Mara Bush House, Mara North

Mara Bush House is a stunning property in the Mara North Conservancy that allows guests to enjoy the splendour of the Mara in their own private house. The property has 2 houses on it so a larger group can enjoy their time all together. Mara House where I stayed had 3 ensuite bedrooms, a large lounge with a fireplace, dining area, small kitchenette for preparing food and a huge outdoor seating/dining area. The pool and bbq area offer a chance for guests in each house to alternate eating down by the pool and near the pond whilst watching the animals come down for their daily drink.

The house provides its own car for the group so safari drives are taken when the guests want, walks can be organised and picnic breakfasts/lunches/sundowners are offered. Visits to local villages and the weekly markets are a fantastic opportunity to meet with the locals and to understand the culture. There is also a chance to visit a school during the school term as well.

The service at Mara House was beyond brilliant. The amazing Jackson who looked after us in the house was one of the best Asilia staff members I met during my 18 days on safari. The food was excellent and always fresh and of course way too much. My parents and I left having put on a number of kilos.

Sightings at Mara House in April were a little hard to come by. I enjoyed time with some lion prides, elephants, giraffes and other plains game. The scenery around the Mara North Conservancy is stunning and the rains made the plains beautiful and green. It allowed for beautiful photos of the animals contrasting against such lush grassland.

Troy from True Africa helped me prepared my 18 days in Tanzania/Kenya and provided great support, guidance and suggestions with my itinerary. The Asilia properties I stayed at were all fantastic and I have already booked my next trip down in November to discover more.