Kicheche Bush Camp: An Intimate Safari Experience in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Beyond Kenya Safaris invites you to discover one of the Maasai Mara’s most exclusive safari retreats—Kicheche Bush Camp.
Nestled in the heart of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kicheche Bush Camp offers an intimate safari experience focused on privacy and authenticity. With just six tents and a maximum of twelve guests, the camp provides personal service and exceptional wildlife encounters that larger camps cannot match.
This arrangement allows guests to connect with guides, savoring intimate wildlife viewing and privacy in a pristine setting. The hallmark is a hands-on, immersive wilderness experience that makes every safari feel personal and memorable. Guests often praise the quiet nights, the guiding, and the sense of exclusion from crowds.
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Location: The Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Kicheche Bush Camp enjoys a prime position within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a 35,000-acre wilderness area that borders the Maasai Mara National Reserve and forms a partnership among over 300 local Maasai landowners.
This conservancy represents a remarkable partnership, creating one of East Africa’s richest ecosystems and setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism.
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Why Choose a Conservancy Safari?
The Olare Motorogi Conservancy operates with strict controls on visitor numbers and vehicle density, ensuring exceptional game viewing without the crowds often found in the main reserve.
This exclusive environment offers:
- One of the highest densities of big cats in Africa
- Over 300 bird species, including 50 raptors
- Low vehicle density, ensuring an intimate safari experience
- Year-round wildlife viewing with the annual wildebeest migration passing through the conservancy
Accommodation: Classic Bush Luxury
Indulge in Unmatched Comfort
True to its name, Kicheche Bush Camp embodies the essence of a classic safari camp. The accommodation comprises six spacious, insect-proof canvas tents, including a family suite option
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Tent Features
- En-suite bathrooms with traditional bucket showers, flushing toilets, and wash basins
- Private verandas offering sweeping views across the savannah
- 24-hour solar-powered lighting and in-tent charging points
- Complimentary eco-toiletries using organic essential oils sourced from Northern Kenya
- In-tent water dispensers with refillable insulated water bottles
- Hammocks outside all guest tents for relaxing after game drives
- Yoga mats available in all tents
- In-tent massage treatments available on request
The Family Suite
The camp offers a family suite that includes two adjacent tents, ideal for families traveling together. Please note that children under eight are not recommended due to the unfenced nature of the camp and the proximity of wild animals
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Dining: A Culinary Safari Experience
Dining at Kicheche Bush Camp is an experience in itself. Meals are freshly prepared and served in the open-sided dining tent, al fresco under acacia trees, or beneath the stars
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- Full board basis with all meals included
- Picnic breakfasts and lunches to maximize time on game drives
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included (excluding premium wines and spirits)
- Communal dining fosters a warm, social atmosphere with hosted meals around a long table
- Evening campfires for nightcaps and story-sharing under the African sky
Safari Experiences and Activities
Exclusive Wildlife Encounters
Kicheche Bush Camp offers a diverse range of activities designed to showcase the best of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. The camp’s expert guides, including Silver-rated professionals, lead all excursions in customized open-sided 4×4 vehicles
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Game Drives
Morning and late afternoon game drives reveal the incredible wildlife diversity of the conservancy. Expect to encounter:
- Lions, leopards, and cheetahs—the area boasts one of Africa’s highest big cat densities
- Elephants, buffalo, and giraffe in large numbers
- Plains game including zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest, and gazelle
- The Great Migration from July to October, when the plains fill with vast herds
Photography Safaris
The camp is co-owned by renowned wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein, giving it a distinct edge for photography enthusiasts
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- Open-sided design for unobstructed views
- Plug sockets in vehicles for charging camera equipment
- Expert guides skilled in positioning for optimal light and composition
Guided Bush Walks
Step out of the vehicle for an intimate exploration of the savannah. Walking safaris offer a different perspective, allowing you to:
- Track wildlife through spoor and other signs
- Discover smaller details of the ecosystem—insects, plants, and birdlife
- Learn from expert guides who bring the bush to life
Fly Camping:
For the adventurous, Kicheche offers overnight walking safaris to a mobile fly camp. This immersive experience includes:
- Small dome tents with camp beds and bedrolls
- Basic bathroom facilities including long-drop toilets and hot bush showers
- Senior guides and armed rangers ensuring safety throughout
Other Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning:-Soar over the Maasai Mara at sunrise in a hot air balloon—a once-in-a-lifetime experience available at additional cost .After a peaceful flight, land for a champagne breakfast in the bush.
