As 2023 draws to a close, we’re taking time to look back and reflect on the past year and what it has brought to us here at Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps.

We’d like to thank our clients and travel partners for all their support during this year. This has enabled us to continue our work to protect conservation areas for wildlife and support our local communities.

Here are just a few highlights of the year:

Our team at Porini Mara Camp has been working hard with upgrading the Mess / Lounge area to ensure that it is as comfortable as possible for guests.

Take a look around the new space in this video.

For those looking for a new and different African experience, we have recently introduced a 12 day South Africa & Mozambique tour.

This comprehensive itinerary lets you explore the wonders of Cape Town and its surroundings, then enjoy the thrill of a Big Five safari in a private nature reserve in Kruger National Park before flying to Mozambique to relax on the white-sand beaches of the Indian Ocean.

In summary, the tour stays:

• 3 nights at the prestigious Cape Grace Hotel, which is situated on a private quay between Cape Town’s vibrant V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina.
• 4 nights at RockFig Safari Lodge in the heart of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to the world famous Kruger National Park, with Big Five game viewing.
• 4 nights at Santorini Mozambique, a luxurious property on the Southern coast of Mozambique with stunning views over the Bazaruto Archipelago islands.

The “Porini Pride” are named after our Porini Rhino Camp to which they are attracted by the bustling waterhole that is perfectly located adjacent to the camp and where a broad range of animals gather.

The pride boasts 19 members, including two adult lionesses, seven spirited cubs (about 13 months old), eight adventurous sub-adults, and two adult males.

This video shows recent footage as well as film from last year (when the cubs were very young) and we can see just how quickly they have grown.

Our brand new Porini Cottages in Ol Kinyei Conservancy opened just a few weeks ago and some of our first visitors have been sharing their comments and reviews.

• “Greatest experience in Kenya! Shows how humans and nature can coexist and still have sustainable luxury. Thank you to all the team!”
• “A home away from home created amidst the unique flora and fauna of African savannah. Very authentically created cottages with superb and unique interior.”

Have you ever imagined taking a slow-paced adventurous tour inside Africa’s wilderness on foot? Walking safaris are exactly that. Also known as bushwalks, walking safaris are completely different from game drives as they awaken all your senses allowing you to notice smells, sounds, and even colors of the wilderness.

Walking is prohibited in most of Kenya’s National Parks and reserves, however, in conservancies, it is an exciting option. One of the activities that we offer guests at Porini Camps is guided walking safaris. To ensure their safety, we ensure guests are accompanied by experienced and professional Maasai safari guides and armed rangers. 

Exploring the bush on foot brings you really close to nature as you learn about vegetation and animal behavior in detail.

“You get to learn about the trees, their traditional uses by the community, you get to see and sometimes even try wild berries, you get to see wild carrots, those that you can use as food, and you also could get to learn about some medicinal plants as well as animal footprints, animal “poo”, you will be able to understand more through the little things that you don’t usually get to see when you are on a drive,” says Jimmy Lemara, a professional guide, and manager at Porini Mara Camp.