Offbeat Mara Camp

Offbeat Mara is a small, traditional safari camp, situated within the 74,000 acre Mara north conservancy. The area is full of wildlife yet far from any other camp or lodge. MNC is only open to member camps and has a strict policy on game viewing etiquette.  For these reasons our guests get a wholly exclusive experience that is otherwise becoming hard to find.

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Why stay here?

Offbeat Mara can undoubtedly boast that it has some of the best wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara. Our pride of lion are always within a short distance from the camp and can regularly be heard roaring in the Offbeat Valley. Combined with regular sightings of cheetah and leopard as well as the rest of the big and little game, there is little need to go elsewhere. Offbeat Mara has taken the traditional camping term and turned it into something rather special. Fantastic guiding, a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food and outstanding management will make you feel right at home.

Twin tent

We have 5 tents that are set up as either doubles or twins, with a large double bed and a large single bed in the tent. All tents have flush loos, safari showers and jugs of water for the basins. The tents have a large verandah, with a table for private dining and chairs to relax on.

Family tent

We have two family tents. Each has two sleeping areas, one with large double bed and the other with two or three single beds.There are two safari showers, loos and basins in these tents. The tents have a large verandah, with a table for private dining and chairs to relax on.

Offbeat Mara dining

All meals are freshly prepared each day in camp. Breakfasts and lunch can either be in the bush as a picnic or on our forest deck. Dinners are taken in camp often outside under the stars if a clear, dry night.

Game drives

We offer unlimited game drives in custom designed 4×4 safari vehicles, with open sides, camera stands and roof hatches. These vehicles are designed to optimise game viewing and photography. Drives can be arranged at any time and we do not have time constraints. For those wanting to go out for a full day, a picnic lunch can also be carried. Afternoon drives tend to start around 4pm after a cup of tea and slice of cake and often cars do not return to camp until after dark. Being in the exclusive Mara north conservancy we can also head out after dinner with filtered spot lights and see what activity is going on after hours. Sundowners and bush dinners are also a highlight. All our guides are highly qualified silver rated guides and groups of four or more will always have their own vehicle.

Walking safaris

We can offer walking safaris from the camp with an armed guide. This is a great way to explore the secrets of the Olare Orok valley, most of which can not be reached in the vehicles. Walks can be any length you like, but typically 2-3 hours.

Bush meals

Picnic breakfasts and lunches are often carried in the vehicles so you have the flexibility to stop where you like and enjoy your meal in stunning surroundings. Bush dinners are also a highlight of your stay.

Sundowners

A famous safari tradition is sundowners in the bush after a full day of game viewing there is nothing more refreshing than evening drinks as the sun sets over the horizon, listening to the sounds of Africa. With a fire to sit around and a fully stocked bar, it is not until the stars appear that you will pry yourself away and head back to your beautiful camp hopefully finding lion or leopard on the way.

Family friendly activities

With our two spacious family tents we are a very child friendly camp with rates to suit. We also have two extended safari vehicles which will comfortably fit 8 people. If Mum and Dad fancy a chill out in the afternoon, are team of Maasai guides are more than happy to entertain the little one, be it learning to fire a Maasai bow and arrow or throw a spear, beading with some of the ladies from the community, fishing or even baking a cake for afternoon tea there is plenty to keep children entertained between drives and walks. Special or early meals can easily be arranged and if your children want to go to bed early, a Masai guard will sit outside their tent until you return and radio the main mess tent if they wake up so you can enjoy your dinner in peace.

Cultural visits

The Maasai people are a fascinating and beautiful tribe who are proud of their traditions and love to show our guests their way of life. Offbeat Mara camp work very closely with our local community and visiting these villages is a morning or afternoon well spent. There is a charge $30 per person to vist a Maasai village.