- Cultural Excursions:-Visit local Maasai villages to gain insight into the traditional way of life, with interpretive talks and opportunities to meet community members
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Conservation and Community Commitment
Kicheche Bush Camp is a leader in responsible tourism. The camp operates with minimal environmental impact:
- Solar-powered throughout
- Reusable water bottles provided to eliminate plastic waste
- Low-impact tent design ensuring the camp could be removed without trace
- Gold Level Eco-rating Certificate from Ecotourism Kenya The Kicheche Community Trust supports local education, healthcare, and micro-enterprises, with a USD $5 per night contribution included in your stay
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Plan Your Journey with Beyond Kenya Safaris
Kicheche Bush Camp is ideal for photographers, honeymooners, and safari purists seeking an intimate, crowd-free experience.
Indicative Rates (Per Person Per Night, Full Board)
| Season | Dates | Per Person Sharing |
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| Peak | 01 Jul – 31 Oct & 20 Dec – 02 Jan | From $870 |
| Mid | 03 Jan – 28 Feb | From $695 |
| Green | 01 Mar – 15 Apr, 15 May – 30 Jun, 01 Nov – 21 Dec | From $575 |
Please note: Conservancy fees, private vehicle hire, and additional activities such as ballooning and Maasai village visits are not included.
Sister Camps: Extending Your Safari Adventure
To experience the full diversity of Kenya’s landscapes, combine Kicheche Bush Camp with its sister properties. Each offers a unique character and setting.
- Kicheche Mara Camp:-Located in the Mara North Conservancy, this classic tented camp features ten spacious tents and is ideal for families. It offers game drives, bush walks, fly camping, and community visits in a wildlife-rich area bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Kicheche Valley Camp:-Perched on a hillside overlooking a natural spring in the Naboisho Conservancy, this camp offers six elevated tents with a focus on luxury. Guests enjoy spa treatments, night game drives, and incredible wildlife viewing in a 50,000-acre wilderness known for its massive lion prides
- Kicheche Laikipia Camp:-For a complete contrast, visit Kicheche Laikipia in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This camp offers unique conservation-focused activities including visits to the rhino sanctuary, anti-poaching dog unit, and chimpanzee sanctuary, alongside day and night game drives, walking safaris, and mountain biking
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[LINK TO KICHECHE LAIKIPIA CAMP PAGE ON BEYOND KENYA]
| Feature | Kicheche Bush Camp | Kicheche Mara | Kicheche Valley |
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| Location | Olare Motorogi Conservancy | Mara North Conservancy | Naboisho Conservancy |
| Number of Tents | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Vibe | Intimate, photographic | Classic, family-friendly | Luxurious, romantic |
| Specialty | Photography | Migration viewing | Night drives, spa |
| Best For | Photographers, purists | Families, first-timers | Honeymooners, luxury seekers |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Kicheche Bush Camp?
The camp offers excellent game viewing year-round. The Great Migration typically passes through from July to October. For calving season and lower crowds, visit January to February.
Is Kicheche Bush Camp suitable for children?
The camp accepts children of all ages but recommends minimum age 8 years due to the unfenced nature of the camp . Children under 7 require a private vehicle for game drives
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Does the camp have Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available in all guest tents and communal areas
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What is the dress code?
Casual, comfortable clothing in neutral colors is recommended. Evenings can be cool, so warm layers are essential for morning game drives.
