Offbeat Mara in Mara North Conservancy

(Offbeat mara in Mara is a rustic camp inspired by the traditional African safari. Without fences or borders, it is situated in the heart of the wilderness, allowing guests to feel immersed in the surrounding landscape. Nestled in the bush and harmonizing with the natural surroundings, the Offbeat mara camp in Mara is barely noticeable to passersby. Its discreet decor and unfenced boundaries often attract a local lion pride, heard before they are seen, as they roar mightily while passing by.

Managed by staff who live in the same local community of Maasai villages, Offbeat Mara Camp is committed to supporting the local area by providing employment opportunities and preserving the natural landscape of the reserve. By employing local staff, Offbeat Mara ensures expert guidance from those who know the reserve best, with an excellent and efficient team dedicated to making guests feel at home. Offbeat Mara boasts a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome. With comfortable lodgings and fantastic excursions, Offbeat Mara is popular with families and safari enthusiasts alike.

Offbeat Mara Camp is home to just seven safari tents, discreetly placed in various corners of the bush, hidden from the outside world. While five of the seven tents are standard-sized to accommodate pairs and couples, two tents cater to families, offering two separate bedrooms with a connecting dressing area. All seven family tents also feature a private veranda with directors’ chairs and sun loungers, where guests can enjoy stunning views across the Mara North Conservancy as animals wander past in close proximity. Constructed with cream canvas, each tent is bright and adorned with earth-toned rugs and furniture that complete the traditional safari aesthetic. With handmade cedarwood beds and colorful throws, Offbeat Mara is comfortable, clean, and cozy. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet and bucket shower.

Recently rebuilt, Offbeat Mara’s main communal area is elevated with a wooden deck, solid walls, and a canvas roof where guests can relax on sofas and armchairs around a fireplace. Guests are also welcome to explore the bar and shop, where local crafts are sold, with all profits donated to the local community. At the center of offbeat mara, is a large dining area overlooking the river.

Internet access and laundry services are complimentary, along with all meals and drinks (excluding some premium alcoholic beverages). Babysitting and room services are available on request for family rooms for an additional fee.

Things to Do at Offbeat Mara Camp

In its own private conservancy stretching from the Aitong Hills to the north-western border of the Mara North Conservancy, guests of Offbeat Mara Camp can enjoy various activities in the stunning open grassland plains, including game drives, safari walks, and more. With a limited number of tourists to help protect and preserve the beautiful lands, guests of Offbeat Mara Camp relish their trip in their own exclusive space, far from the noise of crowds and tourists.

The home of big cats, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, gazelles, and many more, the Greater Masai Mara is a must-visit for adventurers, wildlife and animal lovers. Guests staying at Offbeat Mara can enjoy game drives throughout the conservancy and beyond, with the opportunity to spot these animals (and more!) in their natural habitat. Driven by an expert guide through the open plains, sightings of Africa’s Big 5 are a common occurrence on game drives for Offbeat Mara guests.

Game drives are complimentary and occur twice daily – once during the daytime and once at night. Those staying at Offbeat Mara from mid-July to mid-October can also enjoy a drive into the proper, where they’re likely to witness the famous wildebeest and zebra migration, where animals flock across the landscape in huge numbers, creating a magnificent sight.

Guests of Offbeat Mara Camp can also enjoy guided walks throughout Mara North Conservancy, led by qualified guides who provide expert knowledge of Mara North’s diverse plant, insect, and bird life. Stretching over savannah and woodlands, a guided walk mara camp offers guests the chance to see Kenya’s most vibrant and unique wildlife. Plus, a safari walk is the perfect opportunity to track big game as you follow their tracks and live a day in the life of a big cat!

Additional activities such as hot-air balloon, line fishing, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, and village visits are optional upgrades to make your stay the most memorable and exciting for all members of your party. These activities can be booked at an additional cost.

Offbeat Mara Camp Offers – Stay 4, Pay 3

Embark on your Mara North safari journey at Offbeat Mara Camp with an exceptional deal: book for three nights and enjoy an additional night at camp at no extra cost! This enticing offer is available from 1 September to 31 December 2024, from 3 January to 30 June 2025, and from 1 October to 31 December 2025.

Exclusive Use of Safari Vehicle

When visiting Offbeat Mara Camp with a group of four or more, you’ll receive exclusive access to a safari vehicle throughout your stay at offbeat mara camp itself, ensuring a personalized adventure.

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