Olare Motorogi Conservancy

Location

Located in Kenya’s southwest, the Olare Motorogi Conservancy lies in the northern part of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Size

The Olare Motorogi Conservancy is 55 square miles in size.

History

The Olare Motorogi Conservancy originally consisted of just the Olare Orok Conservancy. It was legally declared a conservancy in 2006 when around 270 members of the local Maasai community, tourism and conservation entities formed a partnership. The Motorogi land was later acquired and the name changed to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

Entrance Fees & Permits

Entrance fee to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy is USD80 per adult per 24-hour period and USD45 per child under 12 years old.

Hours of Operation

The gates to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy are open between 6am and 6pm, these times applying to guests staying in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

How to Get There

By Road

The drive from Nairobi to the Olare Motorogi Conservancy is 167 miles along the B3 and C12 main roads, the driving time taking approximately six hours. Entrance into the conservancy is mostly through the Sekenani Gate (main gate) of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

By Air

The flying time from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport is approximately one hour, with planes landing on the Olare Orok Airstrip.

Best Time to Visit

Weather & Climate

The cool, dry winter season is the most ideal time to visit the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Visiting between June and September will see mild days with temperatures around the 75°F mark. The short rains fall in November with the longer rainfall present at the end of March and all of April.

Avoiding Crowds

Avoiding the key safari months of July, August and September will ensure that the plains of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy have less vehicles traversing the land and fewer guests in the lodges and camps in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

Value for Money

Accommodation and safari packages offered in the conservancies of the Masai Mara offer a value for money safari with a wide range of accommodation options to choose from, suitable for all safari budgets. Staying in one of the conservancies versus staying in the main Masai Mara National Reserve also offers flexibility regarding certain activities. Guests can embark on a walking safari or even a night drive, therefore enhancing their safari experience.

Wildlife and Landscape

Popular Wildlife Sightings in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy

Known for its large population of big cats, sightings of lion, leopard and cheetah are often spotted in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. The conservancy also sees a great number of wildebeest, zebra and giraffe, with the opportunity to see herds of elephant roaming the plains and hills of the conservancy.

The Terrain

The Olare Motorogi Conservancy comprises valleys, hills, open plains with riverines and acacia woodlands completing the diverse landscape of this prized safari destination. The Ntia Ketiak River and Olare Orok valley form part of the picture, with the Ntiakitiak Gorge a scenic sight for visitors to enjoy.

Experiences

Game Drives

Open 4×4 vehicles or enclosed 4×4 game drive vehicles with a pop-up roof are used to conduct game drives within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Early morning and late afternoon drives are popular with the option offered to guests to spend the day with a picnic lunch to be enjoyed in a scenic spot on the conservancy.

Guided Walking Safaris

Bush walks are possible on the Olare Motorogi Conservancy where qualified guides set out to share the wonders of the bush and its inhabitants with you. Spot plains game grazing in front of you and keep a lookout for elusive leopards and wandering elephants in the distance.

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