5 Day Essence of Kenya Safari
Aberdares / Lake Nakuru / Maasai Mara
7 Day Kenya Special Safari
Discover the essence of an authentic Kenyan safari with the Kenya Special Safari—a carefully crafted 7-day journey that combines iconic wildlife destinations with exclusive, low-impact conservancy experiences. Designed for travellers seeking both variety and depth, this itinerary takes you from the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli to the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, before culminating in the world-renowned Masai Mara.
What sets the Kenya Special Safari apart is its focus on private conservancies, including Selenkay Conservancy and Ol Kinyei Conservancy, where guest numbers are limited and wildlife encounters feel more personal and uncrowded. Here, you can enjoy unique safari activities not typically permitted in national parks, such as guided bush walks, night game drives, and cultural visits with Maasai communities.
Staying in the award-winning Porini Camps, this safari offers a seamless blend of comfort, conservation, and immersive experiences. Expert guides lead every game drive, maximising your chances of seeing the Big Five alongside a rich diversity of species, while ensuring a deeper understanding of the ecosystems and communities that make Kenya so extraordinary.
Ideal for first-time visitors and returning safari-goers alike, the Kenya Special Safari delivers a well-paced, conservation-led journey through some of Kenya’s most celebrated landscapes—offering not just sightings, but meaningful connections to wildlife and place.
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This 7 day safari combines:
2 nights at Porini Amboseli Camp with walks and night game drive, game drive in the Amboseli National Park for viewing elephants close up. In the Selenkay Conservancy, an exclusive wilderness area with no other tourist vehicles, a walk with Maasai warriors to visit an authentic village, and a night game drive. Game drives in 4×4 vehicle.
2 nights at Sarova lion Hill lodge inside the Lake Nakuru National Park where there is an excellent chance of seeing rhino and leopard.
2 nights at Porini Mara Camp visiting Ol Kinyei Conservancy: one of the most scenic parts of the Mara eco-system with resident big cats. With bush walks, a night drive and game drive in the Maasai Mara, famous for lions, cheetahs and leopards. Game drives in 4×4 vehicle. All game drives are with experienced driver-guides who have professional certification. Private vehicles for game drives at Porini Camps are available at a supplement. At Porini Camps all meals and drinks included as well as sundowners, shared night game drives and escorted walks.
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
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Tour Experiences
Day 1
Morning transfer by minibus (5 hours, 128 miles) from Nairobi to Selenkay Conservancy arriving at Porini Amboseli Camp for lunch. (Optional flight direct to Selenkay available at a supplement from July to October & December to March). All the big cats have been seen in the Conservancy as well as elephants and a wide range of species including large numbers of giraffes, zebra and antelopes. There are also less common animals which may be seen such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu and African wildcat. In the afternoon you will go on a walk escorted by Maasai warriors to visit a nearby Maasai Village where you will get to know more about the way of life of the Maasai people before having a night game drive with a spotlight to seek out the nocturnal animals as you head back to camp in the dark. Dinner and overnight in Porini Amboseli Camp in Selenkay Conservancy.
Day 2
After an early breakfast drive into Amboseli National Park   (10 miles from the Selenkay boundary) for a full morning game drive with picnic lunch. Return to camp in the afternoon and have evening sundowners and night game drive. Overnight Porini Amboseli Camp.
Day 3
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for the early morning flight to Wilson Airport where you will be met by a qualified driver-guide (with 4×4 safari vehicle) to continue through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge for check in and lunch. Afternoon is at leisure with an option of a game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Day 4
Spend a full day with 4×4 vehicle and expert driver-guide in Lake Nakuru National Park. All meals and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Day 5
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Maasai Mara and to Porini Mara Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy for 2 nights. Afternoon game drive in the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle with an evening sundowner at a scenic spot followed by a night game drive back to camp for dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 6
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast.
Spend a full day in Ol Kinyei Conservancy or in the Masai Mara Game Reserve with picnic lunch, returning to the camp in the evening. Overnight Porini Mara Camp.
Day 7
Early morning game drive or escorted walk in Ol Kinyei Conservancy followed by breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for the scheduled flight departing at 11h00 to arrive Wilson Airport at approximately 12h15. Met and transfer to the airport or to a Nairobi hotel (hotel not included but available at a supplement). Alternatively, extend your safari with optional Extra Nights at Porini Mara Camp. or an optional beach extension on the Kenya Coast.
Tour Experiences
Day 1
Morning transfer by minibus (5 hours, 128 miles) from Nairobi to Selenkay Conservancy arriving at Porini Amboseli Camp for lunch. (Optional flight direct to Selenkay available at a supplement from July to October & December to March). All the big cats have been seen in the Conservancy as well as elephants and a wide range of species including large numbers of giraffes, zebra and antelopes. There are also less common animals which may be seen such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu and African wildcat. In the afternoon you will go on a walk escorted by Maasai warriors to visit a nearby Maasai Village where you will get to know more about the way of life of the Maasai people before having a night game drive with a spotlight to seek out the nocturnal animals as you head back to camp in the dark. Dinner and overnight in Porini Amboseli Camp in Selenkay Conservancy.
Day 2
After an early breakfast drive into Amboseli National Park   (10 miles from the Selenkay boundary) for a full morning game drive with picnic lunch. Return to camp in the afternoon and have evening sundowners and night game drive. Overnight Porini Amboseli Camp.
Day 3
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for the early morning flight to Wilson Airport where you will be met by a qualified driver-guide (with 4×4 safari vehicle) to continue through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge for check in and lunch. Afternoon is at leisure with an option of a game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Day 4
Spend a full day with 4×4 vehicle and expert driver-guide in Lake Nakuru National Park. All meals and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Day 5
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Maasai Mara and to Porini Mara Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy for 2 nights. Afternoon game drive in the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle with an evening sundowner at a scenic spot followed by a night game drive back to camp for dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 6
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast.
