5 Day Maasai Mara Big Cat Safari
Masai Mara
Porini Savannah Safari
Our exceptional 11 day journey through Kenya’s most celebrated landscapes and wildlife conservancies, offering extraordinary wildlife encounters and a deep connection to nature.
Your safari begins with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, providing a rare opportunity to begin your adventure in the wild just minutes from the capital. Next, journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy—home to black and white rhino, chimpanzees, and all the Big Five—before flying south to the Masai Mara, staying in Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Olare Motorogi Conservancy, two of the Mara’s most exclusive and wildlife-rich areas.
Throughout the safari, you’ll enjoy day and night game drives in custom 4×4 vehicles, guided bush walks with Maasai warriors, and sundowners in scenic spots. You’ll stay in award-winning eco-camps that prioritise sustainability, low-impact tourism, and direct community benefits—ensuring your presence supports local conservation efforts.
Whether witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal), tracking big cats in private conservancies, or waking to the calls of the African bush, this safari is a remarkable way to explore Kenya’s diverse habitats and iconic wildlife in comfort, seclusion, and authenticity.
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
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Tour Experiences
Day 1
You will be picked up from Nairobi Airport or central Nairobi and transferred to Nairobi Tented Camp, an exceptional alternative to conventional hotel stays in the bustling city center. Nestled within the lush woodlands of Karen, ideally located for visits to Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre and other attractions.
Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp (Full Board)
Day 2
Depart Nairobi Tented Camp for a game drive in Nairobi National Park. There isn’t anywhere else in the world like it: a wilderness escape where you can savour the feeling of being in the wilds of Africa in the heart of thick forest but right on the doorstep of the city of Nairobi.
Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp (Full Board)
Day 3
After breakfast transfer to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport for the morning flight to Nanyuki (duration 1 hr 10 mins). You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Spend 2 nights at Porini Rhino Camp (fully Inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin ” tonics, game drives, sundowners, visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and park fees).
Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then head off on a game drive with your driver-guide in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle.
Overnight at Porini Rhino Camp
Day 4
Full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and walking activities from camp.
Overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 5
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the flight to Olseki Airstrip in the Maasai Mara. Porini Mara Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp for 3 nights (fully inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin & tonics, day and night game drives, guided walks, sundowners and park fees) . After lunch take an afternoon game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 6
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast.
Following an early breakfast, take a game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy Return to camp for lunch. Later, head out on an evening game drive within Ol Kinyei Conservancy – stopping at a viewpoint for a sundowner. Continue on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 7
Another day to enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the exclusive Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy
Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 8
Morning walk in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy. After breakfast leave camp and drive through Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy, game-viewing as you go, and on to Olare Motorogi Conservancy arriving at Porini Lion Camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, away from the minibuses and tourist vehicles seen in the reserve, and with an excellent chance of sighting lions, cheetahs and leopards all of which are found in the conservancy. Sundowner and night game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 9
Enjoy a full day to explore the Olare Motorogi Conservancy at your leisure, or opt for an exhilarating game drive in the renowned Masai Mara Reserve. Should you choose the latter, a picnic lunch will be provided in the park before returning to camp in the late afternoon.
In the evening, unwind with a sundowner in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, followed by a night game drive to discover the nocturnal wildlife. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Porini Lion Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 10
Another day to explore the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy with morning and afternoon game drives. Sundowner and night game drive.
Dinner and overnight Porini Lion Camp.
Day 11
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, returning to Porini Lion Camp for breakfast. You will transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to either the international airport or a Nairobi hotel.
(please note that hotel accommodation is not included but can be arranged for an additional fee).
You may choose to add extra nights at any of the Porini Camps. Alternatively, consider extending your stay by flying to the Kenya Coast or the Island of Zanzibar, where you can unwind on the pristine white beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Tour Experiences
Day 1
You will be picked up from Nairobi Airport or central Nairobi and transferred to Nairobi Tented Camp, an exceptional alternative to conventional hotel stays in the bustling city center. Nestled within the lush woodlands of Karen, ideally located for visits to Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre and other attractions.
Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp (Full Board)
Day 2
Depart Nairobi Tented Camp for a game drive in Nairobi National Park. There isn’t anywhere else in the world like it: a wilderness escape where you can savour the feeling of being in the wilds of Africa in the heart of thick forest but right on the doorstep of the city of Nairobi.
Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp (Full Board)
Day 3
After breakfast transfer to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport for the morning flight to Nanyuki (duration 1 hr 10 mins). You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Spend 2 nights at Porini Rhino Camp (fully Inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin ” tonics, game drives, sundowners, visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and park fees).
Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then head off on a game drive with your driver-guide in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle.
Overnight at Porini Rhino Camp
Day 4
Full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and walking activities from camp.
Overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 5
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the flight to Olseki Airstrip in the Maasai Mara. Porini Mara Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp for 3 nights (fully inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin & tonics, day and night game drives, guided walks, sundowners and park fees) . After lunch take an afternoon game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 6
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast.
Following an early breakfast, take a game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy Return to camp for lunch. Later, head out on an evening game drive within Ol Kinyei Conservancy – stopping at a viewpoint for a sundowner. Continue on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 7
Another day to enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the exclusive Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy
Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 8
Morning walk in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy. After breakfast leave camp and drive through Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy, game-viewing as you go, and on to Olare Motorogi Conservancy arriving at Porini Lion Camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, away from the minibuses and tourist vehicles seen in the reserve, and with an excellent chance of sighting lions, cheetahs and leopards all of which are found in the conservancy. Sundowner and night game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 9
Enjoy a full day to explore the Olare Motorogi Conservancy at your leisure, or opt for an exhilarating game drive in the renowned Masai Mara Reserve. Should you choose the latter, a picnic lunch will be provided in the park before returning to camp in the late afternoon.
In the evening, unwind with a sundowner in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, followed by a night game drive to discover the nocturnal wildlife. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Porini Lion Camp.
Note: From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 10
Another day to explore the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy with morning and afternoon game drives. Sundowner and night game drive.
Dinner and overnight Porini Lion Camp.
Day 11
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, returning to Porini Lion Camp for breakfast. You will transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to either the international airport or a Nairobi hotel.
(please note that hotel accommodation is not included but can be arranged for an additional fee).
You may choose to add extra nights at any of the Porini Camps. Alternatively, consider extending your stay by flying to the Kenya Coast or the Island of Zanzibar, where you can unwind on the pristine white beaches of the Indian Ocean.
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