| MASAI MARA, MARA PORINI CAMPS
The Mara, famous for the spectacular wildebeest migration between June and October every year and excellent for lion, leopard and cheetah. The Porini camps are located in their own exclusive conservancies: Olare Orok Conservancy and the Ol Kinyei Conservancy.
The Porini Safari Camps offer visitors the experience of staying in small, high quality safari camps located in exclusive wildlife conservancies in some of the finest big game areas in Africa.
- Amboseli Porini Camp is an exclusive bush camp of 9 guest tents in the Selenkay Conservancy, a private reserve beside Amboseli National Park.
- Mara Porini Camp is in the first private conservancy in the Mara eco-system at Ol Kinyei. Accommodating a maximum of 12 guests, Mara Porini is renowned for its large pride of lions.
- Porini Lion Camp is located in the exclusive 22,000 acre Olare Orok Conservancy which borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Camp is situated along the Ntiakatiak River and consists of 10 luxury guest tents.
- Porini Rhino Camp with six tents, located in the 90,000 acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy near Mt Kenya. All of the Big 5 are found here and this is the largest Black Rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
For reservations contact:
Gamewatcher Safaris
Village Market Complex
Box 388 Village Market - 00621
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@gamewatchers.co.ke
Tel: +254 (0)20 7123129, 7122504, 7121851
Fax: +254 (0)20 7120864
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| MASAI MARA, REKERO CAMP
The Rekero Tented Camp in Kenya is situated in the midst of the Mara Serengeti ecosystem, home to the greatest concentration and diversity of wildlife in the world. This seasonal eco-camp is ideally situated for the annual wildebeest migration.
Amidst the teeming mass of wildlife in the Masai Mara area, Rekero's tented camp is currently inside the Masai Mara Game reserve, very close to the confluence of the Mara and Talek rivers. The Camp is set up seasonally (June - October, December - March) and caters for up to eighteen guests.
Email rekerocamp@africaonline.co.ke
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| NORTHERN LAIKIPIA, LOISABA LODGE
Loisaba is the same size as the Ngorongoro Crater and larger than many of Kenya's principal National Parks. To the north lie the grassy plains of the plateau; to the south, the plateau breaks into valleys, cliffs and escarpments that frame stunning views up to the snows of Mount Kenya. At their base lies a different riverine ecosystem on the banks of two major rivers, the Ewaso N'giro and the Engare Narok.
Accommodation at Loisaba is luxurious and authentically African. Whether you choose to stay at Loisaba Lodge, The House or The Cottage, birders will experience the atmosphere and energy of wild Africa.
The wilderness is a haven for more than 260 species of birds and 50 species of wildlife. Alongside all the more usual types, elephant, buffalo, grevy zebra and greater kudu abound; the area is also rapidly gaining a reputation for exceptional big cat sightings. Even wild dog, now appear to be re-colonising Laikipia.
Physical address:
Loisaba Wilderness, P.O. Box 1348,
Nanyuki, Kenya
Tel +254 (0)62 31072
Email enquiries@loisaba.com
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| SOUTHERN LAIKIPIA, PORINI RHINO CAMP
Porini Rhino Camp is located in Ol Pejeta Conservancy a 90,000 acre wildlife conservancy situated between the foot hills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals including all the "Big Five" as well a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees and also incorporates the smaller Sweetwaters Game Reserve. Enjoy guided walks, Big Five viewing and day and night game drives with professional guides.
Porini Rhino Camp is hidden in a secluded valley and set amongst shady acacia trees on the banks of a seasonal river. The camp consists of six spacious guest tents, each comfortably furnished with en suite bathrooms.
For reservations contact:
Gamewatchers Safaris
Village Market Complex
Box 388 Village Market - 00621
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@gamewatchers.co.ke
Tel: +254 (0)20 7123129, 7122504, 7121851
Mobile phones: +254 [0]722 509200, +254 [0]735 339209
Fax: +254 (0)20 7120864
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| MWEMBE LODGE, KIPINI, LAMU
Mwembe Lodge is located just outside Kipini, an absolutely quaint old and very characteristic fishing village on the road 80km from Lamu. Bang on the Tana River Delta, Mwembe Lodge is an eco-friendly resort. Nine tastefully furnished bungalows offering a warm family feeling overlook the Tana Estuary with truly unforgettable views.
Mwembe lodge is fully immerged in a wilderness tropical garden just on the mouth of Tana River and is the ideal base to explore the area with more than of 203 bird species recorded including such East coast specialities as: Southern Banded Snake Eagle, Malindi Pipit, Scaly Babbler, Amani Sunbird, Tana River Cisticola, Yellow Flycatcher, Clarke's Weaver, Mombasa Woodpecker and Plain-backed Sunbird. Mwembe Lodge can provide wildlife guides.
Mwembe Lodge can also organize road transfer from Nairobi, Malindi or Lamu direct to the lodge.
For more information visit www.mwembelodgekipini.com.
Contact Mwembe Lodge at info@mwemberesort.com or manager@mwemberesort.com
Land line +254 (0) 42 30573/6, +254 (0) 42 310003 mobile +254 735 337916, +254 722 509809
Fax +254 (0) 42 30825
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| KIPUNGAMI, LAMU
Kipungami Lamu is a secluded barefoot retreat on the ancient Arabian island of Lamu off north-eastern Kenya. Kipiungani is regarded by many people as the most exotic, romantic coastal hideaway on the entire East African coast.
12 spacious bandas sit at one end of Kipungani Bay, shaded by the palm trees that line the 600-metre beachfront. The bandas are constructed entirely from local materials, with mkeka palm floors, makuti thatch roofs and giant king-size beds and furniture all handmade from local mangrove and palm woods. Each banda has an ocean-facing veranda.
Try snorkelling and swimming with "Africa's friendliest dolphins" on the reefs of Kinyika and Manda Toto. Sailing and sunset cruises aboard Arab dhows. Barracuda and deep sea game fishing. Bird walks around the property and beach dunes. Visits to Lamu's historic mosques, markets and museums.
Heritage Hotels' Kipungani Lamu, Kenya has been described in the press recently as 'the most laid-back lodge in Africa' and her bandas as 'some of the most glamorous beach huts in the world'.
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