Mara Triangle

The Mara Triangle

Mara Triangle is one of the conservancies of Masai Mara National Reserve; it’s located in the North-Western part of the Reserve. Mara Triangle is managed by a nonprofit organization called Mara Conservancy, founded by the Maasai locals to strengthen the anti-poaching programmes on behalf of Trans-Mara County Council. The Mara Conservancy was founded by committed, hardworking locals who aim at sustainable Tourism through accountable, transparent management that accounts for the welfare of both wildlife and guests.

Mara Triangle is less crowded, found across the Mara River that forms a natural boundary, making it isolated from other parts of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara Triangle is easily accessible by domestic flights since they have two airfields: Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo airstrip, with flights operating daily.

The conservancy covers an area of 510 square kilometres, defined by the Oloololo Escarpment, established in 1994, though it faced a lot of poaching and management challenges till around 200 when more local leaders joined to improve the management of the Triangle under the headship of Trans-Mara County Council.

The location of the Triangle favored more animals who roam within the Mara Triangle, with the natural fence being the Mara River, which prevents animals from crossing to other sides of the reserve. The scenic beauty, with diverse landscapes like Rivers, Streams, swamps, volcanic features, and others, makes it much more unique from the rest of the parts of Masai  Mara.

The Mara Triangle proudly hosts the great wildebeest migration, as it acts as an open door for both entrance and exit, making it one of the richest destinations in the Masai Mara where the most experiential game drives can be done; the most luxurious accommodations are also located in this area, like Mara Serena Lodge, Mara Enkipai Safari Camp, Mara River Camp, and many more.