2026 Porini With Purpose
Small Group Safari (up to 14 pax) - Hosted by Kristy & Rae
Let us take you on a 9 day safari adventure, visiting some of Kenya’s best wildlife areas and staying in our small safari camps and cottages that offer an exclusive and personal wilderness experience away from the tourist crowds.
This immersive experience goes beyond a typical safari, offering exclusive insider access and hands-on conservation initiatives:
Early Bird: SAVE US$425 per person
$6950 USD pp with 25% deposit by 30th April 2025
This group safari is for adults only aged 18 + and based on twin-share accommodation, with solo travellers paired to share a room with one other person (of same gender). A limited number of private solo spots are left. Secure your place today!
If you’re a photography enthusiast or simply want more flexibility on safari, you have the option to upgrade to your own exclusive-use vehicle for an additional fee.
LENGTH
8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
SAFARI DATES
23 FEB - 03 MAR 2026
EARLY BIRD PRICE
US$ 6,950
Book by 25 April 2025
LENGTH
8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
23 FEB - 03 MAR 2026
FROM
US$6,950
Book by 25 April 2025
Your Safari Hosts
Join Kristy & Rae from Gamewatchers Safaris, on a once-in-a-lifetime small-group safari designed for solo travellers, friends, couples, photography enthusiasts of all levels and adventurers seeking a deeper, more meaningful connection to Kenya’s wildlife, conservation efforts, and local communities.
Kristy Thomson
Kristy is a keen photographer and first visited Kenya as a guest of Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps, she is now our Australian-based Safari Advisor. Kristy has an ecology and conservation management background, combined with a love of nature and the outdoors, she fell immediately in love with Kenya. Kristy set up The Maarifa Foundation, which is a committee of dedicated, qualified volunteers based in Australia and Kenya, who support a number of schools and children located near wildlife conservancies in Maasai community Kenya.
You can contact Kristy at kristy@gamewatchers.com or call +61 419 175 672
Rae Chambers
Rae resides on the vibrant West Coast of Canada, specifically on Vancouver Island. She has a profound love for travel, having explored nearly 30 countries. However, it was a solo journey to Africa that truly ignited her passion. Upon stepping foot in Botswana for the first time, Rae was captivated and knew she needed to explore more of the continent. Since then, she has ventured solo to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mauritius, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya, where she traveled with Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps. It was during these experiences that Rae realized her desire to be a part of the Gamewatchers team.
You can contact Rae at rae@gamewatchers.com
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
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Tour Experiences
Day 1: Nairobi
Karibu Kenya! Our day starts at 9am at the Giraffe Centre where your group leaders Kristy and Rae welcome you on safari and you meet your fellow safari goers in person ! After a brief introduction we take the opportunity to feed Rothschild giraffe and learn more about the plight of this threatened species as we casually get to know each other.
At 10.15 we will head to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for the morning bottle feeding session of the baby elephants and hear about incredible survival stories of these animals in their care.
We head then to Nairobi Tented Camp to check in and enjoy a leisurely late lunch and chat over a coffee or a wine about the next 8 night adventure. With the rest of the afternoon at leisure at camp we later head out on our first game drive in Nairobi National Park, returning to camp for dinner and drinks by the fire.
Day 2: Selenkay Conservancy
Its up early today as our flight departs Wilson Airport at 7am. An early morning breakfast and we make our way to the airport for the 30 min flight to Selenkay Conservancy.
Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met and transferred to the nearby Porini Amboseli Camp, with an exciting game drive en route. You will arrive in time for check-in and lunch.
After lunch, embark on an escorted walk to a nearby Maasai village to gain valuable insights into the way of life of the communities residing outside the Selenkay Conservancy. Following your visit, you will return to the Selenkay Conservancy, known for its diverse wildlife. Expect to see big cats, elephants, and a variety of species, including large populations of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Additionally, you may encounter less common animals such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu, and African wildcat.
As the day winds down, enjoy a sundowner at a scenic location with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. The evening continues with a thrilling night game drive before returning to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Selenkay Conservancy
Awake to the vibrant calls of local birdlife. After enjoying an early breakfast, we will drive along our private track through the bush into Amboseli National Park for a full morning of game viewing. Following a delightful picnic lunch in the park, we will return to Porini Amboseli Camp in the late afternoon.
