Overview
The Mara Triangle is a roughly triangular zone covering the western third of the Maasai Mara, bounded by the Mara and Oloololo rivers. Since 2001 it has been managed by the nonprofit Mara Conservancy, with far fewer vehicles and better roads than the eastern main reserve, giving a more peaceful safari experience. The most dramatic Great Migration crossings often happen on its western banks, and lion prides and leopard kills are commonly seen up close. Admission is separate from the main reserve ($80/day). Enter via the bridge from the main reserve.
Opening Hours
Daily 06:00-18:00
Travel Tips
To experience both the main reserve and the Triangle, plan at least two safari days. Since Mara Conservancy is a nonprofit, your entry fee goes directly to conservation.
Hotels near Mara Triangle
Hotels and guesthouses in Maasai Mara, Mara Triangle, Trans Mara
Other attractions in Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara National Reserve
A world-class safari destination where you can spot all of the Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo.
Mara River
Famed for the dramatic crocodile-lined crossings of wildebeest during the Great Migration.
Maasai Village Visit
A village program offering hands-on experience of traditional Maasai life and culture.
Big Five Game Drive
Dawn and afternoon game drives tracking the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
Hot Air Balloon Safari
A pre-dawn 1-hour flight over the savanna, taking in the Maasai Mara from a bird's-eye view.
Olare Motorogi Conservancy
A Maasai-owned private conservancy north of the main reserve - limited vehicles and night drives allowed.