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This small and intimate safari eco- camp is located within Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a vast 90000-acre wildlife area between the Aberdares and the majestic Mount Kenya. The conservancy is home to a variety of animals including the “Big Five”. It is the largest sanctuary in East Africa for the endangered Black Rhino and is also a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees.

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Porini Rhino Camp is in a secluded valley, on the banks of a seasonal river and under the shade of acacia trees. The Kenyan safari camp in Ol Pejeta consists of just nine spacious and comfortable guest tents, each having been carefully sited to take advantage of the wonderful surrounding views.  Each tent is tastefully furnished and has solar-power lighting and ensuite hot shower and flush toilet. The camp is specially designed to have minimum environmental impact (with no permanent structures and using eco-friendly fuel).

The newest tents are the family units that are H shaped and made of high quality canvas,  they are very spacious, each wing measuring 64 square metres and the lounge is 16 square metres. Each of the 2 units consists of two rooms with a lounge in between. Each of the two rooms has a king size bed and a single bed, The high-quality, spacious tents are tastefully furnished and have solar-powered lighting, ensuite facilities (with hot shower and flush toilet) and a private veranda. The family units are ideal for families or group of friends traveling together and are at the same price per person as our other tents. The camp welcomes children aged 8 years and over.

The camp has the benefit of a wildlife viewing hide which enables guests to observe and photograph wildlife safely, yet in close proximity. The hide has been carefully placed to enhance wildlife-viewing right in front of camp, and with the peaceful setting and the animals freely strolling in, guests can really immerse themselves in the surroundings and feel part of nature.

The safari camp is fully inclusive of meals, drinks (gin & tonics, beer, wine, sodas and mineral water) as well as day and night shared game drives, escorted walks, sundowners, a visit to Baraka the Black Rhino & Information Centre and a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

The Conservancy ensures excellent game-viewing and safari game drives – with “proper” open-sided, off-road (4×4) safari vehicles and expert safari guides.

In addition to the activities mentioned above (game drives, walks, sundowners) there are a number of other optional activities which can be booked, with the income contributing to the Conservancy’s running costs: The Endangered Species Boma and Lion Tracking.

Porini Rhino Camp is helping accomplish the Conservancy’s aims of generating profits from wildlife tourism for reinvesting into community development in the local area. The camp staff are drawn from different Kenyan communities including members of the Maasai community from our conservancy projects at Selenkay in Amboseli and Olkinyei and Olare Motorogi in the Mara. The camp adheres to strict eco-friendly and responsible eco tourism principles.

Limited laundry is available at no charge. Laundry is done by hand and dried outdoors, therefore turnaround time is dependent on the weather. Out of respect to local culture and customs, we do not wash underwear. Washing powder is provided in all of our guest rooms should guests wish to wash their own.

For guests staying at Porini Rhino Camp, we can arrange to book return flights from Nairobi to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy using the scheduled services of Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines

A  Walking Safari in Laikipia can be added after a stay at Porini Rhino Camp as an extension to your itinerary.

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Porini Rhino Camp is in a secluded valley, on the banks of a seasonal river and under the shade of acacia trees. The Kenyan safari camp in Ol Pejeta consists of just nine spacious and comfortable guest tents, each having been carefully sited to take advantage of the wonderful surrounding views.  Each tent is tastefully furnished and has solar-power lighting and ensuite hot shower and flush toilet. The camp is specially designed to have minimum environmental impact (with no permanent structures and using eco-friendly fuel).

The newest tents are the family units that are H shaped and made of high quality canvas,  they are very spacious, each wing measuring 64 square metres and the lounge is 16 square metres. Each of the 2 units consists of two rooms with a lounge in between. Each of the two rooms has a king size bed and a single bed, The high-quality, spacious tents are tastefully furnished and have solar-powered lighting, ensuite facilities (with hot shower and flush toilet) and a private veranda. The family units are ideal for families or group of friends traveling together and are at the same price per person as our other tents. The camp welcomes children aged 8 years and over (see Prices Information for more details).

The camp has the benefit of a wildlife viewing hide which enables guests to observe and photograph wildlife safely, yet in close proximity. The hide has been carefully placed to enhance wildlife-viewing right in front of camp, and with the peaceful setting and the animals freely strolling in, guests can really immerse themselves in the surroundings and feel part of nature.

