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Offbeat Mara Camp

Mara North Conservancy | Masai Mara, Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

My first visit to Offbeat Mara was three years ago with my then 16 year old daughter, and it was heaven on earth! EVERYTHING was perfect and we decided this was our "happy place." I returned the following year with two of my closest friends and they agreed, HEAVEN! Back AGAIN, this past January with three more friends who have... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Than you very much for your great review here on TripAdvisor and we are thrilled that you love Offbeat Mara so much. Great your friends had such a good time and we look forward to seeing you and your daughter again in July. I will pass your comments on to Joseph and Kimani and the rest of the team and... More

Bletchingley, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Our 2 weeks in Kenya started with 2 nights at Offbeat Mara camp and what a fantastic beginning to our holiday. Everyone was surprised we were going on safari with a 2yr old and 5 yr old but they loved it and it all worked out brilliantly without compromise. We went on early morning game drives and late afternoon ones... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Thank you very much for your lovely review here on TripAdvisor. I am glad you had such a great stay at Offbeat Mara and that the Mara North Conservancy was looking so good. I am sorry you had so much rain, but sounds like it did not dampen the spirits. Early April can get quite wet in the Mara! Great... More

Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This review is grossly late, but I figured better late than never! I stayed at Offbeat Mara for 4 days in October of 2012 and it was beyond incredible. This is as close to nature as you can get! The guides were unbelievable (ask for James - he sounds just like Morgan Freeman!). I saw everything there is to see... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thanks very much for your great review. I am glad you had a great stay and I will pass your comments onto James and the rest of the staff. We hope to see you back again soon! Piers More

London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We spent 4 nights in February. Mara looking green and the abundance of game was amazing. leopard, cheetah and offbeat pride of lion viewings before breakfast, both mornings! We were going to go into the Southern reserve for a day, but the viewings were so exciting in the North Mara Conservancy that we stayed and had viewings on our own... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Thank you very much for your great review here on TripAdvisor. Yes The Mara North Conservancy is in great shape and we are currently having HUGE rains! As such the area will stay lovely and green and bring in the migration in the coming months. We hope to see you back at Offbeat Mara soon Piers More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Let's start with the good points: the camp is isolated, so early morning and evening your vehicle is on its own. As you venture towards the more "commercial" area of the Mara you'll find yourself looking at a cheetah with up to half a dozen other vehicles, which turns the event into a circus rather than a safari. This said,... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
7 March 2013

Thank you very much for your review and I will pass your cooments onto Miia and Josphat - I am glad you had excellent drives and the Mara North Conservancy really does lend itself to fantastic game viewing. I am sorry that not all your expectations were met and below I will try and explain why these happened (from speaking... More

Stittsville, Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

My husband and I had the great good fortune to finish our 10 day Kenya adventure with 5 nights at Offbeat Mara January 4 - 9 of this year. We had been in the Selenkay Conservancy to start (also wonderful), and thought we couldn't possibly see any more wildlife than we had seen there, but staying at Offbeat Mara proved... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Thank you very much for your great and very detailed review here on TripAdvisor. I will pass all your comments onto the team - whom I know very much enjoyed having you all to stay. Being a camp with just 6 tents it should make it easier for us to give such good service and I am very pleased to... More

Dubai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We spent four nights at Offbeat Mara with our three children aged 14,11 and 8. The whole holiday was fantastic - from the extremely kind and knowledgeable guides to the incredibly hardworking staff at the camp, everyone was out to make us feel welcome and looked after. The tents were comfortable and clean, and even the reluctant camper amongst us... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Thank you very much for your lovely review here. It was great fun to meet you all and I must say you had fantastic game viewing - seeing the Big 5 (yes a Black Rhino was spotted) and a Cheetah kill. Hope you had a safe trip home to Dubai and hope to see you back here again soon. Piers More

Grimsby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

I had 3 nights at Offbeat Mara Camp. An amazing, comfortable bush camp. The staff are great. My driver ( Joseph )and spotter ( Kapen) were very knowledgeable and it was good to catch up with Josh ( my driver from a couple of years ago, it was like old friends meeting again). The camp is lovely, as was Mia,... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
23 February 2013

Thank you very much for your great review here and I will pass your comments on to the team. It is always so nice to hear these comments, escpecially from repeat guests and great that you have now been twice to the camp - we do hope to see you again soon. You will be pleased to know that the... More

St Albans
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

I had 3 nights at Offbeat Mara and had an absolutely wonderful time. I'd booked because I wanted to see the Masai Mara, and found myself "glamping" by accident, but a happy accident it was. It's certainly not cheap, but you get an awful lot for your money. We saw wonderful game on every drive, thanks to our excellent guide... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
21 February 2013

Thank you very much for your great review on Offbeat Mara Camp and I will pass your comments onto the team. Great that you loved our style of "Glamping" in the Kenyan bush. Thank you for your comment regarding the lack of mention on our website to say that we can charge guests camera's etc. I will get straight onto... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

We spent three nights at the camp, and loved every minute of it. The tents are very comfortable and have all mod cons, including flushing loos, but still manage to make you feel that you're right in the middle of the Mara. Miia looked after us brilliantly , together with her team, and the food and service was faultless. The... More

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OffbeatKenya, Owner at Offbeat Mara Camp, responded to this review
20 February 2013

Thank you very much for your great review of Offbeat Mara and I will pass your comments on to the team. The wildlife really is great in the Mara North Conservancy at the moment, and the Offbeat Lion pride and local Cheetah providing great sightings. Whilst this area is classified as Malarial, it is very rare to see, let alone... More

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Also Known As:
Offbeat Mara Camp Hotel Maasai Mara National Reserve
Offbeat Mara Camp Hotel
Offbeat Mara Camp Kenya, Africa
Address: Mara North Conservancy | Masai Mara, Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Rift Valley Province > Masai Mara National Reserve
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 98 Speciality lodging in Masai Mara National Reserve
Price Range: €€€€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Offbeat Mara Camp is a six tented traditional camp situated in the Mara North Conservancy in an area rich in wildlife. ... more   less 

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