Breathtaking Scenery
USD250 to USD 1700 pp sharing per night
Outstanding Wildlife
Jun - Sep
Jul - Aug
Location
The Mara Conservancy is located within the famous Masai Mara National Park. It is located in the Oloolaimutia region of the Eastern Masai Mara and comprises open savannahs and forested wilderness. The Mara Conservancy is home to a myriad of incredible wildlife including giraffes, elephants, buffalos and the elusive eland.
Size
Mara Siana Conservancy is 54.69 square miles.
History
Mara Siana Conservancy was established during the “conservancy movement”. Landowners joined with conservations and safari organizations to remove fencing from the land so that wildlife could roam freely, resulting in incredible game viewing for all visitors to the area.
Hours of Operation
Access to Mara Siana is through the main gates of the Masai Mara National Reserve 6.00am to 6.00pm
By Road
Traveling by road, the drive from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta Airport or the city center is a journey of around 135 miles and will take around four and a half hours. Once visitors pass through the Maasai Mara gates, they will travel a further 25 miles on the C12 to Mara Siana Conservancy.
By Air
Guests choosing to fly in will depart Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and fly into Siana Springs landing strip. The flying time is around 40 minutes and guests will enjoy a transfer through the wilderness from the airstrip to their camp or lodge
Weather & Climate
The most ideal time to visit the Mara Siana Conservancy is during the drier, winter season when the grass is low, creating the perfect setting for an incredible safari experience. The weather is cool and crisp, with chilly mornings and incredible sunsets. Temperatures are around 52 – 77 degrees Fahrenheit. The wettest month is April when the long rains fall daily.
Avoiding Crowds
To avoid the rush of vehicles out on the Masai Mara, visitors should consider visiting in the low or green seasons, which fall over the months of October to December and January through to the end of May. While short rains may fall later in the year and early January, the scenery is lush and green, bird life is wonderful and there are fewer visitors in the lodges, camps and out on safari daily.
Value for Money
The value of staying in the Mara Siana Conservancy may come in the form of less crowded game drives in a region of the Masai Mara that is blessed with incredible wildlife. Accommodation options range from moderate, classic lodges to stunning ultra-luxury tented accommodations that offer the best in high-end safari experiences. Being outside the main Masai Mara means that accommodation pricing can be pretty competitive.
Popular Wildlife Sightings in Mara Siana Conservancy
The wilderness that is the Mara Siana Conservancy is positioned perfectly for the wildbeest migration that happens in July and October. The open savannahs create the perfect playground for plains game such as gazelles, zebra, topis, elands and the beautiful giraffe. The land is rich with food and water sources, and sightings are plenty for visitors who are embarking on walking safaris or open-vehicle game drives.
The Terrain
Open savannahs, rolling hills lush with vegetation and forested regions make up the terrain at the Mara Siana Conservancy. The land is vast yet contained in an area that offers outstanding wildlife, a corridor between other parts of the amazing Masai Mara National Park.
Game Drives
Game drives take place both in the Mara Siana Conservancy as well as other parts of the Masai Mara National Park, traversing regions that range from savannahs to forested tracks and rolling hills. Drives take place early in the morning and late in the afternoon, stopping for a truly incredible sunset view. Game drives typically last about three hours.
Guided Walking Safaris
Bush walks are possible for guests to enjoy while staying at lodges and camps in the Mara Siana Conservancy. Qualified guides take safari-goers through vast open spaces and along river banks and forested trails, keeping an eye open for animals such as a distant giraffe or wandering elephant that seemingly blends into the surrounding wilderness.
Mara Siana Conservancy Lodging – Distance from park entrance
Lodge or Hotel Distance to park entrance (in miles)
Mara Tented Camp 9 miles from Sekenani Gate, Masai Mara
Enkorok Mara Camp 15 miles from Ololaimutia gate, Masai Mara
Leleshwa Camp 12 miles from Sekenani Gate, Masai Mara
Entumoto Toto Camp 5 miles from Sekanani Gate, Masai Mara
Mara Springs Tented Camp 1 mile from the Siana Airstrip and 8.6 miles from Sekenani Gate, Masai Mara
The main focus of spending time in the Mara Siana Conservancy is to focus on game viewing. Whether on a guided game walk or on a 4×4 enclosed or open vehicle game drive These drives can be done in nearby conservancies and throughout the main Maasai Mara National Park
When is the best time to visit Mara Siana Conservancy?
It is best to visit the Mara Siana Conservancy during the winter months between June and the end of August when game viewing is fantastic due to the dry weather and low grass. To avoid crowds, visitors can consider staying in the Mara Siana Conservancy in the green season between December and February or low season months of March and April.
How much does a safari in Mara Siana Conservancy cost?
Prices vary from USD250 per person per night for a moderate and basic tented experience to ultra-luxury at tented camps where pricing is around USD1500 per person sharing per night during high season. Guests’s safari experiences include
How to get to Mara Siana Conservancy?
By road, the drive from Nairobi will be a drive of around 135 miles and take between four and a half and five hours. Flying in from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport will be a flight of 40 minutes. Guests are then driven from the Siana Airstrip to their lodge or camp.
What makes a Mara Siana Conservancy safari so special?
The landscape comprises a blend of open savannah, lush hills and forested regions. The conservancy acts as a corridor in the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve with animals free to roam between conservancies within the reserve. Wildlife sightings are brilliant in the Mara Siana Conservancy.
What animals can I see in Mara Siana Conservancy?
A plethora of zebra, topi, dik-dik, and gazelle graze and roam this area, as well as larger favorites such as elephants and the gentle giraffe.
When is Mara Siana Conservancy open?
The gates to the Mara Siana Conservancy open at 6am and close at 6pm
Do you need to book in advance to visit Mara Siana Conservancy
Visitors embarking on a safari in the Mara Siana Conservancy will have to prebook their accommodation and safari package.
What is the Best Way to See Mara Siana Conservancy?
Game drives and safari walks are the best way to experience the wilderness and wildlife wonders of the Mara Siana Conservancy.
What hotels, lodges, and camps are near Mara Siana Conservancy?
There are moderate camping options and luxury tented hideaways, giving visitors a nice range of accommodation options to choose from. Some wonderful options include Mara Springs Tented Camp, Mara Bushtops and Entumoto Toto Camp.
What restaurants are near Mara Siana Conservancy?
There are no stand-alone restaurants in the area, so guests will enjoy their meals at their lodge or camp.
What attractions are near Mara Siana Conservancy?
Game viewing is the key focus of any visit to this area. Game drives in 4×4 vehicles or
Guided bush walks take place daily. The wildlife is wonderful, the terrain scenic and the ambiance peaceful and relaxing.