The safari camp is fully inclusive of meals, drinks (gin & tonics, beer, wine, sodas and mineral water) as well as day and night shared game drives, escorted walks, sundowners, a visit to Baraka the Black Rhino & Information Centre and a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. The Conservancy ensures excellent game-viewing and safari game drives – with “proper” open-sided, off-road (4×4) safari vehicles and expert safari guides.

In addition to the activities mentioned above (game drives, walks, sundowners, visit to Baraka the Black Rhino & Information Centre and visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary) there are a number of other optional activities which can be booked, with the income contributing to the Conservancy’s running costs: The Endangered Species Boma & Lion Tracking.

Porini Rhino Camp is helping accomplish the Conservancy’s aims of generating profits from wildlife tourism for reinvesting into community development in the local area.The camp staff are drawn from different Kenyan communities including members of the Maasai community from our conservancy projects at Selenkay in Amboseli and Olkinyei and Olare Motorogi in the Mara. The camp adheres to strict eco-friendly and responsible eco tourism principles.

Limited laundry is available at no charge. Laundry is done by hand and dried outdoors, therefore turnaround time is dependent on the weather. Out of respect to local culture and customs, we do not wash underwear. Washing powder is provided in all of our guest rooms should guests wish to wash their own.

For guests staying at Porini Rhino Camp, we can arrange to book return flights from Nairobi to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy using the scheduled services of Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines

A Walking Safari in Laikipia can be added after a stay at Porini Rhino Camp as an extension to your itinerary.

Porini Rhino Camp Gallery

Porini Rhino Camp Gallery

Why visit Rhino Camp?

Up Close Shot of Rhinos on Safari
  • Morning, evening and night shared game drives. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA)-certified safari guides (two-guide team of driver and spotter).
  • Escorted walks with Maasai Guides
  • Sundowners included
  • The opportunity to see the Big Five
  • Meet Baraka the Black Rhino*
  • Chimpanzee Sanctuary (Can Include a behind the Scenes Chimps visit*)
  • Optional visit to Endangered Species Boma to see World’s last Northern White Rhinos*
  • Optional Lion Tracking excursion*
  • Option to add a 2, 3 or 4 Day Walking Safari in your itinerary*
  • Dog Tracking*

All highlights marked * are at extra cost.

  • 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 Pejeta Conservancy. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Escorted walk with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Arrival and departure transfers between airstrips and the camps.
  • Limited laundry
  • Porini Wildlife Habitat Trust Payment.

 

Design Your Own Safari – Reduced Rates for Porini Camps Safaris of 6 Nights or More

Stay at two or more Porini Camps for a minimum of three nights at each camp and enjoy significantly discounted rates.

Choose 3 nights at: Porini Amboseli Camp, Porini Rhino Camp or Rhino River Camp  and combine with 3 nights at Porini Mara Camp or Porini Giraffe Camp.

Flexibility To Extend – Add extra nights for a deeper safari experience.

 

In addition to the six nights at your two chosen camps, extra nights can be added at any of the five camps at the discounted rate.

Or you can extend your 6 night stay to add nights at 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$ 1,598

Why visit Rhino Camp?

Up Close Shot of Rhinos on Safari
  • Morning, evening and night shared game drives. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA)-certified safari guides (two-guide team of driver and spotter).
  • Escorted walks with Maasai Guides
  • Sundowners included
  • The opportunity to see the Big Five
  • Meet Baraka the Black Rhino*
  • Chimpanzee Sanctuary (Can Include a behind the Scenes Chimps visit*)
  • Optional visit to Endangered Species Boma to see World’s last Northern White Rhinos*
  • Optional Lion Tracking excursion*
  • Option to add a 2, 3 or 4 Day Walking Safari in your itinerary*
  • Dog Tracking*

All highlights marked * are at extra cost.

  • 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 Pejeta Conservancy. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Escorted walk with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Arrival and departure transfers between airstrips and the camps.
  • Limited laundry
  • Porini Wildlife Habitat Trust Payment.
 

Design Your Own Safari – Reduced Rates for Porini Camps Safaris of 6 Nights or More

Stay at two or more Porini Camps for a minimum of three nights at each camp and enjoy significantly discounted rates.

Choose 3 nights at: Porini Amboseli Camp, Porini Rhino Camp or Rhino River Camp  and combine with 3 nights at Porini Mara Camp or Porini Giraffe Camp.

Flexibility To Extend – Add extra nights for a deeper safari experience.

 

In addition to the six nights at your two chosen camps, extra nights can be added at any of the five camps at the discounted rate.

