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Olare Orok Conservancy

Masai Mara National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
5.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Nairobi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

we saw a lot of game. also not many cars here like the main mara so game viewing much more pleasurable

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Nairobi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

There was no need to go into the reserve. the conservancy has the highest concentration of predators in the smallest area. Well managed and the upside - no white tourist buses allowed in the conservancy cramming up a small are, so the animals get to enjoy their space

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Amazing. explorekenya.com promotes 'safari on a budget' and they provide a truly amazing experience worth so much more. Airport pick-up, camp, meals, safari (cheetah's, elephants, giraffes, eagles, hippo's & crocs .. the finale was a pride of lions catching breakfast). The people were super friendly and I felt very safe, i would do this trip by myself if i couldn't... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The Mara is absolutely the best African park ever. We saw the "Big Five". The scenery is beautiful. The guide we had was great. His knowledge of the animals and how to find them was amazing. We took a hot air balloon ride early one morning which was magical. I couldn't believe how close to the animals we were.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

We went last year to see the "Big 5" of Africa with Discovery Expeditions & Adventures or DiscoveryXA if you look online. We saw incredible things, including one night we saw two leopards at dusk. Our tour guide told us that is unusual to see these solitary cats so close to one another, and that they were likely seeking each... More

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Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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This is a very good conservancy. Can hear animals like lions, elephants and hippos at night.

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Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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So amazing, really beautiful landscape full of different animals, birds and plants and not as busy as the National reserve, far fewer vehicles! Walking safari was well worth it, seeing so much more at grass roots level!!

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Harpenden, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

A brilliant pace to go. The variety of animals was great and so unspoilt.

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nairobi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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always book with a reputable tour company that has radio call

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

The Olare Orok Conservancy borders the Masai Mara and, in my opinion, is superior to the main Mara because it is only accessible to those who are staying in reserves within its grounds. This means that, unlike parts of the main Mara, you dont get 10 jeeps crowded around one lion. It is where the Big Cat Diaries were filmed... More

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