Mara Expedition Camp
Mara Expedition Camp is a luxury camp located in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, a world-renown destination known for the annual wildebeest migration. The camp encapsulates the heart of the ancient explorer.
Designed to impress the adventurous safari-goer who loves a bit of luxury, Mara Expedition is a light canvas camp situated in an elevated area. It’s here that wildlife strolls straight past camp, which means guests certainly don’t need to travel far to see predators. Furnished with typical 19th century campaign furniture, huge brass showers, and massive beds with white linen, ensures a pocket of luxury amidst the completely wild terrain.
- Mara Expedition’s claim-to-fame is its location, which is perfectly positioned to take ad vantage of the annual Serengeti migration.
- Ideally located on the banks of the Ntiakatek River, and situated in an elevated area that gives rise to aerial views of the valley below.
- Private concession and uncrowded.
- Entire camp is light and breezy, with large open spaces under canvas.
- Holds great appeal for Serengeti safari romantics.
- Magical outdoor atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era.
- Incredible guiding, hospitality and cuisine.
- Herds of plains game and lion prides come right past the camp.
- There are 5 spacious canvas tents in total, each with their own viewing deck and outdoor bath.
- Easy access to both the Mara North Conservancy and Masai Mara Reserve for game drives.
- The camp is known for its leopard sightings.
- Daily game drives are included in activities, and there are also opportunities to go hot air ballooning.
Located on the banks of a channel in the Ntiakatek River, means that game viewing doesn’t end after game drives. The croc and hippo infested waters always offer some kind of entertaining sighting, and the opportunities for birding are endless. The camp is also perfectly positioned to take advantage of both the green season migration and the famous Serengeti migration, where it’s not uncommon to spot thousands of wildebeest migrating.
There are a few local leopards that often wander through camp, providing once in a lifetime sightings. Birders will delight in knowing that a few common residents in the area include saddle-billed storks, turacos, African fish eagles and a range of other wading birds.
Game drives take place twice a day when the predators are most active. The game viewers are open 4x4s, allowing for maximum vantage points. Guided drives traverse a wide territory across both the Mara North Conservancy and the national reserve. Early morning walks are also possible, and are included. Cultural visits to Maasai bomas, hot air ballooning, and community involvement can also be arranged.
