A night in a conservancy often costs noticeably more than one inside a national reserve. What you are paying for is fewer vehicles and more access.
Who owns the land
National parks and reserves are government managed. Conservancies are land leased from Maasai families who receive a direct share of every bed night, which is why the fee is higher.
Vehicle limits
Conservancies cap the number of vehicles at a sighting and the number of beds per acre. In the reserve, twenty vehicles at a leopard is possible. In a conservancy it is typically three.
What you can do
Night drives, walking safaris and off road driving are permitted in most conservancies and prohibited in the national reserve. That access is a large part of the premium.
Where the money goes
Conservancy fees fund land lease payments to families, ranger salaries and community schooling. It is the most direct conservation contribution a visitor makes.
Is it worth it
If you have three nights or more, splitting between reserve and conservancy gives you both the migration density and the quiet exclusive sightings.
Plan your safari
Tell us your dates and we will build a route around them. See our safari packages or request a free quote.