Rather than the Maasai Mara National Reserve itself, this itinerary stays within the private conservancies bordering it — Mara North, Naboisho and Olare Motorogi — each capping visitor numbers strictly and permitting off-road driving, night drives and walking safaris the public reserve doesn’t allow, for a genuinely exclusive experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Fly to Mara North Conservancy
A scheduled light aircraft flight from Nairobi, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Full Day Mara North Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives with off-road access, tracking predators across the conservancy’s rolling hills.
As above
Night Game Drive and Walking Safari
An evening night game drive and an optional guided walking safari with an armed ranger — both activities not permitted in the adjacent public reserve.
As above
Transfer to Naboisho Conservancy
A short drive to Naboisho, one of the Mara ecosystem’s largest conservancies, with a strict low-density guest policy.
Full Day Naboisho Game Drives
Naboisho holds one of the highest lion densities in the Mara ecosystem, with genuinely uncrowded sightings given the conservancy’s visitor caps.
As above
Cultural Visit and Second Game Drive Day
An optional visit to a Maasai community partnering with the conservancy, alongside further game drives.
As above
Transfer to Olare Motorogi Conservancy
A drive to Olare Motorogi, known for exceptional big cat density within a compact, tightly managed area.
Full Day Olare Motorogi Game Drives
A full day tracking the conservancy’s well-known lion prides and cheetah, with off-road access for close, uncrowded sightings.
As above
Second Full Day, Sundowner Drive
A further day of game viewing, closing with a sundowner drive — drinks and snacks at a scenic viewpoint as the sun sets over the plains.
As above
Fly to Nairobi, Departure
A final morning game drive before flying back to Nairobi for your onward international flight.
Permits & Costs
| Conservancy fees (all three) | ~$100–120 per person per day |
| Light aircraft transfers | Required, quoted separately |
| Night drives & walking safaris | Included in tour price |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Experienced safari travellers or anyone specifically prioritising exclusivity and low visitor density over the more crowded (though still rewarding) public Mara reserve.
Tour Includes
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide at each conservancy
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Conservancy fees & activities
Tour Excludes
- Light aircraft fares
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose conservancies over the Maasai Mara reserve itself?
Strict visitor caps mean genuinely fewer vehicles at each sighting, plus activities (night drives, walking, off-road access) the public reserve doesn’t permit at all.
Can I still visit the main Mara reserve from a conservancy stay?
Yes — most conservancies border the reserve directly, and day visits can be arranged if you want both experiences.
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