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The Top-End Mara Brief

What actually separates a US$700 night from a US$1,800 night in the Mara. Written for people who can afford either and would rather not be sold to.

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A 7-part brief for people spending real moneyReal numbers, no fluffNo cost, no obligation

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Accommodation, meals, park fees, guiding and transport — the way safaris are usually costed. It sets the level of camp we plan around, and we will tell you honestly what your budget does and does not reach.
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What the brief covers

What actually separates a US$700 night from a US$1,800 night in the Mara. Written for people who can afford either and would rather not be sold to.

  • The three things money genuinely buys, and the two it does not
  • Exclusive use: when taking the whole camp is cheaper than you think
  • Private guiding — what a dedicated guide changes about a day
  • Vehicle density by conservancy, and how to ask for the real number
  • The extras that are never in the headline rate
  • Eleven questions that expose a camp coasting on reputation
  • A worksheet for a party of two, four and eight
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How it works

Three steps, about four minutes

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About the download

Is it really free?

Yes. No payment, no card, no trial. We publish it because people who plan well are better to work with, and because some of them come back to us when they are ready.

Will you spam me?

No. If you give us dates, our specialist sends one tailored follow-up. If you do not, you get the guide and nothing else unless you ask. Every email has an unsubscribe link and we do not sell or share your details.

Do I have to book with you to use it?

No. It is written to be useful even if you plan the whole trip yourself or book elsewhere. It would be a poor advertisement if it were not.

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