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FACT SHEET MARA EXPEDITION CAMP MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA “This is a brand new camp, positioned on high ground in a grove of typical East African acacia trees overlooking a valley in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. It is on private land, so very exclusive but with access to some of the region’s best wildlife. The camp tells the story of early day explorers with touches of campaign furniture and open air space under light canvas. It is an ideal camp, from which to start your safari looking for big cats such as cheetah and lion. Most days you don’t even have to go very far!” - Dereck Joubert, CEO Mara Expedition Camp is a magical revisiting of the past, drawing from Africa’s original explorers’ designs and designed for those who search for East Africa’s romantic safari era. Here, you will experience the best of both worlds: the intense action of the Maasai Mara ecosystem, as well as the more private 70,000-acre Mara North Conservancy. Mara Expedition Camp is a stylish experience and adventure camp unique to the industry and fits the service levels, specialised guiding and design that has become associated with Great Plains Conservation. It is safari chic with five light and airy, spacious canvas tents, each with en-suite bathrooms where you enjoy piping hot water from huge brass safari showers. It is set down low, hidden from lights and noise from other camps or properties or any sign of mankind. Under the grove of Africa ebony trees, its humble main area is lit by lantern and candlelit, simple in design, but just enough for all the comforts. This camp’s ambience and ‘back to the classics’ safari design will be a sure hit with private groups and safari enthusiasts. The camp is locally famous for its leopard residents wandering nearby, and is positioned to take the best advantage of two migrations – the famous annual Serengeti migration and the green season migration from Loita Plains, an additional 50,000 wildebeest and over 100,000 zebras vying for grazing rights. Mara Expedition Camp is a place for the ardent safari-goer. Full days, with picnic breakfast (and often lunch, too), traverse some of Africa’s richest game country, renowned for extraordinary predator density and frequent hunts. Access to both the Masai Mara Reserve and Mara North Conservancy give guests options of more privacy. WWW.GREATPLAINSCONSERVATION.COM / INFO@GREATPLAINSCONSERVATION.COM
MARA EXPEDITIONS CAMP
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA
ACTIVITIES
Drives to find and photograph unique wildlife across both the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and the Mara
North conservancy.
Mara Expedition Camp’s two specially designed Land Cruisers are totally open-sided (a rarity in the region),
offering 300-degree views, which provide ideal photography opportunities. Under our top guides’ guidance,
each vehicle comes fully equipped with a stocked fridge and photography tools.
Hot-air ballooning over the Maasai Mara is available at additional cost and is a truly stunning way to experience
the landscape and an unforgettable sunrise.
If culture is of interest, then visits to Maasai bomas and local school and community projects (supported by
Mara Expedition Camp) are possible and offer incredible insight into the region’s colourful people.
Telephone: +27 (0) 87 354 6591
Facsimilie: +27 (0) 21 701 1073
After Hours Emergency: +27 (0) 79 284 5945
Email: res.manager@greatplainsconservation.com
Website: www.greatplainsconservation.com
Total Number of Bedrooms: 5 double tents accommodating two guests each for a total camp
size of 10 people in classic safari styled tents. Extra guide tent
Type of Lodge: Safari Camp
Lodge Season & Opening: Year Round
Ideal length of stay: 3 - 4 Nights
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Maasai Mara and surrounding conservancies are ideal for some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife and
birding scenes.
GEOGRAPHY
CAMP LOCATION:
• Co-ordinates: 1°22'04"S 35°11'38"E
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MARA EXPEDITIONS CAMP
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA
ACCESS DIRECTIONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL
• Daily scheduled light aircraft transfers to the ol • None, because camp is very shaded.
Kiombo Airstrip;
• Flight Time from Nairobi's domestic Wilson MOSQUITO NETS
Airport is approximately 1 hour ; • Fly netting on all tent sides.
• The camp is a 45-minute drive from the airstrip;
• Co-ordinates: S1°24'31.0" E35°06'38.0"; FOOD & DRINK
• Airstrip length: 1200m • All meals included;
• All drinks and beverages are included, including
TENT DETAILS imported spirits and champagnes;
BEDROOM • Excellent: Three delicious meals a day are
• Uniquely designed custom tents on slightly provided. We are incredibly flexible on timings.
raised platforms; Picnic breakfasts or lunch (or both) are the
• Large bedroom with attached bathroom; norm due to very active game drives;
• Classic in style, the tents are of light tan canvas • All dietary requirements are catered for from
with plenty of netted windows and high ceilings; regular to vegan to children, prior warning
• Either twin or double bed configuration; requested.
