Kenya Explorer Safari
A 6 night, 7 day safari combining some of Africa’s best wildlife areas where you are guaranteed to see at least 4 of “The Big 5” – elephant, lion, rhino and buffalo – with an excellent chance of seeing leopard (the elusive 5th member!), as well as an abundance of other animals.
Accommodation is in luxury tented camps at Porini Amboseli Camp and Porini Mara Camp and also a two night stay in the luxurious Lion Hill Lodge.
The Kenya Explorer Safari includes game drives in Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara, as well as walks with Maasai trackers and night game drives in the Selenkay and Ol Kinyei Conservancies. There is also the opportunity of an optional Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast.
Maasai Cultural Experience: Immerse yourself in the culture of the Maasai people with a village visit and gain insights into their fascinating way of life.
Amboseli National Park: Enjoy a full morning of game viewing in Amboseli National Park, known for its iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife.
Night Game Drive: Experience the thrill of a night game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, where you might spot nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, and bat-eared foxes.
Lake Nakuru Wildlife: Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, home to a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, and more.
Mara Wildlife Safari: Spend a full day in the Maasai Mara, known for its incredible wildlife diversity. Look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and much more on this exciting safari adventure.
Pick up in Nairobi then road transfer to Amboseli, 2 nights in Porini Amboseli Camp with daily Selenkay Conservancy fees and one day Amboseli National Park entrance fee, Maasai village visit then afterwards check out and fly to Wilson Airport where you will be met by a driver guide in a 06 seater minivan safari vehicle and drive to Lake Nakuru to arrive for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, later evening game drive and then dinner and overnight. Next day morning and afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park with all meals at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. After breakfast, transfer to Loldia Airstrip in Naivasha for schedule flight to Ol Seki Airstrip, met and transferred to Porini Mara Camp for 2 nights with daily Ol Kinyei & Naboisho Conservancy fees and one day Masai Mara Game Reserve entrance fee, then last day fly back to Wilson Airport where you will be met and transferred to JKI Airport for departure. Porini camps are based on full board basis including soft drinks, beer, house wine, gin & tonic, mineral water, return conservancy airstrip transfers, day & night shared game drives in open sided 4×4 safari vehicle with qualified guide, sundowners and walks with Maasai warriors while Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is based on full board basis.
amboseli
OL KINYEI CONSERVANCY
MAASAI MARA
selenkay
lake nakuru
LENGTH
6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
ALL YEAR
FROM
US$ 4,387
Kenya Explorer Safari
A 6 night, 7 day safari combining some of Africa’s best wildlife areas where you are guaranteed to see at least 4 of “The Big 5” – elephant, lion, rhino and buffalo – with an excellent chance of seeing leopard (the elusive 5th member!), as well as an abundance of other animals.
Accommodation is in luxury tented camps at Porini Amboseli Camp and Porini Mara Camp and also a two night stay in the luxurious Lion Hill Lodge.
The Kenya Explorer Safari includes game drives in Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masai Mara, as well as walks with Maasai trackers and night game drives in the Selenkay and Ol Kinyei Conservancies. There is also the opportunity of an optional Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast.
Maasai Cultural Experience: Immerse yourself in the culture of the Maasai people with a village visit and gain insights into their fascinating way of life.
Amboseli National Park: Enjoy a full morning of game viewing in Amboseli National Park, known for its iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife.
Night Game Drive: Experience the thrill of a night game drive in Selenkay Conservancy, where you might spot nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, and bat-eared foxes.
Lake Nakuru Wildlife: Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, home to a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, and more.
Mara Wildlife Safari: Spend a full day in the Maasai Mara, known for its incredible wildlife diversity. Look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and much more on this exciting safari adventure.
