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The Maasai Mara National Reserve is made up of three former group ranches. To read up about each of them see below.
The Mara Triangle
History / Background: The Mara Triangle consists of the western third of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Its stretches from the edge of the Siria (Oloololo) Escarpment south to the Tanzanian border and east to the Mara river. It is one of the best areas to see the Wildbeest Migration as the animals cross the crocodile infested Mara river in there thousands. The Mara Triangle was the original extent of the reserve until a further 1,000 square kilometers were added by the Narok County Council in 1992 to incorporate two former group ranches, Sekenani and Musiara which trebled the reserves size.
This area of the Mara falls under the jurisdiction of the Trans Mara District. The Musiara and Sekenani sections of the park are part of Narok district and therefore fall under the management and control of the Narok county council. The Mara Triangle is managed by The Mara Conservancy, a private Non Profit Organisation. A percentage of revenue earned through park fees by the Mara Conservancy is paid direct to the communities that live on the border of the reserve.
Location and Size: Western tip of the reserve, bordering Kerinkani, Olorien and Kimintet Group ranches. The Mara Triangle covers an area of 520 Square Kilometres.
Accessibility: The Mara triangle can be accessed through the Oloololo Gate and is about 320 Kilometres by road from Nairobi. The Road is in poor condition and the journey can take up to six hours. Alternatively you can fly, the Mara triangle is serviced by Three Air Strips, The Mara Serena Airstrip, Kichwa Tembo Airstrip and Olkurruk. There are daily scheduled flights here from Nairobi, Nanyuki and Samburu.
Park / Conservancy Fees: US$ 40 per person per day.
Accomodation: Little Governors, Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Map: To see a Map of the Maasai Mara National Reserve click here
Musiara Section
History / Background: Musiara, a former group ranch was incorporated into the Maasai Mara National Reserve in 1992. The Musiara swamp is fed by a spring on the northern boundry of the reserve. The swampy area itself covers an area of almost 2 square kilometers. It is one of the best areas for seeing lion made famous by the BBC’s Big Cat Diary series.
Location and Size: Musiara is the central area of the reserve. The Musiara swamp is located in the north west of the reserve. Musiara covers an area of 256 Km Squared.
Accessibility: Musiara is serviced by two airstrips with daily flights from Nairobi. There is an Airstrip at Mara Intrepids and an airstrip at Governors. The reserve can be accessed by road through the Musiara gate. The Road is in poor condition and the journey can take up to six hours from Nairobi. It is approximately 340 Kilometers from Nairbi.
Park / Conservancy Fees: US$ 40 per person per day.
Accomodation: AFEX Maasai Mara Camp, Governors Camp, Governors Il Moran Camp, Governors Private Camp, Mara Bush Camp, Mara Explorer, Mara Intrepids, Rekero Camp.
Map: To see a map of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, please click here.
Sekenani Section
History / Background: Sekenani makes up the south eastern section of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. A former group ranch, it was incorporated into the Maasai Mara National Reserve by the Narok County Council in 1992.
Location and Size: Sekenani stretches from the Tanzanian border and Sand river north to the Talek River and Loita plains, West to the Mara river and East to the Olderkesssi and Naikara Group ranches. An area that covers some 700 square kilometers.
Accessibility: Sekenani is accessible by air via the Keekorok Airstrip. There are daily flights here from Nairobi. By Road it can be accessed through either the Talek gate, the Sekenani Gate or the Ololaimutiek Gate. Road conditions are poor and four wheel drive vehicles are advisable particularly during the rains.
Park / Conservancy Fees: US$ 40 per person per day.
Accomodation: Entim Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Naibor Camp, Sala’s Camp, Sarova Mara Game Camp, Siringet Mara Camp.
Map: To see a map of the Maasai Mara National Reserve please click here
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