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Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Olare Motorogi Conservancy In Greater Masai Mara
Overview
Olare Motorogi Conservancy is situated along the northern edge of Masai Mara National Reserve, and part of the Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. The 142-square kilometre Olare Motorogi Conservancy is yet another inspiring success stories of Masai Mara conservation efforts. With only five safari camps in the area, this conservancy offers an incomparable wildlife viewing experience in an uncrowded wilderness.
Legally declared a conservancy in May of 2006; back then Olare Motorogi Conservancy consisted of two separate conservancies; Motorogi and Olare Orok. To create the conservancy 277 Maasai landowners collectively set aside a total of 35,000 acres of their land, which led to the partnership we see today. The Conservancy later expanded to cover Motorogi lands, thereby becoming OLARE MOTOROGI CONSERVANCY.
The Conservancy is known for offering Kenya’s most spectacular scenery and remarkably high concentrations of wildlife can be spotted. It features endless wavy grasslands and beautiful dome-topped hills that give way to the dramatic sheer rock walls of the distant Oloololo Escarpment.
Landscape & Scenery
Comprised of the former Olare Orok Conservancy and Motorogi Conservancy, Olare Motorogi Conservancy is a picture-perfect combination of endless grasslands, riverine forests and acacia woodlands; game viewing starts at your doorstep. This 35,000 acres of rolling grassland, hills, escarpment delivers an outstanding natural beauty to explore, and has a potential for rich photographic safaris in Kenya.
Explore all of this against the backdrop of emerald-hued riverine forests that run like a ribbon along the lower valleys of the notable Olare Olak and Ntiakitiak Rivers, the impressive Ntiakitiak Gorge and a beautiful 12km escarpment below form part of the picture that the visitors enjoy. The acacia woodlands beneath the escarpment are home to all species of creatures, big and small.
Reasons To Visit Olare Motorogi Conservancy
So, what are some of the best things to do at Masai Mara conservancy? Listed below are just a few additional benefits of staying at a Masai Mara conservancy; First and foremost is being able to go on off-road safaris, the ability to go on guided nature walks, the joy of enjoying a bush meal and the ability to go on game drive at night.
Many of the safari activities in Olare Motorogi Conservancy mentioned above aren’t possible within the borders of the main Masai Mara National Reserve. If you value cultural interaction and would like to get to know the Masai people, you’ll have ample opportunity to do so while staying at the conservancy.
Open 4×4 vehicles or enclosed 4×4 game drive vehicles with a pop-up roof are used to conduct game drives within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Early morning and late afternoon drives are popular with the option offered to guests to spend the day with a picnic lunch to be enjoyed in a scenic spot on the conservancy.
Your list of what to do in Olare Motorogi Conservancy doesn’t stop with scheduled game drives, there are still plenty of unforgettable escapes within this conservancy.
This is a classical moment on how you can finish your game drives; watching the sun set over the African wilderness there’s simply no feeling like this, good times for reconnecting with nature.
As the sun fades from view and the clouds turn dark you will be resting at the perfect spot, complete with cocktail drinks in hand, tasty homemade ‘bitings’ bonfire, and close to your loved ones or friends.
Visit the Maasai, a community with a vibrant and proud cultural heritage.
Discover their generally peaceful and mutual relationship with the wildlife and the land, as well as ancient rituals and stories.
The Maasai have been known for centuries as being fearsome hunters and warriors. However, today their livelihood revolves around community, and they welcome travellers to learn about their customs and culture first hand.
Guided bush walks are possible in Olare Motorogi Conservancy, led by our expert guides and Maasai warriors who will share the wonders of the bush and its inhabitants with you.; the focus being the rich bird life, encounter wildlife on foot, and discover how the Masai make use of the indigenous plants for medical and ritual purposes. Spot plains game grazing in front of you and keep a lookout for elusive leopards and wandering elephants in the distance.
These walking tours are only possible inside the conservancies and takes you deep into the African bush. Walking safaris inside Olare Motorogi Conservancy are best done in the early mornings or evenings when it is not too hot.
Ready for this? Make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes, light long-sleeved tops and trousers, a good hat, plenty of water and binoculars.
If you’re in for a longer walking tour, this is also possible in the nearby Mara Naboisho Conservancy.
Olare Motorogi Conservancy is just a fantastic place for walking safaris, family safaris, honeymoon safaris and luxury experiences.
When the night comes alive.
More quiet and watchful game viewing as we discover the endless Olare Motorogi Conservancy plains on a night game drive, a completely different feeling.
This is done in the comfort of a 4×4 open-sided safari vehicle with our highly qualified guide. A chance to marvel at the wondrous night sky in search of the unique nocturnal wildlife found here… Look for animals not found during daylight hours such as Aardvark, Porcupine, Honeybadger, Pangolin, Bat-Eared Fox and Bushbaby.
The lights of our 4×4 safari vehicle illuminate an unseen world, unknown even to experienced safari adventurers. Spotting the shy nocturnal creatures who walk, feed and fight their way through the Bush at night can be a bit as exotic and exciting as sighting larger mammals during the day. The night game drive is strictly managed and monitored in ensuring minimal negative impact to the ecosystem.
Activities In Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Guided game drives in search of animals and birds are the main activities in Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Some of the other popular safari activities are brief visits to a traditional Maasai tribal village, guided walking safaris, sundowner experiences, and balloon safaris.
