This award-winning safari camp is set in the Amboseli eco-system within the exclusive Selenkay Conservancy– an important wildlife dispersal area for wildlife moving out of Amboseli National Park. The private conservation area ensures the best possible game viewing in proper off-road safari vehicles, off the beaten track and away from other tourist vans and minibuses.
Porini Amboseli Camp
Awards
FINALIST BEST COMMUNITY SAFARI PROPERTY IN AFRICA
What's Special About Porini Amboseli Camp
The tents are large and comfortably furnished, with solar-powered electric lights, and en suite bathrooms with safari showers and flush toilets. The rare advantage of staying in a private conservancy offers guests the experience of night game drives, guided walks and sundowners with views of snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro.
Safari Awards
Porini Amboseli Camp was nominated in the following category:
Best Community Safari Property in Africa (Finalist)
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The Selenkay Conservation Area is well off the beaten track and has not been visited by tourists until recently. It lies in the heart of Masailand and the game viewing is superb as the wildlife is not yet habituated to the presence of vehicles. The camp’s private fourwheel- drive track links the Selenkay Conservancy to the Amboseli National Park so that you have the advantage of game drives in the National Park as well as in the exclusive reserve.
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All you need to know
Intro
Highlights
Porini Amboseli Safari Camp is small – with just 10 spacious guest tents – and retains all the charm and feel of the traditional mobile safari camps of days gone by. Tents are tastefully furnished and have solar powered electric lighting with en suite bathrooms including shower, wash basin and flush toilet. The camp provides an exclusive yet friendly experience with a maximum of 18 guests at a time and it is fully-inclusive of all meals, drinks (wine, gin & tonics, beer, sodas and mineral water) and activities (including day and night shared game drives, guided walks and sundowners). Game drives are in specially-designed, open-sided off-road (4×4) safari vehicles with expe
Need To Know
The tents are large and comfortably furnished, with solar-powered electric lights, and en suite bathrooms with safari showers and flush toilets. The rare advantage of staying in a private conservancy offers guests the experience of night game drives, guided walks and sundowners with views of snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro.
Safaris
Game Drives, Nature Walk, Village Visit. The ideal safari camp for guests that want a wilderness experience, away from the mass market. Over 90% of the staff come from the local Maasai community, providing guests with an excellent cultural experience. This pioneering camp has earned a reputation globally for conservation and its low eco-footprint.
Wildlife
Big game like elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe and zebra, less common species such as caracal, African wildcat, civit, gerenuk, lesser kudu, oryx, striped hyena and more than four hundred species of birds.
Quick Facts
Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay
02- 3 nights
Average Price
US$375
Child Policy
Not suitable for under 8 year olds
Child rate for 8–15
Accommodation
9 safari tents (fully canvas)
All en suite with flush toilets, running cold water in the sinks and hot safari showers.
Solar lighting in all tents and facilities for charging cameras in office tent.
Accolades
World Responsible Tourism Awards:Kenya's Leading Tented Safari Camp Brand
Best Support and Integration with Local Communities
Best in the World for Protection of Endangered Species or Protected Areas
National Geographic Magazine rated Porini Amboseli Camp as one of the top 50 ecolodges in the world
Certificate of Excellence TRIPADVISOR 2016 WINNER
Season
Low Season: June; Nov 1st – Dec 20th
Mid Season: Jan 3rd – April 15th
High Season: July – Oct; Dec 20th – Jan 2nd
Closed: April 15th – May 31st
Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Best Safari Experience
Stayed there in November of 2023 and greatly enjoyed every second! It was in Amboseli National Park where I saw my first lions in the wild and I have the wonderful Maasai guides to thank for this!
PS
12-03-2024 @ 6:18pm
Best Safari Guiding Team
Because of the amazing, intelligent, and experienced Maasai guides, I was able to see lions, elephants and so many more animals and learn about them, too!
PS
12-03-2024 @ 6:18pm
Best Walking Safari Experience
We went on a walk with the guides and were followed by a truck for safety. We were able to see many things we couldn’t see from the jeep
12-03-2024 @ 12:58am
Best Safari Experience
Great guides and staff in a fantastic location
JC from United Kingdom
11-03-2024 @ 6:22pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property
Local towns people run a shop on the grounds. Visit the community. a wonderful agreement for all
11-03-2024 @ 1:03pm
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property
Solar powered, giving back to the community.
11-03-2024 @ 1:03pm
Best Value Safari Property
Modest and comfortable. amazing, guides, food and staff.
11-03-2024 @ 1:03pm
Best Value Safari Property
RP from Kenya
11-03-2024 @ 9:31am
Best Value Safari Property
Best experience with awesome Guides.
LK from Canada
11-03-2024 @ 1:24am
Best Mobile Safari Operator
Respectful of animals; since a Reserve, we were the only ones on the land; guides knew all the animals and where the liked to be.
10-03-2024 @ 7:32pm
Best Safari Experience
Porini camps are the ONLY way to go; I give the information to anyone interested in a safari.
10-03-2024 @ 7:32pm
Best Safari Guiding Team
Professional; Extremely knowledgeable; they loved the land and animals, that was clear.
10-03-2024 @ 7:32pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property
Employed local Maasai in the camp and tours
10-03-2024 @ 7:32pm
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property
Minimal impact on the land
10-03-2024 @ 7:32pm
Best Value Safari Property
Well worth the cost.
10-03-2024 @ 7:32pm
Best Safari Experience
Have been on many safaris in the last 20 years and the animal spotting by the guides is unbelievably good and the variety as well as the quantity of animal sightings is superb!
CL
10-03-2024 @ 5:31pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property
The conservancy approach is a win/win for all starting with the property owners who are paid for their support of the tourism as well as many are hired by the camp!
CL
10-03-2024 @ 5:31pm
Best Value Safari Property
We have visited Porini Amboseli for 3 consecutive years and have found the value to be amazing.
CL
10-03-2024 @ 5:31pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property
Wonderful Masai village and school tours. Helping local village wuth water
10-03-2024 @ 3:32pm
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property
Profit from tourism here pays for vast areas of land to be set aside and protected for wildlife
RP
03-03-2024 @ 1:03pm
Best Safari Experience
Sundowners, bush meals, walking safaris, game drives in customised 4x4 safari vehicles, all meals and drinks and activities included and all of Africa's iconic animals can be seen here
RP
03-03-2024 @ 1:03pm
Best Safari Guiding Team
All guides are accredited by Kenya Professional Safari Guide Association and all are friendly and have excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna
RP
03-03-2024 @ 1:03pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property
The camp land is leased at a fair rate from the Maasai community who also benefit from employment in and around the camp
RP
03-03-2024 @ 1:03pm