Safari
Mara Predators and Night Hide Photography Safari (Porini)
Run by Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps · 13 days · Jun–Jul
About
Thirteen-day escorted photo safari led by wildlife photographer and guide Alison Mees: four nights at Porini Mara Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, three at Porini Giraffe Camp in Ripoi Conservancy, and four nights at the Shompole photo hides with overnight lit waterhole sessions. Day, night and walking safaris; suitable for all levels.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 June
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:18 | Night |
| 06:18 | 06:35 | Blue hour |
| 06:35 | 07:01 | Golden hour |
| 07:01 | 08:03 | Soft |
| 08:03 | 09:58 | Medium |
| 09:58 | 15:08 | Harsh |
| 15:08 | 17:03 | Medium |
| 17:03 | 18:04 | Soft |
| 18:04 | 18:31 | Golden hour |
| 18:31 | 18:48 | Blue hour |
| 18:48 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.6 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.9 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.8 h |
| May | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.4 h |
| Jun (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.2 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.3 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.7 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Nov | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.7 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.4 h |
The trip
- Length
- 13 days
- Group size
- Not stated
- Led by
- Alison Mees
- Route
- Nairobi (JKIA) to Nairobi (Wilson Airport)
- Language
- English
Route
- Porini Mara Camp, Ol Kinyei
- Porini Giraffe Camp, Ripoi
- Shompole photo hides
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Nairobi time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:40– | 18:18– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 70° |
| Feb | 06:45– | 18:23– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 79° |
| Mar | 06:41– | 18:17– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 89° |
| Apr | 06:33– | 18:07– | 12h 5m12 h 5 min | 79° |
| May | 06:30– | 18:01– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 70° |
| JunIn season | 06:35– | 18:04– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 65° |
| JulIn season | 06:40– | 18:10– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 67° |
| Aug | 06:38– | 18:11– | 12h 4m12 h 4 min | 75° |
| Sep | 06:28– | 18:03– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 86° |
| Oct | 06:17– | 17:55– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 83° |
| Nov | 06:15– | 17:53– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 73° |
| Dec | 06:25– | 18:04– | 12h 12m12 h 12 min | 68° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026