May 7th, 2024 Parts of Kenya have experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall over the last 2-3 weeks including some of the tourism areas such as the Maasai Mara and Nairobi. Unfortunately, this has caused several rivers to break their banks and has led to damaging floods in some areas of the country. We wanted to provide an update to our guests who are coming out on safari soon on the situation at our camps and conservancies as well as the other areas we take guests on safari. Fortunately, all our camps and our team are fine. The greatest impact in a tourism area was experienced in the Mar ..read more

There are many reasons to choose a Porini Camp for your safari adventure – including the unparalleled game viewing, exclusive areas of natural habitat, excellent safari guides and comfortable accommodation. There are also numerous ecological and humanitarian reasons. Here, in our latest video, we look at five reasons why a Porini Safari is the ideal choice for guests that want to ensure that their safari supports the environment, conservation and local communities. The post 5 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Porini Safari first appeared on Safari Holidays with Gamewatchers Safaris ..read more

What better way to enhance an African safari than to experience the landscape and wildlife from the air? Visitors to the Masai Mara can opt to add a hot air balloon excursion to their stay and our latest video, courtesy of Mark Rowe, gives an insight into what can be expected. Balloon expeditions start in the early hours with fresh coffee and a flight briefing. Flights start just after 6 am and soar high over the Great Rift Valley with breathtaking views of the surrounding area. After touching down, guests can enjoy a champagne breakfast in the wilderness, the perfect ending to an enchanting ..read more

The Rangers based in our conservancy in Ol Kinyei have been busy this month undergoing specialised training to enhance their skills and knowledge in wildlife conservation and protection so they can better safeguard the diverse flora and fauna of the conservancy. The training also supports local communities to embrace the importance of their natural resources and so creates a cycle of sustainability by promoting environmental conservation, economic stability, and social well-being for both present and future generations. Both Selenkay and Ol Kinyei Conservancies are vital areas of protected ha ..read more

In the heart of the Amboseli eco-system lies the Selenkay Conservancy, a beacon of hope for wildlife conservation and community empowerment. Established more than three decades ago by Gamewatchers Safaris in collaboration with the local community, Selenkay Conservancy embodies the spirit of sustainable tourism and wildlife protection. Recently, on March 9th, 2024, the conservancy witnessed a momentous occasion – the graduation ceremony of its dedicated rangers. Graduated Rangers of Selenkay Conservancy Pose for a Group Photo with Officials from the Community in attendance after the cerem ..read more

As the sun rises over rural landscapes of Kenya, a silent struggle unfolds in the classrooms of remote schools. For many young girls, their education journey is disrupted by the natural rhythm of their bodies. Absences during menstrual cycles, lasting anywhere from three to seven days, create a stark disparity in learning opportunities between genders. Coupled with the pervasive stigma surrounding menstruation, these challenges cast a shadow over the educational prospects of young girls in these communities. Girls from Endonyo Narasha Primary School Show-Off PadMad Sanitary Kits they received ..read more

Earlier this month, our Ol Kinyei Conservancy rangers helped in the successful rescue of an elephant from a wire snare … Following reports of the injured elephant, rangers rushed to the scene and found a 45-year-old adult male elephant with a wire snare wrapped around his right hind limb. The snare posed a risk of cutting into his flesh and causing an infection or even death. Thanks to the combined effort of our resourceful rangers, the Mara mobile veterinary unit and the Mara Elephant Project, they managed to dart the elephant and swiftly remove the snare, ensuring no harm to the elephant’s ..read more

On the 21st of February each year we celebrate International Tourist Guide Day! The WFTGA (World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations) says “this is a day dedicated to the profession of Tourist Guiding and affords us the opportunity to highlight and showcase this profession on the global stage”. This year the theme was particularly pertinent to us as it was “Tourist Guides: Our Guardians in promoting and encouraging Green Tourism”. To mark the occasion we have a brand new video series, “Know Your Safari Guide”. In this first video you can meet Geoffrey Ketere, one of our amazing guides at ..read more

Our Porini Giraffe Camp in the new Mara Ripoi Conservancy (Masai Mara) is one of the few safari camps with women safari guides … Everlyne Siololo is from the local Maasai community whose land is in the Ripoi Conservancy and is a guide with Gamewatchers. We’re committed to growing the number of community ladies that are part of the Gamewatchers family and we are also sponsoring ladies at the Wildlife College. We were delighted that the UK’s The Guardian newspaper recently featured an article regarding the importance of the increasing involvement of Maasai women in their communities – you can ..read more

We are delighted to announce that we have now added the exciting destination of Republic of the Congo to our expanding collection of safari destinations. Located in Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo is wild and unspoilt and captivates visitors with an abundance of natural beauty and pristine wilderness eco-systems. The country is comprised largely of dense lowland forest. This supports a diverse array of wildlife and is home to many rare and endangered species including forest elephants, chimpanzees, western lowland gorillas, leopards and bongo antelope. Visitors can explore by vehicle ..read more