed with the model of partnership with the local Masai, something that sounded good to us before we arrived, but added an unanticipated dimension to the whole experience.

We stayed our first two nights at the Amboseli Porini Camp in Selenkay Conservancy and our fifth and sixth nights at Mara Porini Camp in the Masai Mara. We found both camps to be wonderfully situated, well-appointed and well-managed by Tony and David. The tents were beyond comfortable, the food delicious, and the attention given by the staff superb. Our guides at Selenkay, Jimmy and Daniel, were knowledgeable, attentive and conscientious. As was John at Masai Mara. Our middle two days were spent at the Sunbird Lodge, from where we visited Nakuru. Sammy, our host and guide for those days, was also superb. The Sunbird accommodation was beautiful and the service to a high standard.

With all of the guides, we were particularly pleased with their attention to detail in description, their tireless efforts to help us understand the animals, the habitats, and the relationships therein. All were also very helpful in introducing us to the people of Africa we observed and encountered, and to the ways in which the human and natural environments are interacting.

We were fortunate to be in the Mara for the Wildebeest migration, but even without that, the quantity and quality of game we were able to view and photograph exceeded our wildest expectations.

The details of our time with Gamewatchers were also well-handled. Everything and everyone performed just as promised. We were met, transported, and delivered in comfort and with care.

We simply could not have had a better time, and fully intend to visit Africa again with Gamewatchers, and we have already recommended you to friends and relatives for their Africa planning.

Thank you again to all -- our memories of Africa remain vivid and compelling.

Stewart and Karen

Robert van Beers, Toronto, Canada
Mara Porini Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy & Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy - Mara, March 2009

Masai Mara Big Cat Safari:

We had a lovely time with Gamewatchers and were very pleased. It was great. The staff at Mara Porini Camp in particular were an enormous joy to be with - Moses (the waiter); Ben (our guide) & Enoch (the driver) were all great. Accommodations, food and staff were great. Your website doesn't do the camps justice! We were thrilled with the wildlife experiences, the skill of our guides and the flexibility in terms of scheduling safaris/rests/meals. I was also very pleased with the partnership the camps exhibit with the local communities - the pride the staff feel in the conservancies and in the camps is palpable. We are still on a high from our fabulous time with you - and trying to warm various friends and family members up for a return trip.

Evelien Verweij, Geneva, Switzerland
Amboseli Porini Camp, Selenkay Conservancy and Lake Nakuru, February 2009

Service from Gamewatchers was very good. Samson was my contact and he always answered quickly and professionally to my multiple questions (as it was the first time that I was going to Africa) and it was the first time that I booked a holiday by e-mail and with a foreign agency and everything went well. As soon as Gamewatchers received the payment I was informed.

After a 4 hour drive from Nairobi to Selenkay conservancy with our driver Ray (I will never forget this, the bumpy roads and all these trucks driving right, left, according the holes in the roads ! But, we felt safe with our very good driver) we reached Amboseli Porini Camp. We were impressed by the kindness of the Maasai in the camp, we felt we were being looked after by friends. They really took care of my daughter and me like princesses and made our stay at Amboseli Porini camp unforgettable. Our guide Harry was amazing. His skill, knowledge and patience during the game drives were impressive. A nice man. He is a living encyclopedia. He was very nice with his team as well. We had every comfort we could wish in the camp, a nice big tent, clean and very comfortable. The food was of very good quality.

The game drives from Amboseli Porini Camp in the Selenkay conservancy were very interesting as we were the only guests in the conservancy. The next day a very nice American couple joined us and we shared the day (game drive to Amboseli) together and the evening and we really enjoyed their company. The evening game drives were very nice and most of all the sundowner at the scenic viewpoint. We were lucky as it was full moon and we could see the African sky is much clearer to see the stars (explained by Harry and since then my daughter Linda can recognize a lot of stars in the Swiss sky!). At Amboseli and Lake Nakuru the game drives were great as well, but with more buses and cars around us which made it different from the Selenkay Conservancy.

It goes without saying that for me the best experience was to see all those animals in freedom in the nature, these wonderful landscapes with the Kilimanjaro at the back. But, I think that it was the walk with the Masai and the visit to their village. We felt like guests and not like tourists invading their living and I will never forget their kindness and smiles. Beautiful people, so humble yet proud. While being there we saw the birth of a little cow and I was touched by the way an old man took care of it (see picture).

This holiday in Kenya will remain unforgettable for my daughter and myself. We were lucky to meet wonderful people, admire animals in the wild and wonderful landscapes. I know that I will come back to Kenya as there is still so much to discover. With no doubt I will contact Gamewatchers Safaris again.

Thank you to Samson, Tasnim, Harry, Ray, Kamel, Joseph, Jonathan, Jonah and the others who made this journey unforgettable for us.

With kind regards,

Evelien Voigt-Verweij
Geneva, Switzerland

Mr & Mrs J Bertlin, Cumbria, England

Amboseli Porini, Porini Rhino and Porini Lion Camps, February 2009

Porini Wilderness Experience Safari:

The most fantastic 6 days – accommodation was excellent, most comfortable beds, everything we could wish for with additional touches like refreshments with the early morning ‘wake up’. The food was delicious, service very high standard - way beyond expectations and the game drives were out of this world.

