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Shimba Hills National Reserve Visitor Guide

If you want a safari day that feels wild, green, and different from the classic savannah parks, Shimba Hills is one of the South Coast’s best surprises. It’s a coastal rainforest reserve with rolling hills, misty viewpoints, forest tracks, and a strong chance of seeing rare antelope—especially the sable antelope, one of its signature species. Just as importantly for Kambu Campers-style travel, Shimba is a place where you can go light (day trip) or go deeper (overnight with bandas or camping)—without needing long transfers. Why Shimba Hills is worth visiting Shimba Hills is best understood as a “coastal bush-and-forest safari”: …

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15 Fun Activities to Try at Kambu Mara Camp

If you are considering staying at our Kambu Mara Camp, we are very excited to host you and I have put together this article to share some fun activities you can do as part of your Masai Mara Safari Package or as optional activities. Activity #1.: Go on a game drive: Kambu Mara Camp is located just a 14-minute drive to the main Gate to Masai Mara National Reserve and borders Nashulai Conservancy to the West and Naboisho Conservancy to the North. In summary, you can choose to go on a game drive at the Masai Mara National Reserve or …

15 Things to do at or Near Kambu Mara Camp
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Camping in Masai Mara Guide

Camping in the Masai Mara is not a single experience. In practice, it falls into three distinct accommodation models, each with different logistics, comfort levels, costs, and target travellers: Understanding these distinctions is essential for setting correct expectations and choosing the right safari style. 1. Self-Camping (Bring-Your-Own Tent Setup) Self-camping is the most traditional and immersive form of camping in the Mara. Guests or operators bring all camping equipment, including tents, bedding, food, cooking gear, and lighting. Where Self-Camping Takes Place Inside the Mara Ecosystem Within the Mara ecosystem, self-camping is done at designated public and special campsites, including those …

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6 Masai Mara Entry Gates

Masai Mara Entry Gates If you’re planning to visit Masai Mara National Reserve, you’ll most likely enter through Sekenani Gate which is the most popular and has a tarmacked road all the way from Nairobi. But Sekenani is not the only gate to the Mara National Reserve. There are a total of 6 gates spread along the Mara West region stretching to the southern region. This post is part of our guide for helping Kambu Mara Camp guests how to get to Masai Mara. What are Masai Mara Entry Gates? While the Masai Mara National Reserve lacks the traditional enclosure …

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How to get to Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, located about 230 kilometers (142 miles) from Nairobi. Here’s a detailed guide on how to get there, including various modes of transportation: How to get to Masai Mara from Nairobi To get to Masai Mara from Nairobi, you can choose to fly or drive. Flying is the fastest option, with daily flights from Wilson Airport to various airstrips in the Masai Mara, such as Keekorok and Ol Kiombo, taking about 1 hour and costing around $150 to $200 one-way. Driving is more budget-friendly, covering approximately 230 – 275 kilometers …

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Maasai Mara Conservancies Guide 2025

The Maasai Mara Conservancies are an integral part of the Greater Mara Ecosystem, covering over 400,000 acres of land, managed by 24 conservancies as of September 2024 and over 14,500 Maasai landowners. These community-managed conservancies work in partnership with tourism operators to protect critical wildlife habitats, sustain local livelihoods, and promote eco-friendly tourism. The oldest conservancy, Ol Choro Oirouwa, was established in 1991, setting a precedent for the successful conservation model that balances human-wildlife coexistence. Collectively, the conservancies offer a lower-impact, exclusive alternative to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, enhancing wildlife conservation efforts while directly benefiting the local Maasai communities. …

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Maasai Mara National Reserve Guide

As an expert local Maasai Mara travel guide, I highly recommend anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience visit the Maasai Mara. As a Maasai myself, I will occasionally refer to the Maasai Mara Reserve as the ‘Maasai land’ or ‘our land’. It is worth highlighting that the Maasai or the Maa community had pioneered a community-driven conservation approach to wildlife and tourism, going beyond the Kenyan government’s administrative framework. What is the Maasai mara national reserve? Maasai Mara National Reserve (MMNR) is an expansive tract of land reserved or set aside for wildlife in line with the CBD convention …

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Ol Ari Nyiro Conservancy

One of the luxury safaris you can go on during your Safari in Kenya is to Ol Ari Nyiro Conservancy located in the Western part of Laikipia County. In fact, some sections of this Conservancy touch the border of Baringo County with some sections also bordering Kaptuiya Community Conservancy. Below is a snippet of this Conservancy’s map that I got from Google Maps; See this conservancy on Google Maps here. About Ol Ari Nyiro Conservancy: We came across this conservancy in search of land to set up our campsites and I really couldn’t place Ol Ari Nyiro on the map …

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Campsites in Kenya’s National Parks

Camping in Kenya’s National Parks & Reserves Kenya’s national parks are beautiful and affordable places to camp on budget safaris. Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) manages Kenya’s national parks and offers both public and special campsites. The daily, per-person rates range from Kshs. 200 for citizens and residents to $50 for non-residents, depending on the campsite type and location. Campers must also pay the daily rate for park entrance. looking to utilize public campgrounds. Private campsites offer more amenities and are only available to those who can afford or book them in advance. When done in a safe and responsible way, …

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