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PLACES TO STAY IN NORTH MASAI MARA

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WHERE TO STAY IN NORTHERN MASAI MARA

The northern Masai Mara zone is comprised of 6 conservancies – Mara North, Olare Motorogi, Mara Naboisho, Ol Choro Oiroua, Ol Kinyei and Lemek. Each conservancy in northern Masai Mara offers our guests unique accommodations, as well as incredible flora and fauna experiences in one of the world’s most pristine wilderness areas.

AfricanMecca provides you with the professional guidance and insight you need to make an informed lodging choice to fit your budget, as well as your personal preferences for location, service quality, cuisine, exclusivity, maximum number of guests, guiding standards and much more.

For example, based on your individual priorities, Mara North Conservancy may fit your needs as the largest conservancy in Masai Mara, and some sample guest accommodations in 3 Safari Tiers are Ngare Serian, Royal Mara Safari Lodge and Speke’s Camp. Similarly, the terrain, camps and bush experiences in Olare Motorogi Conservancy may be ideal for your trip to Kenya, and the sample 3 Safari Tier lodgings are Mara Plains Camp, Kicheche Bush Camp and Loyk Mara Camp.



Perhaps Mara Naboisho Conservancy fits your personal safari priorities with one of the highest per room to acreage distribution, so some sample properties are Ol Seki Mara Camp, Naboisho Camp and Basecamp Eagle View as part of the 3 Safari Tier categories. You may desire to be sited in a conservancy that houses only limited accommodations in the further “northest” expanse of the Mara or its unique deep woodlands, so our tour representative may recommend Ol Choro Oiroua Conservancy and its guest accommodations – Ngerende Island Lodge and Fairmont Mara Safari Club.

Porini Mara Camp and Ol Kinyei Gamewatchers Adventure Camp are two fine examples of the types of accommodations that you find in the pioneer Ol Kinyei Conservancy – the first in northern Masai Mara. In the far north, Enkerende Tented Camp and Mara River Lodge are budget representations of the guest lodgings in Lemek Conservancy. Again, these are just some of the accommodations that are available in the northern Masai Mara zone. Your AfricanMecca Safaris tour planner will help you find the perfect camp or lodge to fit your personal needs and desires.



These private Masai Mara conservancies along the northern border of national reserve were established to create critical wildlife management buffer zones. Each conservancy is founded upon a mutually-beneficial collaboration between landowners, conservation organizations and guest camps. Maasai landowners agree to restrict grazing, housing, agriculture in specific areas of their land, thereby allowing the presence of natural, untouched habitats and wildlife. In return, the landowners receive income from leases, conservancy fees, bednights and jobs for the communities living there.

The lease agreements are between landowners and camp investors, and each conservancy has an agreed-upon maximum number of beds. The arrangement benefits the accommodations that are members of the conservancy because guests are given exclusive access to the conservancy. The private-ownership status of the conservancies also means that a greater variety of safari activities are offered to guests, many of which are restricted in the main public reserve.



Furthermore, the conservancies share much of the same ecosystem as the reserve, so AfricanMecca guests see the same flora and fauna amidst terrain features that are unique to the conservancies. The camps and lodges in the conservancy also make significant contributions to improving the quality of life for local Maasai. A portion of the revenue from these safari accommodations is designated for community improvement projects in health, education and funding of micro-businesses, and many of the staff are hired from the surrounding villages.

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Northern Masai Mara has 6 Maasai community-owned conservancies of various sizes with varied access points to the main reserve, rivers to plains location, low-density accommodations and much more. Select your preferred conservancy to view individual recommendations on where you can stay based on your travel preference.

AFRICANMECCA REVIEWS

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  • We had a fantastic trip to the Masai Mara. Thank you for helping to organise it. We will definitely recommend yourselves to our friends who are planning on travelling to Kenya. Thank you again.
    Tadhg Jones - AIG Inc - Croydon, United Kingdom
  • We had a fantastic trip to the Masai Mara. It was well organized by AfricanMecca Safaris and I had no worries. We loved the baby lions and were also able to see the leopard stalking its prey.
    Ken and Pam Daut - California, United States
  • Jambo Raza!!! The safari trip was spectacular! Everything went off without a hitch. We loved the Masai Mara. The migration was awesome. You listened to what I wanted and delivered it perfectly.
    Judi & Chaim Platt - Toronto, Canada
  • My trip to Kenya was beyond fantastic. I loved every second of it and I must thank you and your staff at AfricanMecca Safaris for making my travels to Masai Mara possible and most enjoyable.
    Katie Chakey - New Jersey, United States
  • Raza, Thank you for all your diligent assistance in coordinating our photo safari to the Masai Mara. Thanks again for all of your help in making this a truly dream vacation. I will be recommending you.
    Rusty Phenix - (Phenix & Crump Attorneys At Law) - Texas, United States
  • We had an incredible experience in Masai Mara & on the beach. Everything went very smoothly and the AfricanMecca representatives were fantastic. Thank you for putting together this amazing trip for us.
    Dr Cory M. Bryant - US FDA - Washington D.C, United States
  • I cannot say enough about the quality of AfricanMecca. Their teams in Kenya and Tanzania were top notch. Raza, again thanks to you and your entire organization! We will be repeat customers.
    Dan Kobick - Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers - New York, United States

EAST AFRICA SAFARI BOOKING TRIP IDEA FOR MASAI MARA IN SOUTH-WESTERN KENYA

When visiting Masai Mara National Reserve, we recommend combining your wildebeest migration safari with Amboseli, Samburu or Laikipia - Lewa, Nakuru, Elementaita, and Naivasha - Great Rift Valley Lakes. You can also climb the 2nd highest mountain in Africa: Mount Kenya.

You may optionally extend out to other wilderness areas of Meru, Chyulu Hills or Tsavo East - Tsavo West for an offbeat wildlife tour.

You can end your vacation at the Indian Ocean for a beach vacation and Swahili cultural tour on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, Lamu, or Mombasa.

Best Safari Planning Ideas & Trip Experiences For Kenya

Below are guide references on how to plan each of the below safari experience in Kenya. Alternatively, go to the summary section for a quick overview of each trip planning experience.

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GUIDE ON MASAI MARA
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GUIDE ON MASAI MARA

Offering superb plains scenery, unmatched safari activities and diverse wildlife, Masai Mara Reserve is considered Kenya's best park and one of Africa's highest wildlife density region for predators.

MIGRATION IN MASAI MARA
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MIGRATION IN MASAI MARA

Masai Mara is the most noted location of the Great Wildebeest Migration due to its famed Mara River crossings. As such, our travelers place great importance on having front row seats to the event.

SAFARI & TOUR IN MASAI MARA
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SAFARI & TOUR IN MASAI MARA

Game drive experienced in varied outbacks from riverine woodlands to the great plains is the most widespread tour activity. Other activities are bush walks, village visits, ballooning trip and more.

BEST TIME TO VISIT MASAI MARA
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BEST TIME TO VISIT MASAI MARA

The migration season from July to October is considered the best time of the year to visit the Masai Mara. Game viewing is optimal at this time as there is plenty of predator and prey interactions.

BALLOON SAFARI IN MASAI MARA
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BALLOON SAFARI IN MASAI MARA

A balloon safari over the Mara is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As you ascend, beautiful features unfold before your eyes: rolling hills, meandering rivers, lush plains, all teeming with wildlife.

MASAI MARA CONSERVANCIES
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MASAI MARA CONSERVANCIES

The Masai Mara conservancies offer the lowest density of guests, distint activities, unique accommodations, as well as incredible flora and fauna experiences in the most pristine wilderness areas.

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