In the Mara North Conservancy, not far from the Olare Orok river, Offbeat Mara offers access to exclusive game viewing away from the busy Mara Game Reserve. This is a private and exclusive camp with just seven luxury tents and a traditional African 'bush ambience'.
The Offbeat lion pride can be heard roaring across the valley and are usually a short distance away from the camp.
Offbeat Mara Camp is open from December to mid-April and June to mid-November and if you stay from mid-July to mid-October, you may witness the famous wildebeest and zebra migration.
Location
Located in the Mara North Conservancy within the Masai Mara Reserve. Accessed from Nairobi by a flight to the Mara North airstrip and then an hour's game drive to the camp.
Accommodation & Facilities
Offbeat Mara Camp has four Mery-style double or twin tents and three family tents, with canvas extending out to create a shady veranda, where you can sit and enjoy views of the conservancy. The main communal ‘mess’ tent and lounge area is positioned by the Olare Orok river. There is also a dining room, bar, library and shop where local crafts are sold, donating to the local community.
Activities
Enjoy unlimited daily game drives from highly qualified silver rated Masai guides and track big game out on a walking safari. Visit a Maasai village an hour's drive from the camp or at an additional cost, you can enjoy hot-air balloon safaris and line fishing.
Dining
Breakfast and lunch can also be served out in the bush as a picnic. In the evenings, enjoy al fresco dining at the forest deck overlooking the river, and a drink around the campfire.
Enjoy a tailor-made safari to Kenya taking in the big cats and game of the Masai Mara Reserve. After catching a flight here, you will be able to spot game en route during your transfer to Naribor Camp. Due to the stunning location of the camp there may even be a number of resident game wandering through the grounds as you arrive.
From 7750 per person
Take in the best of Kenya in ultimate luxury. Head up to the Laikipia Plateau for exclusivity and adventure, spending your days exploring the vast terrain on game drives, nature walks, camel safaris or on horseback. Finally head to the iconic Masai Mara and stay here or in one of the surrounding private conservancies.
From 17500 per person
Offbeat Mara Camp is committed to persevering the Masai Mara eco-system and is one of the founding members of the Mara North Conservancy. The camp has no permanent structure and is made from canvas with local soil and rock used to level the tents. The majority of the camp’s staff are local Masai who helped to initially build the camp in 2005. Offbeat Mara Camp are also the key sponsors of the local Aitong Primary School which has expanded in the last few years.
