What makes Mara North Conservancy special?

More than 28,000 hectares of classic Mara scenery with very low vehicle density by policy. As a private conservancy it allows off road viewing and night drives in designated areas, creating relaxed, intimate wildlife encounters.

When is the best time to visit?

Mara North is rewarding year round. Dry months concentrate wildlife on the Mara River and seasonal pans. Green months bring dramatic skies, fresh grass and rich birdlife. We time activities to your dates and interests.

Riverside and valley settings work well. Options include Alex Walker’s Serian and Ngare Serian on the Mara River, Elephant Pepper Camp in the heart of the conservancy, and Kicheche Mara or Offbeat Mara in prime game areas.

What wildlife and experiences can I expect?

Frequent lion, cheetah and leopard encounters with elephants and classic plains game. Mix day and night drives, guided walks where permitted, golden hour photography and optional hot air ballooning from nearby launch sites.

How big is the conservancy and who manages it?

It covers about 28,486 hectares and is community led through leases with Maasai landowners, forming a vital wildlife corridor immediately north of the Reserve.

MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY

Mara North Conservancy borders the Maasai Mara’s northern grasslands, where open plains, acacia woodlands and the Mara River draw year-round wildlife and big herds. Low vehicle numbers, off-road freedom, and community-led stewardship create unhurried encounters with lions, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants. It’s classic Mara scenery with a quieter, private-conservancy pace.

Explore Experience Inspiration

Spotted hyena clan gathered in pale savannah grass, Mara North Conservancy, Kenya

QUICK FACTS
Big cat hotspot
Few vehicles
Night drives
Walking safaris
Mara River

Great Migration herds carpet the plains around a lone acacia tree, Mara North Conservancy, Kenya

Riverside tented suite bedroom with panoramic windows over the Mara River, Mara North Conservancy

Rivers, Plains & Quiet Drama

Wake to hippos and dawn light along the Mara River with Serian ‘The Original’; cross the footbridge to Ngare Serian for remote calm. Track lions on open plains, rest in the shade at Elephant Pepper, or elevate privacy with Serian Kimya Kimya, then end with sundowners and Adventure Fly Camping.

Experiences & Highlights

Plan days around Big Five game drives, guided Bush Walking Safaris, night drives, and golden-hour photography. Add Hot Air Balloon Safaris at dawn from nearby launch sites, Cultural Experiences with Maasai hosts, and Bush Dining under big skies. Stays span riverside serenity at Serian and rustic-elegant comfort at Elephant Pepper.