Pick up in Nairobi then road transfer to Amboseli, 2 nights in Porini Amboseli Camp with daily Selenkay Conservancy fees and one day Amboseli National Park entrance fee, Maasai village visit then afterwards check out and fly to Wilson Airport where you will be met by a driver guide in a 06 seater minivan safari vehicle and drive to Lake Nakuru to arrive for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, later evening game drive and then dinner and overnight. Next day morning and afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park with all meals at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. After breakfast, transfer to Loldia Airstrip in Naivasha for schedule flight to Ol Seki Airstrip, met and transferred to Porini Mara Camp for 2 nights with daily Ol Kinyei & Naboisho Conservancy fees and one day Masai Mara Game Reserve entrance fee, then last day fly back to Wilson Airport where you will be met and transferred to JKI Airport for departure. Porini camps are based on full board basis including soft drinks, beer, house wine, gin & tonic, mineral water, return conservancy airstrip transfers, day & night shared game drives in open sided 4×4 safari vehicle with qualified guide, sundowners and walks with Maasai warriors while Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is based on full board basis.
OL KINYEI CONSERVANCY
MAASAI MARA
amboseli
selenkay
lake nakuru
LENGTH
6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
ALL YEAR
FROM
US$3,645
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
Tour Experiences
Day 1
Depart Nairobi and drive south to Selenkay Conservation Area (a 4 hour journey of 102 miles), arriving at Porini Amboseli Camp before lunch. Afternoon tea, then you will be escorted on a walk by Maasai warriors to a village to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following picnic lunch in the park, we return to Porini Amboseli 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 to look for nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
Breakfast and then fly back to Wilson Airport, Nairobi arriving at 08.55h. Met on arrival and board our minibus safari vehicle and proceed by road to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in the afternoon at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, your home for 2 nights with all meals and overnight with its splendid views across the lake. After tea you will take a game drive with the opportunity to see a broad range of animals, including lion, leopard, both rhino species, buffalo, the Rothschild’s giraffe, zebra, impala and waterbuck.
Day 4
An early morning game drive before breakfast to try to find leopard, which are frequently sighted in Lake Nakuru Park. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast you will take a further drive to seek out the 2 species of African rhino found in the park, returning before lunch. The afternoon is at your leisure, perhaps relaxing by the lodge swimming pool before an evening game drive in the park, return later for dinner and overnight.
Day 5
After breakfast you will drive to Lake Naivasha for lunch at Great Rift Valley Lodge then proceed Loldia Airstrip to board schedule flight departing at 10h15 to arrive Ol Seki Airstrip at 11h00 (in the low season, April and Nov-mid Dec, flight not operational. Clients to transfer back to Nairobi for afternoon flight to the Mara, depart 14h00 to arrive 14h45). Met and transferred to Porini Mara camp for the next 2 nights where you stay on all inclusive basis. In the evening you will take game drive to explore the area around the camp and to seek out the wildlife for which the Mara is famous.
Day 6
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champange Breakfast.
A full day in the Mara with picnic lunch, when you can expect to find lions as well as many of the other species found there, including leopard, cheetah, hyena, elephant, rhino, topi, eland, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and buffalo. All meals and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 7
Transfer to the airstrip late morning for the 11h00 flight back to Nairobi, arriving around 12h15.
Tour Experiences
Day 1
Depart Nairobi and drive south to Selenkay Conservation Area (a 4 hour journey of 102 miles), arriving at Porini Amboseli Camp before lunch. Afternoon tea, then you will be escorted on a walk by Maasai warriors to a village to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Awake to the noisy calls of the birds. After an early breakfast, we drive through the bush on our private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. Following picnic lunch in the park, we return to Porini Amboseli 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 to look for nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and other species. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
Breakfast and then fly back to Wilson Airport, Nairobi arriving at 08.55h. Met on arrival and board our minibus safari vehicle and proceed by road to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in the afternoon at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, your home for 2 nights with all meals and overnight with its splendid views across the lake. After tea you will take a game drive with the opportunity to see a broad range of animals, including lion, leopard, both rhino species, buffalo, the Rothschild’s giraffe, zebra, impala and waterbuck.
