Mara Expedition Camp

A touch of eco-class in the north-central Masai Mara

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About Mara Expedition Camp

Mara Expedition Camp is so light on the landscape, it could be removed within days without a trace it was ever there. But that's not to say is misses any of the luxuries of a permanent camp, and each tent is decorated beautifully in the way of the early African explorers – brass chandeliers, old Indian campaign chests, and rich leather and hardwood furniture. The beautiful camp is one thing, but it's the Mara wilderness - the wide open plains dotted with thousands of animals - that really steal the show here. And Mara Expedition's prime location in a private glade of leafy acacia trees with easy access to the Masai Mara National Reserve and Mara North Conservancy, puts you in the best place to explore it all.

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From $870 person/night

Lodge

6 Rooms

Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Kenya

Highlights

The camp is perfectly situated to enjoy the best of the annual wildebeest migration - but sometimes you won't even need to leave camp, as the herds converge on the surrounding plains.

Game drives explore both the Masai Mara and the private Mara North Conservancy for a private safari without missing what the main track has to offer.

There's a top-notch array of Canon 50D cameras with 100-400mm lenses and Leica binoculars to borrow if you forget yours - or just fancy an upgrade!

The property

In keeping with the Great Plains philosophy of treading lightly, all materials used in the camp's construction are 'green' and/or recycled from elsewhere, and the entire place runs on solar power. But the main areas are still fabulously comfortable, with lots of chairs positioned to look out over the river and all its comings and goings, plus a gleaming show kitchen and cosy dining area for meals, and a campfire to retire to afterwards.

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The rooms

The six custom-designed tents at Expedition blend comfort and adventure, and are chockfull of rich furnishings, soft cottons and eclectic pieces from times gone by. The en-suite bathrooms aren't fancy, but all have hot showers, basins with hot and cold running water and flushing loos. Private verandas with camping chairs make the perfect spot for an afternoon snooze. And in the morning watch out for leopard tracks outside - the elusive cats are known to wander around in the middle of the night...

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One more thing...

Mara Expedition is made up of just five tents, accommodating 10 guests - but booking three of them will grant you complete exclusivity.

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Activities

Bush Walks

Game Drives

Horseback riding

Hot Air Ballooning

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Wake up for an early morning game drive in open 4×4 vehicles to see the Mara's creatures moving around in the cool hours (the area is known for its excellent big cat action). Relax during the heat of the day, and then jump on an afternoon game drive and head out onto the plains to find the wildebeest of the Great Migration. Being in a prime location on private land means Mara Expedition can offer fantastic guided walks too! Hot air balloon flights over the Mara—surely one of the most spectacular experiences in Africa—are offered at an additional cost.

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Positive impact

Mara Expedition Camp is owned by Great Plains which is dedicated to creating lasting, sustainable conservation solutions for the world's iconic wildlife and wilderness areas. Through their model of compassionate protection and intelligent management, funded by low-impact tourism, they integrate communities, governments, and the private sector. Embracing the concept of 'Conservation Tourism', they prioritise environmentally sound practices while ensuring benefits directly support conservation efforts without a negative impact on the land or wildlife.

A contribution of $95 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.

Reviews

Guest

a year ago

The staff here were the stars of the show. Don't miss out on dinner at the special kitchen table with the singing chef's.

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5 out of 5 stars

About Masai Mara

Masai Mara

A safari classic filled with the Big Five, wildlife-dotted landscapes and vibrant Maasai warriors.

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Wildlife in Masai Mara

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

Rare

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Abundant

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Occasional

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Occasional

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Masai Mara is Kenya's flagship conservation region: a place of rolling plains, bush scrub and acacia thicket— known for the seasonal great wildebeest migration, a mass movement of more than two million, wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, topi and gazelle. As exciting as this phenomenon is, there is so much more to this wilderness. Encounter elephants, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, crocodiles and a variety of cats including lion, cheetah, leopard and the shy serval during a stay in these parts.

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