The Masai Mara Conservation Centre at Oloololo Gate of the Masai Mara National Reserve is envisioned as an innovative and engaging facility that aims to educate, inspire, and create awareness about conservation and the unique ecosystem of the Masai Mara.

  
This centre will provide visitors with interactive and exciting experiences while promoting sustainable tourism practices. The facility will include parking, essential amenities, an engaging exhibition space, interactive learning zones, a gift shop, and environmentally conscious design features.

  
The architectural style should blend contemporary design elements with nods to Maasai cultural traditions. Natural materials like wood, stone, and thatch can be integrated into the building's facade and interior design. Incorporating traditional Maasai patterns, colours, and motifs into the decor can create a sense of place and cultural identity.

  
**Site and Context**

The site is next to the Oloololo Gate, Mara Triangle, -1.25820, 34.99767\. The road next to the site enters the Mara Triangle Conservancy – part of the Greater Mara Naonal Park. The road traﬃc consists of 80% Tourism (80 vehicles/day in high season), 5% park business and the remainder transit. The peak mes for traﬃc are in the morning (06:30 - 08:00) and in the evening from (16:00 - 19:00). Peak tourism months consist of the following - Mid-June to Mid-September is High Season and extremely busy. It tails oﬀ in October and November and is then busy over Christmas and New Year. There is a slight peak in February before low season from March through May. In 2022 90,000 people passed through the gate – the peak was in August with 13,000 people in the month, the average across the year was 7-8,000 per month and low season down to 3,000 per a month.

£4000 honoraria for each shortlisted team

  
Project Budget: The budget for the build should have an upper limit of USD 750,000 which includes the cost of all amenities such as sewage systems, electricity connection, interactive exhibitions etc. and all fees, site visits, etc for the winning architect and contractor.

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Architectural Association of Kenya