In the evening, you will embark on a game drive in the Selenkay Conservancy, pausing for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint to take in the stunning surroundings. This will be followed by an exhilarating night game drive. After a memorable day, you will return to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
A leisurely breakfast at the camp before an 8.15 flight back to Nairobi for our connecting 10.20h flight to Nanyuki (arriving at 11.30h). We will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. 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. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.
* Ol Pejeta, due to its high elevation, can get very chilly, especially during the evening and on those early morning game drives – pack an extra jacket/fleece.
Day 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and a choice of activities of either an Anti-poaching dog unit activity or meet the last two northern white rhinos, all with the dedicated rangers of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Continue on with game drives and a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 6 - Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 9.45 am Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11 am. You will be met and transferred to Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages, arriving for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a game drive with a sundowner at a scenic spot followed by a night game drive with spotlights to search for nocturnal animals, including the elusive leopards which are resident in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, before heading back to camp for dinner. Overnight at Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages.
Day 7 - Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Awake to the natural sounds of the Mara’s birdlife. Leave camp soon after dawn to explore the Ol Kinyei Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats. Have a bush breakfast. We then head to a local primary school that borders the conservancy where The Maarifa Foundation is working and spend some time with the students as they tell you about how they protect the environment. Take a tour of the school led by the School Head Teacher and our Maarifa Educator. Visit their new library and participate in small school projects that are happening at the time of our travel. Sit in on one of the Mazingira Class lessons and join in on the discussion.
While at the school you will receive a small token of gratitude from the local Maasai community.
Afternoon game drive, followed by a sundowner and evening game drive on the way back to camp. After dinner we go out on a night game drive looking for nocturnal wildlife using a red spotlight. Overnight at Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages.
Day 8 - Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Today we depart camp before the sunrises as we head into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a hot air balloon safari over the Mara plains with a game drive en-route to and from. This is followed by a gourmet champagne bush breakfast in the Mara before returning to the Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages. After some time to relax we head out on an afternoon game drive, and sundowners as we watch the sun sunset over the conservancy. Dinner and overnight Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages.
Day 9 - End Of Safari Itinerary
Its our last day on safari. Enjoy a nature walk or short game drive, before heading to the airstrip for our 11am flight back to Nairobi. Arriving at 1pm we Transfer to Jomo-Kenyatta International Airport for onward flight.
Want to extend your safari? Your journey doesn’t have to end when the group safari does!
Why not extend your trip and experience more of Kenya, or add a beach escape to Kenya’s coast or Zanzibar?
Here’s why extending your safari is a great idea:
- More Time, More Wildlife: Add extra nights at Porini Lion Camp, just a short transfer from the Porini Ol Kinyei Cottages, for incredible big cat sightings, off-road game drives, and a truly immersive safari experience in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
- Visit a different region: whether in Kenya or you venture into Uganda or Rwanda for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
- Unwind in Style: Relax on the white-sand beaches of Kenya, or Zanzibar after your safari adventure.
- Tailored Just for You: Whether you want more wildlife, cultural experiences, or pure relaxation, we can design the perfect extension!
Tour Experiences
Day 1 - Nairobi
Karibu Kenya! Our day starts at 9am at the Giraffe Centre where your group leaders Kristy and Rae welcome you on safari and you meet your fellow safari goers in person ! After a brief introduction we take the opportunity to feed Rothschild giraffe and learn more about the plight of this threatened species as we casually get to know each other.
At 10.15 we will head to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for the morning bottle feeding session of the baby elephants and hear about incredible survival stories of these animals in their care.
We head then to Nairobi Tented Camp to check in and enjoy a leisurely late lunch and chat over a coffee or a wine about the next 8 night adventure. With the rest of the afternoon at leisure at camp we later head out on our first game drive in Nairobi National Park, returning to camp for dinner and drinks by the fire.
Day 2 - Selenkay Conservancy
Its up early today as our flight departs Wilson Airport at 7am. An early morning breakfast and we make our way to the airport for the 30 min flight to Selenkay Conservancy.
Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met and transferred to the nearby Porini Amboseli Camp, with an exciting game drive en route. You will arrive in time for check-in and lunch.
After lunch, embark on an escorted walk to a nearby Maasai village to gain valuable insights into the way of life of the communities residing outside the Selenkay Conservancy. Following your visit, you will return to the Selenkay Conservancy, known for its diverse wildlife. Expect to see big cats, elephants, and a variety of species, including large populations of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Additionally, you may encounter less common animals such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu, and African wildcat.
