Migration Season 2026 — River crossing spots filling fast. Secure your dates →
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Sunrise over the Maasai Mara
Est. 2012 · Narok County, Kenya

The wild doesn't
wait — neither should you.

31 safaris across 14 parks and reserves. All guided by people who grew up on these plains.

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Day Trips
From $80
Migration
Jul – Oct
Luxury
5-star lodges
Family
Kid-friendly
12+Years Guiding
4,800Guests Hosted
31Safari Packages
4.9★Avg. Rating
Maasai guide in the field
Who We Are

Run by the people who call this home.

Olkeju Mara Tours was founded by Maasai guides who grew up tracking these plains. We keep groups small — every vehicle private to your party — and every shilling as close as possible to the community that makes this place extraordinary.

"Olkeju" means river in Maa — a nod to the Mara River that shapes everything that happens on this land.

Our Story → Browse Safaris
Weather
Mara: 26°C
Warm & clear — perfect game-drive conditions
Migration
Migration Status
Herds currently on the northern Mara plains
Best Time
Best Window
River crossings July – October 2026
Spots
Availability
Aug & Sep spots very limited
Featured Packages

Choose your way into the wild.

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Why Book With Us

Six reasons to go direct.

01

Local Maasai Guides

Born on these plains. Not trained in a classroom.

02

Private Vehicles

Your Land Cruiser, your schedule, no sharing.

03

No Middleman Markup

Book direct — same price, better relationship.

04

Free Itinerary Changes

Adjust up to 14 days before travel at no cost.

05

2-Hour Response Time

WhatsApp or email — we reply fast, always.

06

Community-First Money

Guides, cooks, and camp staff are all Maasai locals.

Guest Reviews
★★★★★
"The safari exceeded every expectation. Our guide read the bush like a book and we saw all the Big Five in two days. Absolutely unforgettable." — Eleanor Whitfield, United Kingdom
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"Our children still talk about their junior ranger badges six months later. Patient guides and genuine respect for wildlife throughout." — The Hendricks Family, Netherlands
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"Floating over the Mara as the sun rose, thousands of wildebeest below — I simply have no words. Book this without hesitation." — Marina Conti, Italy
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"The Maasai village visit was handled with real respect and openness — not as a performance. One of the most honest travel experiences of my life." — Daniel Osei, Ghana
How It Works

From first message to first sunrise drive.

01

Tell us your dates & interests

Pick a package or describe what you're after. We reply within 2 hours with availability, a tailored quote, and honest advice on timing.

02

We confirm & arrange everything

A 30% deposit secures your dates. We handle permits, camps, transport, and logistics — down to the last river crossing viewpoint.

03

You arrive, we guide

Your guide meets you at pickup. From there it's just the bush, the light, and whatever the Mara decides to show you that day.

04

Share your experience

We ask every guest for honest feedback. It's how we keep standards high and our guides motivated — your review matters to the team.

Field Notes

From the guides, for the curious.

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Limited Migration Season Spots

The river crossings won't wait for next year.

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