Mara North Conservancy, Kenya

Offbeat Safaris

Overview

About Offbeat Safaris

Offbeat Mara Camp is an established tented camp delivering authentic safaris, while Offbeat Ndoto offers a smaller, more private setting. The Cabanas on Lamu Island provides a relaxed beachside retreat to pair with the safari experience. Activities span game drives, guided bush walks, cultural visits, bush meals and hot air balloon safaris.

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Offbeat Mara Camp

Mara North Conservancy, Kenya

Rooms: 5 x Standard Tents · 2 x Family Tents
From: $580 – 950 pppn
Min age: None
Offers: 5% Early Bird (booked 9 months in advance). Family discount: 3rd child sharing pays only conservation fees.

Insider tips

— Amazing lion sightings — the Offbeat Pride lives just outside camp.

— All the guides are Silver-level Maasai guides.

— Photographic safari vehicles available.

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Getting there

— Access via charter or scheduled flights — Mara North airstrip is about a 1-hour game drive from camp.
— Drive time from Nairobi: 6+ hours.

Facilities

General:BabysittingWifi (Main areas only)

Rooms:6–10 RoomsFamily RoomsInter-connecting RoomsTented Rooms

Activities

Land & air:Access to Hot Air Balloon siteBirdwatchingClient Conservation ActivitiesCultural ExcursionsGame DrivesNature Walks / Walking SafarisPrivate Vehicle (on request)

Sustainability

80%+ LED Lighting80%+ Local Food ProcurementCommunity: Investment in Local ProjectsCulture: Heritage Projects and PartnershipsEmployees: Positive Employment InitiativesProactive Conservation EngagementProperty's Electricity is 100% RenewableRenewable Energy Generation e.g. Solar panelsSustainable Design & ConstructionWaste Policy e.g. prevention or recycling

Type of travel

Family FriendlyHoneymoon / CouplesSafari & Wildlife

Pairs well with

Sosian, LaikipiaKinondo Kwetu, Kenyan CoastTamarind Tree, Nairobi

Contacts

Jen Carr HartleyHead of Officemanager@offbeatsafaris.com
Anthony MuriithiMain Reservationsbookings@offbeatsafaris.com
Piers WinkworthOwner/Marketingpiers@offbeatsafaris.com

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Closed: NoneUpdated: 29 June 2026

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Offbeat Ndoto

Mara North Conservancy, Kenya

Rooms: 4 x Standard Tents · 1 x Suite
From: $710 – 1,175 pppn
Min age: None
Offers: Early Bird discount · Family discount · Honeymoon discount.

Insider tips

— Incredible views, especially at sunrise as the tents face east.

— Lunch on the secret island under ancient fig trees.

— Private vehicle for each tent.

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Getting there

— Access via private charter or scheduled flights to Mara North airstrip.
— The airstrip is about a 1-hour game drive from camp.

Facilities

General:BabysittingExclusive Use Villa/sWifi (Throughout)

Rooms:1–5 RoomsFamily RoomsInter-connecting RoomsTented Rooms

Activities

Land & air:Access to Hot Air Balloon siteBig 5Client Conservation ActivitiesCultural ExcursionsGame DrivesNature Walks / Walking SafarisPrivate Vehicle (on request)

Sustainability

Type of travel

Family FriendlyHoneymoon / CouplesSafari & Wildlife

Pairs well with

Manda Bay, LamuElewana Elsa's Kopje, MeruSarara Camp, Samburu

Contacts

Piers WinkworthOwnerpiers@offbeatsafaris.com
Jen Carr HartleyOffice Managermanager@offbeatsafaris.com
Anthony MuriithiReservationsbookings@offbeatsafaris.com

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Closed: NoneUpdated: 29 June 2026

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The Cabanas

Lamu Island, Kenya

Rooms: 2 x Double Cabanas · 3 x Family Cabanas (Double & Twin)
From: $371 – 560 pppn
Min age: 3+
Offers: Please contact reservations for seasonal offers.

Insider tips

— A laid-back, design-led hideaway on Kizingoni Beach — barefoot luxury, privacy and sweeping ocean views at the southern tip of Lamu Island.

— Fresh, wellness-focused cuisine with generous home-cooked meals centred on seasonal produce and daily seafood, with outstanding vegan and vegetarian options curated by the owners.

— Effortless bush-to-beach extension — easily paired with safari for a seamless balance of adventure and relaxation.

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Getting there

— Scheduled or private flight to Lamu Airport, followed by a ~25 minute boat transfer to the southernmost tip of Lamu Island.

Facilities

General:Dedicated SpaDirect Access to BeachExclusive Use Villa/sRestaurant / Dining VenueSwimming PoolWifi (Throughout)

Rooms:6-10 RoomsFamily RoomsHoneymoon Suite

Activities

Water:BoatingDeep Sea FishingKite SurfingPaddle BoardsSailing / Catamaran SailingSea Swimming (Direct Access)SnorkellingSunset Cruises

Land & air:Yoga

Sustainability

Fully solar powered — property runs entirely on solar energyLow-impact design with natural ventilation and coastal materialsCareful water management and guest awareness around conservationFresh fish sourced daily from local fishermen; seasonal produce bought locallyEmployment and skills development for local staff80%+ organic foodEmployees: Positive Employment InitiativesProperty's electricity is 100% renewableRenewable energy generation (solar panels)Sustainable design & construction

Type of travel

Accessible TravelBeachExclusive-Use OptionFamily FriendlyHoneymoon / CouplesSolo Travel FriendlyWellness & Retreats

Pairs well with

Offbeat NdotoOffbeat Mara CampSosian Lodge

Contacts

Jen Carr-HartleyReservations Managermanager@offbeatsafaris.com
Anthony MuriithiReservationsbookings@offbeatsafaris.com
Joyce WanjiruReservationsbookings3@offbeatsafaris.com

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Closed: Open year roundUpdated: 29 June 2026

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