Day 4
An early morning game drive before breakfast to try to find leopard, which are frequently sighted in Lake Nakuru Park. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast you will take a further drive to seek out the 2 species of African rhino found in the park, returning before lunch. The afternoon is at your leisure, perhaps relaxing by the lodge swimming pool before an evening game drive in the park, return later for dinner and overnight.
Day 5
After breakfast you will drive to Lake Naivasha for lunch at Great Rift Valley Lodge then proceed Loldia Airstrip to board schedule flight departing at 10h15 to arrive Ol Seki Airstrip at 11h00 (in the low season, April and Nov-mid Dec, flight not operational. Clients to transfer back to Nairobi for afternoon flight to the Mara, depart 14h00 to arrive 14h45). Met and transferred to Porini Mara camp for the next 2 nights where you stay on all inclusive basis. In the evening you will take game drive to explore the area around the camp and to seek out the wildlife for which the Mara is famous.
Day 6
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champange Breakfast.
A full day in the Mara with picnic lunch, when you can expect to find lions as well as many of the other species found there, including leopard, cheetah, hyena, elephant, rhino, topi, eland, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and buffalo. All meals and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 7
Transfer to the airstrip late morning for the 11h00 flight back to Nairobi, arriving around 12h15.
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Rick McIntyre
Hello, I'm Rick, based in Ontario, Canada, with over 15 years in the travel industry and a passport filled with stamps from over 70 countries. My heart was captured by Africa during my first visit to Kenya, and since then, I've journeyed back repeatedly, exploring the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Whether you're dreaming of a "once in a lifetime" vacation or you're a seasoned safari traveler, I'm here to assist in planning your perfect African adventure.
You can contact me at rick@gamewatchers.com or give me a call at +1-877-710-3014, and together, we'll make your African dreams a reality.
Rachel Chambers
Rachel Chambers
Rachel 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, Rachel 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 Rachel realized her desire to be a part of the Gamewatchers team. More about Rachel
You can contact Rae at rae@gamewatchers.com or call +1-250-588-9112
Julie Roggow
Julie Roggow
Greetings, I'm Julie Roggow, and I come to you with over two decades of immersion in the world of travel. My journey into the heart of safari adventures began as I traversed Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, capturing the essence of these mesmerizing landscapes through my lens. Among these remarkable destinations, Kenya and the Porini safari camps hold a special place in my heart. Their unique blend of wilderness and conservation resonates deeply with me.
My passion for travel is matched only by my dedication to sharing that passion with others. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or embarking on your very first safari, I'm here to ensure that planning your safari vacation is an enjoyable and seamless experience.
Feel free to reach out to me by email at julie@gamewatchers.com or through our toll-free telephone line at +1-877-710-3014. Let's embark on an unforgettable safari journey together, where the wild beauty of Africa awaits to enchant and inspire you.
Brad Wierman
Brad Wierman
Hello there, I'm Brad, and my safari odyssey began with my first expedition to Kenya in 1984. Since then, I've had the privilege of guiding and exploring various African destinations, from Tanzania to Ethiopia, Rwanda to Zambia, and beyond. Yet, after 34 years, East Africa still captivates me like no other. My most recent adventure here was in June 2018. As an Environmental Conservation major in college, I found my perfect match in Gamewatchers and Porini Camps, whose groundbreaking conservation efforts in Kenya are unparalleled. The moment you witness an elephant in the wild for the first time, you're irrevocably hooked, just as I was. Whether you're embarking on your inaugural safari or your tenth, I'm here to curate the ideal experience tailored to your expertise level, accommodation preferences, and budget.
I'm based in Bend, Oregon, and you can reach me at brad@gamewatchers.com or by calling +1 224-558-1887. Let's make your safari dreams come true!
