Kicheche Mara Camp.
Kicheche Mara Camp is a classic tented camp hidden in a beautiful valley in a prime wildlife area of the Mara North Conservancy. The luxury tents are laid out alongside a seasonal stream from where you can observe the resident birdlife and plains game beyond.
The location is ideal as game viewing frequently starts in the camp itself and there is prime wildlife habitat on all sides providing an ideal base for your safari in the Masai Mara.
The family suite with two separate bedrooms (double & twin/triple) with ensuite bathrooms is ideal for up to 5 people. The bedrooms are connected by a lounge furnished with a sofa and small table enabling private dining.
See our 3 days Fly-in Safari To Kicheche Mara Camp
Mara North Conservancy
- Bordering the Mara Reserve, one of the biggest conservancies in the area. Mara North is included on the prestigious IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas.
- Amazing game viewing all year round
- The camp is located in an Acacia Valley, a prime wildlife area, in this top-quality Conservancy, and game viewing frequently starts in the camp itself. Access is from Mara North airstrip, a 20 minutes’ drive away
Accommodation & Facilities
With only ten tents, an intimate and relaxed atmosphere is assured. All tents overlook the Olare Orok stream and the western escarpment of the valley. Besides the family suite, triple and quad tents (1 double & 2 single beds) are also available.
Spacious en-suite bathroom with running hot and cold water
The camp lounge has a stunning view down the valley and offers comfortable seating, a library, board games, and local crafts
The camp prides itself on offering a friendly and intimate stay, with our hosts treating you as welcome guests, not just travel statistics. The camp is hosted and there is a team of attentive staff ensuring personal warmth and attention to any needs during your stay
Meals are taken in our dining tent or in the shade of a large euclea tree with a beautiful view down the valley
Water dispenser in the tents to refill your complimentary water bottles
Lighting is supplied 24 hours; charging facilities available in the tents, however, the solar system does not allow hair dryers
WIFI in the lounge but can be unstable
Family
While the whole ethos of Kicheche is based around a small camp sharing safari experiences, we understand that after a whole year of work and often stress back home, it is nice for families to enjoy their African Holiday retreat on their own sometimes.
The family suite, with two separate bedrooms (double & twin/triple) with ensuite bathrooms, is ideal for family bonding experiences. The bedrooms are connected by a lounge furnished with a sofa and small table enabling private dining. You can combine Kicheche Laikipia and Kicheche Mara Camp in family suites for an exceptional family safari.
Activities
- Game drives in customized 4WD safari vehicles with one of our Silver guides
- Guided walks
- Flycamp
- Community: Get an inspiring presentation from our Trust Ambassador on the work done by the Kicheche Community Trust. Add a back-of-the-house tour to understand how the camp operates with wildlife conservation in mind
- Visit a combination of tourism, wildlife conservation, environmental education and community-based micro-enterprises. This excursion provides a brief glimpse into the lives of our community and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead
KICHECHE CAMPS RATES – 2025
| Per Person per night | Masai Mara | Laikipia | ||
| Kicheche Mara North Mara North Conservancy | Kicheche Valley Naboisho Naboisho Conservancy | Kicheche Bush Olare Olare Motorogi Conservancy | Kicheche Laikipia Ol Pejeta Conservancy | |
| PEAK Season RACK 01 July – 31 Oct 25 20 Dec 25 – 02 Jan 26 | US$915 | US$995 | US$995 | US$860 |
| Single Supplement * | US$260 | US$295 | US$295 | US$245 |
| Conservancy Fees | US$130 | US$130 | US$130 | US$187 |
| MID Season RACK 03 Jan – 28 Feb 25 | US$730 | US$840 | US$840 | US$650 |
| Single Supplement * | US$175 | US$200 | US$200 | US$155 |
| Conservancy Fees | US$130 | US$130 | US$130 | US$187 |
| REGULAR Season RACK 01 Mar – 15 Apr 25 23 May – 30 Jun 25 01 Nov – 19 Dec 25 | US$625 | US$765 | US$765 | US$570 |
| Single Supplement * | US$165 | US$185 | US$185 | US$140 |
| Conservancy Fees | US$130 | US$130 | US$130 | 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 |
| Kicheche Valley Naboisho | US$3980 | US$3360 | US$3060 |
| Kicheche Bush Olare | US$3980 | US$3360 | US$3060 |
| Kicheche Laikipia | US$3440 | US$2600 | US$2280 |
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.
