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Porini Giraffe Camp

The small and intimate Porini Giraffe Camp is in a forested area of Camphor bush (African Wild Sage or called Leleshwa in Kenya) and Yellow Bark Acacia along the Ripole River in the Mara Ripoi Conservancy. This exclusive game-rich 13,500 acre wildlife conservancy is comprised of beautiful hills, forests and open plains and is home to a large abundance of wildlife including the big cats. The conservancy connects onto Siana conservancy and then directly to the Mara Reserve and so allowing free movement of wildlife from the Reserve as well as through a wildlife corridor along the Ripole River to Ol Kinyei Conservancy.   Guests will also have access to the Mara Reserve and also Ol Kinyei Conservancy.

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Porini Giraffe Camp has 8 guest tents and offers a personal and authentic experience for a safari in the Masai Mara, providing a great alternative to the large mass-market tourist lodges. The camp has a dining tent and separate comfortable lounge all located along the Ripole river. The camp welcomes children aged 8 years and over (see Prices Information for more details).

The camp provides guests with the opportunity to stay at a truly eco-friendly bush camp where there are no permanent structures and there is minimal impact on the environment.

This 13,500 acre Kenyan wildlife conservancy is on a tranche of land belonging to a Maasai community who have leased it to us for the purposes of wildlife conservation.

Mara Ripoi Conservancy is home to only 3 small camps (including Porini as a founding member) and no other tourist vehicles are allowed into the Conservancy, so our guests have the thousands of acres in the conservancy to themselves.

For guests staying at Porini Giraffe Camp, we can arrange to book return flights from Nairobi to the nearby  airstrip using the daily scheduled services of Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines, at the applicable air fares.

Prices FROM $424pp per night full board inc beer, house wine, vodka, gin & tonic, soft drinks & mineral water. Park fees, shared game drives in 4x4, night drives, sundowners, Maasai walks and airstrip transfers are also included.
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Porini Giraffe Camp has 8 guest tents and offers a personal and authentic experience for a safari in the Masai Mara, providing a great alternative to the large mass-market tourist lodges. The camp has a dining tent and separate comfortable lounge all located along the Ripole river. The camp welcomes children aged 8 years and over (see Prices Information for more details).

The camp provides guests with the opportunity to stay at a truly eco-friendly bush camp where there are no permanent structures and there is minimal impact on the environment.

This 13,500 acre Kenyan wildlife conservancy is on a tranche of land belonging to a Maasai community who have leased it to us for the purposes of wildlife conservation.

Mara Ripoi Conservancy is home to only 3 small camps (including Porini as a founding member) and no other tourist vehicles are allowed into the Conservancy, so our guests have the thousands of acres in the conservancy to themselves.

For guests staying at Porini Giraffe Camp, we can arrange to book return flights from Nairobi to the nearby  airstrip using the daily scheduled services of Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines, at the applicable air fares.

Prices FROM $424pp per night full board inc beer, house wine, vodka, gin & tonic, soft drinks & mineral water. Park fees, shared game drives in 4x4, night drives, sundowners, Maasai walks and airstrip transfers are also included.

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Porini Giraffe Camp Gallery

Why visit Porini Giraffe Camp?

  • Shared morning, evening and night safari game drives in the Mara Ripoi Conservancy, a 13,500-acre wilderness and the Ol Kinyei 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).
  • Optional Private Vehicle (at a supplement).
  • Option of a full day spent in Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch ($100 park entry fee applies for 2024 low season & $200 applies for 2024 high season).
  • Bush breakfasts and escorted walks with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Safari tents with a double or two single beds, solar electric lights, en suite bathrooms with flush toilet and safari shower.
  • All meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water, sodas, gin, beer and house wine.
  • Custom built 4×4 safari vehicles for game drives.
  • Expert Maasai driver-guides and spotters.
  • Morning, evening and night shared game drives in Motorogi Conservancy. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Optional full day in Maasai Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch, included July-September (see below.)
  • Escorted walk with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Arrival and departure transfers between airstrips and the camps.
  • Limited laundry
  • Porini Wildlife Habitat Trust Payment.

