Overview
Olare Motorogi Conservancy is a roughly 140 sq km private reserve directly north of the main Maasai Mara, run by Maasai landowners as a model conservation initiative. Only five safari vehicles are allowed in at a time, giving near-exclusive sightings of lions and leopards, and night drives and walking safaris - both banned in the main reserve - are permitted here. Access is limited to guests of luxury camps like Mara Plains and Mara Toto, so prices are higher, but for travelers seeking the most private and immersive safari, this is the top choice. Conservancy fees are included in camp packages ($200-400/day). Just north of the main reserve.
Opening Hours
Per camp guide schedule (24-hour access)
Travel Tips
You'll need to book at least two nights at a luxury camp. Night drives can bring rare sightings of bushbabies, civets, and hunting leopards.
Hotels near Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Hotels and guesthouses in Maasai Mara, Olare Motorogi, Narok County
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.
Mara Triangle
A well-managed reserve west of the Mara River with fewer visitors and abundant wildlife.