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Porini
Lion Camp - Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara |
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Porini Lion Camp is located in the exclusive
20,000 acre Olare Orok Conservancy. This
expansive conservancy, which borders the
Masai Mara Game Reserve is home to an abundance
of animals including the Big Cats for which
the Mara is famous. Lion Porini Camp location
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The Camp is situated along the banks of
the Ntiakatiak River, a seasonal river with
some permanent hippo pools near the camp.
With 10 luxury guest tents the camp is very
exclusive and giving you a real in the bush
experience. The tents are very spacious
and have private verandahs along the length
of the tent, providing a secluded and private
'space' for you to relax and enjoy
the beauty of this African wilderness. Each
tent has en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets
and hot showers. Food is excellent with
fresh baked bread and high quality meals
prepared by the camp Chef.
At camp guests enjoy morning, evening and
night game drives in custom built 4x4's.
Sundowners at scenic viewing points, from
where you can enjoy a drink watching the
sun set over the Mara. And escorted bush
walks with Maasai warriors and safari guide,
where you can get an insight into the Maasai
people, their way of life and also learn
more about the animals, birds and plants
of the Mara.
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Facilities and activities included for all
guests:
Large
Safari tents with a double and single bed,
solar electric lights, en suite bathrooms
with flush toilet and safari shower.
All
meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water,
sodas, gin, beer and house wine.
Custom
built 4x4 safari vehicles for game drives.
Expert
driver-guides. Morning, evening and night
game drives in Olare Orok Conservancy.
Full
day in Mara National Reserve with picnic
lunch.
Escorted
walk with Maasai guides.
Sundowner
drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing
points.
Transfers
from airstrip to Porini Lion Camp.
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PORINI
LION CAMP Itinerary-
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
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Day
1
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Depart Nairobi
Wilson Airportat
10 am for your 50 minute flight into the
heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
You'll be met at the airstrip by your
safari guide from Porini Lion Camp in open-sided
4x4 safari vehicle to transfer to Porini
Lion Camp in the adjacent Olare Orok Conservancy,
arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon
you will go on a game drive in Olare Orok
Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at
a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night
game drive to look for nocturnal animals.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
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Day
2
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*Optional Balloon Safari and ChampagneBreakfast.
Awake at dawn to the natural sounds of Masai
Mara's birdlife. After an early breakfast
you will have a full day "on safari"
in the Mara Reserve with a picnic lunch,
on the look out for the Big Cats. Return
to Porini Lion Camp in the late afternoon
for a shower, dinner and overnight.
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Day
3
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Early morning walk with Maasai warriors
or game drive in the Conservancy, followed
by breakfast. Then depart on the flight
back to Nairobi,
arriving around 12.15 pm.
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PORINI
LION CAMP Itinerary
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Day
1
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Depart Nairobi
Wilson Airportat
10 am for your 50 minute flight into the
heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
You'll be met at the airstrip by your
safari guide from Porini Lion Camp in open-sided
4x4 safari vehicle to transfer to Porini
Lion Camp in the adjacent Olare Orok Conservancy,
arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon
you will go on a game drive in Olare Orok
Conservancy, stopping for a sundowner at
a scenic viewpoint, followed by a night
game drive to look for nocturnal animals.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
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Day
2
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*Optional Balloon Safari and ChampagneBreakfast.
Awake at dawn to the natural sounds of Masai
Mara's birdlife. After an early breakfast
you will have a full day "on safari"
in the Mara Reserve with a picnic lunch,
on the look out for the Big Cats. Return
to Porini Lion Camp in the late afternoon
for a shower, dinner and overnight.
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Day
3
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After early morning tea in your tent you
will have a dawn game drive in the Olare
Orok Conservancy on the lookout for the
Big Five! Return to camp for breakfast followed
by a morning nature walk across the plains
escorted by Maasai warriors returning for
lunch. In the afternoon you will go on a
game drive in the Conservancy stopping for
a sundowner at a scenic viewpoint, followed
by a night game drive as you head back to
camp for dinner and overnight.
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Day
4
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Early
morning walk with Maasai warriors or game
drive in the Conservancy, followed by breakfast.
Then depart on the flight back to Nairobi,
arriving around 12.15 pm. |
Prices:
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PORINI
LION CAMP AIR SAFARI - PRICES ARE IN
US$
2
nights Porini Lion Camp, Olare Orok Conservancy
PRICES INCLUDE Nairobi-Ol Kiombo airstrip
return flights, Maasai Mara park fees and
Olare Orok Conservancy fees, day/night game
drives in open 4x4 vehicles, sundowner,
guided walks, full board and free house
wines, beer and soft drinks
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16-Dec-07
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02-Jan-08
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$1340
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$525
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$90
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03-Jan-08
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15-Apr-08
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$1290
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$500
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$90
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16-Apr-08
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30-Jun-08
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$1225
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$470
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$90
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01-Jul-08
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31-Oct-08
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$1300
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$510
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$90
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01-Nov-08
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15-Dec-08
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$1225
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$470
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$90
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Supplement to 2-night flying package to
fly from (Mara to Ukunda/Msa) $170 one-way;
$125 return (upto end of July 2008)
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Exclusive use of vehicle $275/day (2007);
$300/day (2008) Extra Lunch $30 per person
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Each tent has a double & single bed,
3rd adult in tent charged at
normal rate
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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 camp is not suitable for children under
8yrs.
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*In
the event of heavy rainfall causing flooding
of roads preventing access to the Porini
Camps or to the parks, we may be obliged
to amend the safari arrangements to offer
a suitable alternative safari.
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