Mara North Conservancy

Overview

Mara North Conservancy (MNC) is the largest conservancy in Maasai Mara national reserve covering total area of 69,160 acres of land, its located in the Northern part of the Maasai mara bordering the reserve. It forms the grater Mara ecosystem in the North western zone the home for the Leopards sometimes referred as Leopard Gorge or the maternity center for the big cats since the hills gives them a good cool and safe environment for the young ones who will be hidden in the caves of the hills, trained and later released to the wilderness.

Mara North Conservancy was established in 2009 by collaboration efforts of 12 key strong member accommodation and more than 800 Maasai locals who own the land. The Mara North offers guests with great wilderness experience to explore the most remote Kenya parts of the bush, the conservancy hosts both migratory wild life and permanent residents like big five that includes Rhinos, Elephants, Lions, Buffalos and the Leopards. Other animals are Antelopes, Zebras, Wildebeest, Hyenas, Wild dogs mention but a few. In December to May Mara North Conservancy receives thousands and thousands of the local wildebeest during the Loita Hills migration.

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The Great Migration in Mara North Conservancy

Chances of seeing the big African cats in action are even greater during the Great Migration. During this ultimate trek of herd animals, the local big cats are often out and about in search of their next easy meal. You will be able to see quite a bit of the Great Migration from within the Mara North Conservancy during the dry season from July - October. Migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras that continue on from the Mara Triangle and the reserve, and push further north, pass through the conservancy. However, for the more dramatic Mara River crossings you’ll have to travel south to the Mara Triangle or Masai Mara National Reserve.

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Accommodation in Mara North Conservancy

There are only twelve safari lodges scattered throughout the Mara North conservancy. Among the accommodation options are idyllic boutique lodges and luxurious tented camps. Each of the accommodations follow the conservancy’s strict environmental policies to ensure they have little negative impact on the environment. A few of the measures taken by the accommodations are the use of: solar panels, eco-friendly products, compost systems for organic waste and water saving systems. Each accommodation contributes to the wellbeing of the entire Maasai community. The monthly fees paid by the accommodations are used to support education, health and women’s entrepreneurship.