Spend a full day in Ol Kinyei Conservancy or in the Masai Mara Game Reserve with picnic lunch, returning to the camp in the evening. Overnight Porini Mara Camp.
Day 7
Early morning game drive or escorted walk in Ol Kinyei Conservancy followed by breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for the scheduled flight departing at 11h00 to arrive Wilson Airport at approximately 12h15. Met and transfer to the airport or to a Nairobi hotel (hotel not included but available at a supplement). Alternatively, extend your safari with optional Extra Nights at Porini Mara Camp. or an optional beach extension on the Kenya Coast.
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We have an experienced team of Safari Consultants based in Kenya.
You can contact our Nairobi team at info@gamewatchers.com or call at +254-722-509-200.
North America & Canada
Rick Mcintyre
Hello, I’m Rick, based in Ontario, Canada, with over 15 years in the travel industry and a passport filled with stamps from over 70 countries. My heart was captured by Africa during my first visit to Kenya, and since then, I’ve journeyed back repeatedly, exploring the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Whether you’re dreaming of a “once in a lifetime” vacation or you’re a seasoned safari traveler, I’m here to assist in planning your perfect African adventure.
You can contact me at rick@gamewatchers.com or give me a call at +1-877-710-3014, and together, we’ll make your African dreams a reality.
North America & Canada
Rachel Chambers
Hi, I’m Rae, based on the West Coast of Canada, on beautiful Vancouver Island. I’m a passionate traveler who has explored nearly 30 countries, but it was a solo journey to Africa that truly transformed my perspective. From the moment I arrived in Botswana, I felt an undeniable connection to the continent and was inspired to spend more time experiencing its extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultures. My solo travels have since taken me through Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mauritius, South Africa, Uganda, Namibia, and Kenya, where I experienced Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps firsthand. It was during these immersive and unforgettable journeys that my passion for Africa evolved into a clear vision: to join the Gamewatchers team and help others discover the magic of safari. I’d love to connect and plan your wildest dreams!.
You can reach me by email at rae@gamewatchers.com
North America
Julie Roggow
Greetings, I’m Julie Roggow, and I come to you with over two decades of immersion in the world of travel. My journey into the heart of safari adventures began as I traversed Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, capturing the essence of these mesmerizing landscapes through my lens. Among these remarkable destinations, Kenya and the Porini safari camps hold a special place in my heart. Their unique blend of wilderness and conservation resonates deeply with me.
My passion for travel is matched only by my dedication to sharing that passion with others. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or embarking on your very first safari, I’m here to ensure that planning your safari vacation is an enjoyable and seamless experience.
Feel free to reach out to me by email at julie@gamewatchers.com or through our toll-free telephone line at +1-877-710-3014. Let’s embark on an unforgettable safari journey together, where the wild beauty of Africa awaits to enchant and inspire you.
UK & Europe
Tom Mees
Jambo, I’m Tommy Mees, most people call me Tom.
My connection with Africa began through years of travelling across the continent.
I later spent more than twelve years managing safari camps and lodges while supporting conservation initiatives including beekeeping and tree-planting projects.
Having travelled extensively throughout Eastern and Southern Africa, I developed a deep appreciation for authentic wilderness experiences and the conservation-focused approach of the Porini Camps.
I am originally from Belgium and now based in Spain, though my heart has always remained in Africa.
Alongside my safari background, I am also a professional photographer and enjoy helping travellers experience and capture the extraordinary wildlife, landscapes and cultures that make Africa so special.
If you are considering an African safari, feel free to contact me at tom@gamewatchers.comÂ
South America
Andrea Landaeta
Hola, I’m Andrea and my love affair with the captivating world of safaris began during my teenage years when I embarked on my very first safari in Kenya. There, amidst the awe-inspiring wildlife and expansive plains, I found my true passion. Over the years, Kenya has called me back time and time again, leading me to explore its myriad camps, conservancies, and renowned parks. More recently, I’ve had the privilege of staying at all the Porini Camps, where the spotlight shines on wildlife conservation—a cause close to my heart as I traverse the globe. While Kenya holds a special place in my wanderlust-filled heart, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda have also woven their magic into my soul.
If you’re eager to embark on your own safari adventure or share your passion for conservation, please feel free to contact me at andrea@saririterra.com
Australia
Kristy Thomson
Hello, I’m Kristy, your Australian-based Safari Advisor with Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps. My background in ecology and conservation management, combined with a deep passion for nature and the great outdoors, led me to Kenya where I instantly fell in love with its spectacular wildlife and warm-hearted people. Having spent significant time at our Porini Camps and explored other camps we offer, I bring intricate knowledge to help craft your ultimate wildlife safari adventure. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of the savannah or the serenity of the wilderness, I’m here to make your safari dreams a reality.
Feel free to reach out to me on the Gold Coast, Australia, at kristy@gamewatchers.com or call on +61 419 175 672.
India
Pranay Chandra
Hello, I’m Pranay Chandra, a veteran of the Indian Armed Forces whose profound passion for nature and wildlife led me to the world of wildlife photography. My lens has captured the essence of the wild, earning recognition in esteemed competitions like the Sanctuary Asia annual wildlife awards and the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. Beyond photography, I’ve dedicated myself to conservation efforts, collaborating with Ecological Task Forces and supporting WWF India’s training initiatives in tiger reserves. In the realm of education, I’ve partnered with CEC, New Delhi, to create informative video programs on Human-Wildlife Conflicts. I’ve ventured to Kenya, embracing the splendours of Africa while staying at Porini camps and other renowned lodges.
You can connect with me via email at pranay@gamewatchers.com or call on +91 801 788 5256.
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