Our Porini Camps in the Mara are in exceptionally rich wildlife areas where tourism density is controlled and deliberately kept very low (1 guest tent to 700 acres) and as such there is no need to visit the Mara National Reserve to view lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hippo etc. Stays in our camps in the conservancies also include extra activities like night game drives, guided bush walks, bush meals and sundowners. However, should guests wish to include a visit to the reserve this can be pre-booked with the additional park entry charge applicable (currently $100 per person for 2024 low season & $200 per person for 2024 high season, subject to change). As the park entry tickets for the reserve must be booked and paid for in advance, this option needs to be confirmed at time of booking.

One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY.

Reduced Rates for Porini Camps Safaris of 6 Nights or More
Combine two or more Porini Camps for very special discounted rates. Valid for stays of 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 – also at reduced rates.  For full details see: Reduced Rates for 6 Nights or More

Free Airport Arrival Transfers in Nairobi
Stay 6 nights or more at Porini Camps an receive 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
Stay 8 nights or more at Porini Camps and receive a FREE NIGHT including breakfast in Nairobi plus a free arrival transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Free night can be at The Eka Hotel (B&B basis)

Porini Camps Honeymooners Offer
Bride saves 50% when staying 4 or more nights at any Porini Camp. Valid all year except in Aug & Sep when tdiscount is 25%.

*Proof of wedding required. Offer valid for stays within 12 months of wedding. Not combinable with other offers.

Porini Camps: No Single Supplement for Solo Travelers
Valid for stays between 1 Nov 2024 – 15 Dec 2024.

Festive Season / Christmas Offer
15% discount on total booking cost for stays of minimum 8 nights at Porini Camps between 20 Dec – 2 Jan. (Peak supplements apply).

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

LENGTH

3 DAYS

BEST MONTHS TO VISIT

ALL YEAR

FROM

US$ 1,338

Why visit Porini Giraffe Camp?

  • Shared morning, evening and night safari game drives in the Mara Ripoi Conservancy, a 13,500-acre wilderness and the Ol Kinyei 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).
  • Optional Private Vehicle (at a supplement).
  • Option of a full day spent in Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch ($100 park entry fee applies for 2024 low season & $200 applies for 2024 high season).
  • Bush breakfasts and escorted walks with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Safari tents with a double bed or two single beds, solar electric lights, en suite bathrooms with flush toilet and safari shower.
  • All meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water, sodas, gin, beer and house wine.
  • Custom built 4×4 safari vehicles for game drives.
  • Expert Maasai driver-guides and spotters.
  • Morning, evening and night shared game drives in Motorogi Conservancy. (Private vehicles available at a supplement).
  • Optional full day in Maasai Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch, included July-September (see below.)
  • Escorted walk with Maasai guides.
  • Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points.
  • Arrival and departure transfers between airstrips and the camps.
  • Limited laundry
  • Porini Wildlife Habitat Trust Payment.

Our Porini Camps in the Mara are in exceptionally rich wildlife areas where tourism density is controlled and deliberately kept very low (1 guest tent to 700 acres) and as such there is no need to visit the Mara National Reserve to view lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hippo etc. Stays in our camps in the conservancies also include extra activities like night game drives, guided bush walks, bush meals and sundowners. However, should guests wish to include a visit to the reserve this can be pre-booked with the additional park entry charge applicable (currently $100 per person for 2024 low season & $200 per person for 2024 high season, subject to change). As the park entry tickets for the reserve must be booked and paid for in advance, this option needs to be confirmed at time of booking.

One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY.

Reduced Rates for Porini Camps Safaris of 6 Nights or More
Combine two or more Porini Camps for very special discounted rates. Valid for stays of 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 – also at reduced rates.  For full details see: Reduced Rates for 6 Nights or More

Free Airport Arrival Transfers in Nairobi
Stay 6 nights or more at Porini Camps an receive 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
Stay 8 nights or more at Porini Camps and receive a FREE NIGHT including breakfast in Nairobi plus a free arrival transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Free night can be at The Eka Hotel (B&B basis)

Porini Camps Honeymooners Offer
Bride saves 50% when staying 4 or more nights at any Porini Camp. Valid all year except in Aug & Sep when tdiscount is 25%.

*Proof of wedding required. Offer valid for stays within 12 months of wedding. Not combinable with other offers.

