5 Day Porini Maasai Safari
Amboseli / Masai Mara
Experience Kenya’s Best Safari Adventures with Award-Winning Porini Camps
Discover the ultimate Kenya safari with our handpicked itineraries that combine the award winning Porini Camps—renowned for their exceptional wildlife encounters and eco-friendly ethos. From the iconic plains of the Maasai Mara to the remote beauty of Amboseli and Ol Pejeta Conservancies, each journey offers exclusive game viewing far from the crowds, in pristine private conservancies teeming with wildlife.
All our safaris are fully flexible—these are not fixed tours. You can tailor your adventure by adding extra nights at any of the camps to create your perfect itinerary, from 6 nights to 16 nights or more. You can also enhance your experience by including a stay at the unique Nairobi Tented Camp, located in the heart of Nairobi .
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.
Safaris Combining Porini Camps
Duration: 5 Days
Duration: 6 Days
Duration: 7 Days
Duration: 8 Days
Duration: 9+ Days
Porini Camps & Rhino River Camp: Special Offer for 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.
Porini Safari & Beach Tours
Explore the breadth of the Kenya’s charms with a safari adventure holiday viewing an exciting array of wildlife followed by a tropical beach holiday to escape and relax in paradise.
Porini Multi Destination Safaris
If you are looking for the ultimate African safari, why not twin Kenya with another leading safari destination ensuring you have a trip of a lifetime
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.
Talk to a Specialist
Choose a Safari Specialist in your time zone and start planning your tailor-made safari to Kenya.
How To Make The Best Choice For Your Wildlife Safari in Kenya
Don’t miss out on our free copy of our 36 page Guide to Choosing a Safari in Kenya. A must-read before booking any safari tour to ensure you make the most of your time and budget and get the best possible experience.
How To Make The Best Choice For Your Wildlife Safari in Kenya
Don’t miss out on our free copy of our 36 page Guide to Choosing a Safari in Kenya. A must-read before booking any safari tour to ensure you make the most of your time and budget and get the best possible experience.
How To Make The Best Choice For Your Wildlife Safari in Kenya
Don’t miss out on our free copy of our 36 page Guide to Choosing a Safari in Kenya. A must-read before booking any safari tour to ensure you make the most of your time and budget and get the best possible experience.
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.
