Arrival in Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be met at the airport for a short game drive transfer to your comfortable tented camp within Nairobi National Park. This is the only national park in the world that’s located in a city. Observing wildlife against a backdrop of city skyscrapers, within an hour of leaving the airport, is a unique and memorable experience. The rest of the day is free to relax ahead of your safari adventure. Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp.
Nairobi & Amboseli
After breakfast, fly by light aircraft to Amboseli, then drive to your camp in the wilderness of the private Selenkay Conservancy. Your base for the next 2 nights is Porini Amboseli Camp, a small, remote, and eco-responsible bush camp in the heart of the reserve. Its location makes it one of the best places to head out on a walking safari, accompanied by Maasai warriors and a local guide. You can also visit an authentic Maasai village, offering an authentic insight into Maasai culture. Back at camp, relax around the outdoor fireplace and soak up sunset views over Mount Kilimanjaro. Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.
Things to do:
Porini Amboseli Camp, a slice of true wilderness
Selenkay Conservancy game drives
Amboseli
Today you can enjoy a full day 4x4 game drive in the Amboseli National Park, getting up close to the huge herds of elephants and other wildlife that live here. As well as the wildlife itself, another memorable highlight is the parks dramatic setting beneath Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. After time to relax back at camp, another great experience is a thrilling night drive through the conservancy. This offers a great opportunity to witness the behaviour of nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.
Things to do:
The Maasai warrior bush walk at Selenkay Conservancy
An ethical visit to a Maasai village in Selenkay Conservancy
Discover Amboseli, a photographer’s paradise
Amboseli & Mount Kenya
Fly to Nanyuki by light aircraft, then drive to your camp in the vast Ol Pejeta Conservancy between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare range. Porini Rhino Camp is hidden in a secluded valley in Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary, home to around 105 black rhino, 20 southern white rhino and two northern white rhinos. During your stay you can enjoy both day and night game drives, discovering the rhino and learning about how they are protected here. Overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Things to do:
Porini Rhino Camp: stay in a tented camp surrounded by rhinos
Visit rhinos and chimps at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Mount Kenya
Enjoy a second day in Ol Pejeta, with further game drives or a fascinating walking safari across the open plains escorted by Maasai guides. The nearby chimpanzee sanctuary is also well worth a visit. You may also choose to spend some time closer to home, where a wildlife viewing hide is carefully located to enhance sightings right in front of camp. Overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
Mount Kenya & Maasai Mara
Today fly to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, bordering the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Created in co-operation with 150 Maasai landowners, this 33,000-acre wilderness conservancy was set aside for wildlife conservation and low-impact tourism. During your 2-night stay at the Porini Lion Camp you’ll join morning, evening, and night drives, accompanied by highly qualified safari guides and wildlife spotters. Together you’ll seek out the various big cats that the area is famous for. The conservancy setting also offers the opportunity for guided bush walks with Maasai warriors. Overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
Things to do:
Spot the Maasai Mara’s big cats at Porini Lion Camp
Sundowners, big cats and bush walks at Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Visit Maasai Mara communities
Maasai Mara
Today you’ll finish your wildlife adventure in memorable fashion. Firstly, you may like to consider an optional hot air balloon safari, offering an endless panorama and completely new perspective on the wildlife roaming far below. Then spend the rest of the day on a game drive exploring the incredible Mara National Reserve. Here there’s the opportunity to spot the Big Five, plenty of big cats, and a long list of other wildlife species. Returning to camp you may want to consider a final night drive, in search of nocturnal animals like aardvarks, bat-eared foxes and serval cats. Overnight at Porini Lion Camp.
Things to do:
Spot nocturnal wildlife on a night game drive at Olare Motorogi Conservancy
The Maasai Mara balloon safari
Experience the Great Migration
Maasai Mara & Departure
Depart Olare Motorogi after breakfast, on a 50-minute light aircraft flight back to Nairobi.
Another stop?
Add a beach stay to your African adventure, perhaps on the white sands of Diani or Mombasa on the Kenyan Coast. If you want to get off the beaten track, we recommend Zanzibar's small sister island of Pemba in Tanzania or Lamu, all of which are only a short flight from Nairobi.
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Kinondo Kwetu: the Swahili-style boutique beach resort
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Peponi: an unpretentious escape for those in the know
The Majlis: passion fruit mojitos and a laidback mindset
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Fundu Lagoon: the Robinson Crusoe resort on Pemba Island
