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Phenomenal As Always!
Recent repeat trip to Kenya with Gamewatchers/Porini Camps proved again to be absolutely phenomenal! The planning by Wayne H. was absolutely incredible with all contingencies and every aspect of this tour being anticipated, organized, and completed flawlessly. The Porini camp directors Frederick, David and Felix at the respective Porini camps where we stayed, Nairobi Tented Camp, Porini Amboseli Camp, Porini Rhino Camp, and Porini Mara Camp, were outstanding, first-rate professionals and real gentleman, making sure all went well and our experience was safe, flawless, and incredibly enjoyable. All of the Maasai personnel at the camps were wonderful and could not have been more helpful, informative, kind, and friendly! All of the camps and the Pinewood Beach Resort at Diani Beach, Kenya were top notch! This is the second safari tour we have completed with Gamewatchers and I cannot recommend them high enough. They are simply as good as you can get regarding visits to Kenya/Tanzania (a destination also on our 2019 safari with Gamewatchers). They are also fairly priced. Thank you Gamewatchers! My highest recommendation!
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3rd Trip and More Coming
I recently returned from my 3rd safari booked through Gamewatchers Safaris and continue to be impressed. This was my 1st multi-country trip which included Uganda and Kenya. From very timely communication with my travel agent Rick, to handoffs every step of the way including with drivers who have transported me before which was a pleasant surprise, to customer service agents adjusting pickup times for me due to flight delays, to top-notch game viewing, and to the lodges meeting my dietary restriction this trip was flawless. Gamewatchers and my travel agent Rick will continue to be my go-to for my safari needs and I highly recommend!
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Best Vacation Ever!!!
Our safari vacation was by far The Best Vacation Ever!!! From the moment we stepped off the plane in Nairobi, to the time that we got on the plane to return to Los Angeles, EVERTHING was taken car of. We got off of the plane in Nairobi, and a representative from Game Watcher's was there waiting for us with a sign with our name on it. We were taken to our hotel, and were picked up the next day and taken to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see the baby elephants. We were then taken to do some shopping, and then to the Giraffe center. That night we were taken to the Carnivore restaurant for dinner. The next morning we were driven to Wilson airport to fly to the Samburu. We were picked up by our guide, Jelly, and taken to the Samburu Intrepids Camp, . The camp was fabulous, and our tent was wonderful. The camp is set on the banks of a river, but unfortunately, the river had been dry for two weeks! The staff was extremely nice and and very helpful. The restaurant offered several terrific entrees, and the bar was always open. The weather was very hot, and being from Los Angeles, we loved it. The game drives were fantastic! We saw lions, a leopard and her cub, tons of elephants, and several Gerenuks. We had a very memorable time at Intrepids Camp. On our fourth day we were driven to the airstrip in the Samburu, and flown to an airstrip in the Mara. We were picked up by our guide, and driven to Karen Blixen Camp. This camp was absolutely incredible. It was set on the banks of a river with Hippopotamuses and Crocodiles in the water and on the far banks were Giraffe, Thompson Gazelles, Zebras, and Baboons. Our tent was on the river and we had Hippos right in front of our tent. Again, the staff was so kind and helpful. The restaurant was terrific, and again the menu offered several amazing entrees. Our game drives were fantastic, but it was much colder in the Mara. We saw Lions, Elephants, Wildebeests, Hyena, Giraffes, A Cheetah and her cub, Cheetahs, Cape Buffalo, Jackals, Dik Dik, Zebra, and various birds. On our first morning game drive, we had breakfast in the bush. We spent four glorious days there. We were then picked up by our guide from Porini Lion camp. We were driven to the Porini Lion camp, which was a bit smaller than the other camps we had been to. There were 10 tents, a lounge tent, a media tent, and a dining tent. Meals were prepared for a group of people, but were delicious. The staff was extremely kind and saw to our every need. Our personal tent was beautiful and very roomy. Our Masai guide and spotter were absolutely fantastic. We were fortunate to see a magnificent Leopard for at least a half an hour, a Hyena den with several pups, a stand off between a cheetah and a Hyena, a Hyena with part of a kill trying to thwart a Jackal from stealing it, along with numerous Lions and Elephants. After four days at Porini Lion Camp, we were driven to Porini Mara Camp. The drive was spectacular and we arrived at Porini Mara in time for lunch. Porini Mara has only six tents, but we actually preferred it over Porini Lion. The common facilities at Mara were in our opinion, nicer than Lion. Our guide Wilson and spotter James were absolutely the best! We saw so many Lions, Elephants, Cheetah, a Leopard, Giraffe, Zebras, Wildebeests, Gazelles, and so many birds. As much as we hated to leave, on the fourth day we started our grueling trip back to LA. We were met back at Wilson airport by a representative from Game Watcher's, and driven to the international airport to begin our return trip home.
