Kenya Porini Safari Camps & Cottages
Our award-winning camps are set in exclusive conservancies teeming with wildlife, offering you unparalleled access to Africa’s iconic species—away from the crowds.
What sets a Porini safari apart is not just the wildlife, but the depth of the experience. Led by our expert Maasai Guides, you’ll explore in customised 4×4 safari vehicles and on foot, learning to read the tracks of big cats and their prey. Venture out on night game drives to witness elusive nocturnal species such as the civet cat or caracal—adventures rarely available in national parks.
Whether you are a first-time traveler or a seasoned safari enthusiast, Porini Camps invite you to go beyond the ordinary. This is more than a safari— Choosing Porini Camps means choosing conservation.
Experience Africa's Beauty with Unmatched Exclusivity at Our Porini Safari Camps in Kenya.
Experience our exclusive, award-winning & eco-conscious Porini Camps & Cottages in conservancies with limited vehicles and guests, giving you quiet, uncrowded spaces and closer, more intimate wildlife encounters
Small, eco-sustainable camps with personal service.
Intimate and private en-suite tents with warm Maasai hospitality, excellent food and a sustainable low-impact design.
Expert local Maasai guides.
Genuine local experts with a deep connection to the land and wildlife, who grew up on the conservancy and know the animals by name.
Conservation with real impact.
Your trip will directly fund habitat protection and wildlife protection, helping to pay for and sustain land leased directly from Maasai communities.
Enjoy Kenya’s wilderness all to yourself.
With only one tent per 700 acres and one tourist vehicle per 1,400 acres permitted, a safari at the Porini Camps give you quiet, crowd-free spaces and closer, more intimate wildlife encounters.
Choose a local safari expert and start planning.
Small, eco-sustainable camps with personal service.
Intimate and private en-suite tents with warm Maasai hospitality, excellent food and a sustainable low-impact design.
Expert local Maasai guides.
Genuine local experts with a deep connection to the land and wildlife, who grew up on the conservancy and know the animals by name.
Conservation with real impact.
Your trip will directly fund habitat protection and wildlife protection, helping to pay for and sustain land leased directly from Maasai communities.
Enjoy Kenya’s wilderness all to yourself.
With only one tent per 700 acres and one tourist vehicle per 1,400 acres permitted, a safari at the Porini Camps give you quiet, crowd-free spaces and closer, more intimate wildlife encounters.
Choose a local safari expert and start planning.
Why Choose Porini ?
- Good chance of seeing the “Big Five” within game-filled wildlife conservancies where animals are safe and protected.
- Game drives from the camps in shared 4×4 safari vehicles (not vans) with professional guides. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
- Walks with Maasai warriors, visit to authentic Maasai village from Porini Amboseli Camp, opportunity for night game drives, exclusive wilderness areas with no tourist minibuses.
- An authentic safari experience staying in small exclusive camps with spacious guest tents, comfortably furnished with private bathrooms, solar lights and located in attractive unspoilt natural settings.
- At the camps all meals, drinks (wine, gin & tonic, beer, sodas, mineral water), game drives, walks, night drives and sundowners are included in the price.
- The Porini Safari Camps are small and exclusive and run on the same environmentally sound principles – working closely with the local communities. All camps are specially designed to have minimum impact with no permanent structures.
- We can include flights between areas to get you straight to the wildlife without spending hours travelling between the parks over rough roads.
Our Porini Camps are extra special. That means we are able to offer our guests much more than typical safari experiences.
You’ll stay in a small eco-safari camp with private en-suite tents, excellent food, and all the comfortable modern amenities at hand.
Unlike national parks and other public game reserves, our private conservancies limit guests and vehicles. Offering a peaceful, crowd-free experience with more intimate wildlife encounters and a deeper connection to nature.
The limited number of vehicles in the conservancies allows for more flexible and customised game drives. Meaning you’ll have the freedom to explore at your own pace, with expert guides tailoring the experience based on your specific interests, whether it’s birdwatching, photography, or tracking a particular animal.
Eco-Rating Certification For Porini Camps - 2026
Interact with Maasai communities to gain a deeper understanding of the land, wildlife, and culture — an experience you won’t find in larger, commercialised safari destinations.
Let our expert Maasai guides take you on an exploration of Kenya in custom 4×4 vehicles and on foot, tracking big cats and their prey. Go on rare night game drives to spot elusive nocturnal creatures, like civet cats and caracals. Again, these are all experiences unavailable in national parks and on ‘traditional’ safaris.
Rest assured in the knowledge that our private conservancies are dedicated to both wildlife protection and the support of the Maasai communities, where they help to create jobs and economic opportunities.
This isn’t the mass-market version of Kenya you see online. This is your Kenya. Quiet, exclusive, and alive with wildlife.
Special Rates For 6 Nights or More
Stay a minimum of 6 nights combining two or more Porini Safari Camps (or Rhino River Camp) to benefit from specially-reduced rates.
Why Choose Porini ?
- Good chance of seeing the “Big Five” within game-filled wildlife conservancies where animals are safe and protected.
- Game drives from the camps in shared 4×4 safari vehicles (not vans) with professional guides. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
- Walks with Maasai warriors, visit to authentic Maasai village from Porini Amboseli Camp, opportunity for night game drives, exclusive wilderness areas with no tourist minibuses.
- An authentic safari experience staying in small exclusive camps with spacious guest tents, comfortably furnished with private bathrooms, solar lights and located in attractive unspoilt natural settings.
