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Mara Plains Camp

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WINNER BEST ACCOMMODATION GROUP IN AFRICA; FINALIST BEST SAFARI PROPERTY IN EASTERN AFRICA & BEST SAFARI GUIDING TEAM IN AFRICA

What's Special About Mara Plains Camp

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, and yet shaded under the canopy of trees lining the Ntiakatek River. It is among the smallest and most personal camps in the Masai Mara region.

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Mara Plains Camp was nominated in the following categories:
Great Plains Conservation – Best Accommodation Group in Africa (Winner)
Best Safari Property in Eastern Africa (Finalist)
Best Safari Guiding Team in Africa (Finalist)

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Mara Plains Camp, set in the heart of some of the greatest predator country of Africa. Located on the northern border of the Masai Mara Game Reserve in the 30,000 acre Olare Orok Conservancy. Rarely a night passes without lion roaring, leopard wandering through the camp, and cheetah establishing territories nearby.

All you need to know

Intro
Mara Plains Camp, already renowned as one of the finest camps in East Africa, reopened after a rebuild in July 2013 to become one of the very finest and ecologically sensitive in all Africa. Same location, set in the heart of some of the greatest predator country of Africa. Located on the northern border of the Masai Mara Game Reserve in the 30,000 acre Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Rarely a night passes without lion roaring, leopard wandering through the camp, and cheetah establishing territories nearby.
Highlights
Avoiding the high tourist density of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, guests of Mara Plains have access to over 100,000 acres of community-owned lands as well as the Masai Mara Game Reserve itself. It’s the only place we know of in the Mara where clients are provided with Canon professional cameras and Swarovski binoculars in each tent!
Need To Know
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, and yet shaded under the canopy of trees lining the Ntiakatek River. It is among the smallest and most personal camps in the Masai Mara region. 100% solar powered.
Safaris
Day and night game drives, guided walking, balloon safari (available at extra cost). The largest traversing area in the Mara ecosystem and well located to access all areas. 4x4 game drives in open vehicles with removable canopies, allowing for superb game viewing, visibility and photography. No set departure times, and wildlife dictates the pattern of the days and nights.
Wildlife
This is the predator capital of Africa, with frequent sightings of lion, leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena. Seasonally, the great wildebeest and zebra migration fill the plains surrounding the camp.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay
3 nights
Average Price
From US$956 per person sharing including Olare Motorogi and Mara North Conservancy levy, and 1 x Masai Mara Park Fee per stay.
Child Policy
One child 8-15 years can share with parents at reduced rates. Two bedroom family suite available sharing common deck.
Accommodation
7 luxury tents, including two-tent family suite. One honeymoon tent is accessed by its own rope-bride and perched overlooking the river below.
Accolades
Condé Nast Traveler - Finalist World Savers Award 2013
Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009:
Great Plains Conservation – Winner Best for Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats
Great Plains Conservation - Safari Awards Winner 2013 for Best Accommodation Group in Africa. Pure Awards 2013 - 'Most Life Enriching Experiences" Great Plains Conservation
Season
Year round
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)

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