MARA TRIANGLE IN WESTERN MASAI MARA

The Mara Triangle lies in the western sector of Masai Mara where the Mara River forms a natural boundary line that embraces one-third of the Mara Reserve. Most of the Mara Triangle is part of the main reserve and is not a private conservancy. In addition to the dividing river, the area of the Mara Triangle is also defined by the Oloololo Escarpment (aka as Siria). The area covers 510-square kilometers (126,023 acres) and is managed by a non-profit organization – Mara Conservancy.

Mara Triangle has a history of facing wildlife management challenges initially. After its establishment in 1994, the wilderness fell in disarray due to improper management. In 2000, local leaders stepped in and improved the state of the western Mara expanse. To ensure the future success of the triangle, the Mara Conservancy was introduced in 2001 to manage the Mara Triangle under the guardianship of the Trans-Mara County Council.



Due to its superb location, animals freely wander between the neighboring wildernesses; however, the river acts a natural fence that keeps most of the wildlife in the triangle. This outback also boasts an incredible, diverse landscape that includes rivers, streams, swamps, plains, volcanic features and much more. The region sees fewer visitors than the other river-divided side of the reserve, so AfricanMecca lodgers enjoy discerning and intimate experiences during game drives.

Mara Triangle is also the entrance and exit point of the wildebeest migration that arrive from the Serengeti; therefore, one of the most strategic locations to game drive in Masai Mara especially during the migration season. The accommodations that do their game viewing in the Mara Triangle are Mara Serena Lodge, Kilima Camp, Mara Enkipai Safari Camp, Mara West, Sanctuary Olonana, andBeyond Bateleur Camp, andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge, Mara Siria Camp, Mara River Camp, Mpata Safari Club and Angama Mara.

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