Why Porini
Top 5 Reasons why you are in good hands
with Porini Camps
1. We are internationally acclaimed for our success in conservation and hospitality
Porini Camps have received numerous international awards since we started operations 30 years ago. These awards are the best testimony of our reliability & integrity.
We have won “Africa’s Responsible Tourism Award”, “Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand” and “Africa’s Leading Tented Safari Camps” in the World Travel Awards and “Kenya’s Tour Operator of the Year” in the Ecotourism Warrior Awards.
Other international awards include the World Travel Market, London Responsible Tourism Award for Best Tour Company in Conservation, the National Geographic rating in the Top Ten Best African Safari Companies in the World, Skal International award for Best Tour Operator & Travel Agent, Kenya Tourism Award for Tour Operator of the Year, and our Porini Mara Camp has been listed by Trip Advisor as one of the Top Ten properties in Africa.
At home in Kenya, our Porini Safari Camps have all been certified by Ecotourism Kenya with Gold and Silver ratings putting us at the top of all the safari properties in the country.
2. With Porini you get professional international assistance near you
In addition to our team in Kenya, we also have expert Safari Advisers in our Porini offices in the USA, Canada, UK, India and Australia who will be delighted to assist in planning and booking your safari.
You can liaise with them by telephone or by email.
3. When travelling with Porini you support conservation & local communities
In Kenya, we pioneered the “Conservancy Concept” – the leasing of land to form community-owned wildlife conservancies adjacent to the national parks.
This approach has transformed the areas adjoining Amboseli National Park and the Mara Reserve where wildlife habitat has regenerated, enlarging the area available for wild animals.
Wildlife numbers have increased in these protected areas, with the “Big Five” all evident as well as many rare or endangered species. Visitor numbers to the Conservancies are strictly controlled to avoid over-use of the land, so guests who choose to stay at Porini Camps (within the Conservancies) benefit from premium game-viewing with few – if any – other tourist vehicles present.
The Conservancy Concept has brought financial advantages to the local people. Over 200 members of the local communities are working with Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, while over 500 families earn a steady monthly income from leasing land inside the conservancies.
4. Our prices & special offers are highly competitive
As a safari company based in Africa we have very competitive rates which we are able to pass on to our customers and we offer discounts and added value deals so that you have a price advantage when booking with us.
We also feature special offers such as free Nairobi airport transfers and free hotels when you book six or more nights at our selection of the leading camps in Kenya. Click here to see our Special Offers for more details.
And for your peace of mind, all customers booking a safari of 7 nights or more with Gamewatchers receive free membership of the Flying Doctor Service while they are on safari in East Africa – this covers free medical emergency evacuation to Nairobi.
5. Porini Camps are managed by experienced people
Jake Grieves-Cook, Director
Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps was founded by Jake Grieves-Cook, a long-time safari operator and supporter of wildlife conservation in Kenya who has served on the board of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) which runs the country’s national parks, and for six years was Chairman of Kenya’s National Tourist Board.
Dr Mohanjeet Brar, Managing Director
The company’s Managing Director is Dr Mohanjeet Brar whose family has lived for 5 generations on the forested slopes of the Aberdare mountains in Kenya’s highlands. Mohanjeet grew up with a keen interest in nature and wildlife. He has a Doctorate degree in Plant Science from the US and is a certified safari guide. Mohanjeet leads the Porini team whose aim is to provide unsurpassed personal service and to ensure you have a memorable safari.
Our
Team
Growth is never by mere chance; it’s always the result of great forces working together!
Jake Grieves-Cook
Founder
Dr Mohanjeet Brar
Managing Director
Brian Maundu
General Manager Finance and Commercial
Jackie Akoyi
Manager Customer Services
Jeremiah Chege
Product & Marketing Manager
Esther Malanga Mshote
Corporate Affairs Manager
Sales
Head Office – Nairobi
George Mutuku
Sales Manager
Florence Guto
Senior Safari Specialist
Geoffrey Wamalwa
Senior Safari Specialist
Wycliffe Gavole
Senior Safari Specialist
Sharlotte Franklyn
Safari Sales Consultant
Yvonne Muteru
Safari Sales Consultant
Zuhura Maulid
Safari Sales Consultant
Urbanus Musyoki
Safari Sales Consultant
Evans Kariithi
Safari Sales Consultant
Miriam Karoki
Safari Sales Consultant
Susan Wangui
Safari Sales Consultant
Maureen Njoki
Safari Sales Consultant
Mirriam Ndanu
Safari Sales Consultant
Sales
Trade Inquiries
Andrea Landaeta
Trade Representative Latin America
Helen Simmans and Sally Brunning
Trade Representatives UK
Jeremiah Chege
Rest of the World / Marketing Manager
Sales
Rest of the World
Rick McIntyre
North America
Julie Roggow
North America
Brad Wierman
North America
Sally Wanjau
United Kingdom
Wayne Hammond
United Kingdom
Pranay Chandra
India
Kristy Thomson
Australia
Rachel Chambers
North America
Guest Testimonials
“What a marvellous example of how people and wildlife can live alongside one another. Thank you all.”
“For any serious wildlife photographer, I don’t think you can do better in Kenya or Tanzania than the Porini Mara and Lion Camps for the big cats.”