Mara Plains Camp -
Kenya Safaris, Masai Mara
Mara Plains Camp is located on the
northern border of the Masai Mara National
Reserve in the 30,000 acre Olare Orok
Conservancy. Rarely a night passes without lion roaring nearby, while leopard
are regularly found to wander through the camp and cheetah have established
territories on the savannah nearby the main area.
Mara Plains Camp is a small, high quality,
seven-roomed camp under canvas and on raised decks with sweeping views across
Kenya’s notable savannahs. It is among the smallest and most personal camps in
the Masai Mara region. It is just
one of three camps currently operating within the Olare Orok Conservancy, which
boasts the region’s lowest vehicle density with no mini-buses, and only one
guest room per 700 acres!
Here, it is possible to avoid the high tourist
density of the Masai Mara National Reserve proper, if desired. In total, guests
of Mara Plains have access to over 100,000 acres of low-density vehicle tourism
lands as well as an additional 375,000 acres within the Masai Mara National Reserve
itself.
Mara Plains offers possibly the
widest range of activities anywhere in the greater Masai Mara – early morning
and late afternoon and night game drives, balloon safaris (at extra cost),
authentic local village visits and unrivalled access to superior wildlife
habitats.
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Plains Camp Located In Masai Mara As
An African
Safaris Accommodation In Kenya
Mara Plains Camp is in an extraordinary location on the Ntiakatek
River, a mere two kilometers from the Masai Mara’s north-central border. Upon
arriving at Mara Plains Camp, it is immediately clear that this is a unique
place. The camp is secluded, and it isn’t until just before you cross the
memorable and grand swing bridge steps that it reveals itself. Once across the
river, and under the cool shade of the trees, there is a lovely open grass area
leading to the main area.
Mara Plains Camp is centered around three open-air
marquis tents connected together in a pod concept. There are two lounges, one
with a small library and writing area. A main dining room with a grand wood
table and magnificent chandelier host breakfast and some dinners, when we are
not dining under the stars. The décor - rich in browns, coppers and reds - is
warm and inviting, encouraging a relaxing break from adventures. Also raised on
decking, and blessed with sweeping views, the central area brings together the
whole camp. As the evening ends, we often move to the open-air campfire and
listen as the resident lion prides begin their night’s exploits.
The camp caters for only 14 guests in seven
uniquely designed octagonal canvas rooms. Each is raised on decks, and opens on
three sides to the outside. Floor to ceiling net walls and the marquis ceiling
make for very open-air and inviting environs. The rooms have a dressing area as
well as private verandahs with seating and exquisite views. The en-suite
facilities consist of a double basin vanity, flush toilet and shower.
The fresh air, getting on and off vehicles, and
walking will incite an appetite and there’s no going hungry here.
Complementary refreshments and snacks are served on all our drives and include
tea and coffee on the morning drive and the traditional "sundowner"
cocktail in the late afternoon. Special meals and dietary requirements can be
catered for on request.
Kenya Safari Tour At Mara
Plains Camp Located In Masai Mara as an African Safari & Kenya
Safaris Camp
- Game drives – day and night to see the
wildlife and beauty of the conservancy
- Bush walks - get up close with the landscape and wildlife on guided walks
- Cultural & village visits
- Photographers – for photographers and non-photographers alike – have
specially designed our Toyota Land Cruisers. We are among the only, if not the
only camp, in the Masai Mara to have completely open game drive vehicles. The
thoughtful engineering provides all-round visibility - with a (removable) canvas
roof, and comfortable bucket seats. These rugged, 4X4 vehicles provide access to
all of the region’s diverse ecosystems, and do so with ease.
- Bush breakfasts & lunches
- Sundowners
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