Kenya Photographic Safari
Experience the Kenyan wilderness with acclaimed wildlife photographer Graeme Purdy as your expert guide, lending his expertise and assisting you in producing a collection of truly breathtaking images.
From 10500 per person
Kicheche Mara Camp Kenya
Intimate Bush Camp
A completely unfenced authentic and intimate bush experience. Eight safari tents overlooking the Olare Orok stream, from which you can observe game and resident birdlife roaming naturally.
Not only is Kicheche Mara Camp located outside the busy part of the Mara, Kicheche Mara Camp is the perfect location for experiencing the wildebeest migration between June and October. You can even see and hear the migration from within the camp itself.
Lodge Details
Kicheche Mara Camp Location
Kicheche Mara Camp is located in the Masai Mara Reserve within the Olare Motorgori Conservancy. Accessed via a scheduled one-hour flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the Mara North airstrip, followed by a 20-minute game drive to the camp.
Kicheche Mara Camp Accommodation & Facilities
- Kicheche Mara Camp has an intimate and tranquil feel, with just eight custom designed tents that are spacious and fully insect-proof.
- Each is equipped with twin or double beds, fresh linen, bedside tables, luggage racks and rugs.
- En-suite bathrooms include a dresser, flushing toilet and traditional safari bucket shower with a view.
- Each tent has a veranda overlooking the plains, with comfortable chairs for relaxing and observing the wildlife.
- For larger groups and families, one tent can be converted into a triple on request.
Activities at Kicheche Mara Camp
- Game Drives: Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives with your expert guide. All vehicles are open-sided with open roofs, perfect for wildlife photography. For complete flexibility, you can have exclusive use of a vehicle for a supplement.
- Village Visits: Excursions to Masai villages visits and the Kicheche Community Project’s schools can be arranged.
- Fly Camping: Stay out in the wild for a night in the wilderness, in a fly camp under a canvas, accompanied by a guide.
- Hot Air Ballooning: Glide over the Masai Mara plains for approximately an hour at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast before a game drive back to camp.
Dining at Kicheche Mara Camp
- Kicheche Mara Camp has a spacious lounge and dining tent, although meals are often taken al-fresco overlooking the plains.
- All meals and drinks are inclusive and mineral water is provided in each tent every day.
- Start your day with a picnic breakfast; eggs, bacon, fruit and sandwiches.
- Lunch will often be salads and pizzas and is usually enjoyed whilst you are out in the national reserve.
- Dinner is slightly more formal and traditional cooking.
- Special dietary requirements can be catered for, and the chefs are very happy for guests to get involved in the kitchen!
KENYA SAFARIS & PLANNING
What to Pack for Safari
It is best to pack as light as possible for safari; limit baggage to two items per person and always use soft bags rather than suitcases. In specific cases i.e. for internal flights, luggage may be limited to 15kg per person. Most hotels and lodges have laundry services, so an excessive amount of clothing should be unnecessary.
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Big Cats & Game Safari
Enjoy a tailor-made safari to Kenya taking in the big cats and game of the Masai Mara Reserve. After catching a flight here, you will be able to spot game en route during your transfer to Naribor Camp. Due to the stunning location of the camp there may even be a number of resident game wandering through the grounds as you arrive.
From 9500 per person
Luxury Kenya Safari
Take in the best of Kenya in ultimate luxury. Head up to the Laikipia Plateau for exclusivity and adventure, spending your days exploring the vast terrain on game drives, nature walks, camel safaris or on horseback. Finally head to the iconic Masai Mara and stay here or in one of the surrounding private conservancies.
From 21500 per person
Kenya Honeymoons
Kenya makes for one of the most inspirational safari honeymoon destinations in Africa, with the perfect cocktail of wildlife, adventure, cities and beaches.
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Kicheche Mara Camp aims to have as little impact on the environment as possible whilst supporting wildlife and the local community. Solar panels are used to generate electricity and water is heated using recycled charcoal dust pellets. The Kicheche Community Project supports the local community by providing long term employment and offers a scholarship each year to Koiyaki Guiding School. They have also helped to fund a headmaster, the rebuild of the Olkimitare Nusery School and installed a pump to provide clean water.