Summary of this Budget Safari Package
An unique combination safari, visiting the private Selenkay Conservancy and Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, and the acclaimed Ol Pejeta Conservancy in northern Kenya. This Kenya wildlife tour also combines air and road transfers - driving from Nairobi to Amboseli and flying to Ol Pejeta, via Nairobi and back to Nairobi.
Stay at two top-quality tented camps inside the exclusive wildlife conservancies, enjoying an authentic safari experience away from the crowds. See an abundance of African wildlife on morning, afternoon and night game drives in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles with expert guides. Enjoy sundowners in the bush and visit a Maasai village near Selenkay Conservancy. Walk with Maasai guides in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to one of Africa's largest rhino populations, and visit the chimpanzee sanctuary.
Itinerary for this Tour
DAY 1: Nairobi to Amboseli - Kenya
This Amboseli & Ol Pejeta Lodge Safari begins with collection in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city.
Departing at about 9h00 we drive south to Amboseli National Park in a tour minibus. The drive takes us from Nairobi to Porini Amboseli Camp, a journey that takes about 5 hours, covering 128 miles.
Arrive at camp in time for lunch, followed by free time to relax and settle in. Then we have afternoon tea, before setting off for a local Maasai village. Walking in the village with a Maasai warrior enables us to experience the local culture and see how the Maasai live. After our encounter with the most famous tribe in Kenya - the Maasai, we embark on a game drive in the exclusive Selenkay Conservancy.
We stop for sundowners at a scenic location in Selenkay, taking in the views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Continuing our game drive into the night we look out for nocturnal animals in the Amboseli ecosystem. Back at camp we tuck into a tasty dinner and relax around the campfire.
Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.
Please note: There is an optional flight upgrade available at extra cost, if you prefer to fly from Nairobi to Amboseli instead of driving.
DAY 2: Amboseli National Park & Selenkay Conservancy - Kenya
Wake up to the sounds of nature at Porini Amboseli Camp and have breakfast before heading into the second most popular national park in Kenya.
We spend the morning game viewing in Amboseli, following a private track into the national park. Exploring Amboseli National Park in an open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle, we stop for a picnic lunch, then continue our search for wildlife. In the afternoon we return to camp and this evening we embark on a sunset-to-night game drive in the Selenkay Conservancy. Our evening drive takes us to a scenic place in the wilderness, where we pause for sundowners.
After sunset we drive on into the night using powerful spotlights to find animals in the dark. Nocturnal sightings include bat-eared foxes, servals, caracals, aardvark and African wild cats, among others.
Our night drive ends back at Porini Amboseli Camp in time for dinner and another restful evening in the bush.
Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.
DAY 3: Amboseli to Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Kenya
Today we wake up bright and early, have breakfast and leave Porini Amboseli Camp. We head to the airstrip in Amboseli National Park and catch the scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi at 9h00.
From Wilson Airport we catch a flight to Nanyuki in the Laikipia County of Kenya, departing at about 10h20. Arrive at the airstrip near Ol Pejeta Conservancy at about 11h30 and transfer to Porini Rhino Camp, which is located inside the Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Reaching the safari camp we settle in, have lunch and relax. Then it is time for afternoon tea, followed by our first game viewing activity in Ol Pejeta. Enjoy a game drive with an expert guide, in an open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle. We make our way back to camp in time for dinner and leisure time.
Overnight Porini Rhino Camp.
DAY 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Kenya
Spend the entire day game viewing in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, embarking on game drives and bush walks from Porini Rhino. Return to camp and sit back under the stars, soaking up the sounds of the African bush at night.
Overnight at Porini Rhino Camp.
DAY 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Nairobi - Kenya
On day five we leave Porini Rhino Camp after breakfast, driving to the airstrip for our scheduled flight to Nairobi. Take off is at about 12h25, landing at the Wilson Airport at about 13h20. Arriving back in Nairobi our Amboseli & Ol Pejeta Fly-in & Drive Combination Safari comes to an end.
About Selenkay Conservancy & Amboseli National Park
Selenkay Conservancy is a remote wildlife concession located to the north of Amboseli National Park. This beautiful natural area was turned into a conservancy when the Maasai elders of the area decided to lease their lands to Porini for this purpose. Wildlife numbers have grown steadily and animals have returned, including elephants which had been absent for two decades.
The exclusive Selenkay Conservancy encompasses woodlands, riverine bush and open plains that form part of the Amboseli ecosystem. The Selenkay Conservancy offers a more secluded safari experience, away from the main tourist areas. This private wildlife conservancy features only one safari camp - Porini Amboseli Camp, ensuring crowd-free game viewing. The camp offers bush walks with Maasai guides and night drives in Selenkay.
Amboseli is Kenya's second most famous game park, after Masai Mara. The national park is best-known for its large elephant herds, including big elephant bulls, and the scenic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
About Porini Amboseli Camp
This intimate tented camp offers an exclusive safari experience in the private Selenkay Conservancy within the Amboseli eco-system. Porini Amboseli Camp is a classical African safari camp with the charm of pioneering times. The camp features nine tastefully furnished tents with en-suite bathrooms that have showers, wash basins and flush toilets.
This award-winning safari camp offers a real bush experience in a comfortable setting with friendly staff. The game drives are conducted by expert guides in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles in Selenkay, where guests can escape the crowds.
About Ol Pejeta Conservancy
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of Africa's rhino strongholds, hosting one of the largest and fastest growing population of rhinos. The wildlife conservancy is home to the Big Five of Africa and a high density of predators, as well as Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary.
The largest rhino sanctuary in East Africa, Ol Pejeta covers 90 000 acres (360 km²) of wilderness in the foothills of the Aberdare Mountains and Mount Kenya in north-central Kenya.
About Porini Rhino Camp
The camp only has seven tented rooms placed along a seasonal river inside the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The tents are spacious and comfortable, with tasteful furnishings and ensuite bathrooms, fitted with hot showers and flush toilets.
The camp is set under acacia trees in a quiet valley - the tents positioned to offer the best views of the surrounding bush. Shared game drives are conducted by the expert guides in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles during the day and at night. Guided bush walks are also offered and visits to the chimpanzee sanctuary.
Porini Rhino Camp is an eco-friendly camp using alternative energy and impermanent structures that have a low impact on the environment. The camp contributes to local community development and hires Kenyan staff, prioritizing responsible tourism, as well as environmental sustainability.
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