Offbeat Mara Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya

The Masai Mara is the premier game viewing destination in Kenya and also boasts the single largest concentration of plains game anywhere in the world, providing sanctuary to hundreds of thousands of animals and 400 species of bird. The area is part of the wider Serengeti ecosystem and offers amazing game viewing throughout the year. The Mara also witnesses one of the great wonders in the world, the Great Migration, between July and October, when over a million wildebeest with zebra, antelope and attendant predators move across the plains in their annual circulation for fresh grasses. Offbeat Mara camp is a seasonal camp situated north of the Masai Mara Game Reserve on Koyiaki Group Ranch, an unspoilt part of Masailand, full of wildlife but far from any busy lodges. Days are warm and nights can be cool at 6000ft. The camp works with the local Masai community and gives $10 per bednight directly to the local Masai as well as employing many in the camp staff as trackers, room stewards, waiters, cooks and night watchmen. The camp is unfenced and wild animals roam free.  Offbeat Mara camp is owner operated, small and exclusive, and comprises six large luxury tents: three twins and three doubles, all with hot (eco-friendly) en-suite bucket showers, wash basins and flush loos. The spacious tents contain huge cedar beds, are lit by solar lighting and use the finest linen. There is a large sitting room tent equipped with bar, library, comfy sofas and writing table. There is also a large dining tent capable of seating up to 12 people.  Its all very comfortable and well thought out - drawn from years of bush experience and a genuine safari life-style. Sister camps are Offbeat Meru and Sosian in the Laikipia which makes a wonderful and varied safari circuit.  See Suggested Offbeat itinerary Transfer time 45 minute game drive from the airstrip. Daily scheduled air services from/to Nairobi and the Laikipia highlands. 5 hours drive from Nairobi . Style Seasonal tented safari camp Air/Con No Dining Yes Children Yes, child rates are 50%. The camp reserves the right to restrict certain activities, dependant on the age and demeanour of the children but, in general, activities are open to all camp residents. No. of Bedrooms 6 Activities Guided day and night game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners and visits to the local Masai Manyattas (villages). Each day's activities are different and guests may choose activities to suit the pace they wish to follow. Price Range From £200 pppn + £20 pppd conservation fee. Full board with all game drives, house wines, spirits, beer, soft drinks and laundry. Champagne and tips excluded. Low season special rate from £165.00 pppn in June and October.  Closed May and November. Find Similar Properties