Porini Mara Camp

The communal mess tent is a large open-sided canvas tent, with a lounge and dining area. There is also a tea and coffee station here. The lounge is made up of a cushioned wooden lounge suite with coffee table.Enjoy a cuppa before game drive here or a nightcap before bed. Dinner is served communally at the large wooden dining room table with 12 director’s chairs. Other meals can be enjoyed outside.

The six guest tents, although utilitarian from the outside, have plush interiors with an ensuite bathroom with a flush toilet and hot-water safari shower. Don’t worry you won’t be overhearing your neighbours (only the sound of lions calling at night). The tents are adequately spaced out and all the verandahs face outwards so you can enjoy your morning cafe without burning your eyes. After dark, you’ll be escorted to and from your tent by a local guide.

You’re here for the wildlife but you’ll quickly become enamoured with the people of the area too. There are morning, evening and night drives so your wildlife cup will runneth over. Major activity highlights include guided walks with the local Maasai (not to be missed) and hot air ballooning over the area (which is followed by a champagne breakfast). Now that spells out bucket list experience, doesn’t it?