Porini Camps: No Single Supplement for Solo Travelers
Valid for stays between 1 Nov 2024 – 15 Dec 2024.

Festive Season / Christmas Offer
15% discount on total booking cost for stays of minimum 8 nights at Porini Camps between 20 Dec – 2 Jan. (Peak supplements apply).

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

LENGTH

3 DAYS

BEST MONTHS TO VISIT

ALL YEAR

FROM

US$ 1,338

Itinerary 2 nights/3 days

DAY BY DAY

Tour Experiences

Day 1

Depart from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport on the 10am flight to the Mara. Met at the Mara Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip by Porini staff and transfer to camp. After lunch take an afternoon game drive, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 2

A full day to explore Mara Ripoi Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats. Wake up at dawn and enjoy an early game drive in the conservancy, returning to camp for a late breakfast followed by an escorted nature walk and then lunch. In the afternoon enjoy another game drive in the Conservancy with a night drive as you head back to camp driving in the dark with a filtered spotlight for the chance to see the nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at Porini Giraffe 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 Giraffe 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.

Tour Experiences

Day 1

Depart from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport on the 10am flight to the Mara. Met at the Mara Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip by Porini staff and transfer to camp. After lunch take an afternoon game drive, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 2

A full day to explore Mara Ripoi Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats. Wake up at dawn and enjoy an early game drive in the conservancy, returning to camp for a late breakfast followed by an escorted nature walk and then lunch. In the afternoon enjoy another game drive in the Conservancy with a night drive as you head back to camp driving in the dark with a filtered spotlight for the chance to see the nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at Porini Giraffe 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 Giraffe 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.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our clients’ feedback.

What Porini Giraffe Camp Guests' Say...

In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our latest clients’ feedback from Porini Giraffe Camp posted on Trip Advisor.

685inky66 - Sept 2024

A Jewel

Fantastic experience, the conservancy is teeming with wildlife in large numbers and we had tonnes of sittings including lions and hyenas eating, as well as many buffalo, warthog, giraffe, zebra, various antelope and more. The camp is small but perfectly formed and beautifully located on the bank of a river surrounded by lush green. We could see zebra and giraffe right from our tent on occaision, and many birds and butterflies which was lovely after coming from a camp in a much drier and duster landscape. The tent was smaller than the other camps but it helped keep the heat in at night. Really lovely, interesting and friendly all Maasai staff. Highly recommended.

Paul S - Jul 2024

Another Great Porini Camp

Giraffe Camp has eight guest tents, a large common dining tent and a large lounge tent. The camp is located in a wildlife conservancy. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The meals are surprising good. Loved the field breakfasts after some early morning game watching. There is plenty of wildlife to see. Including Masai giraffe, gazelle, hippo, zebra, warthogs, eland, topi (blue pants yellow sox), lions, cheetahs, elephants and more. The tent is roughly 10’ by 18’ (3 m by 5.5 m) with a covered patio area. Bedding is comfortable. Hot water is carried in for the shower, so it has to be arranged with the staff. We arranged an hour-long nature walk before sunset with two staff members as guides. Another great Porini Camp

Richard D - Mar 2024

Could be our new favourite.

Back again for our 8th trip to Kenya 6th with Gamewatchers. We stayed at 4 porini camps and we thought we would try the new giraffe camp. All the staff and guides were fantastic and it was great to see the manager Jimmy again. The tents although smaller than in the other camps were very comfortable. Great camp well worth a visit.

685inky66 - Sept 2024

A Jewel

Fantastic experience, the conservancy is teeming with wildlife in large numbers and we had tonnes of sittings including lions and hyenas eating, as well as many buffalo, warthog, giraffe, zebra, various antelope and more. The camp is small but perfectly formed and beautifully located on the bank of a river surrounded by lush green. We could see zebra and giraffe right from our tent on occaision, and many birds and butterflies which was lovely after coming from a camp in a much drier and duster landscape. The tent was smaller than the other camps but it helped keep the heat in at night. Really lovely, interesting and friendly all Maasai staff. Highly recommended.

