Porini Camp is in the Selenkay Conservation area which lies a few miles North of Amboseli National Park and is an important area for migrating wildlife. The area is leased from the Masai community, who also receive an entry fee for each visitor. The Selenkay Conservacy lies a few miles north of Amboseli
In May 1997, a Kenyan organisation called Porini Ecotourism agreed with the local Maasai community to set aside the area for a reserve for wildlife, so that the habitat could be protected and wildlife conserved.
The community are receiving a rent for the lease of the area by Porini Ecotourism, plus an entry fee for each tourist visitor. All roads have been constructed using local labour so that the members of the community gain employment from the Conservation area.
In addition to the road maintenance team, Game Scouts have been employed to carry out patrols to see that the wildlife is protected. Gamewatchers Safaris is supporting the conservation of wildlife through the community at Selenkay, and is operating daily safaris from Nairobi each week staying at their Porini Camp. All transport on this safari is in a specially designed open-sided Landrover 4 wheel drive safari vehicle.
Going on safari in a 'proper' safari vehicle gives a far better safari experience than traveling in the minibus vans with window seats used by other tour operators! And as Selenkay Conservation Area is a private game reserve you will not see any other vehicles or minibuses.
Overview
African Wilderness - visitors are limited to a maximum of 12 per day to retain the wild and unspoilt nature of the area and to minimise the impact on the environment.
Masai Culture - you can enjoy an escorted walk with Masai warriors to a local village: this is an excellent opportunity to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life.
Selenkay Conservation Area is well off the beaten track and has only recently been set up as a tourism destination. It lies in the heart of Masai land where the animals are truly wild and not yet habituated to the presence of vehicles.
Daily Kenya safari activities include game drives in specially designed 4x4 vehicles and guided walks. You can see a wide variety of wildlife in the area including elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, warthog and many species of buck. Birdlife is also prolific, especially birds of prey.Please note: Safari package price is for 2 nights accommodation, transfers ex Nairobi, game drives and full board including house wines, beer and soft drinks.
Location
Located in the Selenkay Conservacy, Porini Camp is a few miles north of Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