Or you can extend your 6 night stay to add nights at 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$ 1,598

Itinerary 2 nights/3 days

DAY BY DAY

Tour Experiences

Day 1

Fly to Nanyuki from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, arriving approx. 12.40pm. Met at the airstrip by your Porini driver and transfer to Porini Rhino Camp in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then take an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 2

A full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and an escorted walk from camp. After dinner take a night game drive in search of the area’s nocturnal animals. Overnight at camp.

Day 3

Transfer from camp to Nanyuki airstrip for the flight back to Nairobi (or on to the Mara).

Porini Rhino 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 Rhino Camp.

Tour Experiences

Day 1

Fly to Nanyuki from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, arriving approx. 12.40pm. Met at the airstrip by your Porini driver and transfer to Porini Rhino Camp in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then take an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 2

A full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and an escorted walk from camp. After dinner take a night game drive in search of the area’s nocturnal animals. Overnight at camp.

Day 3

Transfer from camp to Nanyuki airstrip for the flight back to Nairobi (or on to the Mara).

Porini Rhino 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 Rhino Camp.

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What Porini Rhino Camp Guests' Say...

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Margaret R - Dec 2024

Eco camp is amazing!

Wow!! What a great place to stay and explore Ol Pejeta from. Camp manager David runs a great camp where you are catered to at every turn. Their watering hole allows some up close views of animals that come to drink from it. My first afternoon I saw like 15 elephants visiting it. You can also check out their hide for a stunningly close view of the animals that come to the hole. 2 game drives a day allow for amazing animal encounters and Sam and Ben did an awesome job of finding me my favorites. From a pride of 20 lions to herds of elephants to giraffes and more, each drive saw tons of different species of animals. And if rhinos are your thing, Ol Pejeta is the location for you.

ipbchlvr - Nov 2024

Another wow for Porini camps 10 stars

What an experience! Wonderful game watching. John and frank were a great driver/ spotter team. Camp manager, degee kept everything running smoothly Camp located in the Ol pejeta conservancy. Saw rhino, lions, elephants, impala, Cape buffalo, giraffes, gazelle, wart hogs, cheetah. Many birds. Competent caring staff. Good food. Seriously ate lunch watching giraffes and drank hot chocolate at our tent watching an elephant walk by. It was cold at night and we appreciated the hot water bottles that were placed in the bed Can I go back today?

Sandsy40 - Nov 2024

Great camp

We stayed here for 3 nights in late October 2024. There was a very pleasant atmosphere at the camp, created by the relief manager, Edwin, who was very sociable and joined everyone around the campfire when we had pre-dinner drinks each evening. We had great service from all the staff. The highlights of this camp are the waterhole, right in front of the main tent, and the game viewing hide which is well placed for wildlife photography at the waterhole. Definitely recommended.

charles c - Nov 2024

great camp in a great conservancy

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy was amazing. the wildlife viewing here was even better than I expected. Porini Rhino Camp was very nice and you were right in the thick of it. at night you and to be escorted to your room bc there is so much wildlife in the area. Our guide Peterson and tracker Fred did a very good job. we had so much great, memorable experiences thanks to them.I'd definitely return here.

Michael Q - Sept 2024

Memorable Kenya

Unbelievable experience with a wide variety of wild animals encountered. Rhinos were evident in multiple areas along with numerous other animals. Accommodations and food were excellent and the staff were all extremely helpful and well organized. We felt totally safe the entire visit and I took too many pictures!

Grace Ann B - Sept 2024

Life Changing!!!

This was an amazing experience. The staff, guides and overall experience far exceeded my expectations. It was our first time in Africa and it won't be our last! The tents are very nice, comfortable and well appointed.The food was also excellent!

Daydream816829 - Aug 2024

Close up views of animals at the watering hole through the Hide

Rhino Camp was a great experience. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck when we returned from morning safari and watching the animals at the watering hole. So many animals were viewable on our safari and our guides and driver got us as close as possible to all we saw. The afternoon safaris always ended with watching the sun set over the plains full of animals. We even followed a male lion as the sunset to get excellent pictures. As the name states Rhino camp showed us several rhinos and we even had an opportunity to see the last 2 remaining Northern White Rhinos. The staff and director of the camp were very friendly and helpful,

Allen R - Sept 2024

We would do it again.

