Porini Mara Camp - Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara

Visit Porini Mara Camp

Porini Mara Camp is a non-seasonal safari camp set in Ol Kinyei Conservancy – an 18700 acre wilderness set aside as a wildlife sanctuary with a wide variety of species including big cats. The area has open plains, forests, rivers and stunning views.

This setting provides the ultimate African safari holiday adventure in an unspoilt area, away from the crowds.

Safari game drives can also be taken in the nearby Maasai Mara National Reserve and the adjacent Naboisho Conservancy.

The award-winning Porini Mara Camp is located in a unique and beautiful setting under yellow-barked Acacia trees along the banks of the Laetoli. The Mara camp contains just five spacious guest tents and one family unit. Porini Mara Camp has an exclusive yet friendly feel, with each tent containing comfortable furnishings and ensuite facilities (with hot shower and flush toilet). The camp Chef uses fresh ingredients to prepare high quality meals and even home-baked bread. Porini Mara Camp is fully-inclusive of meals, drinks (vodka, gin & tonics, wine, beer, sodas and mineral water) and all activities (including day and night game drives, sundowners and escorted walks). There is also the opportunity to book a Hot Air Balloon Safari. Game drives (shared) are in 4×4 safari vehicles with expert safari guides and you will experience the wilderness without the presence of other tourist vehicles.

The family unit at Porini Mara Camp is a H shaped tent located about 20 metres from the main areas. The unit is made of high quality canvas, is spacious, each wing measuring 64 square metres and the lounge is 16 square metres. It consists of two rooms with a lounge in between. Each of the two rooms has a king size bed and a single bed, The high-quality, spacious tent is tastefully furnished and has solar-powered lighting, ensuite facilities (with hot shower and flush toilet) and a private veranda. The unit is ideal for families or group of friends traveling together and is at the same price per person as our other tents. The camp welcomes children aged 8 years and over (see Prices Information for more details).

For guests staying at Porini Mara Camp for their African safari holiday, we can arrange to book return flights from Nairobi to the nearby Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip using the daily scheduled services of Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines.

Porini Mara Camp Highlights

• Morning, evening and night safari game drives in Ol Kinyei Conservancy and the adjacent Naboisho Conservancy, with conservancy fees included in the price. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
• Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA)-certified safari guides (two-guide team of driver and spotter).
• Option of a full day spent in Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch ( $100 applies for 2024 low season & $200 applies for 2024 high season payable)
• Bush breakfast and safari game drive in Naboisho Conservancy
• Escorted walk with Maasai guides
• Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points

Itinerary

Duration: 2 nights/3 days

Day 1

10am flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the Mara. Porini Mara Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp. After lunch take an afternoon game drive in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 2

Morning and evening game drives in the conservancy land surrounding the camp.  (Or for those guests who wish to have a visit to the Mara Reserve: after an early breakfast drive into the Reserve for the full morning and a picnic lunch in the Reserve returning to camp later in the afternoon. Extra reserve fees applicable) In the evening, head out for a “Sundowner” within Ol Kinyei Conservancy and then continue back to camp on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 3

Take an early morning walk in the Conservancy escorted by Maasai warriors and return for breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip and fly back to Nairobi (arriving around 12.15pm).

Porini Mara Camp can also be combined with one or more of the other Porini Camps as part of a longer safari – see our recommended safaris for itineraries and prices.

Special Offers

Reduced Rates for Porini Camps Safaris of 6 Nights or More

We are offering very special discounted rates when combining two or more Porini Safari Camps, bringing you the best possible value for money on an African safari adventure.

The discounted rates can be applied when staying a total of 6 nights or more, booked as a minimum of 3 nights at each of two of the following camps: Porini Amboseli Camp, Porini Rhino Camp, Rhino River Camp, Porini Mara Camp or Porini Cheetah Camp. (NB offer not valid for combining Porini Mara Camp with Porini Cheetah Camp).

Extra nights can be added at any camp, or extend your stay to include Porini Lion Camp or Nairobi Tented Camp – also at reduced rates: For full details see our special offer page: Reduced Rates for 6 Nights or More

Free Airport Arrival Transfers in Nairobi

For all guests booked for 6 or more nights at Porini Camps we provide a free airport transfer on arrival in Nairobi to any hotel in Nairobi booked by us, or to Wilson airport.

Free Night in Nairobi and Free Airport Transfer

For all guests booking 8 nights or more staying at the Porini Camps we provide a FREE NIGHT including breakfast in Nairobi plus a free arrival transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

For your free night in Nairobi you can choose between a night at the Eka Hotel (on Bed & Breakfast basis), or stay at Nairobi Tented Camp in Nairobi National Park on Bed & Breakfast basis (excluding $78 park entry fee). For stays at Nairobi Tented Camp our special discounted Half Board safari package at $105 can be added as a pre-booked option to include a free game drive and dinner and free drinks.

Please Note: special offers are subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time.