How do I get to Kicheche Bush Camp?
Take a 45-minute scheduled flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to a nearby airstrip, followed by a short game drive transfer to camp.
Book Your Kicheche Bush Camp Safari Today
With Beyond Kenya Safaris, your journey to Kicheche Bush Camp is crafted with expertise and attention to detail. Whether you are a wildlife photographer, a honeymooning couple, or a safari enthusiast seeking an exclusive experience, our team is here to curate an unforgettable adventure.
Contact us today at +254 785 639 497 or email sales@beyondkenyasafaris.com to start planning your dream safari.
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Practical Information
- Access: Scheduled flights by light aircraft take approximately 1 hour from Nairobi Wilson Airport to the Maasai Mara. The camp is approximately 20 minutes by car from the airstrip
- Rates: Starting from $765 per person sharing
- Inclusions: Full board accommodation, all drinks except premium wines and spirits, shared game-viewing drives, laundry, escorted bush walks, conservancy fees, and community trust contributions
- Exclusions: Private game drives, Maasai cultural tours, spa treatments, hot air ballooning, Masai Mara National Reserve park fees, tips, visas, international flights, and travel insurance
- Family Policy: Children of all ages are accepted, but the camp is not fenced and has no special children’s activities. Children under 8 may not be suitable, and families with children under 7 must book a private vehicle for game drives
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Kicheche Bush Camp Rates 2026 Per Night
Rates are Per Person per night in US$
| Peak Season | Amount | |||
| Per Person Sharing | US$1095 | |||
| Single Supplement * | US$295 | |||
| Conservancy Fees | US$130 | |||
| Mid Season | US$840 | |||
| Single Supplement * | US$200 | |||
| Conservancy Fees | US$130 | |||
| Regular Season | US$765 | |||
| Single Supplement * | US$185 | |||
| Conservancy Fees | US$130 | |||
| KMC & KBC close 06 April. KLC & KVC close 15th April. All camps reopen 23 May 2025, (dates are subject to change) | ||||
| *Single supplement valid for 2 singles. Double the single supplement will be charged for the 3rd single onwards | ||||
FAMILY SUITES (comes with exclusive use of vehicle)
Two separate bedrooms (double & twin/triple) each with ensuite bathrooms. The bedrooms are connected by a lounge furnished with a sofa and a small table enabling private dining on request. (Max capacity 5 pax)
| Per night rate | Peak | Mid | Regular |
| Kicheche Bush Olare | US$4,380 | US$3,360 | US$3,060 |
Season:
- Peak:-01 July – 31 Oct 25 20 Dec 25 – 02 Jan 27
- Mid:-03 Jan – 28 Feb 6
- Regular:-01 Mar – 15 Apr- 23 May – 30 Jun 25 01 Nov – 19 Dec 26
Above rates include:
Airstrip transfers; full board accommodation with meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (except for premium brands ), picnics, shared game-viewing drives, laundry, night drives (Laikipia & Valley only), escorted bush walks (all camps ), Community Discovery trip (Kicheche Mara only), canoeing and mountain biking (Kicheche Laikipia only) and a $5 per night Community Trust contribution.
Add Conservancy fees as applicable.
Excluded Activities
See page 6
*All Excluded Activities rates are subject to changes.
Special Offers 2026
- LONG STAY DISCOUNT 10% rate reduction – for 6 nights or more. (Also applies to Exclusive Vehicle use charges)
- CONSERVANCY SAFARI – a combination of Kicheche Laikipia + Kicheche Bush Olare 6 for 5 OFFER valid
- NOTE: Special Offers are not combinable, and Conservancy fees are payable for any free nights
Walking Wilderness
A wonderful 5-night package in the Maasai Mara, run on an exclusive basis, offering two nights at Kicheche Valley Naboisho, a walk across the Naboisho Conservancy to our mobile Wild Camping for one night, and a morning walk through Olare Motorogi Conservancy into Kicheche Bush Olare for two nights. A guest tent will be reserved in the event of bad weather causing the mobile camp to be canceled
| Walking Wilderness Rates per person sharing, Min 2 pax. INCLUSIVE of conservancy fees. | Peak | Mid | Regular |
| Charge | US$5,825 | US$5,050 | US$4,675 |
CONSERVANCY FEES:Our conservancy charges cover the community leases and management of our Conservancies.
