Porini Safari Camps Guest Comments
A collection of views and comments by guests of Porini Safari Camps taken directly from the Guest Comments books at the camps.
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<strong>Guest</strong> <strong>Comments</strong><br />
Views & <strong>Comments</strong> by guests<br />
of <strong>Porini</strong> <strong>Safari</strong> <strong>Camps</strong>, Kenya<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp, Olare Motorogi<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp, Ol Kinyei<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp, Selenkay<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp, Ol Pejeta<br />
&<br />
Nairobi Tented Camp
"The best first safari ever! We were so blessed to have seen the big 4 on our<br />
first day - lions, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes and so much more and a pride of<br />
11 lions feasting on the 2nd day. The most thrilling experience of watching a<br />
lion kill on our 3rd day. From the stalking to the run and the kill and<br />
feasting, can't get any better!!" Kevin Quek (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Jun 2017<br />
"More than what I expected. Great memories, unforgettable memories. Good<br />
staff and they were very helpful. Food is too good and tasty. Conservancy is<br />
really good to the animals." Vasudeva Ambala (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Jun 2017<br />
"This is the best camp we have ever visited. We were able to see loads of game<br />
and the staff were super friendly. The food was delicious also. Thank you for<br />
an amazing trip. We will be back!" Pratik, Shah Group (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Jun 2017<br />
"Thank you for a fantastic safari experience!<br />
The staff was always smiling, happy, they<br />
even played football with the children! The<br />
food was delicious, the dances spirited and<br />
the drives full of information and passion.<br />
We loved the Maasai village visit.!"<br />
Mangalat Dev (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Jun 2017<br />
"Lions, lion cubs, hyenas, elephants, zebras, pumbas, chimps, nursing animals,<br />
beautiful sunsets, great food , wonderful hosts & guides - wow! Can't wait to<br />
be back!" Jill Semmer (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Apr 2017
"Amazing camp staff. All too happy to<br />
help you. Drivers/spotters always find<br />
something and put you in a great<br />
position to take photos. Rhino sanctuary<br />
is a highly recommended experience<br />
worth every penny and more!"<br />
Calvin Booker (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Mar 2017<br />
"I continue to be overwhelmed with the experience Gamewatchers provides.<br />
The staff, the guides, Melita and Dennis were fabulous. We hate to go but<br />
anticipate the same wonderful experience at our next camp."<br />
John & Arlene DeStefano (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Mar 2017<br />
"This wasn't our first visit to the<br />
Mara area, but the <strong>Porini</strong><br />
Experience was absolutely fantastic<br />
and very different (in a better way)<br />
than our other experiences in the<br />
Mara. As photographers in just the<br />
2 days we spent here we were<br />
shocked with the amount of wildlife<br />
in such a small area. There are no<br />
words to describe the experience we had here. Just amazing! We'll miss you<br />
and will be back! Asante sana!" Egle Hansen (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Mar 2017<br />
"Thanks for an amazing stay! This has definitely been a once in a lifetime trip,<br />
with up close encounters with lions, leopards, hippos and so much more.<br />
Fantastic people- both staff and guests made us feel like we were at home.<br />
Our guides were so knowledgeable and full of humour. I couldn't ask for a<br />
better company. Thanks for an absolutely wonderful trip!"<br />
Alannah & Sarah (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Mar 2017
"Thanks you for making me feel special. From the game drives to the effort to<br />
make my meals to my liking I thank you very very much. I will always<br />
remember this." Kori Schulman (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Mar 2017<br />
"Back for the fifth time at this<br />
marvellous camp! We've had some very<br />
rewarding game drives (as usual). So<br />
special thanks to Jimmy, the Manager,<br />
Julius the chef and the rest of the very<br />
