Archive for Kenya Safari

Conservancy Versus Reserve : You Decide ! - by Jackie Sheehan

Posted on 29/07/10, filed under General, Kenya, Kenya Safari | No Comments If you havent been to Kenya or indeed on safari before then let me tell you that when you do take the plunge and book your trip of a lifetime , you are sure to fall in love with one of the most breathtaking and memorable  experiences you are ever going to have . If like me you are not an avid game watcher or you are not sure what… read the rest of “Conservancy Versus Reserve : You Decide ! - by Jackie Sheehan”

Kenyan Safari Experience -Brendan Prendergast

Posted on 22/07/10, filed under General, Kenya, Kenya Safari | No Comments From the time we hopped off the plane I knew we were in good hands. Ben’s smiling face welcomed us at the airport and soon we were weaving our way through Nairobi’s busy streets … soaking in the atmosphere from our 4x4. We couldn’t believe our luck as when we literally entered our first game park, a pregnant cheetah was relaxing in the shade! Another  highlight of our safari was one particular “sundowner”. The guides set up… read the rest of “Kenyan Safari Experience -Brendan Prendergast”

Porini Camps -Yvonne Fitzgerald Knott

Posted on 19/07/10, filed under Customer Feedback, General, Kenya, Kenya Safari | No Comments On the 15th of June myself and 5 of my colleagues flew to the Masai Mara as part of our trip around Kenya. We flew from Wilson airport in Nairobi to the Mara in just 1 hour where we were met by 2 masai Warriors in a safari vehicle ready to transport us to mara porini camp. The transfer took about an hour. On arrival we were greeted by David… read the rest of “Porini Camps -Yvonne Fitzgerald Knott”

The Joys of Nairobi Airport - Mark Tanner

Posted on 17/07/10, filed under Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari, Lamu, News | No Comments There’s nothing like arriving from a long flight, stepping out of the plane and feeling the warm blast of equatorial air that meets you.  At Nairobi, once you have made your way up the boarding gateway, you enter the main concourse which is lined with Duty free shops and departing passengers.  Following the signs you make your way to the Visa and Immigration check-point. Here you can pay for your… read the rest of “The Joys of Nairobi Airport - Mark Tanner”

Lake Nakuru and the Lodgings - Karen Andrews

Posted on 15/07/10, filed under General, Kenya, Kenya Safari | No Comments We arrived into Lake Nakuru National Park in the evening after a long but scenically fascinating drive and were barely through the gates when we came across a lion kill. A lion, with cubs, had killed a zebra and we got close for an excellent photo opportunity. I had heard so much about the lake before my visit and I was not disappointed, the flamingos on the lake are an amazing… read the rest of “Lake Nakuru and the Lodgings - Karen Andrews”

Porini Camps, Safaris and Sundowners ..

Posted on 11/04/10, filed under Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari, South Africa, South Africa Safari | No Comments

Rosemary, our Chairman tells us of her recent trip to Kenya and the Porini Camps ...

'Although we’d been on safari in South Africa, this was our first visit to Kenya, and we were unsure what to expect. We researched a number of options, and decided to stay

Papillon Lagoon Reef and Ngutuni Safari Lodge

Posted on 13/01/10, filed under Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari | No Comments This is a large 3 star property, it has quite a large pool that has a swim up bar, so when it's really hot you can cool down and have a drink at the same time.  The rooms are basic and have a balcony or terrace and offer double beds with nets. The food is served buffet style and is a suitable standard, you do need to be aware that… read the rest of “Papillon Lagoon Reef and Ngutuni Safari Lodge”

Kenya Cuts Entry Visa Costs

Posted on 18/03/09, filed under General, Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari | 1 Comment Kenya is halving the cost of entry visas to encourage tourism to the country..... The visa cost is being reduced from $50 to $25 and with no cost for children under 16 from April 1 until the end of 2010.  A family of four will now pay $50 for the two adults, giving a saving of $150.  Tourism minister Najib Balala said the measure was to help make  Kenya even more… read the rest of “Kenya Cuts Entry Visa Costs”

