26/07/2013
The Maasai Mara is well known for its astounding
wildlife numbers and one of the highest densities
of predators in the world. But as of July this year,
it is also home to the new Mara Plains Camp,
Great Plains Conservation's latest in bespoke
safari experiences. Emulating the style and
community of its Botswana camp, Zarafa
recipient of many "best of" awards, the brand-
new Mara Plains Camp adopts many of the same
values and design ethics but with its own East
African twist. Still limited to just seven tents, and
set among the riverine forest of the Ntiakatek
River, the camp overlooks the plains of the
Maasai Mara Reserve and the 35,000 acre private
Olare Motorogi Conservancy. CEO of Great Plains
Conservation, Dereck Joubert, a National
Geographic filmmaker and explorer was
instrumental in the design of this brand new
Mara Plains Camp, along with his wife Beverly