Mara expedition camp
Mara Expedition Camp is tucked away behind dense riverine forest trees, so much so that you won’t notice it until you’ve crossed the boundary. This intimate safari lodge is tucked away in a quiet area of an acacia woodland. It has just five opulent safari tents and one family tent that is covered by a forest canopy. For magnificent dawn and dusk safari drives and amazing wildlife viewing, it’s the perfect private African safari home base.
Mara Expedition Camp is the ideal fusion of extremely successful conservation initiatives with an upscale safari experience, complete with leather recliners, brass bucket showers, and antique traveler’s trunks. The camp is small and exclusive, with just five elegantly furnished and cozy safari tents. This small camp is a haven of tranquility amid the genuine Masai Mara National Reserve, which can get somewhat busy during the Great Migration season. With views of an acacia woodland, each of the six safari tents is sheltered by a grove of acacia trees. The camp is situated well inside the Masai Mara National Reserve’s northern boundary, where the Mara ecosystem’s never-ending savannahs merge with riverine forest. Additionally, the camp is well located close to the Mara North Conservancy, and visitors can enjoy unrestricted safari drives in both the National Reserve and the Mara North Conservancy. It is well known that there are incredibly high wildlife densities in both places.
The fact that this bushcamp-style safari camp is well-known in the area for having resident leopards that walk the grounds is one of the best things about visiting. Additionally, it’s in a prime location to observe both the famous and lesser-known migrations from Loita Plains. The great migration typically occurs between August and November, however naturally, like with nature, this can change year to year. Of course, going on safari game drives should be your primary motivation for staying at this camp, but the safari doesn’t have to begin and end with getting into and out of a 4×4 vehicle. The safari camp offers numerous opportunities to view wildlife from the comfort of one of the two director’s chairs on deck or from the hammock next to each of the six tents, each of which has a private deck overlooking the African wilderness. Opening your front tent is essentially the start of your daily safari excursion.
Like the individual safari tents, the communal living and dining tent has an outlook over the wilderness. It has a really cozy and welcoming feel thanks to the brass lighting, beaded leather floor cushions, and Persian rugs. The tent is divided into two sections: a living area on one side and a wide communal table for meals on the other. Usually, meals are served outside the tent under a canopy of African ebony trees for breakfast and lunch. Typically, dinner and drinks are served by the fire in a space illuminated by candles and lanterns. You can also enjoy a sundowner by the riverfront while relaxing on a cozy daybed or from one of the cozy director’s chairs that are put up there, if you’re in the mood to repose and unwind with a view. The camp features a small souvenir shop with beaded jewellery and antiques for you to purchase and bring home as a way to assist the local Masai people. Only five minutes’ driving away from the Mara Expedition Camp is the larger gift shop at the Mara Plains Camp.
Experience with food at Mara Expedition Camp
At the Mara Expedition Camp, every meal is carefully and meticulously prepared. Having a picnic-style breakfast before setting out for an early morning game drive will enhance the specialness of the morning. Your guide will set up a table with a Masai blanket tablecloth, chairs, and utensils after choosing a picturesque location for your break. A comprehensive breakfast consisting of toasted bread, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, fried eggs, and a handmade cereal with mixed seeds should be anticipated. Of course, if you choose to eat breakfast at the camp, you may also savor a delicious complete spread that includes freshly made bread. Lunch is also served in a picnic-style setting. This is quite helpful if you’re going on a full day of safari activities. Lunch consists of a selection of salads and other delectable delicacies, along with freshly baked bread and fruit salad. Dinner is usually served on a beautifully fitted out dining table and is more formal. The cooks at the safari camp craft scrumptious three-course meals using local, fresh ingredients every night.
