Size

It takes up 55 square miles to be the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

History

At first, there was only the Olare Orok Conservancy in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. It was officially named a conservancy in 2006, when 270 members of the Maasai tribe, tourism groups, and conservation groups joined forces. After that, the Motorogi land was bought, and the name of the area was renamed to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

Fees and permits to get in

Adults must pay USD80 to enter the Olare Motorogi Conservancy every 24 hours, and children under 12 years old must pay USD45.

When they are open

From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the gates to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy are open to people who are living in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

How to Get There

By Road

Along the B3 and C12 main roads, it takes about six hours to drive from Nairobi to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, which is 167 miles away. Sekenani Gate, which is the main gate to the Masai Mara National Reserve, is where most people enter the reserve.

By Air

The flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport takes about an hour, and planes land on the Olare Orok Airstrip.

Best Time to Visit

Climate and weather

The best time to visit the Olare Motorogi Conservancy is in the winter, when it is cool and dry. The weather will be warm if you go between June and September. The high temperature will be around 75 F. Short rains happen in November, and longer rains happen at the end of March and all of April.

Staying away from crowds

Less traffic on the plains of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and fewer people staying in hotels and camps will be possible if you avoid the busy safari months of July, August, and September.

Good Value for Money

In the conservancies of the Masai Mara, you can find a wide range of accommodation choices and safari packages that are good value for money. There are safari packages for all budgets. You can do different things if you choose to stay in one of the conservancies instead of the main Masai Mara National Reserve. Guests can go on a walking safari or even a drive at night, which makes their safari experience better.

Wildlife & Landscape

Wildlife that people like to see in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy

People often see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, which is known for having a lot of big cats. Wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes can also be seen in large groups in the conservancy. Elephant herds can be seen roaming the plains and hills of the reserve.

The Ground

This popular safari spot has a lot of different types of land, including valleys, hills, open plains with rivers running through them, and acacia forests. The Ntia Ketiak River and the Olre Orok valley are part of the picture. The Ntiakitiak Gorge is a beautiful place to visit.

Safari Experiences

Game Drives

In the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, game drives are done in open 4×4 vehicles or covered 4×4 game drive vehicles with a pop-up roof. People like to go for drives early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Guests can also spend the day with a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenery in a beautiful spot on the reserve.

Safaris with a guide

On the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, you can go on bush walks with trained guides who want to show you the beauty of the bush and the animals that live there. You might see plains game feeding in front of you, and keep an eye out for leopards and elephants that are hiding in the distance.

Lodges & Camps

The Olare Motorogi Conservancy has a range of places to stay, from simple three-star camps to high-end safari hotels. All of them are close to the valleys and ravines that are full of wildlife in the conservancy. There are choices for every income.

Olare Motorogi Conservancy  Lodging – Distance from park entrance