Private Mara conservancy
Begin away from the busiest areas with excellent resident wildlife, night drives and walking where permitted.
Migration in depth · July–October
Two sides of the Mara
A focused Mara safari combining a private conservancy with the National Reserve, designed for travellers who want time rather than a hurried crossing-chase.
9 days / 8 nightsFrom £8,000 pp2 regions
Why this route works
A journey with a clear sense of pace.
The conservancy provides quieter game viewing and a broader range of activities; the reserve places you closer to the main migration areas. Staying in both reduces long drives and gives the route resilience if wildlife positions change.
When to go. Usually planned from July to October, with August and September in particularly high demand. Herd positions and river crossings depend on rainfall and cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
This is an example rather than a fixed package. Camps, flight times and the final order are tailored to availability, season and your preferred pace.
The route
9 days / 8 nights
- 01
Private Mara conservancy
4 nightsBegin away from the busiest areas with excellent resident wildlife, night drives and walking where permitted.
- 02
Maasai Mara National Reserve
4 nightsMove into the reserve for access to the central plains and potential river-crossing areas.
- •Nairobi · arrival
- 1Mara conservancy · 4 nights
- 2Maasai Mara Reserve · 4 nights
An illustrated overview of your route. Lines show the sequence of stops, not flight paths or driving directions. Transfers are arranged around the final camp combination.
Where we might stay
Suggested camps.
These are examples we would consider, not a fixed list. We compare location, guiding, room style and value before recommending the final combination.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Move into the reserve for access to the central plains and potential river-crossing areas.
Guide price
From £8,000 pp
Based on two adults sharing and including the listed accommodation, domestic flights, transfers, safari meals, standard shared activities and the relevant park or conservancy fees. International flights, visas, insurance and gratuities are excluded.
What affects the final price?
Travel dates, room type, conservancy and park fees, private vehicles and camp availability can change the cost materially. We will explain the trade-offs before preparing a detailed proposal.
Plan this journeyTailor-made for you
Keep the route.
Change the details.
Tell us what appeals and we will shape the pace, camps and budget around you.
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