Mara Siana Conservancy
Nestled on the eastern edge of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Entumoto Safari Camp lies at the heart of the vibrant, community-led Mara Siana Conservancy. Since 2014 we have partnered with 1,951 Maasai landowner families and organisations such as WWF Kenya and Chance e.V. to protect the 35,000-acre Sekenani Valley and turn it into a thriving wildlife corridor.
When the plan was first proposed — to safeguard the land instead of subdividing it — hundreds of community members gathered under a tree to sign the first land lease agreements. Today Mara Siana is one of 24 conservancies bordering the Maasai Mara that together protect 86% of its wildlife.
What we do
Conserving wildlife, empowering community
Mara Siana Conservancy shows how people and nature can thrive together. Through innovative land management, ranger patrols and habitat protection, we have created 35,322 acres where wildlife — from big cats to smaller hunters — can flourish.
The conservancy also strengthens local livelihoods: lease payments, jobs and community projects support hundreds of Maasai families, while environmental education programmes teach students about conservation, human-wildlife coexistence and sustainable practices.
A democratic Landowners Trust ensures that decisions reflect community priorities, balancing livestock grazing with wildlife needs. Volunteers can join our work, contributing hands-on to both conservation and local development.
Biodiversity
Where wildlife roams freely
Mara Siana is a vital wildlife corridor on the eastern edge of the Maasai Mara, offering the same incredible biodiversity as the reserve — but with a more intimate, uncrowded experience. Open grasslands, acacia valleys and seasonal watercourses support a rich variety of mammals and birds.
Thanks to community-led conservation, big cats — including lions, leopards and cheetahs — have returned, reclaiming their natural territories. Herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and antelope roam freely, while elephants use our corridors during migration. Birdlife flourishes too, from martial eagles and secretary birds to colourful bee-eaters and seasonal migrants.
Every stay supports the conservancy
Conservancy fees from each night you spend with us go straight back to the Maasai landowner families and the rangers who protect this landscape.