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Super Safari camps
We had a super holiday staying at Porini Amboseli camp and Porini Giraffe camp. The elephants were amazing at Amboseli camp, it was very special spending some time with them and watching their behavour. Giraffe camp was superb ,we had brilliant lion sightings everyday!! We also saw Cheetah on 2 different days which was very special. Both camps are extremely well run,the staff are lovely and cant do enough for you.The food was excellent. We will definitely be revisiting!!
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The only way to go on a safari
The 3 of us had the best experience of our lives. Gamewatchers is the only way to go. Each camp--Amboseli, Rhino, Mara and Lion were amazing. The guides and drivers are great and the staff at each camp were so much fun. We saw every animal you can think of. A conservancy is the only way to go. I highly recommend this company and the camps we went to.
Expérience exceptionnelle pour notre safari de 6 jours à Samburu, Nakuru et au Masaï Mara.
Notre guide David a été un guide génial, tant par son professionnalisme et sa compétence, que par sa gentillesse et son sourire tous les jours. Il nous a appris plein de choses et nous a permis de voir des animaux que nous n’aurions jamais trouvé seuls. Les lodges étaient tous magnifiques, avec un personnel toujours plus adorable d’établissement en établissement. Nous avons eu un safari inoubliable, tout était parfait, merci pour tout !
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Outstanding Safari Experience with Gamewatchers Safaris 🦏🐆🦒🦓🐘🙏🥰
Our safari with Gamewatchers Safaris was truly unforgettable and flawlessly organized from start to finish. Every detail was handled with professionalism, care, and genuine hospitality.A special thank you to Wayne, whose coordination and communication were excellent throughout the entire process. Everything ran smoothly and exactly as promised.Our driver and guide, Nicolas (@muyanicolas), was simply exceptional. His deep knowledge of wildlife, sharp eye for spotting animals, and calm, respectful approach made every game drive exciting and meaningful. Thanks to him, we experienced incredible sightings and learned so much about the Masai Mara ecosystem.We stayed at Zebra Plains Camp, which was fantastic — comfortable tents, great food, warm staff, and a perfect location in the reserve. The atmosphere combined adventure with comfort in the best possible way.This safari exceeded all expectations. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-organized, authentic, and truly memorable Masai Mara experience.
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More than imagines
From start to finish this was a great safari. We did a private 10 day safari and it was more than I imagined it would be. Allan our guide and driver had information I never knew about all of the animals. He made sure I got to see everything I wanted to see which is not always a given. We started with Nairobi National Park and the Sheldrake Orphanage which only made me want to see more. Going into Amboseli National Park you had to watch for zebras and giraffes and the park had so many elephants that one could watch for hours. At Lake Nakuru Park we watched all kinds of water birds hanging out and saw the rhinos and Rothchild giraffe. At Masai Mara we watched the big cats. There were lion prides and coalitions as well a lepard, cheetah and serval cats. There were so many other animals to see as well. Seeing the animals in there natural habitat was more than I could expect. I thought our first lodge was wonderful but each lodge seemed to get nicer at each location (not sure how). The staff at all locations were exceptional. I had such a great experience that I am trying to convince more friends that they need to go back with me. From pick up to drop off and everything in between I felt Gamewatchers had looked after all I could want and more.
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A well curated vacation into Kenya
Gamewatchers are to be commended for their professionalism and attention to details. I travelled with my mother to Kenya, it was the first trip to Africa for the both of us, and Gamewatchers took very good care of us. The local point of contact in India, Mr. Chandra, was wonderful and helped us throughout. No request was turned down. The whole trip was curated as per our liking. I would definitely recommend Gamewatchers.
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Always fantastic...third time customer not finished yet.
I have used Gamewatchers for my Kenyan safaris three times now and can not see any reason to use anyone else. My experience with them has always been excellent. The experience of staying in tented camps really allows one to become emersed in the land and wildlife of Kenya. Always a special time when I'm in the Porini Camps of Gamewatchers.
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Excellent
We live in Kenya and have experienced many safaris over the years, and Porini Cheetah Camp remains among the very best. We are repeat guests.What sets it apart is the privacy, the warm, personal welcome from the hosts, and the exceptional quality of the game drives. The conservancy setting allows for uncrowded, respectful wildlife viewing, and the lodge is particularly ideal for lion sightings.
