Ol Kinyei Conservancy

Google rating 4.5 (17 reviews)
Masai Mara
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Wildlife preserve of plains & hills, home to lions, leopards, giraffes & diverse bird species.

This conservancy basically invented the model: Maasai landowners partnering with safari operators so wildlife roams freely without fences. Within 30 minutes you'll spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and way more—all without the Mara crowds.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
TuesdayToday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Google reviews

4.517 Google reviews
  • S V.Google review · 17 Aug 2025

    It's the first conservancy to be established within the Great Masai Mara Ecosystem. The conservancy is the result of partnership between Masai landowners and a safari operator. Wildlife is free to roam the conservancy without having to circumnavigate fences or other man made barriers between the various Masai properties. Only selected operator vehicles are allowed to operate here. Excellent opportunities to see the big 5 animals and other wildlife. Need more than a day to view the wildlife in safari jeeps.

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  • Jeremiah K.Google review · 13 Sep 2024

    The services offered are extremely better than anywhere else I have been . Especially the porini camp by Gamewatchers Safaris . the best of it being porini cottages

  • Dushyant S.Google review · 28 Dec 2023

    I am in a dilemma whether to write this review and have more tourists flock to this place :( or to do justice to it and post a glowing review :). We went to Maasai Mara for a day and then we realised what an amazing concept conservancies such as this are. Within a 15-30 minute drive you can spot ALL the herbivores as well as lions, cheetahs, their young ones, jackals, hyenas etc etc. In Mara reserve we had to drive many kms to just spot one leopard with 25 other jeeps. In the conservancy we were mostly the only ones at a sighting. The Porini cottages combine the adventure of the wild with modern conveniences and mostly importantly, security, since we went with our own cub. Only Rhinos you won't find here. The service provided by Col Chandra, Grace, Daniel and our guides Ben and Darton was exemplary. Food by Chef Shiazu was amazing. Security by Joseph, Solomon and rest of the team was flawless. Overall a personalized safari experience like no other. More than highly recommended.

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  • Simba Z.Google review · 30 Jul 2023

    I have been living here for 7 years since 2012. This is the best protected area in the world in terms of the density of wildlife and the diversity of landscape. We can see lions every day.

  • Racheal M.Google review · 19 Jan 2023

    Excellent wildlife experience. No crowds, wonderful wildlife everywhere you look. We stayed at Porini Bush Camp in the Conservancy which was really nice. Nice staff, good food. We saw lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, impalas, leopards, and much much more.

Location

Kenya

Masai Mara

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Ol Kinyei Conservancy is open daily, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Ol Kinyei Conservancy is located at JCFJ+7PV, Masai Mara.
Call +254 722 509200.
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