Kicheche Mara Camp

Located in the Mara North Conservancy, seasonal Kicheche Mara Camp offers a classic Kenya safari experience and views of the annual wildebeest migration.

Located in the prime Mara North Conservancy, seasonal Kicheche Mara Camp prides itself on its friendly hospitality. There are only 8 ensuite guest tents at this intimate camp, overlooking the Olare Orok Stream and the picturesque surrounding valley. All are insect-proof, furnished with cedar beds, plush rugs and plentiful hot running water.

Meals and drinks at this gorgeous unfenced tented camp are served in the shade of ancient acacia trees, beneath the stars or in the elegant open-sided dining tent. Picnic breakfast and lunches are also available on game drives, which take place in open-sided, open-roofed 4WD vehicles – a privilege in this part of the world.

Other activities at Kicheche Mara Camp include Maasai village visits, escorted nature walks and overnight fly camping, with bush campsites accessed on foot.

Location

How to get to Kicheche Mara Camp

Kicheche Mara Camp is located in Acacia Valley, a 5-hour drive from Nairobi. Alternatively, you can fly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the Mara North Conservancy airstrip, which is located 20 minutes’ by road from the camp.

Activities at Kicheche Mara Camp

  • Game drives in the Mara North Conservancy
  • Escorted nature walks
  • Overnight fly camping
  • Maasai village visits
  • Bush dining and sundowners

*Some activities are available at extra cost.

Kicheche Mara Camp Highlights

  • A friendly, intimate camp in a scenic valley
  • Set in a prime wildlife area in the Mara North Conservancy
  • Authentic safari camp atmosphere with no fences
  • Provides the option for fly camping in the bush
  • Opportunities to witness the Maasai way of life

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Governors’ Il Moran Camp

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Governors’ Private Camp

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Kicheche Bush Camp

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Kicheche Valley Camp

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Little Governors’ Camp

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Mara Bushtops

Mara Bushtops is one of the most exclusive safari camps in Kenya's Masai Mara, offering great gameviewing and views of the annual wildebeest migration.

Mara Expedition Camp

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Mara Explorer Camp

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Mara Intrepids Camp

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Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

Luxurious Mara Ngenche Safari Camp offers plenty of permanent game as well as excellent wildebeest migration viewing in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara.

Mara Nyika Camp

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Mara Plains Camp

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Naboisho Camp

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Rekero Camp

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Sala’s Camp

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Tipilikwani Camp

Tipilikwani Camp is close to where over a million wildebeest and thousands of zebra cross from Tanzania into Kenya's Masai Mara during the annual migration.

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