As the day winds down, enjoy a sundowner at a scenic location with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. The evening continues with a thrilling night game drive before returning to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3 - Selenkay Conservancy
Awake to the vibrant calls of local birdlife. After enjoying an early breakfast, we will drive along our private track through the bush into Amboseli National Park for a full morning of game viewing. Following a delightful picnic lunch in the park, we will return to Porini Amboseli Camp in the late afternoon.
In the evening, you will embark on a game drive in the Selenkay Conservancy, pausing for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint to take in the stunning surroundings. This will be followed by an exhilarating night game drive. After a memorable day, you will return to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
A leisurely breakfast at the camp before an 8.15 flight back to Nairobi for our connecting 10.20h flight to Nanyuki (arriving at 11.30h). We will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. 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. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.
* Ol Pejeta, due to its high elevation, can get very chilly, especially during the evening and on those early morning game drives – pack an extra jacket/fleece.
Day 5 - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and a choice of activities of either an Anti-poaching dog unit activity or meet the last two northern white rhinos, all with the dedicated rangers of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Continue on with game drives and a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 6 - Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 9.45 am Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11 am. You will be met and transferred to Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages, arriving for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a game drive with a sundowner at a scenic spot followed by a night game drive with spotlights to search for nocturnal animals, including the elusive leopards which are resident in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, before heading back to camp for dinner. Overnight at Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages.
Day 7 - Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Awake to the natural sounds of the Mara’s birdlife. Leave camp soon after dawn to explore the Ol Kinyei Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats. Have a bush breakfast. We then head to a local primary school that borders the conservancy where The Maarifa Foundation is working and spend some time with the students as they tell you about how they protect the environment. Take a tour of the school led by the School Head Teacher and our Maarifa Educator. Visit their new library and participate in small school projects that are happening at the time of our travel. Sit in on one of the Mazingira Class lessons and join in on the discussion.
While at the school you will receive a small token of gratitude from the local Maasai community.
Afternoon game drive, followed by a sundowner and evening game drive on the way back to camp. After dinner we go out on a night game drive looking for nocturnal wildlife using a red spotlight. Overnight at Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages.
Day 8 - Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Today we depart camp before the sunrises as we head into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a hot air balloon safari over the Mara plains with a game drive en-route to and from. This is followed by a gourmet champagne bush breakfast in the Mara before returning to the Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages. After some time to relax we head out on an afternoon game drive, and sundowners as we watch the sun sunset over the conservancy. Dinner and overnight Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages.
Day 9 - End Of Safari Itinerary
Its our last day on safari. Enjoy a nature walk or short game drive, before heading to the airstrip for our 11am flight back to Nairobi. Arriving at 1pm we Transfer to Jomo-Kenyatta International Airport for onward flight.
Want to extend your safari? Your journey doesn’t have to end when the group safari does!
Why not extend your trip and experience more of Kenya, or add a beach escape to Kenya’s coast or Zanzibar?
Here’s why extending your safari is a great idea:
- More Time, More Wildlife: Add extra nights at Porini Lion Camp, just a short transfer from the Porini Ol Kinyei Cottages, for incredible big cat sightings, off-road game drives, and a truly immersive safari experience in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
- Visit a different region: whether in Kenya or you venture into Uganda or Rwanda for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
- Unwind in Style: Relax on the white-sand beaches of Kenya, or Zanzibar after your safari adventure.
- Tailored Just for You: Whether you want more wildlife, cultural experiences, or pure relaxation, we can design the perfect extension!
Send An Enquiry
2026 Gamewatchers Group Safari
Your Safari Accommodation
Our award winning Porini Camps & Cottages are situated in some of the most breathtaking natural locations in the country, and offer unparalleled access to Kenya’s incredible wildlife. With world-class guides on hand to lead your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to see everything from majestic lions to towering giraffes, right in their natural habitats.
Porini Amboseli Camp has recently been awarded Gold Eco-Rating Certification by Ecotourism Kenya and Porini Rhino Camp Silver Eco-Rating Certification for 2025-2026.
Limited places are available for this incredible safari experience
EARLY BIRD - Book by 25 April 2025 to SAVE US$425 Per Person!
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2026 Gamewatchers Group Safari
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