An entrance or exit point into Masai Mara national reserve that is located on it's north western border, an area known to have a high density of herbivores. It has facilities such as toilets, a public campsite and offices for the Mara conservancy.
What to do there?Anything to do with park permits and payments, though this could also be done online with a debit or credit card. Or get information about the park or a ranger for security.
Or visit other attractions in the park, a list of which can be found on our
attractions page.
Best time to visitAny time of the year.
Location of Oloololo gateOloololo gate is located on the north eastern border of Masai Mara national reserve, a short distance south of one of the tributaries for the Mara river. It also is a few minutes worth of driving west of the Mara river and a similar distance north of the walls of the rift valley known as the Oloololo escarpment.
For more information on this location, please see the map below.
How to get there?By air or road, with several airstrips in the area nearby, including one that is tarmarcked, and flights available from most of the country's regions.
Or take the scenic route and drive there through Kenya's countryside.
