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Elephant Watching & Big Cats Safari

Experience Kenya’s iconic landscapes and wildlife on this immersive 7-day fly-in safari that takes you far from the crowds and deep into the heart of nature. Your journey begins in the remote Selenkay Conservancy, part of the greater Amboseli ecosystem, where open plains, acacia woodlands, and sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro form the backdrop to unforgettable encounters with some of Africa’s largest elephant herds.

Next, take a scenic bush flight to the world-famous Masai Mara region, where you’ll stay within the 18,700-acre Ol Kinyei Conservancy — a pioneering community-owned reserve rich in wildlife and protected from mass tourism. Here, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and wildebeest roam freely, and guests enjoy exclusive activities not permitted in national parks: off-road driving, guided bush walks, and night game drives led by expert Maasai guides.

Throughout the itinerary, you’ll stay at two award-winning Porini Camps, intimate eco-camps designed for comfort without compromising the wild setting. With just a handful of tents in each location, the atmosphere remains personal and peaceful — letting nature set the pace.

All inter-camp transfers are by scheduled bush flights, reducing travel time and offering stunning aerial views of Kenya’s varied terrain. Whether you’re watching elephants at a waterhole, tracking big cats across golden plains, or sharing stories around the campfire, this safari promises deep connection, exceptional wildlife viewing, and the rare privilege of exploring Kenya’s best-kept wilderness areas.

Elephant & Big Cats Safari

Optional Add-On: Add on 1 night at Nairobi Tented Camp from US$95 per person.

Big Game Encounters in Amboseli

Begin your safari in Selenkay Conservancy, known for its thriving elephant populations, open savannahs, and dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro — away from the crowds of Amboseli National Park.

Stay in Eco-Friendly Safari Camps

Enjoy small, low-impact Porini Camps that blend into their wild surroundings, offering solar power, fresh meals, and a light footprint — all without sacrificing comfort.

Night Drives & Guided Bush Walks

Explore exclusive conservancies on guided walks and after-dark game drives with spotlights — revealing nocturnal wildlife and deepening your connection to the bush.

Wildlife-Rich Ol Kinyei Conservancy

Discover one of the Maasai Mara’s best-kept secrets: Ol Kinyei Conservancy, where lions, cheetahs, and wildebeest roam freely across 18,700 acres of protected wilderness.

Meaningful Cultural Connections

Walk with Maasai warriors, visit an authentic Maasai village, and enjoy exclusive access to private conservancies where you can also join night game drives—offering a deeper, more personal connection with Kenya.

Price Includes
  • 3 nights at Porini Amboseli Camp with daily Selenkay Conservancy fees and one day Amboseli Park fee. 
  • 3 nights at Porini Mara Camp with daily Ol Kinyei Conservancy fees.
  • One day Masai Mara Game Reserve entrance fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY
  • All camps are based on full board basis including soft drinks, Beer, House wine, Gin & tonic, Mineral water
  • Day & night shared game drives in 4×4 safari vehicle with qualified guide
  • Sundowners
  • Walks with Maasai warriors.
  • AMREF Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover
  • Wildlife Habitat Trust Payment (US$ 5 per person per night)
Price Excludes
  • Private game drives/vehicles
  • Hot air ballooning
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve park fees
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Visa
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any personal items or anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Safari Pricing Guide (PDF)

For more information, view the

Safari Pricing Guide (PDF)
– a detailed breakdown of the safari rates, inclusions, and key details.

Free Airport Transfer On Arrival in Nairobi
  • Stay 6 nights or more at Porini Camps and receive a free airport transfer on arrival in Nairobi to any hotel in Nairobi booked by us, or to Wilson airport.
Porini Camps: No Single Supplement
  • Solo travelers staying at any of the Porini Camps will enjoy staying in a single tent at no additional cost (No Single Room Supplement charged).
    Valid for stays between:
    November 1st to December 15th, 2025
    January 3rd to May 31st, 2026
    November 1st to December 15th, 2026
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 the discount is 25%. *Proof of wedding required. Offer valid for stays within 12 months of wedding.
Add Extra Nights At Reduced Price
  • Add on extra nights to any two of the Porini Camps or to Porini Lion Camp and get a reduced price. For a quote contact one of our Safari Specialists today!

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Itinerary in Detail

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Tour Experiences

Day 1

Fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi for a short morning flight to Selenkay/Amboseli. 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 camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.

Day 2

Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following a picnic lunch in the park, return to camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive. Return to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

After an early breakfast, enjoy a walk with Maasai Guides. Take a rest after lunch and then go out on an afternoon game drive to explore the Selenkay Conservancy. 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 to be seen such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu and African wildcat. Return to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and overnight

Day 4

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the  flight back to Nairobi, where you will then connect to 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 5

Following an early breakfast, take a game drive into the Masai Mara National Reserve or the Ol Kinyei Conservancy. Return to camp in the late afternoon, after a picnic lunch in the Reserve. 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 6

Early morning game drive viewing in Ol Kinyei Conservancy. Return to camp for breakfast. After lunch take an afternoon game drive, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Night drive en route back to camp. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.

Day 7

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, returning to Porini Mara 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

Fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi for a short morning flight to Selenkay/Amboseli. 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 camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.

Day 2

Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following a picnic lunch in the park, return to camp later in the afternoon. In the evening you will go on a game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night game drive. Return to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

After an early breakfast, enjoy a walk with Maasai Guides. Take a rest after lunch and then go out on an afternoon game drive to explore the Selenkay Conservancy. 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 to be seen such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu and African wildcat. Return to Porini Amboseli Camp for dinner and overnight

Day 4

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the  flight back to Nairobi, where you will then connect to 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 5

Following an early breakfast, take a game drive into the Masai Mara National Reserve or the Ol Kinyei Conservancy. Return to camp in the late afternoon, after a picnic lunch in the Reserve. 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 6

Early morning game drive viewing in Ol Kinyei Conservancy. Return to camp for breakfast. After lunch take an afternoon game drive, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Night drive en route back to camp. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.

Day 7

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, returning to Porini Mara 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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