KENYA – Porini Cheetah Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy

The Porini Cheetah Camp is a highly rated eco-camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Masai Mara. The Ol Kinyei Conservancy is within the Masai Mara eco-system and has the same wildlife. However, the number of tourists is restricted to those staying at the camps inside the 18,000-acre conservancy. There is only another permanent camp, with 7 tents, within the conservancy. So, visitors to the Porini Cheetah Camp can be assured of much more exclusive wildlife experience, without the safari crowds. Porini Cheetah Camp’s vehicles also have free access to the neighbouring 72,000-acre Naboisho Conservancy. The camp’s safari vehicles are permitted to go off-road and on night drives.

The Porini Cheetah Camp is located on the Olare Lemuny stream with a large quartzite White Rock on one side and natural salt lick and marsh on the other. It is an unfenced camp in perfect harmony with nature and its wildlife neighbours which have never bothered it or its residents. In fact the opportunity of observing wildlife from within the camp is part of the unique experience provided to guests. However, as a matter of precaution, security against dangerous wild animals is provided by Masai guards patrolling round the clock, and the campfire after dark.

There’s free wi-fi available.

The camp is hosted by Jui and Nirmalya Banerjee.

We also do short night drives, up to an hour, using red spotlights to minimise adversely impacting the wildlife’s night vision. This is done just after dinner on any one night during the stay. We can also do a jungle walk guided by Masai spotters instead of a morning game drive, typically on the final morning of the stay. For a minimum stay of three nights guests can do an all-day drive into the Masai Mara Main Reserve with picnic lunch.