• WiFi included.
USUAL BOARD BASIS
BATHROOM • Full board including all meals, scheduled wildlife
• Example: En-suite with flush loo, double brass viewing activities, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
basin and a campaign-style, romantic shower beverages including imported spirits and
with Victorian bathtubs; champagne.
• Hot water is provided;
• Soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion DINING STYLE
provided; • Group meals or private dining in separate
• The power system does not support hairdryers, locations under the trees on decks or in rooms.
shavers or any high wattage device.
DINING LOCATIONS
CONSTRUCTION • Indoor and outdoor.
• Customised canvas tent on slightly raised
ground; ROOM SERVICE
• Yes.
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MARA EXPEDITIONS CAMP
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA
EXTRAS CHILDREN
POSSIBILITY OF DISABLED ACCESS • We look forward to having children stay with us
• The camp layout is not always conducive who are 6 years and older;
to guests who use wheelchairs (in the wet • Children under 6 will be considered if the group
season), but many wheelchair guests feel quite books the entire camp on exclusive use;
comfortable in this camp. • Young children must be supervised as the camp
is open, with high predator densities in and
LAUNDRY around camp;
• Included in nightly tariff - next day service, • Great Plains Young Explorers Kid’s program is
weather permitting. available – thoughtfully designed to explore
various experiences and topics from birding to
CENTRAL FACILITIES/ COMMON AREAS cooking to art to tracking wildlife.
• Central lounge and dining room;
• Coffee/tea station; POWER & COMMUNICATIONS
• Bar/drinks area; SOURCE
• Outdoor fire area with seating. • The camp is run by an impressive solar farm;
• This system produces 240V, 24-hour electricity
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT to the tents and main area;
• Mara Expedition Camp has two professional • Plug points in each tent;
Canon camera sets, each with a choice of • Type of plug: large British three-pin; converters
lenses, including wide-angle macro lenses; available for most international plugs;
• These are available on a complimentary basis to • The power system does not allow hairdryers,
guests on a first-come-first-serve basis; shavers or any high-wattage device.
• All photos are downloaded to a USB for
guests to take home upon departure with our INTERNET & MOBILE
compliments; • Mobile reception is relatively reasonable, and
• Photographic tuition is available on request, each guest tent has access to complimentary
either on company cameras or own guests' WiFi;
personal cameras; • No cell phones or computers are allowed in the
• A limited number of Leica binoculars are also public areas of camp or on game drive vehicles,
available for guest's complimentary use during only in guest tents' privacy.
their stay.
PRIVATE VEHICLE
• Available.
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MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA
HEALTH & SAFETY FIRE SAFETY
MALARIA • Fire extinguishers in each tent.
• Minimal – Malaria prophylaxis is recommended
if guests are concerned; MONEY MATTERS
• All safety protocols are observed due to the SAFES
current pandemic in all areas of the camp. • Safes are provided in every room.
MEDICAL CARE ACCEPTED PAYMENT ON LOCATION
• Guests must hold comprehensive medical • All-inclusive. Staff gratuities can be paid in
insurance and emergency evacuation Kenyan Shillings, US Dollars or GB Pounds;
insurance; • There are no credit card facilities available.
• Senior staff all has first aid training;
• The nearest decent medical facility is in Nairobi. THE TEAM
LODGE OWNERS
RISK OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS Great Plains Conservation.
• Moderate – high density predator area.
SECURITY MEASURES
• 24-hours a day guards armed with traditional
spears.
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QUICK CAMP FACTS
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ACTIVITY OL DONYO LODGE MARA EXPEDITION MARA NYIKA MARA TOTO
THE MARA PLAINS JAHAZI SUITE
Day Drives • • • • •
Night Drives • • ~ • ~
Guided Walks •
Boating
Mekoro
Canoeing
Main Swimming Pool •
Private Plunge Pools •
Horseback Riding •
Cultural Interaction * * * * *
Hot-Air Ballooning * * * *
Spa/Massage * *
Gym
Fishing (Seasonal)
Mountain Biking •
Hide •
(*) This activity is available for an additional fee | (#) This activity is water level dependent | (~) Subject to weather conditions especially heavy rain falls
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