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.
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 pernight
Masai Mara
Laikipia
Kicheche Mara NorthMaraNorthConservancy
Kicheche Valley NaboishoNaboishoConservancy
Kicheche Bush OlareOlareMotorogi Conservancy
Kicheche LaikipiaOl 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
MIDSeasonRACK 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 15thApril. All camps reopen 23 May 2025,(dates are subject to change)
*Singlesupplement valid for 2 singles. Double the single supplement will be charged for the 3rd single onwards
FAMILYSUITES(comeswithexclusiveuseofvehicle)
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)
Pernightrate
PEAK
MID
REGULAR
KichecheMara 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
Aboveratesinclude:
Airstrip transfers; full board accommodation with meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (except for premium brands ), picnics, sharedgame-viewingdrives,laundry, nightdrives(Laikipia&Valleyonly),escortedbushwalks(allcamps), CommunityDiscoverytrip (Kicheche Mara only), canoeing and mountain biking (Kicheche Laikipia only) and a $5 per night Community Trust contribution.
Add Conservancy fees as applicable.
ExcludedActivities
See page 6
*All Excluded Activities rates are subject to changes.
Special Offers 2025
CONSERVANCYSAFARI–a combination of Laikipia + Mara or Valley Camp 6for5OFFERvalid throughout 2025. The Free night is at Laikipia Camp.
KichecheValleyHONEYMOONOFFER–brides 50% off valid 2025 (Jul-Sep25%off)and a half-hour free massage. (Travel within12monthsofwedding)
LONGSTAYDISCOUNT10%ratereduction– 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 WildernessRates 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 (currentlyUS$100perpersonJan–JuneandUS$200July–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.
Minimumstay–two nights, Mara camps only.
Singlesupplementis 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.
TourLeader/DriverGuide–US$100 per night accommodation plus Conservancy fees (Mara;Non-ResidentUS$130per 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.
Wildcamping– fly camp from any of our camps. Per night supplement: US$200 pp (min2pax).
AirstripTransfers–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, wewillpickupfromNanyukiairstrip.
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
Packedlunchesondeparture–available on request @ US$30 per person.
Non–packagerates– available at Kicheche Laikipia subject to conditions, please contact us for details.
Exclusiveuseofcamp– please contact us for details and price.
TraditionalMarriageBlessingPackage– available at the Mara camps, please contact us for details and prices.
Inter-campTransfers– are complimentary between our Mara camps. Transfers to other camps are chargeable as per the transfer chart.