5 Day Maasai Mara Big Cat Safari
Masai Mara
Porini Birds & Big Game Safari
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey through Kenya’s most iconic landscapes with the Porini Birds & Big Game Safari. Designed for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this expertly curated itinerary takes you to four of the country’s finest conservation areas—each teeming with big game, birdlife, and breathtaking scenery.
Your adventure begins in the Selenkay Conservancy, a private wilderness near Amboseli known for its elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. From there, fly to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary, home to the last two northern white rhinos and over 300 bird species. Then journey into the predator-rich plains of the Ol Kinyei Conservancy in the Masai Mara ecosystem, before concluding in Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a haven for lions, leopards, and cheetahs bordering the legendary Mara Reserve.
Throughout the safari, you’ll stay at award-winning Porini Camps, renowned for their low-impact design, authentic hospitality, and commitment to conservation. Each camp offers an intimate wilderness experience with no permanent structures and strong partnerships with local communities.
Your days will be filled with 4×4 game drives (by day and night), guided bush walks, sundowners in the wild, and bush breakfasts in the open savannah. With all flights, transfers, meals, and conservancy fees included, you’ll spend more time exploring and less time worrying about logistics.
From tracking Africa’s Big Five to spotting rare birds in their natural habitat, this is a safari that captures the soul of wild Kenya—exclusively, ethically, and in true Porini style.
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
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Tour Experiences
Day 1
At 9:00 AM, you will be picked up from Nairobi and transferred by road to Selenkay Conservancy, a journey of approximately 128 miles (5 hours), arriving in time for lunch. Please note: An optional flight upgrade is available at an additional cost.
In the afternoon, after enjoying tea, Maasai warriors will guide you on a cultural walk to a nearby village, offering an authentic insight into their rich traditions and way of life. Then take a game drive in the conservancy stopping for a sundowner at a scenic spot overlooking Kilimanjaro, 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 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 picnic lunch in the park, 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
Early breakfast and then drive through Amboseli park to the airstrip for the 9am flight to Wilson, connecting onto the 10.20h flight to Nanyuki (arriving at 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. 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 4
Full day to explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and walking activities from camp. Dinner and overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 5
Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 09.45 Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11.00. You’ll be met at the Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip by Porini Mara Camp staff and transferred to camp. Upon arrival, settle into your tent and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch by the camp’s chef. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, culminating with a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint. Return to camp, with a night game drive en route, using a spotlight with a red filter to observe nocturnal wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 6
Awake to the tranquil sounds of the Mara’s vibrant birdlife. Shortly after dawn, depart camp to explore the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, keeping an eye out for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, plains game, and the big cats. Enjoy a bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness before returning to camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, set out on another game drive through Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, culminating with a sundowner at a scenic spot. As dusk falls, embark on a night game drive, using spotlights to seek out nocturnal animals, including the elusive resident leopards of Ol Kinyei, before returning to camp for dinner.
Day 7
After breakfast, depart from camp and enjoy a scenic drive through Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, with opportunities for game viewing along the way. Continue to Olare Motorogi Conservancy, arriving at Porini Lion Camp in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive within the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, where you will have excellent chances of encountering lions, cheetahs, and leopards – all of which thrive in this region. Conclude the day with a sundowner, followed by a night game drive. Overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
Day 8
Enjoy a full day to explore the Conservancy at your leisure, or opt for a game drive in the renowned Masai Mara Reserve. If you choose the latter, a picnic lunch will be provided in the park before returning to camp in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, unwind with a sundowner in the Conservancy followed by a night game drive. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Porini Lion Camp.
NB: for 1 July to 30 September we have already included a one day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve.
Day 9
Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast, at a supplement.
Begin the day with a final early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, returning to camp for breakfast. Later in the morning, transfer to the airstrip for your 11:00 AM flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving shortly after 12:00 noon. Met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward arrangements.
Alternatively, opt to extend your stay for an additional night at Porini Lion Camp.
Tour Experiences
Day 1
At 9:00 AM, you will be picked up from Nairobi and transferred by road to Selenkay Conservancy, a journey of approximately 128 miles (5 hours), arriving in time for lunch. Please note: An optional flight upgrade is available at an additional cost.
In the afternoon, after enjoying tea, Maasai warriors will guide you on a cultural walk to a nearby village, offering an authentic insight into their rich traditions and way of life. Then take a game drive in the conservancy stopping for a sundowner at a scenic spot overlooking Kilimanjaro, 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 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 picnic lunch in the park, 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
Early breakfast and then drive through Amboseli park to the airstrip for the 9am flight to Wilson, connecting onto the 10.20h flight to Nanyuki (arriving at 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. 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 4
Full day to explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy with game drives and walking activities from camp. Dinner and overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 5
Depart Porini Rhino Camp and fly from Nanyuki on the 09.45 Safarilink flight to Mara arriving at 11.00. You’ll be met at the Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip by Porini Mara Camp staff and transferred to camp. Upon arrival, settle into your tent and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch by the camp’s chef. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, culminating with a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint. Return to camp, with a night game drive en route, using a spotlight with a red filter to observe nocturnal wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 6
Awake to the tranquil sounds of the Mara’s vibrant birdlife. Shortly after dawn, depart camp to explore the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, keeping an eye out for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, plains game, and the big cats. Enjoy a bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness before returning to camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, set out on another game drive through Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, culminating with a sundowner at a scenic spot. As dusk falls, embark on a night game drive, using spotlights to seek out nocturnal animals, including the elusive resident leopards of Ol Kinyei, before returning to camp for dinner.
Day 7
After breakfast, depart from camp and enjoy a scenic drive through Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, with opportunities for game viewing along the way. Continue to Olare Motorogi Conservancy, arriving at Porini Lion Camp in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive within the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, where you will have excellent chances of encountering lions, cheetahs, and leopards – all of which thrive in this region. Conclude the day with a sundowner, followed by a night game drive. Overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
Day 8
Enjoy a full day to explore the Conservancy at your leisure, or opt for a game drive in the renowned Masai Mara Reserve. If you choose the latter, a picnic lunch will be provided in the park before returning to camp in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, unwind with a sundowner in the Conservancy followed by a night game drive. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Porini Lion Camp.
NB: for 1 July to 30 September we have already included a one day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve.
Day 9
Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast, at a supplement.
Begin the day with a final early morning game drive in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, returning to camp for breakfast. Later in the morning, transfer to the airstrip for your 11:00 AM flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving shortly after 12:00 noon. Met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward arrangements.
Alternatively, opt to extend your stay for an additional night at Porini Lion Camp.
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