The Mara North Conservancy (MNC) is a stunning wilderness area of 69,160 acres. It’s the largest conservancy and a vital part of the Maasai Mara ecosystem as it forms the north-western zone, bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It states its aim as to create a best practice, world-class conservancy with long-term commitments to the environment, wildlife, and local communities. The Conservancy is a partnership between fourteen member camps and 666 landowners.
The Conservancy is one of the most populated wildlife areas within the Maasai Mara. It is home to the Leopard Gorge, a vital birthing and maternity ground for the big cats, as well as the scenic Lemek Hills, an important refuge to highly threatened African wild dogs. During the Loita Hills migration (December to May), thousands of local wildebeest come to the Mara North Conservancy.