7-Day Itinerary for Masai Mara, August 2023

  1. Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve
    20 minutes (12 miles) from Mara Keekorok Airstrip

    Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve, home to a great number of wildlife species including the Big Five. Go on an early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active or opt for a hot air balloon ride for a unique perspective.

  2. Day 2: Olare Orok Conservancy
    1 hour 15 minutes (35 miles) from Masai Mara National Reserve

    Visit the Olare Orok Conservancy, a private reserve adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Go on a guided walking safari to learn about the flora and fauna of the area or take a night drive to spot the nocturnal animals.

  3. Day 3: Mara River
    1 hour 27 minutes (45 miles) from Olare Orok Conservancy

    Visit the Mara River, best known for the annual wildebeest migration. Witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the river, attracting predators like crocodiles and lions. Take a guided tour to learn more about the migration and the river ecosystem.

  4. Day 4: Ol Kinyei Conservancy
    1 hour 10 minutes (34 miles) from Mara River

    Visit the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, another private reserve adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Go on a guided game drive to spot animals like giraffes, elephants, and cheetahs or take a nature walk to learn about the local Maasai culture and their traditional way of life.

  5. Day 5: Enonkishu Conservancy
    1 hour 10 minutes (35 miles) from Ol Kinyei Conservancy

    Visit the Enonkishu Conservancy, a working cattle ranch that has been converted into a wildlife conservancy. Go on a guided birdwatching tour to spot some of the 400 bird species found in the area or take a visit to a local school to learn about the conservation efforts being made.

  6. Day 6: Mara Naboisho Conservancy
    1 hour 7 minutes (33 miles) from Enonkishu Conservancy

    Visit the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, a community-owned conservancy that supports the local Maasai community. Go on a guided walking safari to learn about the local flora and fauna or take a visit to a Maasai village to learn about their culture and daily life.

  7. Day 7: Olare Motorogi Conservancy
    51 minutes (17 miles) from Mara Naboisho Conservancy

    Visit the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a private reserve known for its big cat sightings. Go on a guided game drive to spot leopards, cheetahs, and lions or take a hot air balloon ride for a different perspective of the reserve.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Masai Mara National Reserve (4-6 hours, $70-80)
  • Olare Orok Conservancy (3-4 hours, $80-90)
  • Mara River (2-3 hours, $60-70)
  • Ol Kinyei Conservancy (3-4 hours, $80-90)
  • Enonkishu Conservancy (3-4 hours, $80-90)
  • Mara Naboisho Conservancy (3-4 hours, $80-90)
  • Olare Motorogi Conservancy (3-4 hours, $80-90)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $530-600
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