Rhino Camp is where to go to see rhinos. Of course we also saw all kinds of wildlife during the game drives including some we hadn't really expected to see - an eagle-owl and a fish eagle (called a bald eagle in some countries. Both birds were very close, The drivers and game spotters at each camp made sure they knew what we interested in. Finding all is, of course, somewhat a matter of luck. The animals move around day to day and season to season. But the driver/spotter teams know the areas where they work and can usually find what you want to see as well as wildlife you didn't expect to see. At Rhino camp what we saw included rhinos,elephants, Cape Buffalo, lions, impalas and many other animals. And we can't forget all the people we met who worked at the camp and made our trip one we will always remember We don't hesitate in recommending Gamewatchers for a great safari experience in Africa.

Margaret R - Dec 2024

Eco camp is amazing!

Wow!! What a great place to stay and explore Ol Pejeta from. Camp manager David runs a great camp where you are catered to at every turn. Their watering hole allows some up close views of animals that come to drink from it. My first afternoon I saw like 15 elephants visiting it. You can also check out their hide for a stunningly close view of the animals that come to the hole. 2 game drives a day allow for amazing animal encounters and Sam and Ben did an awesome job of finding me my favorites. From a pride of 20 lions to herds of elephants to giraffes and more, each drive saw tons of different species of animals. And if rhinos are your thing, Ol Pejeta is the location for you.

ipbchlvr - Nov 2024

Another wow for Porini camps 10 stars

What an experience! Wonderful game watching. John and frank were a great driver/ spotter team. Camp manager, degee kept everything running smoothly Camp located in the Ol pejeta conservancy. Saw rhino, lions, elephants, impala, Cape buffalo, giraffes, gazelle, wart hogs, cheetah. Many birds. Competent caring staff. Good food. Seriously ate lunch watching giraffes and drank hot chocolate at our tent watching an elephant walk by. It was cold at night and we appreciated the hot water bottles that were placed in the bed Can I go back today?

Sandsy40 - Nov 2024

Great camp

We stayed here for 3 nights in late October 2024. There was a very pleasant atmosphere at the camp, created by the relief manager, Edwin, who was very sociable and joined everyone around the campfire when we had pre-dinner drinks each evening. We had great service from all the staff. The highlights of this camp are the waterhole, right in front of the main tent, and the game viewing hide which is well placed for wildlife photography at the waterhole. Definitely recommended.

charles c - Nov 2024

great camp in a great conservancy

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy was amazing. the wildlife viewing here was even better than I expected. Porini Rhino Camp was very nice and you were right in the thick of it. at night you and to be escorted to your room bc there is so much wildlife in the area. Our guide Peterson and tracker Fred did a very good job. we had so much great, memorable experiences thanks to them.I'd definitely return here.

Michael Q - Sept 2024

Memorable Kenya

Unbelievable experience with a wide variety of wild animals encountered. Rhinos were evident in multiple areas along with numerous other animals. Accommodations and food were excellent and the staff were all extremely helpful and well organized. We felt totally safe the entire visit and I took too many pictures!

Grace Ann B - Sept 2024

Life Changing!!!

This was an amazing experience. The staff, guides and overall experience far exceeded my expectations. It was our first time in Africa and it won't be our last! The tents are very nice, comfortable and well appointed.The food was also excellent!

Daydream816829 - Aug 2024

Close up views of animals at the watering hole through the Hide

Rhino Camp was a great experience. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck when we returned from morning safari and watching the animals at the watering hole. So many animals were viewable on our safari and our guides and driver got us as close as possible to all we saw. The afternoon safaris always ended with watching the sun set over the plains full of animals. We even followed a male lion as the sunset to get excellent pictures. As the name states Rhino camp showed us several rhinos and we even had an opportunity to see the last 2 remaining Northern White Rhinos. The staff and director of the camp were very friendly and helpful,

Allen R - Sept 2024

We would do it again.

Rhino Camp is where to go to see rhinos. Of course we also saw all kinds of wildlife during the game drives including some we hadn't really expected to see - an eagle-owl and a fish eagle (called a bald eagle in some countries. Both birds were very close, The drivers and game spotters at each camp made sure they knew what we interested in. Finding all is, of course, somewhat a matter of luck. The animals move around day to day and season to season. But the driver/spotter teams know the areas where they work and can usually find what you want to see as well as wildlife you didn't expect to see. At Rhino camp what we saw included rhinos,elephants, Cape Buffalo, lions, impalas and many other animals. And we can't forget all the people we met who worked at the camp and made our trip one we will always remember We don't hesitate in recommending Gamewatchers for a great safari experience in Africa.

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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