5 Places to Visit in Narok, Tourist Places & Top Attractions

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Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara is one of the most incredible game reserve of the world. Nestled on the border of Tanzania, Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti. It makes for the wildlife corridor between the two countries Tanzania and Kenya.

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Mara Triangle

The Mara Triangle is a part of the Maasai National Reserve which is famous for camping and watching wildlife animals. You can also carry your own camping gear and stay at a private or public campsite or just get it from a club there. Highlights:Wildlife enthusiasts will just love what the Mara Triangle has to offer. Along with an exotic range of animals, there are various varieties of birds to watch as well. If you like camping and staying in midst of a jungle, it is one of the most fantastic places to be at.Location:Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.Timings:You can visit it whenever you please but since it is a jungle, it is better to settle there before dusk falls.Price:The pricing depends on your nationality as well as the place you will be staying inside the conservatory. Check the latest pricing of the conservation fees before visiting.

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Mara Naboisho Conservancy

The Mara Naboisho Conservancy is a private conservancy which is a ground breaking project of tourism.

Highlights: Visitors coming here for exploration and can encounter a lot of personal space, wildlife and freedom. Camping can be a good fun here. You can set up the camp on the plains of the African savannah and wake up to the sounds of the zebras right from out of your tent. This conservancy is also a home to the big cats in vast numbers. A variety of wildebeest, elephant and giraffes can also be spotted here. Unlike its neighbour Masai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Naboisho Conservancy strictly keeps a count on the number of tourists who visit the place.

Location: Mara Naboisho Conservancy is located in Kenya and lies adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Timings: The Mara Naboisho Conservancy remains open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Price: You’ll have to pay a small entry fee to take admission in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy.

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Narok Museum

Narok Museum is the solo official attraction of the town. It is a small museum that displays contemporary and traditional Maasai culture as well as that of the different Maa speaking people including the Ndorobo, Samburu and Njemps peoples.

Highlights: The Narok Museum also known as the Maa Museum is a home to the exquisite variety of artefacts and pictures that very well preserve the strength and beauty of the rich traditional culture of the people who speak Maa. You can also found exceptional ethnographic portraits of Joy Adamson.

Location: The Narok Museum is located in B3 of Narok in Kenya.

Timings: Narok Museum remains open from 9:00 AM in the morning to 5:00 PM in the evening.

Price: For adults the admission fee is Ksh 500 and for the children the admission fee is KSH 250.

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Mau Forest

The Mau Forest is the largest indigenous montane forest enclosures in the whole of East Africa. It is also a place which receives the highest rainfall in Kenya and thus you must avoid going here during monsoon. The forest is also the largest water catchment area in Kenya and due to all these facts, it has started attracting a number of people. Highlights:You will find numerous plant and bird species in the forest and for this reason is termed as a heaven for bird watchers. You can also spot various local ethnic groups with whom you can interact during your visit. The Rift valley is a must visit place inside the Mau Forest complex.Location:It is located at Nairobi Road, Elburgon, Kenya. Timings:The place is open throughout the day and night. Price:There is no particular price for visiting the forest but you can donate an amount for the conservation of the forest.