Paul S - Jul 2024

Another Great Porini Camp

Giraffe Camp has eight guest tents, a large common dining tent and a large lounge tent. The camp is located in a wildlife conservancy. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The meals are surprising good. Loved the field breakfasts after some early morning game watching. There is plenty of wildlife to see. Including Masai giraffe, gazelle, hippo, zebra, warthogs, eland, topi (blue pants yellow sox), lions, cheetahs, elephants and more. The tent is roughly 10’ by 18’ (3 m by 5.5 m) with a covered patio area. Bedding is comfortable. Hot water is carried in for the shower, so it has to be arranged with the staff. We arranged an hour-long nature walk before sunset with two staff members as guides. Another great Porini Camp

Richard D - Mar 2024

Could be our new favourite.

Back again for our 8th trip to Kenya 6th with Gamewatchers. We stayed at 4 porini camps and we thought we would try the new giraffe camp. All the staff and guides were fantastic and it was great to see the manager Jimmy again. The tents although smaller than in the other camps were very comfortable. Great camp well worth a visit.

What Porini Giraffe Camp Guests' Say...

In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our latest clients’ feedback from Porini Giraffe Camp posted on Trip Advisor.

685inky66 - Sept 2024

A Jewel

Fantastic experience, the conservancy is teeming with wildlife in large numbers and we had tonnes of sittings including lions and hyenas eating, as well as many buffalo, warthog, giraffe, zebra, various antelope and more. The camp is small but perfectly formed and beautifully located on the bank of a river surrounded by lush green. We could see zebra and giraffe right from our tent on occaision, and many birds and butterflies which was lovely after coming from a camp in a much drier and duster landscape. The tent was smaller than the other camps but it helped keep the heat in at night. Really lovely, interesting and friendly all Maasai staff. Highly recommended.

Paul S - Jul 2024

Another Great Porini Camp

Giraffe Camp has eight guest tents, a large common dining tent and a large lounge tent. The camp is located in a wildlife conservancy. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The meals are surprising good. Loved the field breakfasts after some early morning game watching. There is plenty of wildlife to see. Including Masai giraffe, gazelle, hippo, zebra, warthogs, eland, topi (blue pants yellow sox), lions, cheetahs, elephants and more. The tent is roughly 10’ by 18’ (3 m by 5.5 m) with a covered patio area. Bedding is comfortable. Hot water is carried in for the shower, so it has to be arranged with the staff. We arranged an hour-long nature walk before sunset with two staff members as guides. Another great Porini Camp

Richard D - Mar 2024

Could be our new favourite.

Back again for our 8th trip to Kenya 6th with Gamewatchers. We stayed at 4 porini camps and we thought we would try the new giraffe camp. All the staff and guides were fantastic and it was great to see the manager Jimmy again. The tents although smaller than in the other camps were very comfortable. Great camp well worth a visit.

685inky66 - Sept 2024

A Jewel

Fantastic experience, the conservancy is teeming with wildlife in large numbers and we had tonnes of sittings including lions and hyenas eating, as well as many buffalo, warthog, giraffe, zebra, various antelope and more. The camp is small but perfectly formed and beautifully located on the bank of a river surrounded by lush green. We could see zebra and giraffe right from our tent on occaision, and many birds and butterflies which was lovely after coming from a camp in a much drier and duster landscape. The tent was smaller than the other camps but it helped keep the heat in at night. Really lovely, interesting and friendly all Maasai staff. Highly recommended.

Paul S - Jul 2024

Another Great Porini Camp

Giraffe Camp has eight guest tents, a large common dining tent and a large lounge tent. The camp is located in a wildlife conservancy. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The meals are surprising good. Loved the field breakfasts after some early morning game watching. There is plenty of wildlife to see. Including Masai giraffe, gazelle, hippo, zebra, warthogs, eland, topi (blue pants yellow sox), lions, cheetahs, elephants and more. The tent is roughly 10’ by 18’ (3 m by 5.5 m) with a covered patio area. Bedding is comfortable. Hot water is carried in for the shower, so it has to be arranged with the staff. We arranged an hour-long nature walk before sunset with two staff members as guides. Another great Porini Camp

Richard D - Mar 2024

Could be our new favourite.

Back again for our 8th trip to Kenya 6th with Gamewatchers. We stayed at 4 porini camps and we thought we would try the new giraffe camp. All the staff and guides were fantastic and it was great to see the manager Jimmy again. The tents although smaller than in the other camps were very comfortable. Great camp well worth a visit.

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