Oloololo (Siria) Escarpment
Oloololo Escarpment
A towering cliff on the western edge of the Mara Triangle, part of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. From the top you look out over endless grasslands, and it is one of the filming locations of Out of Africa.
The escarpment rises about 300 meters above the grassland and forms the northwestern boundary of the reserve. On the top are high-end camps such as Angama Mara, which overlook the entire Mara grassland and the winding Mara River. At the foot of the cliff is the Oloololo Gate, the northern entrance to the Mara Triangle, where lions and elephants are often seen. The picnic scene in Out of Africa was filmed nearby. To enjoy the view, stay at a camp on the cliff top or look up from inside the Triangle. The road up the escarpment is rough, so take care in the rainy season.
Opening hours
All day (reserve 06:00–18:30)