LOCATION
Mathew’s Mountain Range, Northern Frontier District.              Map of Location

ACCOMMODATION
6 en-suite safari tents – 3 doubles and 3 twin rooms

DESCRIPTION
The Mathew’s Mountain Range rise up out of the desert; a chain of peaks covered in dense dewy forest. In a remote valley, Kitich Camp overlooks a river glade within the lush indigenous forest. The forest is home to elephant, leopard, bushbuck, rhino, buffalo, as well as ancient cycads, spectacular butterflies, Turacos and wild orchids. With only six guest tents, one can expect complete privacy. Each en suite tent is traditionally safari-style, with an al-fresco stone bathroom. Kitich Camp’s cosy lounge with open fire overlooks the floodlit river glade – from here guests can enjoy watching the wildlife emerge from the forest at dusk.

Walk along forest paths guided by the Samburu and Ndorobo people, or swim in natural rock pools of the crystal mountain streams, Kitich Camp is an authentic ‘bush camp’ and offers a truly unique and private forest wildlife experience.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

• Upmarket Private ‘Forest Camp’ – Exclusive forest game viewing from mess and guest tents. Kitich Camp hosts only twelve guests at a time, allowing all activities to be tailored to suit individual wants and needs. This is the upmarket alternative to a Tree Hotel.

• Forest Walks and Tracking – Leave your vehicle behind and learn the traditional methods of tracking game. Walk with experienced Samburu warriors in 900km² of private stunning untouched mountain wilderness.

• Location – Kitich is part of the Namunyak conservancy and the Northern Rangelands Trust.

• River swimming - With crystal clear icy waters, feel free to swim with nature in this magical forest paradise.

• Brazza & Colobus Monkeys – Mathews forest is one of the very few areas where you can see the rare Brazza Monkey outside the Ruwenzori Mountains. They are large monkeys, similar to a Sykes in size and build, but more striking with a red forehead, they are shy and hard to find.

ACTIVITIES
River Swimming, Guided Forest Walks, Bird Watching, Bush Picnics, Visits to local Samburu families

 

Discounted Rates:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Single Season			Closed		Single Season					Closed	Single Season

 

KITICH CAMP RATES - Non Resident Package
	Adult Sharing	Single room		Child 5-16 sharing
Single Season	$ 390	$ 470		$ 270
Special rate 4th night onwards
Single Season	$ 270	$ 325	$ 190
All rates are based on a minimum stay of 2 nights

Included		Excluded
Full board accommodation Soft drinks, beer & house wines Non-luxury spirits Guided bush walks & game stalking Game tracking Bird watching Bush picnics Ngelai airstrip transfers		*1Conservation fee (Included on Invoice): Adult $40, Child $20 Champagne, luxury spirits & select wines Extra Lunch - per person $30 Exclusive use of vehicle - $300 per day Road transfers one way per vehicle - 5 pax max *2Kitich to Samburu / Saruni Samburu $250 Kitich to Loisaba/Sabuk/Ol Malo $300 Kitich to Joys $350 Kitich - Ol Pejeta $500 Afternoon departure surcharge - 25% of the per person rate

*1 Conservation fees are charged on the invoice for all clients (Clients driving in and flying in)
*2 Samburu transfers will incur additional park fee (Samburu National Reserve). Non-residents: Adults $60; Child $30 and Residents: Adults Ksh
1,000; Child Ksh 500. For transfers between Kitich and Saruni Samburu no extra park fees charged as vehicles from both camps meet at West Gate.
*3 PM departures: Each guest is charged 25% of the per person rate for departures after 12h00

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HOW TO GET THERE
Ngelai Airstrip 45 minutes from camp

Scenic road transfers – per vehicle one way – max 6 pax
Kitich – Saruni Samburu $ 280 – 2.5 hours
Kitich - Loisaba / Sabuk $ 330 – 3.5 hours Kitich – Joy’s Camp $ 330 – 3.5 hours Kitich – Ol Pejeta $ 550 – 5 hours Kitich – Lewa $ 330 – 4 hours

WHAT FORM OF ELECTRICITY DOES KITICH CAMP HAVE?

• A generator supplies the main areas and kitchen with electricity.
• Guest tents have 24 hour electricity.
• Guests can charge their batteries in the main mess area.
• Kitich Camp’s generator cannot support hair dryers.

MEAL POLICY
Communal dining is encouraged but we can do private dinners on request
Breakfast: From 08h00, Lunch: From 13h00, Dinner: From 20h00
The camp has a daily set menu.
Please inform us about any dietary requirements prior to arrival.
Guests that have booked to arrive before Lunch, but do not, are charged for an extra lunch on their day of departure (if they require lunch on their day of departure).
WATER
Boiled and filtered water is provided. Bottled drinking water is available.

WHAT VEHICLES DOES KITICH CAMP HAVE?
2 x 4x4 vehicles:

• 1 x Range Rover ( airstrip transfers only )
• 1 x Toyota Land cruiser for road transfers seating 6 pax

MATTHEW’S RANGE CLIMATE

• Altitude: 4,800 ft
• Rainfall; Approximately 14’’ per year
• Warm days, cool nights, no humidity.

MALARIA
Please note that all C&P properties are situated in locations of minimal malarial risk. Those higher than approximately 4000 ft including Kitich Camp can be considered malaria free
WHAT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN AT KITICH CAMP?
English and Kiswahili.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Internet: There is no Internet service for guests but the camp has email service for emergencies.
Mobile phones: There is no phone signal available.