Offbeat Mara and Meru?
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Offbeat Mara and Meru?
Hello everyone,
Some of you have already helped me quite a bit with my itinerary, but now all of a sudden, someone is trying to convince me to change my tentative plans to stay at the Offbeat Mara and Offbeat Meru as opposed to my original plans of Serena and Intrepids camps. I have not seen much on here about the Offbeat camps, but they are supposed to be very nice and more authentic? Can anyone give me more details about these camps please? Thank you.
Some of you have already helped me quite a bit with my itinerary, but now all of a sudden, someone is trying to convince me to change my tentative plans to stay at the Offbeat Mara and Offbeat Meru as opposed to my original plans of Serena and Intrepids camps. I have not seen much on here about the Offbeat camps, but they are supposed to be very nice and more authentic? Can anyone give me more details about these camps please? Thank you.
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Offbeat Meru is located just outside Meru National Park in Bisanadi Reserve. I stayed at Elsa's Kopje inside Meru in September (read my post: Trip Report Part I). I believe Offbeat is a cheaper option but still very nice. I assume when you say Intrepids, you mean Samburu Intrepids. Nice camp, good wildlife, but Meru, I think, is a more authentic wildlife experience -- especially if you are going to go to Maasai Mara where you will see many other vehicles. If you can afford it, go to Elsa's Kopje -- that's a sure thing, but I have heard good things about Offbeat Meru.
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I think Offbeat is mainly known for their riding safaris. I'm curious if anyone has stayed at their camps as well.
Hari,
Here's the website www.offbeatsafaris.com
Hari,
Here's the website www.offbeatsafaris.com
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Yes, horseback riding, but at their Sosian camp/ranch in Laikpia area.
At Meru and the Mara more traditional safari activities - drives, walks, etc.
Camps are traditional canvas tents where Serena is a Lodge and Interpid's is a permanent tent camp on raised platforms. Offbeat camps on the otherhand are also smaller properties.
At Meru and the Mara more traditional safari activities - drives, walks, etc.
Camps are traditional canvas tents where Serena is a Lodge and Interpid's is a permanent tent camp on raised platforms. Offbeat camps on the otherhand are also smaller properties.
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Thanks Patty. Wasn't aware at the Mara. But, and unless I'm somewhat confused... is the mobile riding safaris Offbeats own operation or an offshoot of Equisafaris.... the company based in the States doing equi-trips around the world? If I recall, believe CherylC (last January) used Equisafaris for their visit. Maybe, who knows!
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Do you mean Equitours? I couldn't find an Equisafaris. If so, my understanding is that they're a booking agent for different equestrian trips around the world, similar to Hidden Trails, but they don't actually operate the safaris. I could be wrong.
I met a gal last month who went on a Botswana riding safari booked through Equitours and they used a local outfitter on the ground (can't recall the name).
I'm not sure if Equitours has any relationship with Offbeat other than agent/ground operator.
I met a gal last month who went on a Botswana riding safari booked through Equitours and they used a local outfitter on the ground (can't recall the name).
I'm not sure if Equitours has any relationship with Offbeat other than agent/ground operator.
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Glad I asked this question, sounds like we learned something. Unfortunately it doesn't sound like anybody is too familiar with them though, not really any first hand knowledge. If anyone else hears anything, let me know. Thanks.
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Patty - That's it. Equitours.
Have clients who will be staying at Offbeat Sosian and Mara (amongst a few other non-Offbeat props) in early '07. Their wedding at Sosian and the pre- and post-safari as their honeymoon. If I recall correctly, the future bride, having taken a riding trip elsewhere, met the guy who operates in or suggested Kenya; decided to stay at these props for their special occasion.
Have clients who will be staying at Offbeat Sosian and Mara (amongst a few other non-Offbeat props) in early '07. Their wedding at Sosian and the pre- and post-safari as their honeymoon. If I recall correctly, the future bride, having taken a riding trip elsewhere, met the guy who operates in or suggested Kenya; decided to stay at these props for their special occasion.
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