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’ve partnered with 1,951 Maasai landowner families and organizations like 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 protect 86% of its wildlife, proving that people and nature can flourish together. At Entumoto, every stay connects you to this extraordinary landscape and the community working to preserve it.
Conserving Wildlife, Empowering Community
What we do
Mara Siana Conservancy shows how people and nature can thrive together. Through innovative land management, ranger patrols, and habitat protection, we’ve 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 programs 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 Conservancy 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, ensuring healthy ecosystems across the Mara. Birdlife flourishes too, from martial eagles and secretary birds to colorful bee-eaters and seasonal migrants.
Every sighting reflects the balance of this thriving landscape and the success of protecting both wildlife and the corridors they rely on.
A community-led model for wildlife conservation and sustainable livelihoods
Watch the incredible success story the Mara Siana Conservancy and the positive impact of the conservancy model as a whole.