Sally Wanjau
Hello, I am Sally Wanjau, and I have been travelling to Kenya on safari since the 1980’s which led to me living and working there for several years. Married to a Kenyan, it is a place that I now call home. I currently live in the UK with my husband. For a number of years, I ran my own safari business as an agent working closely with Gamewatchers Safaris creating unique and tailor-made holidays for my clients, and in 2017 I joined Gamewatchers Safaris full-time as one of their dedicated team of Safari Advisers.
Having travelled extensively throughout East, South and Southern Africa, I remain passionate about Kenya, my love of which is fed by my many fantastic wildlife experiences at the Porini Camps.
You can contact me at sallywanjau@gamewatchers.com or call me at +44 7546 433 250
Wayne Hammond
Wayne Hammond
Hello, I'm Wayne Hammond, and I'm fortunate to have embarked on over 30 incredible journeys to the enchanting continent of Africa. It's a place that has captured my heart time and time again. My travels have taken me to Kenya, which I've had the pleasure of visiting far more times than I can recall, as well as to Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, and Mozambique. Among my cherished bush haunts, I hold dear the Masai Mara in Kenya, the mesmerizing Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, and the wondrous South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. I'm not just a passionate traveler but also an avid amateur wildlife photographer and an occasional travel writer. Currently based in the UK, I'm proud to serve as a Safari Consultant for Gamewatchers Safaris, helping fellow adventurers craft their dream African experiences.
If you're ready to embark on your own African adventure, don't hesitate to reach out to me at wayne@gamewatchers.com or give me a call at +44 7986 978 985. Let's bring your African safari dreams to life.
Andrea Landaeta
Hola, I’m Andrea and my love affair with the captivating world of safaris began during my teenage years when I embarked on my very first safari in Kenya. There, amidst the awe-inspiring wildlife and expansive plains, I found my true passion. Over the years, Kenya has called me back time and time again, leading me to explore its myriad camps, conservancies, and renowned parks. More recently, I've had the privilege of staying at all the Porini Camps, where the spotlight shines on wildlife conservation—a cause close to my heart as I traverse the globe. While Kenya holds a special place in my wanderlust-filled heart, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda have also woven their magic into my soul. If you're eager to embark on your own safari adventure or share your passion for conservation, please feel free to contact me at andrea@gamewatchers.com or reach out to me by telephone at +44 7814 439 232.
Let's connect and embark on a journey through Africa's wild wonders together.
Pranay Chandra
Hello, I’m Pranay Chandra, a veteran of the Indian Armed Forces whose profound passion for nature and wildlife led me to the world of wildlife photography. My lens has captured the essence of the wild, earning recognition in esteemed competitions like the Sanctuary Asia annual wildlife awards and the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. Beyond photography, I’ve dedicated myself to conservation efforts, collaborating with Ecological Task Forces and supporting WWF India’s training initiatives in tiger reserves. In the realm of education, I’ve partnered with CEC, New Delhi, to create informative video programs on Human-Wildlife Conflicts. While my heart lies in India, I’ve ventured to Kenya, embracing the splendors of Africa while staying at Porini camps and other renowned lodges.
I’m based in Bangalore, India, and you can connect with me via email at pranay@gamewatchers.com or reach me by phone at +91 801 788 5256, including WhatsApp. Let’s embark on a journey to celebrate the beauty and conservation of our natural world together.
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Kristy Thomson
Hello, I’m Kristy, your Australian-based Safari Advisor with Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps. My background in ecology and conservation management, combined with a deep passion for nature and the great outdoors, led me to Kenya where I instantly fell in love with its spectacular wildlife and warm-hearted people. Having spent significant time at our Porini Camps and explored other camps we offer, I bring intricate knowledge to help craft your ultimate wildlife safari adventure. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of the savannah or the serenity of the wilderness, I’m here to make your safari dreams a reality.
Feel free to reach out to me on the Gold Coast, Australia, at kristy@gamewatchers.com, and let’s embark on an extraordinary journey together.
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