Mara National Reserve: Our camps are in exceptional wildlife areas with low density tourism numbers and there is no need to visit the Mara National Reserve to view cheetahs, leopards, elephants etc. Should guests wish to make a visit to the Reserve there will be an additional charge (currently US$100 per person Jan – June and US$ 200 July – Dec). A sole-
use vehicle charge is also applicable outside of the peak migration period July-October.
Exclusive Use of Vehicle-Peak US$ 400,Mid & regular US4 350 per day
- Departures after midday will be charged an extra day, however, this will be in lieu of the late departure fee.
- Bookings of 4-6 guests will be guaranteed exclusive use at no surcharge.
- Bookings of 4 guests requiring the 6 seater will be charged a supplement of half the exclusive use cost.
- Bookings must be for consecutive days.
- Families with children under 7 are required to take a vehicle on exclusive use.
Photography vehicle-Peak US$ 550,Mid and regular US$500
Providing an extra advantage with one side dropping down. To be booked on exclusive use. Departures after midday will be charged an extra day, however this will be in lieu of the late departure fee. Available at our Mara camps only. Suitable for 2 pax.
- Minimum stay – two nights, Mara camps only.
- Single supplement is valid for a maximum of 2 tents. Bookings of 3 or more singles will be required to pay double the single supplement for the 3rd single onward.
- Tour Leader / Driver Guide – US$100 per night accommodation plus Conservancy fees (Mara; Non-Resident US$130 per night/ Resident/Citizen US$25, Laikipia; Non-resident US$187, Resident Ksh 3,500, Citizen Ksh 2,000 per night). Tour leader rate is applicable for a tour leader tent and reserved for a leader / guide accompanying a group of paying guests.
- Wild camping – fly camp from any of our camps. Per night supplement: US$200 pp (min 2 pax).
- Airstrip Transfers – are included to and from our designated airstrips only as per below;
Kicheche Mara North: Mara North airstrip / Kicheche Bush Camp: Olare airstrip / Kicheche Valley Naboisho: Ol Seki airstrip / Kicheche Laikipia: Kamok airstrip – Ol Pejeta*
* Please specify Kamok when making airline reservations. If scheduled services are not operating into Kamok Airstrip Ol Pejeta, we will pick up from Nanyuki airstrip.
Extra charges will apply for arrivals and departures from alternative airstrips, please check applicable airstrips if flying from Masai Mara direct to Mombasa or Malindi on Mombasa Air.
- Late Departures – guests departing after midday are required to vacate their tent by 10 a.m. and a supplement of US$150pp in peak season, and US$100pp in mid and regular seasons will be payable
- Packed lunches on departure – available on request @ US$30 per person.
- Non – package rates – available at Kicheche Laikipia subject to conditions, please contact us for details.
- Exclusive use of camp – please contact us for details and price.
- Traditional Marriage Blessing Package – available at the Mara camps, please contact us for details and prices.
- Inter-camp Transfers – are complimentary between our Mara camps. Transfers to other camps are chargeable as per the transfer chart.
Discover More Kicheche Camps
Kicheche operates four boutique camps across Kenya’s premier wildlife conservancies. Each offers the same commitment to expert guiding, intimate hospitality, and responsible tourism, yet each is uniquely tailored to its surroundings
Suggested Safari Combinations
- Mara Conservancy Circuit: Split your stay between Kicheche Mara (Mara North), Bush Camp (Olare Motorogi), and Valley Camp (Naboisho).
- Mara + Laikipia: Combine a predator-focused stay here with rhino tracking at Kicheche Laikipia Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy.