Off the main
reserve roads.
Same wildlife, different rules.
The conservancies bordering the Mara are community- and privately-owned, which means they're not bound by national park rules — off-road driving, night drives and walking safaris are all allowed, and vehicle numbers per sighting are capped by agreement rather than left to chance.
You'll see largely the same wildlife as the main reserve, often with nobody else in sight. It costs more per day than reserve-only itineraries, and it's the difference most repeat safari guests say they notice first.
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Your days
Arrive & first drive
Check into camp, afternoon drive on private conservancy land.
Walking & night drive
A morning walking safari with an armed guide, then an after-dark drive — both off-limits in the main reserve.
Final drive & departure
One last dawn drive before transferring out.
What's included
Included
- Conservancy access fees
- Guide and 4x4 vehicle
- One walking safari
- One night drive
Not included
- Main reserve entry, if combined
- Balloon safari add-on
- Guide and staff gratuities
- Travel insurance
What guests say
"We didn't pass another vehicle all afternoon. Hadn't realized how much that mattered until it happened."
Demo quote — placeholder"The night drive found things the day drives never would have."
Demo quote — placeholder"Walking in with an armed guide changes how you actually look at the bush."
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