Guest reviews Porini Amboseli Camp, Selenkay Conservancy

by CarrieReadsALot Whippany, New Jersey, United States

A real highlight of our safari experience

This camp was our second stop on our adventure and the first I needed to take a small plane to get to (which was exciting on its own). When we got there we were greeted by the most wonderful guides (Jonathan & Daniel) who took us to see the most flamingos I've ever seen! The days we had at this camp were very long, being that the drive time was a little longer to get from the camp to the conservancy, but that gave us even more time to do some great wildlife viewing. We saw EVERYTHING! We ate all our meals enjoying wonderful scenery and even had breakfast with the elephants! I can't even put into words how beautiful everything was and how diverse the landscape. This is absolutely a can't miss destination if you are planning a safari. Sunset drinks and snacks were especially scenic at this camp, given the variety of location we had. As this was our second camp, we were already accustomed to the safari shower experience and the tents - which were both still great! Still no bug bites, no bugs in the tent, and absolute 5 star service and food somehow in the middle of the wilderness.

by quinngobi Cape Town, South Africa

Great camping experience near Amboseli

I spent four nights at this camp. The room was spacious, bed comfortable, all the staff were helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and the atmosphere very homey. I had the great opportunity to have Ole Kaisane Wilson as my guide for most of my time there. He's a walking encyclopedia of birds, and will talk about the mammals with some encouragement :-). The nearby waterhole is the perfect spot for a sundowner, and spending a day in relatively nearby Amboseli Park was a real highlight. Highly recommended.

by CuriousFellow999

A Fabulous Adventure with Flawless Service

It was a fabulous adventure. The amount and variety of wildlife we saw was astounding and definitely exceeded expectations. In addition to Amboseli National Park, we roamed across the vast expanse of Selenkay Conservancy and had countless wildlife sightings. The service provided was absolutely superb. All staff are Maasai and they are consummate professionals in taking care of their guests. And our guides, Dennis & Peter, were very personable and were amazing in their abilities to spot interesting birds and mammals. Covid was not really an issue. In tented camps, one is never really in a totally enclosed area so natural ventilation removes any concerns about contamination. Gamewatchers arranged for our required Covid testing in Nairobi before returning to the US and it was hassle-free. All in all, a very rewarding experience which we highly recommend.

by hummelberg Lake Myvatn, Iceland

Very informative and exciting safari-experience

A charming camp in the Amboseli eco-system. The camp has a very good standard with a very serviceminded staff and an excellent cook. The guides supported us well in the game viewing, specially explaining the behavior of the large cats. This added much to our experience.

by kristinb368 Sparta, Michigan

Excellent start to our trip

Roomy tents Friendly staff-Jackson our meal host Excellent food Knowledgeable guide-Amos We were able to see so many animals, it was incredible! Sundowners at the water hole each night brought a variety of wildlife out for a drink. We could’ve stayed there all night watching them! Loved everything except the bumpy roads-lol. Will return again!!