As travelers and wildlife enthusiasts, we have always been fascinated by the beauty of Mara Conservancies. Located in southwestern Kenya, Masai Mara is an absolute paradise for any wildlife lovers. Even though it is a reserve on its own, Masai Mara has several conservancies, each with unique characteristics and attractions. The conservancies are owned and managed by the local Masai community. The Mara Conservancy provides a more upscale and tailored wildlife experience. In this guide, We are going to compare the conservancies in Masai Mara and later on, tell you the best conservancy you can visit and get a rewarding experience
1. Mara Triangle
The Mara Triangle is one of the best conservancies in Masai Mara. With a span of 510 square kilometers, Mara Triangle is the best place to witness the thundering hooves of over 1.5M animals crossing the Mara River-the wildebeest Migration. Though the best season to witness Migration is between July and October, you can still visit Mara Triangle during the green season and enjoy the breathtaking experiences
The Conservancy offers a wide range of accommodation options, from luxury lodges to tented camps. The lodges and camps are prime locations, offering breathtaking views of the savannah grasslands and the Mara River. Due to the restricting rules in the conservancy, there is a limited number of camps and lodges in Mara Triangle and this gives you the best, private and intimate throughout your stay. Some lodges and camps in the Mara Triangle include the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, the Mara Intrepids Tented Camp, and the Little Governors’ Camp.
2. Mara North Conservancy.
Mara North is a private conservancy located in the northern part of Masai Mara. The Conservancy covers an area of approximately 340 square kilometers and is home to a wide variety of wildlife with a large concentration of big cats. Mara North Conservancy boasts a wide range of wildlife; the big five, the big cats, over 450 bird species, and some, it can be the first time for you to see them because they are rare!
On your safari, you have options on where to spend your night while in Mara Noth Conservancy. Karen Blixen Camp, Elephant pepper camp, Saruni, and Mara Camp offer the best luxury experience.
3. Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Ol Kinyei is one of the oldest Conservancies in Masai Mara. It has a good supply of water from streams, water pans to perennial rivers attracting animals of all sizes and birds. If you want to experience an immersive safari experience, Ol kinyei conservancy is your best option.
Ol Kinyei has only two tented camps offering the most luxurious experience for a modern-day man. Here, you will have the most intimate experience since the conservancy has less traffic with prime tents.
4. Naboisho Conservancy
The second largest conservancy in Masai Mara, Naboisho equally has the largest concentration of wildlife. The Savanah grassland on rolling hills and riverine acacia woodlands attracts grazers such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes among others. Naboisho’s beauty attracts photographers also making it one of the most visited conservancies.
Naboisho Conservancy has several luxury lodges and tented camps, including the Naboisho Camp, the Encounter Mara Camp, and the Mara Naboisho Camp. The Conservancy offers a range of activities, including game drives, guided walks, and cultural visits to the Maasai villages.
5. Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Olare Motorogi Conservancy boasts over 40 lions and a large concentration of other animals. This is one of the conservancies in Mara that you can’t afford to miss since you will also miss a lot. If you happen to visit during the world-famous wildebeest migration season, you will witness the high population of animals in the conservancy.
The accommodation in this conservancy is prime that leaves guests feeling special with great memories to carry home. Mara Plains, Mahari Mzuri are some of the top accommodation facilities in the conservancy
6. Enonkishu Conservancy
Enonkishu Conservancy is a private conservancy located in the eastern part of the Maasai Mara. The Conservancy covers an area of approximately 6,000 acres and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Enonkishu Conservancy offers a more exclusive and personalized wildlife experience.
Enonkishu Conservancy is home to several luxury lodges and tented camps, including the Mara Plains Camp, the Olare Mara Kempinski Camp, and the Richard’s River Camp. The Conservancy offers a range of activities, including game drives, guided walks, and cultural visits to the Maasai villages.
7. Olderkesi Conservancy
With only one camp, Olderkesi is one of the most romantic and intimate conservancies in the Mara due to the privacy therein. The elephants, giraffes, lions, and hyenas can roar as hard as they can coz they have a free area away from humans to roam around. The area is teeming with wildlife such as lions, elephants, jackals, hyenas, giraffes, and many more. If you looking for a personalized safari experience, Olderkesi is your best bet.
Mara Siana Conservancy
Mara Siana Conservancy restricts the number of guests visiting to prevent large crowds from the conservancy. This is one of the efforts to develop the conservancy after the management took over the land from the community due to overgrazing. Regardless, tourists visiting Mara Siana will be treated to all kinds of wild animals.
The Best Conservancy in Masai Mara.
Having gone through all the Mara conservancies, Which one is the best conservancy in Masai Mara? You are right!
Mara Triangle tops the list of the best conservancies in the Masai Mara. It has a wide range of accommodation options, and a good wildlife viewing experience and you will enjoy a wonderful view of the Great Migration. For a great safari experience at any of the above conservancies, you can contact Denki Travel for exclusive deals.