Welcome to Kenya! After touching down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be driven to one of the world’s most unusual accommodation spots: Nairobi Tented Camp in Nairobi National Park. This is one of the few places where you can experience a traditional under-canvas safari minutes from the hum of a thriving city. You may have to explain to family and friends that your photographs of giraffes with skyscrapers in the distant background are not photoshopped!

It is a fitting start to what promises to be the wildlife journey of a lifetime. A night at Nairobi Tented Camp can only whet your appetite for what is to come. Tucked away in a riverine forest, you can undertake traditional game drives or venture out on foot with the trained guides.

Say goodbye to Nairobi Tented Camp with a warm greeting before taking a road transfer to the Selenkay Conservancy and your home for the next two days – Amboseli Porini. With only nine tented suites available, Amboseli Porini is one of Kenya’s smallest and most intimate camps, making for a wonderfully unhurried and personal start to your safari.

Expert guides will lead game drives in search of animals ranging from elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and striped hyena to jackal, giraffe, warthog and zebra. Bird watchers will be thrilled by the abundant birdlife in the area, especially birds of prey. Your morning will kick off with a hearty breakfast followed by a full morning of game viewing in the famous Amboseli National Park. After a morning of big game and big cats, find a shady spot for a picnic lunch before returning to camp to relax. After a refreshing dip in the pool, catch up on some sleep or set off on a Maasai guided walk to a nearby village for some remarkable insights into local Maasai culture.

As the heat of the day ebbs away, set off on an afternoon game drive, stopping for a sundowner drink at a scenic viewpoint. If the weather plays along, you may enjoy breathtaking views of iconic Mount Kilimanjaro. Heading back to camp, a spotlight is used to locate nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, bush babies and serval cats on the prowl. Return to camp for a wholesome dinner around a campfire beneath a canopy of stars.

After a final night at Amboseli Porini, fuel up on breakfast before a game drive takes you through the Amboseli National Park to the airstrip where your aircraft to Nanyuki Airport awaits. Expect a warm welcome followed by a short road transfer to Porini Rhino Camp, an intimate 6-tent camp located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy on the foothills of Mount Kenya.

The conservancy is both home to the Big 5 and a haven for endangered species such as the super-rare black rhino, endemic Grevy’s zebra and non-indigenous rescued chimpanzees. Settle in for your 2-night stay and enjoy a tasty lunch followed by a siesta. Having awakened refreshed, you will be ready to hand feed Baraka, the resident blind rhino before you venture out on an afternoon safari activity.

Evenings at Porini Rhino Camp are spent around a campfire, sharing and listening to safari stories. Fantastic meals are served as you are serenaded by the sounds of the Kenya wilderness; the star-filled sky provides a suitable backdrop. And if you think that the experience stops there, wait until you return to your tent to find a hot-water bottle tucked cosily inside your bed.

Say farewell to your new friends as you leave Porini Rhino Camp for Nanyuki Airstrip and a flight to the Masai Mara National Reserve, watching from your window as the scenery of Great Rift Valley unfolds beneath you. Once you have landed, transfer by road to Porini Cheetah Camp where you will spend the final two nights of your adventure. With its exclusive location in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, this intimate camp offers an unrivalled opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

At Porini Cheetah Camp, you will be captivated by the untamed majesty of the Maasai Mara and its diverse wildlife. The camp’s spacious, eco-friendly tents provide a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern luxury, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst the wild. Each tent is tastefully furnished and features en-suite bathrooms, solar-powered lighting, and private verandas that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding savannah.

From the moment you wake up to the melodious chorus of birdsong, to the thrilling game drives led by experienced Maasai guides, every aspect of your safari adventure is carefully curated to deliver an unforgettable journey through nature’s masterpiece.

Enjoy an early morning game drive and scrumptious breakfast before departing to the airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, arriving in the afternoon. While you wait to board a flight to your onward destination, take a moment to reflect on the best moments of your safari: new friends made, unforgettable sunsets and up-close wildlife sightings. These recollections will last a lifetime or at least until you return to make some more!