accommodating staff!" Lena & Anders<br />
Odeldahl (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Mar 2017<br />
"Above expectations ! In the back yard of Nairobi. A great safari wildlife<br />
experience, superb service and accommodation. Felt like king in the jungle<br />
myself.” Robert Erich (Nairobi Tented Camp), Mar 2017<br />
"Brilliant wildlife, campsite tranquility with great staff. Josephat and<br />
Christopher are great guides, we got to see all the cats and much more!"<br />
Diane Housestone (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Feb 2017
"First time camping in the African bush<br />
for our children. We all had a<br />
wonderful time. Best bits were the<br />
elephant at the watering-hole during<br />
breakfast and the lions roaring last<br />
night. All staff so helpful and friendly.<br />
Wish we were staying for a few more<br />
nights. Thank you!"<br />
John Letbridge (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Feb 2017<br />
"My 3rd visit in 5 months !! Just love it here. Dinner under the moonlight was<br />
amazing. Game drives excellent. Thanks again for an exceptional stay."<br />
Mary Prescod (Nairobi Tented Camp), Feb 2017<br />
"Again one of the best vacations ever! The <strong>Porini</strong> family has always been our<br />
favorite people to spend time with. Staff driver cooks, manager- all the best<br />
of the best! We will miss you all!" Jessica Naslund (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Feb 2017
"Wilson and Melita made our safari, on foot and in the car, the best of the<br />
best, they offered adventure, knowledge and skill that compares to no other!<br />
Tony and John were always one step ahead of us to make our journey the<br />
best. My dreams came true!" Kay Hood (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Feb 2017<br />
"Fantastic team, wonderful guides, so grateful for all the help finding so many<br />
birds and animals, the camp run so efficiently, food fantastic. Thanks to all,<br />
Asante sana." Maureen Scanlan (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Feb 2017<br />
"We had an amazing time here. We<br />
were here on our honeymoon and<br />
they made it very special for us with<br />
a maasai song and a bottle of chilled<br />
champagne with a beautiful cake.<br />
Met lovely people at the dinner<br />
table. Well run facility. Amazing food<br />
considering it is in the bush." Aashima<br />
& Guarav Chopra (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Feb 2017
"Our forth and final safari camp before we head to the coast for a week. As<br />
with the previous camps, it has been great. Lots of excellent game viewing<br />
including leopard, lions, serval and genet. Thank you to all the staff for being<br />
knowlegeable and hospitable." Neil Fletcher & Family (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Feb 2017<br />
"Such a perfect setting. Overwhelmed by the warm hospitality. The awesome<br />
knowledge of our guide and spotter! Excellent food. <strong>Porini</strong>=pefect."<br />
Liz & Phillip Mansley (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Feb 2017<br />
"Fantastic stay! The game variety was<br />
much better than anticipated. The<br />
views of the game with the Nairobi<br />
skyline was incredible. John was a<br />
fantastic guide, warm and friendly.<br />
Thank you!"<br />
Claudio Silva (Nairobi Tented Camp), Feb 2017
"Great Service , Guides , Food and game viewing. Thank you for showing how<br />
eco-tourism should be done." Barbara Senn (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Dec 2016<br />
"Ashe oleng for such an<br />
unforgettable stay at <strong>Porini</strong><br />
Rhino Camp. The highlights were<br />
definitely watching the four lions<br />
from up close, the black rhinos<br />
at night, the baby jackals feeding<br />
from their mothers, the<br />
reticulated giraffe walking up to<br />
our backdoor,the grevy zebra<br />
and so many more even better than the wildlife, we will never forget our<br />
memories with our new friends, the sundowner and dinner with Daniel.<br />
Maisha marefu!" Bryce Huschka (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Dec 2016<br />
"This was one of our best safari stays ever. Everything about <strong>Porini</strong> Rhino<br />
Camp is superb! The staff are outstanding, guides; food good, luxury large<br />
tents. We have done many safaris across 5 countries in Africa and this is top<br />
