5 Day Maasai Mara Big Cat Safari
Masai Mara
Big Five Porini Safari
Kenya is one of the few places on Earth where you can encounter all members of the legendary Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—in their natural habitats. This carefully crafted 5-day safari offers you the rare opportunity to seek them out across two of the country’s most celebrated conservation areas, staying in small, sustainable eco-camps that put you at the heart of the wilderness.
Your adventure begins in the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s largest sanctuary for black rhinos and the final refuge of the world’s last two northern white rhinos. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kenya, Ol Pejeta Conservancyoffers intimate encounters with iconic species, from elephants and buffalos to elusive leopards and lions, in a protected environment that supports both wildlife and local communities.
Next, you’ll fly to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, bordering the famed Masai Mara. This exclusive conservancy is one of Kenya’s top spots for predator sightings, particularly lions and cheetahs, and hosts part of the annual Great Migration. With far fewer vehicles than the national reserve, you’ll enjoy unmatched wildlife viewing in peace and seclusion.
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
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Tour Experiences
Day 1
Depart Nairobi’s Wilson airport on the 10.20h flight to Nanyuki, arriving at approximately 11.30h. 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. 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. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and walking activities from camp. Stop for a Sundowner at a scenic viewpoint and later return to camp for dinner. Overnight Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 3
Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 09.45 Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11.00. You will be met and transferred to Porini Lion Camp. Lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then go on a game drive or escorted walk followed by a sundowner and night drive with spotlight. Return to Porini Lion Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
A full day spent on a game drive in the famous Masai Mara Reserve with a picnic lunch in the park or a full day exploring the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and then return to Porini Lion Camp in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champange Breakfast.
*One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY
Day 5
Final early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and then after breakfast transfer to the Olare airstrip to fly back on the 11am flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving at around 12.05h.
Alternatively, opt to extend your stay for an additional night at Porini Lion Camp.
Tour Experiences
Day 1
Depart Nairobi’s Wilson airport on the 10.20h flight to Nanyuki, arriving at approximately 11.30h. 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. 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. Return to Porini Rhino Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Full day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and walking activities from camp. Stop for a Sundowner at a scenic viewpoint and later return to camp for dinner. Overnight Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 3
Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 09.45 Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11.00. You will be met and transferred to Porini Lion Camp. Lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then go on a game drive or escorted walk followed by a sundowner and night drive with spotlight. Return to Porini Lion Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
A full day spent on a game drive in the famous Masai Mara Reserve with a picnic lunch in the park or a full day exploring the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and then return to Porini Lion Camp in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champange Breakfast.
*One Day Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fee included from 1st July to 30th September ONLY
Day 5
Final early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and then after breakfast transfer to the Olare airstrip to fly back on the 11am flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving at around 12.05h.
Alternatively, opt to extend your stay for an additional night at Porini Lion Camp.
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