Description
Offbeat Mara Camp is a relaxed, informal camp situated in a remote part of the Mara North Conservancy surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Large walk-in canvas tents with huge cedar beds, solar lighting and fine linen provide comfortable accommodation for a maximum of 12 guests. Each tent has an en-suite bucket shower, washbasin and flush loo.
The Masai Mara plays host to the annual migration from July to October. An enormous concentration of wildebeest, zebra and consequently predators pass through the surrounding plains. Unrestricted by National Park rules, guests at Offbeat Mara can enjoy full day game drives as well as evening drives (pre-dinner) in custom-built Land Cruisers; bush breakfasts, picnics and the famous Kenyan sundowner. Visits to the wildebeest crossing points on the Mara River, Maasai village visits, trips to the rhino sanctuary, scenic flights, and hot air balloon safaris can all be enjoyed from Offbeat Mara Camp.
Activities include game drives, either by daylight or by spotlight to catch a glimpse of those elusive nocturnal species. Walking safaris with an armed scout are also available as well as visits the Maasai villages.
Accommodation
Offbeat Mara Camp has just 6 traditional safai tents sleeping a maximum of 12 guests. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with hot bucket showers, wash basins and flush toilets. The spacious tents are all furnished with large, handmade cedar beds, 24hour solar lighting and the finest linen.
Childcare
Offbeat Mara Camp is not suitable for very young children and those under the age of 8 are not accepted. However, older children are better equiped to enjoy the safari experience and can have a very inspiring and educational stay at Offbeat Mara where all the guides are local Maasai and have first class knowledge of the area.
Activities
Activities from Off Beat Mara include full day game drives as well as evening drives (pre-dinner) in custom-built Land Cruisers; bush breakfasts, picnics and sundowners. Visits to the wildebeest crossing points on the Mara River, Maasai village visits, trips to the rhino sanctuary, scenic flights, and hot air balloon safaris can all be arranged to suit each guest.
When to travel
Offbeat Mara Camp closes for the Rains in May & November.
The only time to avoid Kenya is during the long rainy season in April and May. November is considered the short rainy season, however, these are less predictable and are much lighter. The best time of year to visit the Maasai Mara is during the Great Wildebeest Migration which tends to pass through the Mara between mid July to late October.
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Location and directions
Maasai Mara, Kenya
The camp's location is on the Olare Orok, a meandering tributary of the Mara River. The Olare Orok cuts through the centre of the Mara North Conservancy. Offbeat Mara Camp nestles into a valley in the middle of this wilderness and has close access to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
How to get there
8.5 hour international flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, then its 30 minute by road to Wilson Domestic Airport. Scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson airport to Laikipia airstrip take about 1 hour. Guests are met on arrival and it's then a 40 minute drive to camp.
