Porini Rhino Camp

The central guest tent consists of a spacious dining room with roll-down sides, where meals are served around the communal dining table, a comfortable lounge overlooking the surrounding bush, and a small bar. Rustic colours blend into the natural surroundings, and furnishings are basic yet practical, with chunky wooden chairs, inviting loungers and several quiet corners to relax with a book or a cold drink. In front is a veranda with canvas seats set around coffee tables, and a campfire.

Seven canvas en-suite tents are spaced nicely apart, facing out onto the plains and waterhole. Colourful rugs cover the vinyl floors, and furnishings are simple, unfussy and functional. Each tent has a double and a single bed, with a small writing desk and a veranda in front with a table and chairs. A curtain separates the bathroom from the bedroom area. Flush toilets, running water, bucket showers with hot water on request, and solar lanterns keep things simple yet comfortable.

Game viewing activities consist of early morning and late afternoon drives, all led by Maasai guides dressed in traditional attire. Guided bush walks are also offered and often end with spear-throwing displays. Expect to see all of the Big Five species, pods of hippo in the permanent waterways, and packs of rare African wild dogs. Birdwatching is equally rewarding. Visits to the nearby rhino and chimpanzee sanctuaries can be arranged. Activities are flexible and geared towards guests’ personal interests.