Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Maasai Mara
Ol Kinyei Conservancy

Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Maasai Mara

Ol Kinyei Conservancy is a private wildlife conservancy located in the Maasai Mara ecosystem in Kenya. The conservancy is owned and operated by the local Maasai community and covers an area of approximately 18,700 acres.

In 2005, the Maasai community and tourism operators established the conservancy with the goal of conserving the natural resources in the area and providing a sustainable livelihood for the local people through eco-tourism. Ol Kinyei’s diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests, as well as predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, are known to the world.

Visitors to Ol Kinyei Conservancy can enjoy a range of activities, including game drives, guided walks, bird watching, and cultural visits to the local Maasai community. The conservancy also offers a variety of accommodation options, from luxury tented camps to basic camping sites.

One of the unique features of the Conservancy is its commitment to community-based conservation. Members of the Maasai community who are involved in decision-making and benefit directly from tourism revenue generated by the conservancy manage the conservancy through a board of directors. The conservancy also supports a number of community development projects, such as schools, health clinics, and water projects.

Wildlife

Ol Kinyei Conservancy is a community-owned wildlife conservancy located in the Maasai Mara ecosystem in southern Kenya. The conservancy covers an area of approximately 18,700 acres and is managed by the local Maasai community.

The conservancy hosts a diverse wildlife population, which includes the “Big Five” game animals (elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalo), along with other species like cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous others. Visitors to Ol Kinyei Conservancy can enjoy game drives, guided nature walks, bird watching, and cultural visits to nearby Maasai villages.

One of the unique features of Ol Kinyei Conservancy is its focus on sustainable tourism and conservation. The conservancy is run by the local Maasai community, who are actively involved in the management and protection of the wildlife and habitat. The conservancy also provides a source of income for the community through employment and revenue sharing.

Anyone interested in wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism, and experiencing the beauty and diversity of the Maasai Mara ecosystem must visit Ol Kinyei Conservancy.

Rates

Non Residents Adults (12yrs and above)

 

Child (below 12 yrs.)

US$ 70

 

US$ 35

Kenya Residents Adult

 

Kenya Resident Child (below 12 yrs.)

KSH 1500

 

Kshs 750/-

All children under 4 years are free.

Attractions

  • Picnic view.
  • Cultural tours.
  • Horseback safaris.
  • Seeing the wildebeest migration.
  • Game drives.

Accommodations

  • Porini bush camp.
  • Porini Mara camp.
  • Porini cheetah camp.
  • Game watchers adventure camp.

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