3 Days Fly-in Safari – The Best Kicheche Mara Camp Tour
Overview
Escape the city and immerse yourself in Kenya’s wilderness with this exclusive 3-day fly-in safari to Kicheche Mara Camp. Tucked away in a secluded acacia valley within Mara North Conservancy, this luxury tented camp offers an intimate and authentic safari experience.
By flying directly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, you bypass the long road journey. You gain more time to explore the savannah and connect with the rhythms of the African bush. This streamlined travel option enhances comfort while preserving the sense of adventure.
Kicheche Mara Camp prides itself on a friendly, relaxed, and deeply personal stay. It treats you as a welcome guest rather than a travel statistic.
With only around eight to ten tents, the camp ensures privacy and personalized service. It also maintains a minimal environmental footprint while offering front-row seats to Maasai Mara wildlife.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Arrival & Afternoon Game Drive
Your safari begins with a transfer to Wilson Airport in Nairobi for your scheduled light aircraft flight to the Maasai Mara, a scenic journey of approximately one hour . Upon touching down at the Mara North Airstrip, you will be met by your guide and set out across the plains for your first wildlife sightings en route to camp .
Arrive at Kicheche Mara Camp in time for a welcome briefing, settling into your luxurious tent, and a delicious lunch. Later in the afternoon, as the heat begins to soften, embark on your first shared game drive in a customized 4×4 safari vehicle . Explore the prime wildlife area of the Mara North Conservancy, where you may encounter giraffes, elephants, and plains game.
As the sun begins to set, return to camp for a hot shower, followed by an aperitif by the fireside with your hosts and fellow guests before sitting down to a mouthwatering three-course dinner under the stars .
- Accommodation: Kicheche Mara Camp
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day of Exploration in the Mara North Conservancy
Wake early to the sound of the bush, with tea or coffee brought to your tent. Set off as the sun rises for a “wilderness awakening” game drive across the verdant plains . The Mara North Conservancy is home to a fabulous array of wildlife, including gazelles, impala, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and eland. Your expert guide, finely tuned to the environment, will be on hand to find the area’s famous predators—lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas .
Return to camp for a leisurely alfresco lunch, followed by time to relax, read, watch the resident birdlife, or enjoy a siesta in your tent. In the late afternoon, after tea, you will head out on another game drive to explore a different part of the conservancy . This is the perfect time to see the drama of the bush unfold as the day cools. Enjoy sundowner drinks in a scenic spot, watching the sun sink below the horizon before returning to camp to share stories around the campfire and enjoy another delicious evening meal .
- Accommodation: Kicheche Mara Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Final Morning Safari & Return to Nairobi
Enjoy your last morning in the Maasai Mara with a final adventure. This may include an escorted game walk from the camp, where your interpretive guide will point out the spoor of a leopard, the nest of a rare bird, or other signs of recent wildlife activity .
After a hearty breakfast back at camp, you will check out and the team will bid you farewell. Your guide will transfer you on a final journey across the plains to the Mara North Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Wilson Airport, Nairobi . Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward arrangements.
- Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
- 2 nights full board accommodation at Kicheche Mara Camp
- Return flights from Wilson Airport, Nairobi to Mara North Airstrip
- Return airstrip transfers
- All meals, picnics & drinks (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Shared game-viewing drives in open 4×4 vehicles
- Escorted bush walks
- Laundry service
- Mara North Conservancy fees
What’s Excluded
- Transfers in Nairobi (can be arranged on request)
- Premium wines and spirits
- Optional balloon safaris, night game drives, and fly-camping adventures
- Tips and personal effects
- Any other items not mentioned under inclusions
Accommodation: Kicheche Mara Camp
Kicheche Mara Camp is a classic tented camp hidden in a beautiful acacia valley overlooking the Olare Orok stream and the western escarpment . The camp’s intimate and relaxed atmosphere is central to its appeal. It features spacious, well-appointed tents with en-suite bathrooms, flushing toilets, and hot safari showers . Each tent is positioned to offer privacy and stunning views of the valley or plains.
The camp’s main lounge and dining area offers a stunning view down the valley, with comfortable seating, a library, board games, and local crafts . Guests can enjoy meals in the dining tent or alfresco beneath a grand eucalyptus tree . The camp runs on sustainable solar power and is committed to conservation and community engagement, being a proud member of The Long Run and an Eco-Gold rated property . It also offers a family suite and quad tents for groups .
Why Choose This Safari
- Exclusive Location: Mara North Conservancy offers world-class game viewing and predator sightings without the crowds of the main reserve .
- Authentic & Intimate Experience: With a maximum of around twenty guests, the camp offers a highly personalized and friendly atmosphere .
- Sustainability: Kicheche is an Eco-Gold rated camp with a strong focus on conservation and supporting local communities .
- Expert Guiding: Game drives are led by experienced, passionate guides who are masters at finding and interpreting wildlife .
Contact Beyond Kenya Safaris today to book your 3-day fly-in safari to Kicheche Mara Camp and secure your place in this unforgettable wilderness experience.