Kicheche Mara Camp

An In-Depth Guide to an Eco-Conscious Safari in the Mara North Conservancy

Beyond Kenya Safaris proudly presents one of the most iconic safari experiences in East Africa—Kicheche Mara Camp.

Tucked away in a secluded acacia valley within the Mara North Conservancy, the camp embodies sustainable, low-impact tourism. It is a place where the rhythms of the African wilderness set the pace. Conservation is not just a buzzword but a lived philosophy.

For travellers seeking an authentic, unhurried, and environmentally conscious safari, this classic tented camp offers an experience that is both intimate and profoundly connected to the land and its people.

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📍 The Setting: Mara North Conservancy

Unlike the busy main reserve, Mara North Conservancy is a model of community-led conservation. Spanning over 30,000 acres, the land is leased from Maasai landowners, providing them with a sustainable income that incentivises wildlife protection over other land uses.

With strict limits on vehicle numbers and camp densities, the conservancy offers an exclusive wilderness experience. This results in exceptional game viewing all year round, characterized by high predator densities and diverse herbivore populations, often with few other vehicles in sight.

🛏️ Accommodation: Classic Safari Comfort

📸 [IMAGE PLACEHOLDER — Spacious tent with private veranda overlooking the valley]

The camp is designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings. With only ten spacious tents, Kicheche Mara ensures a relaxed, intimate atmosphere where guests are treated as welcome visitors rather than tourists.

✨ Tent Features

🚿 En-Suite Bathrooms — Featuring running hot and cold water, flushing toilets, and classic safari showers.
🌅 Private Verandas — Offering uninterrupted views over the Olare Orok stream and the valley’s western escarpment, ideal for birdwatching and spotting plains game passing by.
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Suite — Comprises two separate bedrooms (double and twin/triple) with en-suite bathrooms, connected by a lounge for private dining.
🛏️ Quad Tents — Available for group travel, offering flexibility for safaris with older children or small parties.

🛋️ Communal Areas

The main lounge tent features comfortable seating, a library, and board games, offering a stunning view down the valley. Meals are taken in the dining tent or al fresco under a large Euclea tree, allowing guests to dine under the vast African sky.

🎯 Safari Experiences and Activities

Kicheche Mara Camp excels in providing a varied and flexible safari program. Game drives in customized 4×4 safari vehicles are unhurried, allowing guests to linger with lions, track leopards, or simply absorb the landscape.

🦁 Game Drives — Experience the thrill of spotting the Big Five, cheetahs, and the immense herds of wildebeest, zebra, and giraffe. The conservancy is also home to over 300 bird species. From July to October, witness the Great Migration as it passes through the conservancy’s grasslands.
🚶 Guided Bush Walks — Step out of the vehicle for an intimate exploration of the savannah. Accompanied by expert guides, discover the smaller wonders of the bush.
⛺ Fly Camping — For the more adventurous, Kicheche offers walking safaris with overnight stays at a mobile Fly Camp. This deep wilderness immersion allows you to sleep under the stars.
🎭 Community & Conservation Visits — Gain insight into the Kicheche Community Trust, supporting local education, healthcare, and micro-enterprises. Guests can also visit the Mara Elephant Project to see conservation efforts in action.

🌿 Conservation Ethos

Kicheche Mara Camp is a leader in responsible tourism. It holds a Gold Level Eco-rating Certificate from Ecotourism Kenya.

The camp operates on solar power, minimizes plastic waste by providing refillable water bottles, and invests heavily in the local community.

As a proud member of The Long Run, Kicheche champions the “4Cs”—Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce—ensuring that the safari experience benefits both the environment and the people who call it home.

💰 Kicheche Mara Camp Rates

2026/2027 Rates

🏕️ Standard Tent Rates (Per Person Per Night)

🔴 Peak Season

📅 Dates: 01 July – 31 Oct & 20 Dec – 02 Jan
👤 Per Person Sharing — US$ 860
🛏️ Single Supplement — US$ 245
🌿 Conservancy Fees — US$ 187

🟡 Mid Season

📅 Dates: 03 Jan – 28 Feb
👤 Per Person Sharing — US$ 650
🛏️ Single Supplement — US$ 155
🌿 Conservancy Fees — US$ 187

🟢 Regular Season

📅 Dates: 01 Mar – 15 Apr, 23 May – 30 Jun, 01 Nov – 19 Dec
👤 Per Person Sharing — US$ 570
🛏️ Single Supplement — US$ 140
🌿 Conservancy Fees — US$ 187

📝 Note: KMC & KBC close 06 April. KLC & KVC close 15th April. All camps reopen 23 May 2025 (dates are subject to change).

