What is The Portal?
The Portal is a boutique travel company specializing in Kenya luxury safaris. We believe deeply in the power of travel to expand minds, open hearts, and deepen human consciousness.
We select intimate and unique properties whose maximum capacities range from 6 to 16 travelers. Accommodations can be made for larger groups wanting to travel together. Travel builds community and connection through memorable shared experiences. Enjoy your meals with your host and other travelers from around the world, all of whom have come together to share this personalized way of travel. You have the ability to customize your experience on a daily basis. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or have organized your own group of family and friends, your journey will be tailored to suit your specific needs and preferences. And, if you prefer to travel privately with your friends or family, we can reserve properties exclusively.
We strive to hit your adventure travel sweet spot with our phenomenal property portfolio. Let us take care of the details to help you experience new corners of the globe and make memories that will last a lifetime.
We’re on our game
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Custom Crafted
Personalized luxury Safari adventures crafted to fit all your wants and dreams.
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Private & Exclusive
We have an intimate and unique property portfolio with a hands-on approach to hosting.
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Adventurous
Off the charts, exciting explorations meet all the creature comforts you could want.
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Sustainable tourism
Play an important role in efforts to protect and preserve the land, wildlife, and local culture.
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Celebrate the locals
Interact with the locals to discover rich and immersive cultural experiences unlike any other.
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Chef inspired meals
Your meals while on Safari are homegrown, organic, and directly from the African plains to your table.
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Legendary wildlife
Your adventure will be memorable and filled with wildlife viewing that exceeds the imagination.
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Reputable & Reliable
The Portal holds a rich history of helping create this model of intimate Safari’s going back to 1993.
Our origin story
In her mid 20’s, Christine found herself in East Africa alongside friend, Phil Osborne – travel guru, conservationist, and philanthropist. With Phil’s vision, they co-founded and pioneered a new safari model – custom designed, intimate, and off-the-chart safaris to private homes and tented camps in the bush. Over time, they watched this new revolutionary safari model deepen the travelers’ experience while directly funding and supporting those doing the important conservation work, saving and protecting the precious wildlife. The legacy of Phil’s desire and determination to support these homeowners helps the last remaining wildlife of Kenya continue to thrive. This safari model offers an alternative to the crowded lodges in the national parks and reserves.
Today, The Portal is the continuation of that vision, connecting the traveler to a more meaningful and deeply immersed safari experience. Our goal is to deliver expansive and intentional experiences, custom crafted to exceed expectations (with some surprises), while honoring your investment of time and travel dollars.
Meet the Team
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Christine Mann | Founder & CEO | Safari Specialist
Christine has been traveling to East Africa and planning luxury safaris since 1992. She was instrumental in developing the concept and operations of custom travel to the private bush homes, lodges and tented camps of Kenya and Tanzania as we know it now.
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Erin Perry | Partner & Safari Specialist
Erin’s curious nature comes naturally! It inspired her to explore 60+ countries and will be the north star she follows to create extraordinary safaris for you. Her laughter is contagious, knowledge of Kenya remarkable, and her demeanor soothing to even the most anxious of travelers.
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Kim Edmunds | Partner & Safari Specialist
Since 1986, Kim has lived in Kenya guiding and organizing safaris. She was regularly hired as a wildlife consultant and driver/guide for the BBC Natural History Unit and other film crews to include legendary David Attenborough and time in the Virunga National Park as a naturalist/guide for tourists visiting the endangered mountain gorillas.
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Curt Mann | Technology
Curt is a man of many talents! He keeps us plugged in and up-to-date with all things technology-based while also sharing a deep passion and love for the people and wildlife of Africa.
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Dream
Let’s Collaborate!
We’ll gather your trip desires, expectations, and particulars from group size, time frame, budget, and season of travel, and share our comprehensive knowledge and expertise. -
Plan
We’ll design, curate & deliver!
Our itinerary presentation is chock-full of visuals and all the fine details of your custom-designed private trip. We know the ingredients that give you an extraordinary journey. -
Go
Your Portal is open, let the Journey begin!
It begins with a dream and ends with a one-of-a-kind experience. With The Portal, you can travel worry-free and let the good times roll! If something comes up we are available 24/7.
“It’s been a long time dream of mine to share the magic of the place that captured my heart and soul over 30 years ago when I went on my first safari. I am excited to create a safari that will be etched into your heart and soul.”
— Erin Perry, The Portal Safari Specialist