5 Day Porini Wilderness Masai Mara Flying Safari

Five day four night Masai Mara safari with return flights from Nairobi to the Mara. Includes two nights in Porini Lion camp and two nights in Mara Porini camp (both exceptional wilderness camps set in private conservancies that work in partnership with the local Masai people).

The Masai Mara, with its vast landscape of lush savannah and incredible density of wildlife, is our favourite wildlife reserve in Kenya. Most people visit for two to three days and then journey onto other parks, but there is a strong case for staying longer, cutting down on journey time and really exploring the best that this majestic reserve has to offer. This safari takes advantage of two spectacular wilderness camps in the adjoining private conservancies to allow access to the landscape and wildlife of the Masai Mara reserve without the crowds and minibuses that occasionally bedevil it.

What marks this Masai Mara safari out is the superb opportunities to observe the big cat population in the Masai Mara alongside superb accommodation and genuine interaction with the local landscape and people. The big cat population in the Masai Mara is second to none with strong lion, cheetah and leopard populations both in the park and in the private conservancies used in this safari. Night drives in the private conservancies will give superb chances of seeing these incredible animals in when they are most active. This safari includes bush walks with the local Maasai and night game drives within the private conservancies. Not to be underestimated when you acknowledge that most Kenyan safaris focus solely on the big reserves which give no opportunity to get out of the safari vehicle and connect with the land and people.

Striking a balance is critical on safari, and having a haven to relax between game drives should never be underestimated. The two award winning camps used on this safari are set in private conservancies and are renowned as some of the best in Africa. Great food, house wines and beer, soft drinks and scenic sundowners are all included in the price.

This isn’t going to appeal to those focussed solely on budget, but does actually offer some of the best value for money in Kenya. There are few other safaris offering this level of comfort and indulgence and quality of wildlife guiding in this price range. It is perfect for those willing to spend a little more for a very special safari experience.

The camps are suitable for families, but there is a minimum age of 8 yrs old. Discounts of the advertised rate are available for children, contact us for details.