- At the camps all meals, drinks (wine, gin & tonic, beer, sodas, mineral water), game drives, walks, night drives and sundowners are included in the price.
- The Porini Safari Camps are small and exclusive and run on the same environmentally sound principles – working closely with the local communities. All camps are specially designed to have minimum impact with no permanent structures.
- We can include flights between areas to get you straight to the wildlife without spending hours travelling between the parks over rough roads.
Talk to a Specialist
Choose a Safari Specialist in your time zone and start planning your tailor-made safari to Kenya.
Talk to a Specialist
Choose a Safari Specialist in your time zone and start planning your tailor-made safari to Kenya or fill out our Enquiry Form below and one of our team will be in touch with you.
Safari Tours Combining Porini Camps
Make it your own. Customise your safari experience so that it includes our Porini Camps along the way, to ensure the best wildlife viewing experience in exclusive wildlife conservancies away from the crowds.
FAQs - Porini Safari Camps in Kenya
How many tents are there in each Porini Camp?
Every Porini Camp is intentionally small, typically 6 to 10 guest tents. This ensures privacy, quiet, and a personalised experience far removed from large lodges.
Which are the best parks and reserves to visit?
Kenya is home to a vast array of parks and reserves, each offering its own unique landscapes and wildlife experiences.
To see a wide variety of animals and scenery, we often recommend combining two or more parks.
Private Reserves and Conservancies provide added benefits such as walking safaris, night game drives, and fewer other vehicles on the land, allowing for a more intimate experience with nature.
The best parks to visit also depend on the time of year and the wildlife you hope to see.
That’s why it’s essential to speak with one of our Safari Specialists, who can advise on the ideal itinerary tailored to your interests and preferred destinations.
Click here to view Kenya's Parks & Conservancies.
How comfortable are the tents at Porini Camps?
Very. Porini tents are spacious and fully en-suite with flush toilets, hot showers, comfortable beds, and solar-powered lighting/charging points. They feel like a boutique room in the middle of the wilderness, not ‘camping’ in the traditional sense.
Is it safe to stay in a tent in the middle of the bush?
Yes. Your safety is our top priority. The camps are unfenced but carefully managed by experienced Maasai staff who monitor the camp day and night.
How is the food? Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Our Camps are fully able to cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary needs with advance notice.
Is there wifi or phone signal if we need to stay connected?
There is phone signal at the Porini Camps, and Wi-Fi in some communal areas.
And while many guests will enjoy the chance to disconnect, there is still enough connectivity to stay in touch if needed.
What wildlife will I see at each camp? Can I see the Big Five?
You’ll see exceptional wildlife at every Porini Camp.
Your itinerary can be designed to maximise specific wildlife interests:
- Rhinos are seen at Porini Rhino Camp (Ol Pejeta) and Rhino River Camp (Meru).
- Big cats (lions, leopards, cheetahs) are abundant in our Porini Mara Camps - (Porini Mara Camp, Porini Lion Camp, Porini Cheetah Camp, Porini Giraffe Camp and Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages) and in other places. See the Maasai Mara Conservancies
- Elephants and giraffes thrive in Amboseli (Selenkay) and in the Mara Conservancies and Laikipia</aregion.
What's included in the stay?
Almost everything:
- Shared Game drives
- Night drives
- Guided walks
- All meals and drinks (house wine/beer/vodka/gin and soft drinks)
- Conservancy fees
- Airstrip transfers
- Laundry in most camps
- Safe, effortless travel. Simply fly-in to Nairobi, we will meet you there and take care of everything from your hotel to camp.
We can also arrange internal flights and hotel nights anywhere else in Kenya and Africa on your behalf.
What are the rules in the conservancies? Can we go off-road or do night drives?
Yes. Conservancies allow activities that national parks do not, including:
- Off-road driving for closer sightings.
- Night drives using red-filtered spotlights.
- Guided bush walks with Maasai trackers.
- Bush breakfasts, picnics and sundowners.
What is a typical day like at Porini Camps?
Every day is different, but your day might include:
- Early morning game drive
- Bush breakfast
- Relaxation at camp
- Afternoon or evening drive
- Sundowners overlooking the plains
- Night drive back to camp
No two days are the same, as the wildlife dictates the rhythm.
Are we expected to give tips to camp staff and the driver-guides and is there any advice on the normal amounts?
Tipping is entirely at your discretion and although it is not a requirement it is customary to tip for good service.
As a guideline the following are the standard tipping rates, with tips in Kenya Shillings preferred over US$:
- Driver / guide on safari - KES. 1300 to 1950 ($10 to $15) per guest per day.
- Camp staff - KES. 1300 to 1950 ($10 to $15) per guest per day into the staff tip box.
I’m not sure of all the necessary precautions to take before heading out on an African safari. Can you help me with this?
Yes. Our specialists will tell you everything you need to know and do before committing to a safari at the Porini Camps with us. Including advice on the vaccinations, travel insurance, visas and more.
Once you’re on the ground, we’ll take care of everything domestic, so you won’t have to worry about a thing.
How long do you recommend staying at a Porini Camp?
We recommend a safari duration of 6 to 10 nights to give you enough time to settle in, experience two or three conservancies without rushing, and minimise travel fatigue for everyone involved.
Is Porini.com the same as Gamewatchers Safaris?
Yes, Gamewatchers Safaris is the tour operator responsible for organising safaris and booking experiences, the website is www.porini.com.
Porini is the brand for our award winning, eco-friendly, exclusive Porini Camps & Cottages within private conservancies that we run and manage.
