FAQ – Driving to the Mara Triangle

How to get to the Mara Triangle

  • Sekenani Gate Route
    From Narok, take a left turn to Sekenani gate. Once past the gate, proceed towards Keekorok Lodge and turn right, following the signs to Mara Serena and drive to Purungat Bridge gate.
  • Aitong Route (via Mara North Conservancy)
    From Narok, drive through Ngoregore-Lemek-Aitong-Mararienda-Oloololo Gate.
  • Kisii Route (via Kilgoris)
    From Kisii, drive to Kilgoris and to Lolgorian. Turn left at the Lolgorian junction and proceed through Olopikidongoe-Engos nanyuki-Kawaii and descend the escarpment. Turn right at the bottom of the escarpment towards Oloololo Gate.

  • If you are staying at Mara Serena, the Sekenani route is fastest, but the road is very rough and corrugated from Narok to Sekenani gate.
  • If you are staying outside of the park (Kichwa Tembo, Batleur Camp, Olonana Camp, Kilima Camp, Mara Siria, Mara West, Mpata), the Aitong route is fastest.

Vehicle Entry Fee

Safari Vehicles

Less than 6 seats Ksh 400
6 – 12 seats Ksh 1,000
13 – 24 seats Ksh 3,000
25 – 44 seats Ksh 4,000
45 seats and above Ksh 5,000

Trucks

1 – 3 tons Ksh 700
4 – 7 tons Ksh 2,500
8 tons and above Ksh 3,500
Yes. The vehicle entry is valid for 24 hrs.
No you do not need to pay if you are on a transit. You will be given 2 hours for passing through the Mara Triangle and will be charged after that. It will take little over 1hr from Oloololo Gate to Purungat Bridge Gate on main road doing 50km/hr.

Vehicle Type

Any 4×4 vehicle is suited. Ensure that your vehicle has four-wheel drive.
No. You need to park your camper at public/private campsites.

Vehicle Type

Fuel can be purchased at camp/lodge fuel stations. Sometime there are shortages of fuel so you will need to ask the camps and lodges directly.