Our guests often ask what animals they can expect to see when staying at Porini Safari Camps. This is a list of 71 species seen by our Founder, Jake Grieves-Cook, while on game drives from our camps …
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An African safari is the perfect experience for families, and a lovely way to create life-long memories. Children aged over 8 years are welcome at all our Porini Camps, either sharing a tent with adults or (for older children) in their own tent. For families wanting more space we have introduced Family Tents …
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As the saying goes, familiarity breeds contempt. Growing up in Kenya, visiting our national parks felt like a routine part of school life. If you were a student taking Geography or Biology, there was a high chance you’d end up on a school bus headed for places like Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Bogoria National Reserve, or Hell’s Gate.
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With the ever-growing pressure on land use and human-wildlife conflict, the future for Kenya’s wildlife is at risk due to loss of habitat.
Here we explain why human intervention is essential to the survival of many of our most iconic species …
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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.
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Our Kenyan safaris offer travellers something perhaps even more important as they ponder their next bucket-list holiday: the chance to actually make a positive impact on wildlife conservation efforts and the wellbeing of the local communities living alongside the wild animals.
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This is a common question that we are asked by potential safari travellers. Safari (or “bucket”) showers are not only part of a unique safari experience but also a method of water conservation at Porini Safari Camps. But, it really isn’t as primitive as it sounds! Let us explain …
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It’s amazing what you can pack into two days on safari – with a multitude of wildlife, the sounds of nature away from civilisation, beautiful landscapes and welcoming hospitable people. Here’s a taster of how you could spend 48 hours at Porini Mara Camp in Kenya.
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If a safari holiday is on your radar, you probably have an idea of how you want your trip to look. Do you picture sleeping under canvas? The stark silhouette of the acacia trees at dusk? These are all iconic African safari scenes—but you’ve barely scratched the surface of what lies in store on a Porini Camp safari.
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Since the birth of the modern safari holiday in the 1920’s, Kenya has been the destination of choice for intrepidexplorers to get a taste of wild Africa and the storybook animals that roam free of cage and bars. On many people’s bucket lists, an African adventure taking in the Maasai Mara takes on a daydream quality. The Safari holiday has changed somewhat since the early days of heading out into the bush with gun and tent in favour of ecotourism evolving from the efficient tourist infrastructure the country has created.
The best time to travel to this wonderful country is dependent on what you want to do, experience, and see. Kenya’s on the equator and it’s considered a year-round destination so you can travel at any time and have a great time on safari. Wildlife viewing is year round with lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and all the iconic animals seen year round. The great wildebeest migration, with millions of grazing animals moving from the Serengeti to the Mara, usually starts to arrive in the Mara towards the end of June and leaves by early October. Another smaller migration of wildebeest takes place from the Loita plains through the Mara Conservancies starting in Ol Kinyei in February and March (when calving takes place) and then moving during the following weeks through Naboisho and Olare Motorogi Conservancies towards the Mara Reserve.
The climate varies across the different parts of the country, from the tropical humidity of the coast, the dry heat of the savannah and semi-arid areas, or the cool air of the highlands above 6,000 feet. It tends to be hotter from December to March, coolest in June to October, with rainy periods mainly in April, May and November. The rains tend to fall mainly at night and usually it’s a short and heavy tropical downpour.
If the beaches are your draw, the coast sees its hottest period from December through March, but even though it cools from May onwards, the temperatures are still very pleasant. Mount Kenya remains snow-capped all year, and can still reach as low as -10°C at night.
Flying into Nairobi you have the chance to see the vibrant and colourful nature of the capital before you take your onward journey to your venue. Wherever your holiday is centred you can be assured of a friendly and warm welcome from the people you meet.
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