notch, 5 star custormer care. We will be back!"<br />
Patricia McCullagh (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Dec 2016
"I am pleased to tick off Nairobi Tented Camp from my list and have now<br />
visited all the <strong>Porini</strong> <strong>Camps</strong>. Its been a wonderful stay after a week in the<br />
busy Nairobi town. The animal and flora and fauna are why I came but the<br />
staff, tents and ethos are why I return time and time again to <strong>Porini</strong>. Thank<br />
you. I look forward to my next trip." Amanda Dobson (Nairobi Tented Camp), Dec 2016<br />
"As our first african safari we could not<br />
have made a better choice. Every experience<br />
since Jackson and Bill, Seuri and chef Elisha<br />
ensured the details were taken care<br />
exceptionally well. Sure to come again."<br />
Sunil Varma (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Nov 2016<br />
"On this 4th visit I brought my parents to experience the best of the Mara in<br />
my favourite place in Kenya. It didn’t disappoint! We have had 4 wonderful<br />
days and I am sure I will be back soon." Thomas Fjetland (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Nov 2016<br />
"What an unforgettable experience! A camp in the middle of the Mara, guides<br />
with eyes as alert and sharp as a hawk, and genuinely warm hospitality, and<br />
of course all the animals were experienced. WOW! Big cats, elephants,<br />
buffaloes, all what the family hoped to see. I am a professional wildlife film<br />
producer, but this time just holiday with my family (3 generations) very very<br />
clever guides and good service. I will recommend strongly to others."<br />
Arne Naevra (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Nov 2016
"I have been a Travel Agent arranging<br />
safaris for 30 years and have to say<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp is the best. Fabulous<br />
location a real abundance of animals<br />
but what touches my heart the most<br />
is the amazing team here, your<br />
connection with the land and your<br />
care for us is truly amazing. Everyone<br />
at the camp is fabulous and we are<br />
already counting the days to our return. Don't change, all is perfect! Thank<br />
you." Christina Astill (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Nov 2016<br />
"Our first <strong>Porini</strong> holiday after several other safaris. THE BEST!! Staff, tents,<br />
showers etc wonderful. Food and drinks, driver & spotter were excellent. So<br />
sad to go home. Hope to be back before long."<br />
Kathleen Lloyd (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Nov 2016<br />
"7 times we have said goodbye to<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp and all its<br />
wonderful staff. As usual it has<br />
been an amazing experience, so<br />
many wonderful memories and<br />
sightings of the next generation of<br />
animals. Thank you all and may<br />
Lion camp continue to thrive. Love<br />
and asante sana."<br />
Anna Briggs (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Nov 2016<br />
"Out of this world stay. Friendly attentive staff, knowledgeable guides, well<br />
appointed lodgings, can't ask for anything more to be honest, oh and the food<br />
was just simply amazing . Perfect for any gateway."<br />
Tze Ho Charles (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Oct 2016
"This camp is amazing. The staff is<br />
phenomenal, they are not only<br />
super helpful and polite, but<br />
flexible and friendly as well. Our<br />
Guide and Driver Wilson and<br />
Melita respectively were excellent<br />
had an amazing eye for spotting<br />
game and were fun and extremely<br />
knowledgeable. I would<br />
recommend this camp to everyone I know."<br />
Melissa Hawes (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"If a review could be 6 stars out of 5, this would be the one! You guys have a<br />
superb service, I will be back. Tony, Wilson, John and special thanks Richard<br />
and Nelson … a huge thank you." Victor Mazorra (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"Once more back to one of our favorite places. Our expectations were high<br />
after previous visits and this was as good. Selenkay gets more and more<br />
animals each year and our Guide Wilson and Driver Melita find them all. The<br />
rest of the staff look after us as VIPs." Britta Tengve (<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp), Oct 2016
"We have been spoiled beyond our<br />
