Reviews of Offbeat Mara
Wildlife sightings and reviews
38 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Offbeat Mara and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Offbeat Mara review"
We have been blessed to visit Africa several times over the years and Kenya especially remains our most treasured. Returning to Offbeat camp never fails to touch the soul in every way, from arrival to departure Jennifer and the team provide a beautiful welcoming Masai community feel and transport you through an experience which touches all the senses.
Jennifer is such a personality, great hostess and organiser and credit to the camp. Her job made that much more successful because of all the other loyal colleagues who are extremely, friendly, courteous, professional, thoughtful and fun.
Simply stunning location provides great backdrop for this small, clean tented camp. Nothing is too much trouble and where the facilities are perfectly executed. Evening dining is an experience to enjoy sitting and eating with new found friends over delicious food and wine, in and around the great mess tent and outside dining area. Simply stunning!!! Great chef!! If it were not for the early mornings the relaxed fun atmosphere can so easily detain you.
We were so delighted to meet up again with David our guide and friend, whose knowledge, experience, passion and good nature encompass the very essence of this truly spectacular experience. He welcomes all to his homeland with pride. Every game drive he try’s showcasing the wild beauty of all wildlife and the fascinating interactions that occur through life and death. The reserves size facilitates greater peaceful watching with David never rushing. The journey is always so much more rewarding!! We were also privileged to have Benson with us providing his knowledge and spotting skills.
No matter the game drive or amazing walking safari we did, great care for us and the needs of the wildlife and conservation were paramount.
We are truly thankful to Jennifer, David and all the staff for the compassionate manner in organising a tree planting at the site of my wife’s mothers ashes scattering. Having taken place a few years earlier revisiting this spectacular location was deeply moving. Thank you and for the sundowners celebration with other guest afterward Amazing!!!
As always visiting offbeat Mara fulfils every expectation of a spectacular Kenyan experience.
Until the next time thank you again to all." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya

Aardvark
1 sighting

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Offbeat Mara review"

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
7 sightings

Giraffe
6 sightings

Hippo
3 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
8 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wildebeest
8 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Offbeat Mara review"
The quality of the tent was above expectation, very roomy and clean and well serviced each day in our absence. The mess tent was a great communal area.
Food was excellent ( I especially liked Jennifer's Vegetable Lasagne but forgot to get the recipe from her!) and drinks service was great too. We totally loved our last night supper around a camp fire and under the stars.
The game drives were simply amazing and our guide, Mooli, was so friendly and knowledgeable. The conservancy was brilliant, as well as all the wild life being in a relatively small area, it was a real advantage to be able to go off the beaten track for special sitings." See all these reviews: 4n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Offbeat Mara review"
The team were welcoming, helpful and smiley, and the food delicious. The camp has a relaxed rustic atmosphere, it is unpretentious, small and informal, but also provided fabulous Masai entertainment on New Year's day and an exceptional private candlelit dinner in the bush for my birthday.
Best of all was our Masai guide David who was extremely experienced and knowledgeable. Within 10 minutes of collecting us from the air strip he had found a cheetah and her cub, who we then watched stalk and hunt an impala. He was incredible with the children - making them Masai spears and bows and arrows - and also found the best spots for bush breakfasts and sundowners, always surrounded by wonderful game and spectacular views.
We didn't undertake the trip to the Mara National Park as there was so much to see within Mara North - we weren't missing anything!" See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
6 sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
3 sightings

Leopard
4 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Offbeat Mara review"
The variety of wildlife in North Mara is really good: Plenty of lions sightings with the Offbeat pride on the camp doorstep.
I witnessed my first kill (on my 17th safari!), a cheetah taking a male Thomson gazelle to feed her 3 young cubs. It was spectacular!
We were also very lucky to see a pair of wild dogs and followed them for quite a while until darkness." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
2 sightings

Elephant
6 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Offbeat Mara review"

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Offbeat Mara review"
The staff and the camp were excellent I would recommend this camp to anyone.
Very helpful and friendly staff" See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
6 sightings

Eland
5 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
5 sightings

Leopard
5 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Offbeat Mara review"
The friendly, courteous, professional and thoughtful staff members are the stars of this property. They call their guests by name. And with them being so accomodating, i think I've memorized all their names as well. Did i mention the food? It was like dining in a Michelin restaurant every time.
The wake up call (with coffee and cookies) really added a warm personal touch to their service and accomodation.
Kudos to Bob, Carol, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Kevin anfd Wilson. Shout out to the chef who really was very talented.
I would love to stay at this property again." See all these reviews: 5n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
8 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Striped Hyena
4 sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Spectacular"
I was blown away by the game viewing, 4 kills, lions every day, lion cubs and a cheetah baby, a hippo fight, everything you could possibly want to see. Lots of drama and excitement.
My wonderful Maasai guide was by far the best-dressed of anyone all trip, and I even did yoga with the (only again!) other guest and a staffer. The other guest had an app we used.
I found out the results of the U.S. election while there and Jen, the camp manager was a joy to share that with and celebrate with. She was nearly as invested in the results as I was." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Offbeat Mara totally on the ball"
The staff are all enormously welcoming and helpful, relaxed but excellent service. Jennifer the manager is a force of nature and personality: a brilliant hostess and organiser.
Geoffrey kept glasses topped up and plates brimming. The food was simple but varied in style, and excellent in taste and quantity.
Offbeat is a place for safari enthusiasts - everything is laid on for game drives, walks and even Mara-thon jogging. Nothing was too much trouble for our excellent Maasai guide and spotter, Muli and Simo, who were outstanding as both hosts and companions.
Make sure to spend some time at the Mara river - not for migration but just for the magic of the location and to see what appears." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

Buffalo
4 sightings

Cheetah
4 sightings

Eland
4 sightings

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
4 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wildebeest
8 sightings

Zebra
8 sightings
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