Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara

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Discover Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara

Ol Kinyei Conservancy was the first conservancy in the Masai Mara eco-system, originally starting with an area of over 8,000 acres primarily for wildlife and without the presence of human settlements and cattle.

An Award-Winning wildlife conservation area

Now 17,500 acres, Ol Kinyei is a pioneering award-winning conservancy,
voted as ‘Community Conservancy of the Year 2011 and 2012’ in Ecotourism Kenya’s Eco-Warrior Awards.

A Water Rich Ecosystem

The abundance of water sources in the form of springs, streams, and rivers, attract an array of bird species, as well as safari wildlife amongst the beautiful landscapes. Cheetahs are frequently spotted, with resident lion pride of over 20 animals dominating the area. There are also large numbers of giraffe, as well as cape buffalo and elephants which can be seen during game view drives.

Local Community Support

The land belongs to the Maasai community who set the area aside for the purposes of wildlife conservation. Over 170 local private landowners, game watcher safaris and porini safari camps form the community in charge of Ol Kinyei, created in 2005.

To preserve the land, apart from small eco-camps, no other tourist vehicles are allowed into the Conservancy. This creates a unique and exclusive experience for visitors, whilst having minimal impact on the environment.

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What to See in Ol Kinyei Conservancy

Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara is home to the special five wildlife species. Best exclusive destination in Kenya to spot the big five. It has an impressive population of black and white rhinos, buffalos, the famous wildebeest, and big cats.

Below are some of the wildlife to spot in Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara :-

The Big Five:- Lions, Leopard, Rhino, Elephants, Buffalos
The Big Cats:- Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Serval Cats
Masai Giraffes, Topis, Wildebeests, Antelopes, Grant Gazelles, Thompson Gazelles, Zebras, and many others
Predators: Wild dogs (Rare to Spot)
Different Bird Species

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Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara Park Entry Fee

These are the Current Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara Conservancy Entry Fees

Non Residents Adults (12yrs and above)

Child (below 12 yrs)

US$ 70

US$ 35

Kenya Residents Adult

Kenya Resident Child (below 12 yrs)

KSH 1500

KShs 750/-

All children under 4 years are free.

Best Time to Visit Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara

Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara is one of the biggest conservancies among the many in Masai Mara. It’s rich in wildlife, spot the big five such as the Lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Best place to stay to view Wildebeest Migration and Wildlife in exclusivity.

The Conservancy is fairly not in good conditions during the rainy season, due to heavy rains, lodges and camps tend to close this time as they renovate their properties.

Low Season

April to June

Known as the green season, is when the long rains in Kenya starts, and lodges and camps in this region are hard to access. Therefore they all close down and most of them take advantage to renovate them as they await the peak season from July to October. But some are open for fly-in guests who want long-stay on exclusive safaris.

High Season

January – March

This season is the best since the conservancy is hot and after short rains in December. The Conservancy gets lush green and attracts a lot of wildlife, and makes it easier to spot wildlife since the grass is not that tall, but green.

November to Dec

The short rains start this time and they rain till the end of Dec at times. It’s a fair good time to visit Enonkishu Conservancy – Masai Mara for the short or long-stay when offers are available.

Peak Season

July to October

Its the busiest and most loved season. Known as the peak season, where visitors all over the world visit Kenya for summer seasons and holidays. The Season starts with the cold month of July and gets hot in Aug to Oct. Short rains in Kenya start between Oct to Dec. Its the best time to visit the conservancy for the Wildebeest Migration, though it gets crowded.

How to get to Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Masai Mara

The conservancy is accessible by both road and air. By road, it is approximately 250 km from Nairobi, taking about 5 to 6 hours via the Nairobi–Narok–Sekenani route. The roads are mostly tarmacked up to Narok town, but the final stretch towards the conservancy consists of rough terrain, making a 4WD vehicle highly recommended, especially during the rainy season. Visitors coming from other parts of the Maasai Mara, such as Talek or Sekenani, can access the conservancy through internal game drive routes.

For a faster and more convenient option, daily scheduled flights operate from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Naboisho Airstrip, which is the closest airstrip to Ol Kinyei Conservancy. The flight takes approximately 45 minutes.

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