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Mara Porini Camp - Details and Booking
Category:
Camps
Location:
Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Description:
Mara Porini Camp is set in the exclusive 8,500 acre wildlife conservancy of Ol Kinyei. The camp is located less than 18 kms from the Maasai Mara park boundary. Ol Kinyei Conservancy is 250 kms from Nairobi by road - a 4 hour journey. It has its own airstrip for private charter flights and is 16 kms from the Siana airstrip used by the daily scheduled flights to Mara
Ol Kinyei belongs to a Maasai community that has recently set aside the conservancy as a sanctuary for wildlife. The conservancy holds a wide variety of the animal species for which the Mara is famous including a large resident pride of lions.
Food is excellent with home baked bread, fresh salads and high quality meals prepared by the camp Chef.
Season Dates and Rates:
Dates/Room Type
Standard Single
Standard Double
Standard Triple
03-Jan-2012 To 31-Mar-2012
US$ 602
US$ 1015
US$ 1523
01-Apr-2012 To 15-Apr-2012
US$ 567
US$ 944
US$ 1416
01-Jun-2012 To 30-Jun-2012
US$ 567
US$ 944
US$ 1416
01-Jul-2012 To 31-Oct-2012
US$ 697
US$ 1204
US$ 1806
01-Nov-2012 To 19-Dec-2012
US$ 567
US$ 944
US$ 1416
Please Note:
RATES
● Rates are based on full board accommodation and are inclusive of taxes,but are net of holiday supplements.
Rates also include park/conservancy fees, meals, drinks, day and night game drives in open 4x4, bush walks and sundowners.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservations that are canceled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers are subject to cancellation and no show fees.
**PLEASE NOTE:
- Prices and availability are subject to revision without prior notice owing to currency, tax, levy and seasonal fluctuations
- The camp is closed from 1st April to 30th June and 1st Nov to 15th Dec
Park/Reserve gate opens at 0600am and closes at 0600pm
CHECK IN TIME / CHECK OUT TIME
Check in time at hotels is 1100hrs.
Early check in will be charged at extra night.
Late arrivals should be advised in advance to avoid auto cancellation of the reservation.
In case check in is delayed than the expected arrival date, the delay will be treated as no show.
Check out time is at 1000hrs.
Day room use can be arranged at extra fee and is applicable from 1000hrs to 1800hrs.
Room use after 1800hrs will be charged at full night rate.
Additional Details for Mara Porini Camp
Recreation Facilities:
Accommodation at Mara Porini Camp consists of 6 guest tents sited in the shade of Yellow-barked Acacia trees along the banks of the Laetoli, a permanent spring within Ol Kinyei . The tents are spacious and each has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and safari shower. The camp accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, giving the experience of real camping in the bush in an exclusive private wilderness but with all the comforts required by discerning travellers.
Activities
Within the Ol Kinyei conservancy guests enjoy morning , evening and night game drives in custom built open-sided 4x4’s.
Sundowners at scenic viewing points a
Maasai warriors escort guests on a walk in the conservancy where they can learn about how the various indigenous animals and plants are used by the community and how their way of life is intertwined with their surroundings.
Eco Tourism
The Maasai community members are receiving a direct benefit from wildlife and see wildlife as a valuable resource which belongs to them. They earn a direct income from each guest in the conservancy and also much needed employment for their members. Other than the head chef, camp manager and head guide all the other camp staff, conservancy rangers and workers are from the surrounding communities. The Porini Camp is run and maintained with the conservation of the environment at the forefront. The numbers of tourist visitors are being limited to 12 per day to retain the wild and unspoilt nature of the area and to minimize the impact on the environment. During their stay, guests have various opportunities to learn about the local Maasai people and how the Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Porini Camps’ goals are aligned with theirs. The camp is run and maintained with the conservation of the environment at the forefront. There is a written environmental policy in regards to water, land, energy, solid waste and sewage which is adhered to by the camp management.
Mara Porini Camp is set in the exclusive 8,500 acre wildlife conservancy of Ol Kinyei. The camp is located less than 18 kms from the Maasai Mara park boundary. Ol Kinyei Conservancy is 250 kms from Nairobi by road - a 4 hour journey. It has its own airstrip for private charter flights and is 16 kms from the Siana airstrip used by the daily scheduled flights to Mara
