{"id":14116,"date":"2025-12-23T07:24:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T07:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/?p=14116"},"modified":"2025-12-23T07:24:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T07:24:37","slug":"2025-comes-to-a-close-at-mara-siria-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/2025-comes-to-a-close-at-mara-siria-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"A Warm Thank You as 2025 Comes to a Close at Mara Siria Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with unforgettable safari moments, shared stories, and breathtaking encounters in the heart of the Masai Mara, perched high on the Siria Escarpment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every sunrise, every game drive, and every camp bonfire conversation has added to memories that will live far beyond this year \u2013 and for that, we are truly grateful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"toc\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Moments\">Moments That Mattered Most<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Highlights\">Highlights That Defined 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Looking-Ahead\">Looking Ahead<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Moments\">Moments That Mattered Most<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From laughter echoing through the camp lounge to dramatic wildlife sightings across the Mara Plains, it has been an absolute honor to host guests from around the world. Many of these moments were beautifully captured in heartfelt reviews, including one that perfectly sums up the Mara Siria experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cOur family of five stayed at Mara Siria for three nights in two deluxe tents, and the experience was truly beyond words\u2026\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The review goes on to celebrate our breathtaking location, the warmth of our team- and everyone behind the scenes \u2013 exceptional food (with a special mention for the now-famous <\/span><b>Siria Dawa drink<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), unforgettable game drives with, and enriching experiences such as guided nature walks and a Masai village visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cAll in all, Mara Siria will stay in our hearts, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for high-quality, eco-friendly accommodation for their Masai Mara adventure.\u201d<\/i><\/b><b><i><br>\n<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 <\/span><b>Tanja Ylanen<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/search?q=mara%20siria%20camp&amp;g2lb=4965990%2C72317059%2C72414906%2C72471280%2C72485658%2C72560029%2C72573224%2C72647020%2C72686036%2C72803964%2C72882230%2C72958624%2C73059275%2C73064764%2C73107089%2C73125226%2C73169520%2C73192290%2C73198317&amp;hl=en-KE&amp;gl=ke&amp;ssta=1&amp;ts=CAEaRwopEicyJTB4MTgyYzkyOWFmODFiNmRmNToweGM4OTAzM2IyNjU3MzNmNjASGhIUCgcI6g8QARgDEgcI6g8QARgEGAEyAhAA&amp;qs=CAEyFENnc0k0UDdNcTZiMmpNaklBUkFCOAJCCQlgP3NlsjOQyEIJCWA_c2WyM5DI&amp;ap=ugEHcmV2aWV3cw&amp;ictx=111&amp;ved=0CAAQ5JsGahcKEwigq-z96MmRAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviews like these<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remind us why we do what we do \u2013 and yes, they make our day (sometimes our whole week).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\" href=\"#toc\"><br>\n\u2191 Back to Table of Contents<br>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Highlights\">Highlights That Defined 2025<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year also brought milestones we are incredibly proud of. Mara Siria Camp was officially featured on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ecotourismkenya.org\/eco-rated-facilities\/entry\/39\/#:~:text=Mara%20Siria%20Camp%20has%20an,practices%20in%20its%20business%20operations.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Eco-Tourism Kenya\u2019s platform<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a meaningful recognition of our commitment to sustainable tourism, conservation, and responsible travel. It\u2019s not just a badge \u2013 it\u2019s a responsibility we carry every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14117\" src=\"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Eco-Tourism-Recognition.webp\" alt=\"Mara Siria Camo Eco-Tourism Recognition\" width=\"736\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Eco-Tourism-Recognition.webp 736w, https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Eco-Tourism-Recognition-400x226.webp 400w, https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Eco-Tourism-Recognition-640x362.webp 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\">We were also delighted to welcome a powerful new addition to our team: <\/span><b>Oscar Fogg<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Joining us earlier this year, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/team\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oscar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a FGASA-certified safari guide and talented wildlife photographer. Through his lens, the magic of the savannah comes alive, turning each Masai Mara safari into a visual story worth reliving long after the dust settles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\" href=\"#toc\">\u2191 Back to Table of Contents<br>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Looking Ahead\">Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And just like that, we wrap up another remarkable year at camp. Thank you for being part of our journey \u2013 whether you visited us, shared a review, partnered with us, or followed our story from afar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From all of us at <\/span><b>Mara Siria Camp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we wish you a joyful festive season and a <\/span><b>Safari-filled New Year in 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We can\u2019t wait to welcome you back to the wild \u2013 where the views are endless and the memories even bigger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with unforgettable safari moments, shared stories, and breathtaking encounters in the heart of the Masai Mara, perched high on the Siria Escarpment.\u00a0 Every sunrise, every game drive, and every camp bonfire conversation has added to memories that will live far [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11206,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14116"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14116\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mara-siria-camp.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}