Overview
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
Enjoy an unforgettable 6-night experience visiting three of Kenya’s finest wildlife areas whilst staying in Porini Camps’ stunning accommodation. Amboseli National Park is home to an abundance of mammals and over 400 species of birds. A game drive through these lush grassy plains may entail close encounters with herds of elephants, wildebeest, a pride of lions or the solitary cheetah.
The Adventure
Next, onto Ol Pejeta, the largest rhino conservancy in East Africa. Positioned at the foothills of snow-apped Mount Kenya, this area provides an excellent opportunity for viewing the ‘big five’. Onto the Masai Mara, renowned for the most awe-inspiring game viewing in the world. Make this trip extra special by adding a balloon safari (optional extra). This exhilarating experience commences at dawn, with approximately one hour in the air, followed by a bush breakfast complete with a glass of ‘bubbly’.
2 nights Amboseli (Amboseli Porini Camp)
2 nights Ol Pejeta (Porini Rhino Camp)
2 nights Masai Mara (Porini Lion Camp)
Itinerary
Day 1: Amboseli
Meet at the Somak Safari Lounge. Drive to Amboseli Porini Camp (160 km), arriving before lunch. Following afternoon tea, you will be escorted on a walk by Masai warriors to a village to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life. Then take a game drive in the conservancy followed by a sundowner at a scenic spot overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro. Night game drive and return to camp.
Day 2: Amboseli
After an early breakfast, drive through the bush on a private track into Amboseli National Park, for a full morning of game viewing. After a picnic lunch, return to Porini Camp later in the afternoon. In the evening enjoy 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.
Day 3: Ol Pejeta
After an early breakfast, drive through Amboseli Park to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Nanyuki via Wilson Airport, Nairobi (change of plane). Met at the airstrip and transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. After lunch and afternoon tea in camp enjoy a game drive in the camp’s 4×4 safari vehicle. Return to Porini Rhino Camp.
Day 4: Ol Pejeta
Full day in Ol Pejeta with game drives and walking activities from camp.
Day 5: Masai Mara
Fly by light aircraft from Nanyuki to Masai Mara (approx 1 hour 15 minutes). Met and transferred to Porini Lion Camp. After lunch and afternoon tea enjoy a game drive or escorted walk followed by a sundowner and night drive with spotlight. Return to Porini Lion Camp.
Day 6: Masai Mara
Optional early morning balloon flight over the Mara (payable in advance). A full day game viewing in the Masai Mara including a picnic lunch. A sundowner and night game drive.
Day 7: Depart
Fly by light aircraft to Nairobi (approx 1 hour) and continue with your onward travel arrangement.
Meals : Breakfast
What's Included
- All meals on safari
- Accommodation throughout your safari
- Unlimited supply of bottle water in safari vehicle
- All transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- All government taxes included
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Guaranteed window seat throughout safari
- All national park fees, conservancy fees and hotel taxes
Hotels & Lodges
Keekorok Lodge was opened in 1965 and lies at the southern end of Masai Mara National Reserve, approximately 280 kilometers from Nairobi. It is sited in the direct path of the annual migration and was the first lodge to be built in the Mara. At the height of the migration, Keekorok is surrounded by a swarming mass of animals and there is hardly need to go on a game drive. Keekorok’s charm lies in the liberal use of local building materials. Sand stone, cedar wood and other indigenous materials are used in all rooms and public areas. In front of the lodge there is a 300m elevated walkway that meanders through a small riverine forest to a small bar at one end. This overlooks a dam where resident hippo and other game are regularly seen. There are no fences around Keekorok and it is not uncommon to see Elephant and Buffalo on the perimeter of the grounds or even strolling in. Though there are watchmen on the constant look out!
Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in the heart of one of Kenya’s most densely populated wetland National Parks, (Ramsar site) only two leisurely hours’ drive from Nairobi, through beautiful forested uplands and passing a series of lakes. On the outskirts of the bustling market town of Nakuru lies a truly remarkable national park which has achieved international fame. Both black and white Rhino are being given a new lease of life in this 188 sq km, fully-fenced park and they are carefully protected. The present rhino population is over 50 and continuing to multiply. The Rothschild Giraffe is another rarity and the park has its fair share of Buffalo, Leopard, Zebra, Eland, Waterbuck and Lion. Lake Nakuru Lodge is in the south-east ecological niche of the park, with commanding views of the lake and the Flamingos for which it is justly famous. Lush gardens surround the lodge and cottages. There is a good programme of activities and evening entertainment.