Where to stay
HOW TO GET THERE
Coordinates: 1°09’47.1″S 35°09’11.2″E
Flying:
- Several Kenyan Airlines use Mara North Airstrip, including ALS, Safarilink, AirKenya, and Mombasa Air
- From Nairobi (Wilson Airport) with Safarilink, Airkenya and ALS
- From Northern Kenya (Nanyuki, Lewa, and Samburu), with Safarilink and Air Kenya, depending on routing and availability
- From Amboseli with Safarilink and Air Kenya, depending on routing and availability
- From Mombasa with Mombasa Air
- Private charters and private plans from anywhere in Kenya.
Driving:
The Maasai Mara is approximately 280 km west of Nairobi, and driving takes about 5-6 hours. Nairobi to Narok takes about 2-2.5 hours, and about 3 additional hours to the Mara North Conservancies. The road is scenic and makes for a fun road trip. There are several fuel stations in Narok, which is also a great stop for food and snacks. Please confirm with your accommodation and check for the best route on the day of your travel, which may change depending on weather conditions.
ACCOMODATION
We are delighted to list below accommodation options from our Tourisim Partners and others in the nearby area for the UltraMARAthon.
LEMEK CONSERVANCY
Distance from the start of the race: approx. 10 to 20 minutes
MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY
Distance from the start of the race: approx. 20 minutes to 1 hour
ENONKISHU CONSERVANCY
Distance from the start of the race: approx. 40 minutes
OL CHORRO CONSERVANCY
Distance from the start of the race: approx. 20 to 40 minutes
OTHER OPTIONS
Distance from the start of the race: approx. 40 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes
