African Safari Travel Guides & Tips | Porini Wildlife Safaris

Incredible Wildlife Locations in Kenya

Kenya has an incredible diversity of wildlife habitat with opportunities for wonderful sightings of the animals. During the planning stages of a safari, our guests often ask where are the best locations to visit for a wildlife safari, and are often surprised with our response.

Watch Kenya’s Wildlife Live: Introducing Our 24/7 Camera at Porini Rhino Camp

Herd of wildebeest gathered at a muddy riverbank, some drinking from the water edge.

Ever wondered what happens at an African waterhole in the middle of the night? Or what wildlife might appear just after sunrise?

Ol Kinyei Now Has the Highest Lion Density in the Mara — Here’s What That Means

Lion cubs and a lioness feeding on a carcass in a grassy savanna, with an adult lion in the background.

The Mara Predator Conservation Programme has just released its Q1 2026 Technical Report, drawing on twelve consecutive years of lion surveys across the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem.

From Safari to Sea: Discover Kenya’s Wild Coast This World Sea Turtle Day

Woman in a safari outfit standing beside an open-top safari jeep with a canvas canopy in a grassy savannah under a cloudy sky.

Kenya’s wildlife story does not end on the savannah…But beyond the grasslands lies another extraordinary wilderness waiting to be discovered.

Celebrating Sir David Attenborough at 100!

David Attenborough at Porini Amboseli Camp

World-renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough approaches his 100th birthday on 8 May, and we have been reflecting on his life-long dedication to discovery and education of the natural world.

World Heritage Day: 5 Heritage Sites to Visit in Kenya

Karen Blixen Museum. Photo by National Museums of Kenya.

Every year on World Heritage Day, we are reminded that heritage is not just about the past ,it’s about identity, continuity, and the stories that shape who we are today.

World Water Day 2026 Kenya: Protecting the Mara River & Wildlife

Water is life in the Maasai Mara. It sustains wildlife, supports local communities, and shapes the landscapes that make this ecosystem one of the most extraordinary places on earth.

Discover Porini Camps: What Makes Each One Unique

Exploring the Porini Safari Camp circuit is like moving through chapters of Kenya’s wild soul, with each camp revealing a different rhythm, a different landscape, and a different meaning of what a safari can be.

Olare Motorogi & Ol Kinyei have highest lion density in Africa

Mother & her lion cubs in the grass, taken on a game drive from Porini Lion Camp, in Olare Motorogi Conservancy in Kenya, Photo credit Sara Jenner

The Mara Lion Project published a scientific paper on lion densities in the Mara eco-system, an area generally recognised as having the highest concentration of lions in Africa. Their study shows how our Mara Conservancies are vital for the survival of these majestic animals.

Discover the Magic of Tanzania Safari Holidays with Gamewatchers Safaris

Two zebras drinking water from a small pond

Many humans create problems for wildlife every day but, thankfully, awareness of these issues is increasing. Here are 11 endangered or near-endangered animals seen on safari and the steps being taken to protect them for the future.