Kenya Wildlife Update

Posted on 16/02/09, filed under Kenya, Kenya Safari | No Comments Despite the departure of the migrating herds in November last year, game viewing is still good in the Maasai Mara. That’s thanks in part to the fact that the normal short rains due in  December  weren’t as great as usual, bringing  on a dry spell that caused most of the animals to remain in the park. Large herds of zebra and wildebeest, which form the Loita Migration, came back to… read the rest of “Kenya Wildlife Update”

Safari Holidays: A Brief History Part Two

Posted on 02/02/09, filed under General, Kenya Safari, Lamu, Namibia Safari, South Africa Safari | No Comments In this post we’ll examine how the Safari Holiday evolved into something that began to take conservation seriously and what makes a Safari Holiday today.  Why some of the most important features of the Safari Holiday have remained constant – the stunning scenery, the wonderful wildlife and above all the African people themselves... The Safari gradually began to change as the hunters began to consider themselves as naturalists and experts… read the rest of “Safari Holidays: A Brief History Part Two”

Beat the credit crunch with a Kenya Camping Safari

Posted on 06/11/08, filed under Kenya Safari | No Comments Beat the credit crunch & winter blues with a fantastic classic camping safari to Kenya! A camping safari is a fantastic option for those on a budget or for those who are looking to get back to nature and want a safari away from the tourists, minivans and congested areas. AfricaSky offers a mobile camping safari, travelling by road between camps in large 4X4 vehicle.  The camping areas are in private… read the rest of “Beat the credit crunch with a Kenya Camping Safari”

Porini Lion Camp – where the lions roar!

Posted on 30/10/08, filed under Kenya Safari | No Comments I have recently come back from a 3 night stay at Porini Lion Camp in the Olare Orok conservancy in Maasai Mara. What a fantastic camp this is, the ethos of the camp is that it can be taken down and no human or more importantly, animal, would have known that it was ever there. The guest tents, of which there are 10… read the rest of “Porini Lion Camp – where the lions roar!”

BBC Big Cat Diary moves into Governors’ Camp

Posted on 01/10/08, filed under Kenya Safari | No Comments Governors’ Camp Kenya is delighted to welcome back for the tenth year the BBC Big Cat Diary Film Crew for one of the BBC Natural History Unit’s most ambitious live projects to date. The filming of Big Cat Diary will be broadcast live for viewing on BBC One, bbc.co.uk and CBeebies from Sunday 5th October to Sunday12th October. The Big Cat team has extensive experience from their many years of… read the rest of “BBC Big Cat Diary moves into Governors' Camp”

Porini Camp Amboseli - Selenkay Conservation Area

Posted on 29/09/08, filed under Kenya Safari | 1 Comment I stayed at the Porini Camp Amboseli and have to say from my experience with safari's it was my favourite, it really feels like your on safari and your well looked after by the Massai people. When you arrive you are escorted to your luxury tents to settle in, your tents have proper beds with a… read the rest of “Porini Camp Amboseli - Selenkay Conservation Area”

Kenya Safari National Park & Private Conservancies

Posted on 14/03/08, filed under Kenya Safari | No Comments When you think of safari you think Africa and then Kenya,  with it's huge national parks, Kenya offers some of the best safari locations in Africa. The below gives a list of a few of the safari areas in Kenya and what they have to offer: Maasai Mara - home to sprawling savannah and big cats. Also features in the annual migration of zebras and wildebeest Amboseli - in the… read the rest of “Kenya Safari National Park & Private Conservancies”

Porini Rhino Camp - Latest Eco Bush Camp

Posted on 28/02/08, filed under Kenya Safari | 1 Comment Porini Rhino Camp opened in 2007.  It is the latest edition to the Porini Camps Collection comprising of Amboseli Porini, Mara Porini and Lion Porini Camp. Located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy a 90,000 acre wildlife conservancy situated between the foot hills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snowcapped Mount Kenya, Porini Rhino Camp is… read the rest of “Porini Rhino Camp - Latest Eco Bush Camp”