Wildlife & Animals At Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Though most of the first time African safari travelers choose to visit the Masai Mara National Reserve during the high season safari months begining July through October, Olare Motorogi Conservancy also offers its visitor’s brilliant game-viewing all year round.
A number of lion pride territories meet in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy which can make for some interesting encounters as the different groups battle for dominance. The conservancy delivers a true wilderness experience with one of the lowest tourist masses in the Maasai Mara region and a good number of predators and herbivores.
A closer look at the hills while on game drives is home to a remarkably population of giraffes, wildebeests, warthogs and zebras which can easily be spotted. The conservancy is popular among lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, leopards and other meat eaters. The vegetation attracts a variety of leaf-eaters such as elephants, baboons, buffaloes and hippos.
During The Great Migration season safaris (generally June to October) you’ll be able to catch a bit of action in the conservancy caused by the migrating herds passing through the wildlife corridors. The calving season takes place at Ol Kinyei Conservancy during February and March then they move through Olare Motorogi and into the Masai Mara National Reserve. At times, you may have to take a drive to the south towards the Mara River to see the more massive and dramatic river crossings.
Best Time To Visit Olare Motorogi Conservancy
The long cool-dry season from June to October is considered by most to be the best time of year to visit Olare Motorogi Conservancy for game viewing; the absence of rain means that the vegetation is less dense, making animals easier to observe. Additionally the drier months of January and February are also a good times to visit while the best time for birdwatching usually happens from November to April when the migratory birds from Europe arrive.
Temperatures are consistent year-round, and rainfall is all that distinguishes the seasons with the short rains beginning in November and early December followed by the long rains in March and April.
Weather & Climate At Olare Motorogi Conservancy
The weather and climate for Olare Motorogi Conservancy is similar to that of the Masai Mara National Reserve. That said, there’s no real wrong time of year to visit the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
Olare Motorogi Conservancy has a generally mild climate chillier than you might expect when in an area that’s this close to the equator. The reserve sits at an altitude varying from 1500 to 1900 meters, and you can expect average daytime temperatures which are comfortable, and evening temperatures can become quite chilly. The region’s Dry seasons starts from (June to October) whilst the Wet season (November to May) consist of a shorter and a longer rainy period that are accompanied by a brief dry spell.
Consider this the perfect time for going on a Kenya safari; the days are sunny and it’s rarely very hot. Nevertheless pack some warm clothes for the morning game drives which can be very chilly.
June, July & August – During this time, consider Masai Mara generally sunny and dry with afternoon temperatures averaging at around 25°C/ (77 degrees Fahrenheit), and during the night you will experience cold evenings and early mornings when temperatures are at around 12°C/54° Fahrenheit.
September & October – At this time of year, it’s mostly dry although you can expect occasional rain showers. Daytime temperatures in October are slightly at an average of 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit). On your early morning game drives expect it to be chilly at around (around 12°C/54°F).
It’s that time of the season when we experience rainfall in the Masai Mara. Talking about abrupt short afternoon showers. We recommend that on your list of what to pack for your Kenya safari bring with you warm clothing.
November & December – marks the start of the ‘Short rains’ – expect short rain showers during these two months with afternoon temperatures at an average of around 27°C/81 degrees Fahrenheit).
January & February – Rainfall slows down, although incidental rain shower do still occur.
March, April & May – this is the long rainy season with April being the wettest month. However – you don’t have to worry about it raining all day long but it does rain regularly, typically in the form of afternoon showers. Early morning game drives can be slightly warmer with average temperatures in Masai Mara around 13°C/55°F.
How To Get To Olare Motorogi Conservancy
If you’ve decided that Olare Motorogi Conservancy is the perfect place for your next travel adventure. This is how your safari tour looks like.
The most common way of travelling to Olare Motorogi Conservancy is by road which is approximately 167 miles along the B3 and C12 main roads.
Driving from Nairobi will take you about 5-6 hours with Nairobi to Narok an estimate of about 2-2.5 hours, and about 3 hours to Olare Motorogi Conservancy. The road is scenic and makes for a fun road trip. There are several fuel stations In Narok, one just before the river, and another after the river which is a great stop for food, bathroom breaks, and snacks at both the ArtCafe, Narok Coffee house among other plenty cafeterias around Narok.
If you’re the type of traveler who is into flights, we have airlines & flight tickets to Olare Motorogi Conservancy which you can easily book through us.
The Conservancy has its own bush airstrip, OLARE OROK airstrip and the game viewing starts immediately on the way to the camp.
From Nairobi’s Wilson Airport there are scheduled flights to Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
The flight time from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Olare Motorogi Conservancy is roughly an hour (1 Hour) to OLARE OROK airstrip. Flights are also available from Samburu, Nanyuki, Naivasha and Mombasa.
Private charters are also possible.
Safari Tours To Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Browse some of our favorite Olare Motorogi safaris & tours which promise a more intimate adventure especially for travelers longing for a more private safari experience far away from the crowds with plenty of flexible safari activities, this is your one chance to do one of Kenya conservancy safaris & tours. Maybe you’re planning your honeymoon safari in Africa or rather you just desire a more private family safari experience just know that you have plenty of options to choose from.
