OL KINYEI CONSERVANCY, Ol Kinyei is 150 miles from Nairobi. It is in the Great Maasai Mara National Park in the Narok area.

Size

The Ol Kinyei Conservancy covers 25 square miles.

History

In 2005, Ol Kinyeni Siana was set up as a community-run reserve. Ol Kinyei is the first wildlife sanctuary in the Masai Mara environment.

Fees and permits to get in

The daily fee to enter Ol Kinyei Conservancy is USD 70 for adults and USD 35 for children under 12 years old.

When they are open

The Ol Kinyei Conservancy is open every day from 6 am to 6 pm.

How to Get There

By Road

To get from Nairobi to Ol Kinyei Conservancy by car, the trip covers 150 miles and takes about four and a half hours.

By Air

People will take a 45-minute flight from Wilson Airport to Ol Seki Airstrip and then drive for 20 minutes to get to Ol Kinyeni.

Best Time to Visit

Climate and weather

From June to August, when it’s cold, the Ol Kinyei Conservancy is 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. From October to December, when it’s warmer, it’s just over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Because it is dry in the winter, it is the best time for trips.

Staying away from crowds

Between July and late September or early October, the great wildebeest migration happens. If you want to avoid people, you should avoid going to the Ol Kinyei Conservancy during these times. These days, the hotels and parks will be very full. The parks will be very busy in the dry winter months, which are known for great treks.

Good Value for Money

Ol Kinyei Conservancy is part of Masai Mara National Park as a whole. Ol Kinyei, on the other hand, lets visitors enjoy the Masai Mara’s beauty without the people and noise. There aren’t as many places to stay, but living in a reserve can save you money in the long run.

Wildlife & Landscape

Wildlife Sightings That People Love in Ol Kinyei Conservancy

Four of the “Big Five” animals live in Ol Kinyei. The rhino is missing. There are a lot of gazelles, deer, and plains animals like giraffes and zebras in the area. During the great wildebeest migration, you can see hyenas and a lot of wildebeest.

The Ground

The Ol Kinyei Conservancy is beautiful, with open fields and rolling hills and ravines. It is a famous place for safaris in the Mara Conservancy because it has a lot of different types of land.

Safari Experiences

Game Drives

Game drives can be done in 4×4 safari cars that are closed or open. They are usually done early in the morning or late in the afternoon, which includes seeing the sunset. The length of both trips is about three hours.

Safaris with a guide

There are Maasai guides in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy who can lead visitors on walks through the beautiful, hilly scenery. People can see plains game as well as some bigger animals, like elephants.

Lodges & Camps

There are not many camps and lodges in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy. Other choices can be found in nearby conservancies and the main Masai Mara reserve. There are a variety of places to stay, from simple camps to fancy hotels.

Ol Kinyei Lodging – Distance from park entrance