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PORINI
CAMPS SAFARI
This 6 night, 7 day Safari combines three properties
that complement each other – Amboseli Porini Camp
in the 'private' Selenkay Conservancy, then
Mara Porini Camp in the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy,
part of the famous Maasai Mara eco-system, followed
by Porini Lion Camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy adjacent
to the Mara Reserve. The Safari Camps are small and
exclusive and run on the same principles - working closely
with the local communities.
Highlights:
- Game
drives in 4x4 safari vehicles (not vans)
- Selenkay:
walk with Maasai warriors, night game drive, exclusive
wilderness area with no other tourist vehicles
- Amboseli:
views of Kilimanjaro, best place for viewing elephants
at close range
- Mara:
the most famous wildlife reserve in Kenya, excellent
for lion and cheetah
- Experience
2-camps in different parts of the Mara, both Camps
are unique and located in varied landscapes
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Duration:
6 nights / 7 days, Daily Departures
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Itinerary:
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Day
1
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09.00 am pick up from hotel and transfer to Selenkay
Conservancy (102 miles, 3 hrs) to arrive for lunch.
Following afternoon tea, 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. Overnight Amboseli Porini Camp.
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Day
2
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After an early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National
Park for a morning game drive within the Park,
followed by a picnic lunch. Return to Porini Camp
for dinner, after which there will be a night
game drive using a spotlight to seek out some
of the nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, serval
cats, bat-eared foxes among others. Overnight
Amboseli Porini Camp.
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Day
3
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Awake to the natural sounds and calls of the
local birdlife. After breakfast transfer to
Nairobi for lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.
Then transfer to Wilson Airport for the afternoon
flight to the Mara, arriving around 15.45. Transfer
to Mara Porini Camp. Afternoon game drive, followed
by a sundowner and night game drive on the way
back to Camp. Dinner and overnight Mara Porini
Camp.
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Day
4
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*Optional Balloon Safari and Champange Breakfast.
A full day in the Masai Mara with game drives
in 4x4 vehicles. Dinner, night game drive and
overnight at Mara Porini Camp.
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Day
5
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Morning walk in the conservancy. After breakfast
drive across the Mara to Porini Lion Camp in the
Olare Orok Conservancy adjacent to the Mara Reserve,
arriving before lunch. Afternoon game drives in
4x4 vehicles within the game rich Mara ecosystem
followed by a sundowner then dinner and overnight
at Porini Lion Camp.
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Day
6
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Morning and afternoon game drives in the Olare
Orok Conservancy. Overnight Porini Lion Camp.
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Day
7
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Early
morning game drive in the conservancy, breakfast
and then transfer mid-morning to the airstrip and
flight back to Nairobi, arriving Wilson at approximately
12.15. |
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Locations visited: AMBOSELI
NATIONAL PARK
SELENKAY
CONSERVANCY AREA
Prices:
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6
NIGHTS PORINI CAMPS SAFARI: PRICES ARE IN
US$
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2 nights Amboseli Porini Camp (Selenkay Conservancy),
2 nights Mara Porini Camp (Ol Kinyei Conservancy),
2 nights Porini Lion Camp (Olare Orok Conservancy).
A seven day safari combining 2 nights Selenkay/Amboseli
Porini Camp, with walks and night drive, game
drive in Amboseli for viewing elephants close
up, followed by 2 nights at Mara Porini Camp and
2 nights at Porini Lion Camp with walks and night
drive and game drive in the Maasai Mara, famous
for lions, cheetahs and leopards. [Minimum 2 people].
PRICES include safari minibus transfer to
Amboseli Porini for 2 nights, Amboseli park
fees and conservancy fees, transfer to Nairobi,
lunch at Carnivore and fly to Maasai Mara, 2 nights
Mara Porini Camp, 2 nights Porini Lion Camp, park
fees and conservancy fees included. All game drives
in open 4x4 vehicles, full board and free house
wines, beer and soft drinks.
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AMBOSELI PORINI
CAMP,
MARA PORINI CAMP,
PORINI LION CAMP
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03-Jan-08
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15-Apr-08
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$3095
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$450
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$500
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16-Apr-08
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30-Jun-08
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$2960
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$450
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$470
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01-Jul-08
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31-Oct-08
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$3170
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$450
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$510
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01-Nov-08
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15-Dec-08
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$2960
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$450
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$470
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Children (8-15 years) 50% (2007) and 60% (2008)
if sharing with 2 adults; If sharing with 1 adult
the adult pays single supp and child pays 50%;
2 children in own tent 75% of adult rate each;
4th child in tent is strongly discouraged
due to limited space in tent and shower/toilet
facilities. The camps are not suitable for children
under 8 yrs.
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Supplement to fly from Amboseli to Wilson $70
per person
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Supplement to fly from Mara to Ukunda/Mombasa
$170 per person (upto end of July 2008)
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Each tent has a double & single bed, 3rd
adult in tent charged at normal rate
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*Extra night(s) cost at Porini Lion Camp Per Person
Sharing includes park / Conservancy fees per night
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Exclusive use of vehicle $275/day (2007); $300/day
(2008) Extra Lunch $30 person
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