📝 Single Supplement Policy: 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 en-suite 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)

Kicheche Mara North (Per night rate)

🔴 Peak — US$ 3,660
🟡 Mid — US$ 2,920
🟢 Regular — US$ 2,500

✅ Rates Include

✈️ Airstrip transfers.
🍽️ Full board accommodation with meals.
🍷 Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (except 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).
💵 A $5 per night Community Trust contribution.

Add Conservancy fees as applicable.

🎁 Special Offers 2026

🦁 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 Package

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.

Rates per person sharing, Min 2 pax. INCLUSIVE of conservancy fees.

🔴 Peak — US$ 5,825
🟡 Mid — US$ 5,050
🟢 Regular — US$ 4,675

📋 Additional Information & Extras

🎟️ Mara National Reserve Fees: Additional charge if visiting the Reserve (currently US$100 per person Jan–June and US$200 July–Dec).
🚙 Exclusive Use of Vehicle Charge: Peak Season US$400** and **US$350 during Mid & Regular seasons.
📸 Photography Vehicle Charge: Peak Season US$550** and **US$500 during Mid & Regular seasons. (To be booked on exclusive use.)
⏰ 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.
✈️ Airstrip Transfers: Included to and from designated airstrips only (e.g., Kicheche Mara North: Mara North airstrip).

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🔗 Sister Camps: Extending Your Safari Adventure

To explore the diversity of Kenya’s landscapes, consider combining Kicheche Mara with its sister camps.

🐆 Kicheche Bush Camp — Located in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, this intimate camp has just six tents. It offers a more secluded, classic bush experience with one of the highest densities of big cats in Africa.
🦁 Kicheche Valley Camp — Nestled in the Naboisho Conservancy, this camp is renowned for its spectacular setting on a hillside overlooking a natural spring. With six elevated tents and a focus on luxury, guests can enjoy spa treatments, night game drives, and incredible wildlife viewing.
🦏 Kicheche Laikipia Camp — For a complete contrast, combine your Mara stay with a visit to Kicheche Laikipia in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This camp offers a unique opportunity to engage with conservation at its most critical, including visiting the last two northern white rhinos on the planet.

⚖️ Kicheche Camps at a Glance

🏕️ Kicheche Mara

📍 Location: Mara North Conservancy
🛏️ Tents: 10
✨ Vibe: Classic, intimate, family-friendly
🎯 Specialty: Game drives, walks, fly-camping
👑 Best For: Families & migration viewing

🐆 Kicheche Bush Camp

📍 Location: Olare Motorogi Conservancy
🛏️ Tents: 6
✨ Vibe: Remote, exclusive, authentic
🎯 Specialty: Game drives, walks, community
👑 Best For: Photographers & purists

🦁 Kicheche Valley

📍 Location: Naboisho Conservancy
🛏️ Tents: 6
✨ Vibe: Luxurious, romantic, scenic
🎯 Specialty: Game drives, walks, night drives, spa
👑 Best For: Honeymooners & luxury seekers

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

📅 When is the best time to visit Kicheche Mara?
The camp is excellent year-round. The Great Migration typically occurs from July to October. For calving season and lower crowds, visit January to February.

👨‍👩‍👧 Is Kicheche Mara Camp safe for children?
Yes, the camp is family-friendly. It offers family suites, quad tents, and specific child rates. However, children under 3 are not recommended as the camp is unfenced and wildlife roams freely.

✈️ How do I get to Kicheche Mara Camp?
Take a 45-minute scheduled flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Mara North Airstrip. This is followed by a 20-minute game drive transfer to the camp.

📶 Does the camp have Wi-Fi?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the main lounge, though it can be unstable due to the remote location. Charging facilities are available in the tents.

👕 What is the dress code for the camp?
Casual, comfortable clothing is recommended. Neutral colors are advised for game drives. Evenings can be cool, so a warm jacket is essential.

📅 When to Visit

🦬 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.

📞 Book Your Kicheche Mara Safari Today

With Beyond Kenya Safaris, your journey to Kicheche Mara Camp is crafted with care and expertise. Whether you are planning a family holiday, a romantic honeymoon, or a photographic expedition, our team is here to curate an unforgettable adventure.

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