Kicheche Mara Camp is an archetypal tented camp veiled in a
grove of wild olive and croton trees in a leading wildlife
locale of the northern Masai Mara plains. The camp is fully
hosted and limited to twenty two guests.
Accommodation
The camp offers a welcoming and soothing stay in the midst of
abundant wild life with your hosts treating you as a valued
guest, not a mere travel statistic. To preserve this cherished
and tranquil atmosphere there is an upper limit of twenty two
guests at a time. Each tent is comfortably furnished with an
en-suite bathroom and flushing toilet, low wattage lighting
isavailable 24 hours. Most of the tents are in secluded
locations over-looking the plains and nearby hills, while others
are closer to each other for families or friends. Triple and
Quad tents (1 double & 2 single beds) are also available. The
spacious Nyati tent acts as the camp lounge with comfortable
seating, a library, board games, cards and local crafts.
Location
Kicheche Mara Camp is located on the Aitong Plains in the
northern Koiyaki Lemek region of the famous Masai Mara. The camp
is located in a prime wildlife area and game viewing starts
right from the camp itself. Access is from Ngerende airstrip, 35
minutes game drive away. See map.
Cuisine
Meals are delicious and healthy and the menu features both
African and international dishes. Fresh produce is flown in
regularly and bread and pastries are baked daily. A mess tent
for foul weather, but prefer to take meals al-fresco whenever
possible. Guest may sit at the communal table with their hosts,
or are welcome to dine alone.
Activities
Game
Drives
Early morning and late afternoon are the most productive hours
for game drives and our safari customized 4WD vehicles give
everyone a perfect view. Watching wildlife at close range, but
without encroaching on their space, is endlessly fascinating and
our guides' instincts and experience provide superb photo
opportunities of wild animals.
Our vehicles are superbly designed for photographers, all our
fleet is open-sided with open roofs. Cameras can be rested on
the roof, with supplied beanbags, or on the armrests lower down,
to which we can mount simple platforms for larger lenses. For
complete flexibility it is recommended that you take a vehicle
on an exclusive use basis ($265 per day supplement).
Walking
A different perspective is gained through escorted walks on the
savannah. Safety is paramount when leaving camp on foot so all
walks are escorted by an armed ranger. Our interpretive guides
will point out the spoor of a leopard, the nest of a rare bird
or signs of recent migration activity that would pass unnoticed
by the eyes of strangers...
Village Visits
Guests can visit one of the local Masai villages to see first
hand their way of life. A village guide or your Kicheche guide
will give you an interpretive talk during your visit. There is
sometimes dancing and traditional souvenirs are on sale. There
is a charge of $10 per person.
School Visits
Kicheche's Community Project supports two local schools -
Olkimitare Nursery School & Aitong Primary Academy, during term
time it is possible to pay a visit to either school. Any
educational gifts or donations that you can contribute are an
enormous help to these struggling schools. Further details on
our Community Project page.
Daily Schedules
Rigid daily schedules are not on our agenda, there are no hard
and fast rules at Kicheche so guests can decide on the duration
and frequency of their drives. Picnic breakfasts, lunches and
sundowners are popular options to include on game drives.
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Camp is closed between 1st
April – 30 May
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Single supplement:
only between 15 July and 31
October: $105 per person per night.
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Children aged 3 - 11 years:
50% of adult rate for accommodation and Conservancy fees
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Families with children under
7 years will be required to take a sole use vehicle*(see
supplement below) unless there are 4 or more guests in the
party when they will get one anyway. Please note that our
camps are not conducive to infants and no baby equipment,
such as cots and high chairs, are provided.
Rates Include;
Airstrip transfers, unlimited shared game drives by 4WD vehicle,
services of a KPSGA qualified driver/guide, bush walks, full
board accommodation, drinks and laundry.
Rates Exclude;
Flights, Nairobi airport transfers and items of a personal
nature.
*Conservancy Fees cover the
Koiyaki/Lemek Conservation Area which contains a huge array of
wildlife . Additional fees are payable for those wishing to
visit other areas of the Masai Mara
*Exclusive Sole Use Vehicle
supplement $265 per day
