Kicheche Mara Camp

Where Dawn Whispers in the Valley

At Kicheche Mara Camp, the wilderness greets you before your first cup of coffee. Step out from your canvas tent onto a private veranda and watch the morning mist lift over a quiet acacia valley. A ribbon of seasonal stream winds through the grasslands, zebra graze just beyond, and a lion’s roar carries faintly from the hills. Here in Mara North Conservancy, the wildlife isn’t just outside your window—it’s part of your stay.

This is more than a camp; it’s an immersion into Africa’s rhythms, a story that begins at sunrise and stays with you long after you return home.

The Camp & Setting

Tucked into a secluded acacia valley in the heart of Mara North Conservancy, Kicheche Mara Camp is a classic luxury tented safari camp offering an intimate, authentic experience. With only around ten tents, the camp ensures privacy, personalized service, and minimal environmental footprint.

Each tent features:

Spacious interiors with en suite bathrooms
Hot and cold running water, flushing toilets, and solar-heated showers
Wide canvas windows with valley views
A family suite (double + twin/triple with private lounge and dining option)
Quad tent options for groups

The camp’s dining and lounge areas open onto sweeping views of the valley, with meals served either in the dining tent or al fresco beneath a grand euclea tree. Sustainability lies at its heart—solar power runs the camp, charging points are provided, and water dispensers minimize plastic use.

Nearest airstrip: Mara North (20 minutes away).

Wildlife & Safari Activities

Mara North Conservancy

Game Drives

Your safari here is unhurried. Game drives in open 4×4 vehicles have no strict time limits, allowing you to linger with a pride of lions, follow a cheetah on the hunt, or pause at a wildebeest crossing. Being in a private conservancy means fewer vehicles and exclusive access to prime wildlife areas.

Walking Safaris

Guided bush walks reveal the smaller wonders of the savannah—tracks in the soil, insects, and birdsong—while offering a thrillingly close connection to nature.

Fly-Camping Adventures

For the adventurous, spend a night under the stars on a fly-camping excursion, hosted by your guide for an unforgettable wilderness immersion.

Conservation & Community

Kicheche Mara is a proud member of The Long Run, championing sustainability through conservation, community, culture, and commerce. Guests can visit local community projects, learn about Kicheche’s conservation partnerships, or join the Kicheche Community Trust presentations after lunch.

When to Visit

Season	Experience
Jan – Feb	Lush landscapes, wildebeest calving, fewer crowds
Jun – Aug	Migration herds and intense predator action
Sep – Oct	Peak Great Migration and river crossings
Nov – Dec	Early rains, excellent birdlife, strong predator sightings
Apr – May	Camp closed during long rains

Wildlife viewing is excellent year-round thanks to the conservancy’s high density of predators and plains game.

Why Choose Kicheche Mara Camp?

Exclusive Location – Mara North Conservancy offers world-class sightings without the crowds.
Sustainable Ethos – Eco-Gold rated and winner of Eco-Warrior awards.
Personalized Experience – Small size, attentive staff, and flexible safaris.
Ideal Combinations – Perfect starting point for a Mara + Laikipia safari circuit.

Safari Extensions & Related Camps

Kicheche Mara is one of four Kicheche camps, each offering a distinct experience. For a longer journey, consider combining stays:

Kicheche Bush Camp – Remote and intimate, located in the Olare Conservancy.
Kicheche Valley Camp – Stylish luxury in Naboisho Conservancy, known for big cats.
Kicheche Laikipia Camp – Nestled in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to black rhinos and the last two northern white rhinos.

Or pair your stay with other exceptional Ol Pejeta lodges and Masai Mara camps for a diverse safari itinerary.

Plan Your Safari

A typical safari package might include:

3 Nights at Kicheche Mara Camp – immersive game drives and guided walks.
3 Nights at Kicheche Laikipia Camp – rhino encounters and conservation focus.
Optional extensions to Kicheche Bush or Kicheche Valley for a full Mara Conservancy circuit.

Our team will customize your safari to suit your preferences—whether it’s a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a photographic expedition.

Book Your Stay at Kicheche Mara Camp

Step into a story written by Africa itself. Contact us to begin planning your stay at Kicheche Mara Camp, or design a tailored Mara + Laikipia safari with Beyond Kenya Safaris.

Kicheche Mara North Camp Rates

Per Person per night

Peak Season: 01 July – 31 Oct 25 20 Dec 25 – 02 Jan 26	US$860
Single Supplement *	US$245
Conservancy Fees	US$187
Mid Season : 03 Jan – 28 Feb 25	US$650
Single Supplement *	US$155
Conservancy Fees	US$187
Regular Season: 01 Mar – 15 Apr 25 23 May – 30 Jun 25 01 Nov – 19 Dec 25	US$570
Single Supplement *	US$140
Conservancy Fees	US$187
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 Mara North	US$3660	US$2920	US$2500

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 2025

CONSERVANCY SAFARI – a combination of Laikipia + Mara or Valley Camp 6 for 5 OFFER valid throughout 2025. The Free night is at Laikipia Camp.
Kicheche Valley HONEYMOON OFFER – brides 50% off valid 2025 (Jul-Sep 25% off) and a half-hour free massage. (Travel within 12 months of wedding)
LONG STAY DISCOUNT 10% rate reduction – for 6 nights or more.

NOTE: Special Offers are not combinable & 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 cancelled

Walking Wilderness Rates per person sharing, Min 2 pax. INCLUSIVE of conservancy fees.	PEAK	MID	REGULAR
Charge	US$5825	US$5050	US$4675

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.

LAIKIPIA CONSERVANCY FEES: Our fees cover Conservancy entrance fees and the Concession charge for our camp

EXCLUSIVE USE OF VEHICLE

	PEAK	MID & REGULAR
Charge	US$400	US$350

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	MID & REGULAR
Charge	US$550	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 onwards.
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.