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<\/h2>\nA picture postcard of flawless Africa \u2013 golden savannahs, perfect acacia trees dotting the horizon and lots of big cats. Lions and leopard sightings are common, as are masses of the other\u00a0wildlife\u00a0\u2013 this is the protected conservancy of\u00a0Mara North.
\nThe private wilderness of over\u00a061,000 acres\u00a0is a special zone created to protect this beautiful swath of land, the precious wildlife within its borders and its native inhabitants, the pastoral\u00a0Maasai People. Going on a safari here is a unique experience of the land, the animals, and the culture as you will enjoy your time on these Great Plains with few other tourists and vehicles.
\nThat\u2019s one of the most special qualities of the conservancy \u2013 the number of visitors is strictly limited \u2013 just one bed allocated per 350 acres. Which is one of the lowest tourist densities of the\u00a0Mara eco-system, guaranteeing a more personal safari adventure.
\nAt Mara North, you\u2019ll also be able to partake in activities not allowed in the National Reserve like walking and night safaris, and personalized camping complete with bush dinners and breakfasts.
\nLocated in the northern border of the\u00a0Maasai Mara National Reserve, this not-for-profit conservancy is a partnership between 13 safari\u00a0camps and lodges, and the over 800 Maasai landowners who have traditionally inhabited this stretch of wilderness. It\u2019s goal? To benefit the Maasai people, apply select conservation practices for the land and animals\u2026 and create the best possible safari experience for lucky visitors.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nSitting under the shade of their beautiful acacia trees, hundreds of Maasai landowners discussed and decided to lease their land to a new entity \u2013 the\u00a0Mara North Conservancy. Established January 1, 2009, the new partnership between the Maasai people and the member camps became the first time these native landowners would be paid direct income for their land and wildlife. The member camps, in turn, would have the privilege of setting their game drives in this exclusive area.
\nThe promise of the conservancy would be low-impact tourism and better caring for the land with controlled grazing and restoring natural habitats. Just as important, the increased resources from this new organization would protect the wildlife from poaching and snaring.
\nThe camps within the conservancy would also be environmentally friendly using solar panels, \u2018green\u2019 waste, organic composting, and sustainably grown firewood. It was designed to be and has become a \u201cwin\u201d for all.<\/p>\n
The Great Wildebeest Migration, the annual parade of millions of gazelles, wildebeests, and zebras moves through the conservancy as the animals disperse throughout this area. You\u2019ll also find lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles as well as smaller wildlife and hundreds of bird species.
\nThis area of the\u00a0Maasai Mara National Reserve\u00a0also includes a ravine called\u00a0\u201cLeopard Gorge\u201d,\u00a0where the nearby rivers attract impalas, warthogs, and gazelles\u2026 and the leopards that prey upon them. Caves and rock formations give cover for the leopards. Perched upon the area trees, they can scan the nearby terrain for their quarry. It is here you\u2019ll likely find the graceful and elusive leopard hiding in a branch above, quietly eyeing the landscape.<\/p>\n
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The Mara is an exciting and rich wildlife environment and a safari in a private conservancy offers more opportunities for discovery than you\u2019ll find in the neighboring Masai Mara National Reserve.
\nAfter dinner, jump in your 4 x 4 and set out in the twilight for an exotic\u00a0night game drive. There\u2019s no feeling quite like coming upon a stalking predator or the bright white eyes of gazelle staring back at you in the inky darkness.
\nLeaving your Jeep to step closer to the natural world, a\u00a0walking safari\u00a0with an armed guide is an intimate way to see, feel, and even smell the environment. You\u2019ll experience aspects missed from a vehicle and your guide is a wonderful source of information about the land and wildlife.
\nFor a truly immersive way to soak up the best of the Mara, experience a\u00a0private camping trip.\u00a0Imagine a bush dinner over your own campfire, the sounds and calls of the animals not far off. In the morning, you\u2019ll awaken to the birds and a delicious bush breakfast. It\u2019s a moment you\u2019ll want to keep on sharing.
\nThe indigenous people of the area and partners in the conservancy are the Maasai, a semi-nomadic people whose livelihood revolves around their cattle. They form strong communities and are known by the colourful shawls in which they adorn themselves. A\u00a0Cultural visit\u00a0to one of these authentic villages will add new dimensions to your visit to Mara North and can be arranged at your lodge or camp.<\/p>\n
These member camps are partnered with the local Maasai landowners and guarantee regular sustaining resources to the local people, in addition to the conservation of the land and wildlife of Mara North: Offbeat Mara Camp<\/a><\/strong> Mara North Conservancy \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A Personal Adventure A picture postcard of flawless Africa \u2013 golden savannahs, perfect acacia trees dotting the horizon and lots of big cats. Lions and leopard sightings are common, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":94858,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,14656],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-kenyan-destinations"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94856"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94856\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94858"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\nPride Drive Tour Solutions\u00a0will create for you an adventurous African safari to the beautiful countryside of Mara North with lodging at any of the above excellent accommodations. Let us plan a safari holiday to suit your wishes and dreams.<\/p>\n![\"Lewa](\"https:\/\/yellowzebrasafaris.com\/media\/26585\/_copyright_beverly_joubert_mara_wildlife_kenya_5288.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=2048&height=1024&format=jpg&rnd=131564450830000000\")
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