MASAI MARA GATES
Sekenani Gate is located on the outskirts of Sekenani town, amidst vast Savannah plains on the eastern border of Masai Mara national reserve. It is the main gate and most preffered because it is on the main road from Narok Town. The best lodging options near Sekenani gates includes Mara Sarova Game Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge, Mara Springs Safari Camp, Enkolong Tented Camp, Kimana Mara Tented Camp, oldarpoi Mara Camp, Sekenani Camp and AA Lodge Maasai Mara
Talek Gate
Talek Gate is one of the most developed gates in Maasai Mara. It is located on the North western side of Maasai Mara National Reserve, amidst the large open Savannah grass land right next to the famous Talek River which acts like a natural border between the Eastern and Western region of Maasai Mara. The best lodging options near Talek gates includes Mara Intrepids Tented Camp, Julia'S River Camp, Aruba Mara Camp, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Mara Leisure Camp, Fig Tree Camp, Azure Mara Haven, Mara Simba Lodge and Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Musiara Gate
Musiara Gate is located on the north eastern end of Maasai Mara National Reserve, a short distance east of Oloololo gate, though on the opposite side of the mara river. The best lodging options near Musiara gates includes Little Governors Camp, Governors Camp, Governors' IL Moran Camp, Kandili Camps, Angama Mara, Karen Blixen Camp, Kilima Camp and Nyota Mara Camp.
Oloololo Gate ( Mara Conservancy )
Oloololo gate is located on the north eastern region of Maasai Mara National Reserve, a short distance south of one of the tributaries for the Mara river. The gate is accessed through C13(Aitong road) and C14 (Singor - Kaboson road). You can also use this gate to drive to west of the Mara river ( a few minutes drive) and a similar distance north of the walls of the rift valley known as the Oloololo escarpment. The best lodging options near Oloololo gates includes Mara Big Five Lodge, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Entim Mara Camp and Oltome Mara Magic Resort among others.
Oloolaimutia Gate
Oloolaimutia Gate is located on the outskirts of Oloolaimutia town, amidst the hilly eastern end of Masai Mara national reserve. The best lodging options near Oloolaimuita gates includes Ol Moran Tented Camp, Mara Sidai Camp, Acacia Camp Mara among others.
Sand River Gate ( Closed )
The Sand river gate is located on the northern banks of the Sand river, one of the tributaries for the Mara river as well as a crossing point for the wildebeest migration. It also sits on the southern border of masai mara national reserve, a few metres from the border between Kenya and Tanzania as well as the Bologonja gate into serengeti national park. Due to the nearby border between Kenya and Tanzania being closed to tourists, the gate is seldom used, with most using the Isebania border instead.
The entry fees for Masai Mara National Reserve vary depending on the time of year and whether you are a resident or non-resident. For non-residents, the entry fee is $100 per adult per day from January 1 to June 30, and $200 per adult per day from July 1 to December 31. Children aged 9 to 17 years pay $50 per day, while those under 8 years old are exempt from park fees. Additionally, under the 12-hour rule, guests departing the reserve after 10 am or participating in a morning activity on their departure day will be charged an extra day's entry fee. Payments can be made in cash (US dollars or Kenyan shillings) or through cashless methods like Visa, Mastercard, or Mpesa at most gates, except for the western side of the reserve, where only cashless payments are accepted.
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