Everything was amazing, but perhaps the most moving was the Maasai ‘farewell’ at Mara Porini Camp – we were both reduced to tears of emotion and found it hard to leave.

Also, being an elephant lover, waking up at 3.15am to elephants outside our tent at Porini Lion Camp complete with mother and calf was an experience never to be forgotten.

Mr & Mrs M Jenner, England

Amboseli Porini, Porini Rhino and Porini Lion Camps, January 2009

Porini Wilderness Experience Safari:

A big thank you to all of you in Nairobi and your managers and staff at the Porini camps for the great time we had on our safari. So many elephants in Amboseli, 15 different cheetahs in Ol Pejeta including two females each with four cubs. There were so many lions in Olare Orok Conservancy and the Mara that on one day we lost count of the numbers after we reached 50. Our guides worked very hard to get us the sightings we wanted.

Felix and Jackson in Amboseli Porini, James and Benjamin at the Porini Rhino Camp and John and Meshack at Porini Lion camp who spent so much time getting us the leopard sighting needed to complete the big five. When they found one we could not have had better views and spent quite a long time watching and following it.

We can confirm that all is now back to normal after the elections and witnessed for ourselves the improvement in roads etc. Even the immigration officers at the airports now smile at you and wish you a happy holiday! Kenya Airways also went out of their way to look after us when the flight from Nairobi to Mombasa was delayed. They supplied us lunch and even came looking for us when they brought the new departure time forward by half an hour.

Francesca Landi, London, UK

Amboseli Porini Camp, Selenkay Conservancy, Amboseli, December 2008

I was at Amboseli Porini just before Christmas- it was a great safari experience and very well-run. Our 2 guides Harry and Spotter Jonah were wonderful and very knowledgeable. I especially enjoyed the sustainability credentials of the camp. I cannot wait to go back and try Mara Porini as well as visiting the rest of what Kenya has to offer.

Esther Kwok, Hong Kong

Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara, 8 -10 Sep 2008

I really enjoyed the stay at the Porini Lion Camp, it's my best camp experience. The place gives me a cozy and warm feeling, just feels like at home. And I would like to thank all the Maasai staff for looking after us so well, they are always thoughtful about the guests. The activites here are great too, sundowner drinks to watch the sunset, lunch picnic and night game drive etc........ To me, this is a memorable journey.

Best regards,
Esther

P.S.

Look forward to go back to this wonderful and beautiful place, Kenya.

Look forward to go back to this fantistic camp, Porini Lion Camp.

Look forward to seeing those friendly Maasai Staffs.

Jacqui Delhoye

Mara Porini Camp, Ol Kinyei, Mara September 2008

Never before in 36 years of safaris have I seen all the Big Five before lunch! Robert was an excellent guide and Enoch our driver coped splendidly with the black cotton soil. All the staff were so welcoming and friendly, and the time at the camp I shall return to in my mind.

Rick & Nicole Goodfellow, Ottawa, Canada

Mara Porini Camp, Ol Kinyei, Mara September 2008

The perfect blend of unspoiled wilderness with the incomparable hospitality of the Maasai. Our second visit was as exhilarating as our first and we look forward to our third return. We leave many friends behind at Mara Porini!

Ms Ingrid Hibbard

Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara, September 2008

Fantastic safari experience. Great food and tents and even better wildlife viewing. Saw everything we could hope for and more. Porini is by far the most immersive safari available.

Mr & Mrs Henderson, Trinidad, Colorado, USA

Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara, September 2008

What a way to celebrate our 53rd wedding anniversary! All 3 Porini Camps we attended were terrific. We so hoped that something good was happening in Africa to save threatened wildlife and the people who live in their vicinity – Porini has the formula and it works. We hope it keeps working for generations to come.

Many thanks to all particularly our guides and drivers.

Paula and Eric, UK

Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara, July 2008

Amazing, fantastic, wonderful – everything exceeded all expectations! The lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and the

wildebeest crossings were all so much more than we expected.

The staff were all attentive yet not overboard, they are all so willing. We will be back for more – we have the taste of Africa!

Mr & Mrs Smith, London, UK

Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara, July 2008

We had the best experience ever. We saw everything from cheetah kills to lion kills to wildebeest crossing

and even the elusive leopard!

The camp is gorgeous and the staff and guides wonderful – professional and very welcoming. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Special thanks to Philip, Tobiko and Kennedy.

Jeff & Laura Hall, Washington DC, USA

Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara, July 2008

Asante sana! Not just to the Porini Lion Camp but also to all the wonderful people that we have met along the way at Amboseli Porini Camp as well as the Porini Rhino Camp. It has been fabulous! Johna and Gerald were awesome guides. Our first day of safari they showed us Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs! Thank you. PS Loved the hot water bottles at night!

Mrs Geraldine O'Riordan, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Amboseli Porini Camp and Kicheche Camp, Mara Jan 2008

My husband and I spent three weeks in Kenya and Tanzania over the Christmas / New Year period and had ( yet another ) amazing time , feeling safe and extremely well looked after at all times. One of the highlights was 3 nights in Amboseli Porini with Oscar and his wonderful team. We also paid a return visit to fantastic Kicheche and had some spectacular game sightings, well over 100 cats over 5 days.

Geraldine

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