wildest dreams! The staff, especially<br />
Patrick the camp commander, have<br />
been an absolute joy. The hospitality<br />
here is a hallmark in safari living.<br />
Thank you all gentlemen for making<br />
us feel so at home and part of your<br />
family. Asante!"<br />
Dana Lord (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"<strong>Porini</strong> are a very strong setup, good service, attentive staff, many repeat<br />
clients says it all. Great mix of game viewing, top guides in Big John and<br />
Jackson. Thank you guys." Jamie Taylor (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"We have missed one year since<br />
the opening of this fabulous<br />
camp and it never grows old.<br />
In fact it's getting better every<br />
year, this was simply the best.<br />
Lion Camp defines the<br />
standard of excellence, warm<br />
hospitality, enthusiasm for<br />
customer care, exquisite food,<br />
density of wildlife and<br />
extraordinary guides {Mehack & Phillip} who love to share the beauty of their<br />
land. Love you all". Rick & Nicole Goodfellow (<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"Wow! Lions + Leopards + Rhinos - OH MY! Words escape us; and we will have<br />
a life time of memories. We feel so grateful that our paths crossed with yours"!<br />
Laura Firtel (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Oct 2016
"Another fantastic <strong>Porini</strong> experience. The camp and company ethos epitomise<br />
the very best of sustainable tourism. Fantastic camp, comfortable tents and a<br />
great wildlife experience. Wildlife highlights were night time rhino at the<br />
waterhole and cheetah hunting". Guy Lawrence (<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"Watching lions close up, Nosura and her cubs eating her kill...... There are so<br />
many moments and experiences. Jimmy is undoubtedly the best guide ever -<br />
all the TripAdvisor reviews of him are true... I'm so happy to have met him.<br />
Marima, Wilfred and the rest of the team were so wonderful. Thank you<br />
Jimmy for making our trip so special".<br />
Vani & Sunil Singh (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"What a wonderful 2 days. Incredible<br />
service by the staff. Silas kept us so<br />
well fed and watered and Alan is an<br />
amazing guide. The game drives were<br />
full of sightings, birds, lions, gazelles,<br />
giraffe and even 45 minutes with a<br />
serval cat. Asante sana. We'll be back".<br />
Jan and Terry Umbach (Nairobi Tented Camp), Oct<br />
2016
"Being a wildlife enthusiast,<br />
what you desire is an<br />
excellent game. I have visited<br />
many game parks and<br />
reserves but the <strong>Porini</strong>'s<br />
experience stands apart<br />
mainly because of off road<br />
driving, knowledge and<br />
enthusiasm of the staff. The<br />
amount of wildlife I have<br />
seen here is amazing. I would recommend everyone to visit these conservancies<br />
again and again. For me, this is just a beginning. Regards to all".<br />
Sanjay Rohida (<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"Words cannot start to describe the once in a lifetime experience. Kudos for<br />
making life in the bush like a 5 star hotel. Wow".<br />
Peter Mccauley (Nairobi Tented Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"Such a wonderful surprise. Who would imagine seeing a lioness kill and 6<br />
rhinos within an hour in this park! Lovely place".<br />
Nachiket Barve (Nairobi Tented Camp), Oct 2016<br />
"Comfortable tents, lovely site and friendly staff. We had a great game drive,<br />
spotting rhino, ostrich, many antelope species, warthog, hippo, many birds<br />
and hyena. Thank you for a great stay". Gillian Baker (Nairobi Tented Camp), Oct 2016
Useful Links<br />
For more guest comments and reviews see<br />
Gamewatchers <strong>Safari</strong>s and our camps and<br />
conservancies on TripAdvisor:<br />
Gamewatchers <strong>Safari</strong>s<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> <strong>Safari</strong> <strong>Camps</strong>:<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Lion Camp<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Mara Camp<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Amboseli Camp<br />
<strong>Porini</strong> Rhino Camp<br />
Nairobi Tented Camp<br />
The reserves:<br />
Olare Motorogi Conservancy<br />
Ol Kinyei Conservancy<br />
Selenkay Conservancy<br />
Ol Pejeta Conservancy<br />
Nairobi National Park