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Luxury Mara Conservancies safaris made for you

Experience a safari in the Maasai's ancestral lands

An intimate and exclusive safari experience

Enjoy an exclusive safari experience in the Mara Conservancies. These private and community-owned areas border the Maasai Mara National Park, so you can expect exceptional game viewing and far fewer visitors.

The boundaries of Kenya‘s national parks and reserves reamin largely unfenced. This allows the animals to move freely, using their ancient corridors and migration routes, coming and going as they please.

Collaboration between Maasai communities and safari camps has seen much of the land to the north and the east of the Maasai Mara converted into wildlife conservancies. The land is leased from the Maasai and a limited number of camps are permitted in the conservancies. This helps to maintain a lower-impact on the environment, wildlife and people who live here.

While staying in the conservancies, it is still possible to go into the Maasai Mara – a particular draw during July and August when the Great Wildebeest Migration crosses the Mara River. However, the vehicles in the national park cannot enter the conservancies, ensuring the habitats here remain peaceful.

As the conservancies are located on privately owned land, there are a number of exclusive and unique experiences on offer. Camps can organise guided bush walks and night drives, both of which are not permitted in the national park. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with Maasai and learn about their way of life.

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From our experts

Experiences picked by our Mara Conservancies safari specialists

Visit a Maasai village

Learn about some of the ancient traditions of the Maasai people during a village visit, seeing how they handcraft furniture from reclaimed wood and locally sourced supplies.

Set off on unforgettable bush walks

Head out on incredible safaris, night game drives to spot nocturnal creatures and join experienced guides for fascinating bush walks.

Dine in the bush

Leave camp a little earlier so that you can enjoy a delicious bush breakfast out in the wild during your morning safari drive, or stay out a little late in the evening to enjoy sundowners as the bush comes alive around you.

Luxury Mara Conservancies safari lodges

There are many incredible places to stay in Mara Conservancies. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

  • Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

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Get inspired with our Mara Conservancies example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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When to visit Mara Conservancies

The best time to visit the Mara Conservancies is generally the dry season from June to October, coinciding with the Great Migration for peak wildlife viewing, especially river crossings. For fewer crowds and excellent game viewing, consider the shoulder seasons of January to February, or the green season from November to March). January and February are great months to see baby animals and birds before the long rains between March and May.

Wildlife viewing

June–October

Bird watching

January–February

Walking safaris

July–October

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