Kicheche Mara Camp

SIMPLY AMAZING! Food was 5 star and they were very attentive to offering my sister-in-law gluten free options. Be sure to take the back of house tour to see how it all comes together. I'm amazing how they can do not just efficiently but eco friendly. They make their own everything...yogurt that was amazing! The guide asked us what we wanted to see on trip and he searched til we found it all...including the hard to find cheetahs and leopards. The tents are better than most hotel rooms i've ever been in! I felt guilty that we were treated so well...we were greeted after every game drive with a warm towel to wipe off and a beverage. Hot water bottles to snuggle with in your bed and in morning games drive. Everyone at game was so thoughtful. Such a relaxing spot.

This camp helps you avoid the crowds of the Masai Mara area while allowing you to basically view the same wildlife. The tents look like something from a Harry Potter movie. Fairly normal tent structure outside with a luxurious spacious interior. The chef was amazing and the gift shop had a large variety of locally made items. Our guide, John, made the trip extremely memorable with his knowledge of animal behavior and his ability to find almost every creature we wanted to see.

We spent 3 nights at Mara North after spending 3 unforgettable days at Kicheche’s Valley Camp. The Mara North team more than lived up to the high bar set by the Valley team - the 3-room family tent was luxurious, the food excellent (staff went out of their way to make sure our daughter’s gluten-free request was met). The setting was perfect and we couldn’t have asked more from our driver/guide Jimmy who made sure we saw as many animals and incredible sunrises and sunsets as possible and was an invaluable asset when visiting local Maasai communities. We felt safe and spoilt at all times! Highly recommended!

Kicheche Mara Camp claimed a piece of our hearts. The people, animals and place were so beautiful in every respect and it was so hard to say goodbye even after three nights! Mackenna and the team are such warm-hearted, fun-loving people, we really didn’t want to leave. George, Lucy and Dickson were our amazing guides who created memories of a lifetime for us. Charles, Patrick, Damas, Terri, Clinton, ‘heart’ and the team made afternoons and mealtimes so special and fun. The food was delicious, the safari tents were so comfortable and spacious. Having elephants graze outside our bedroom was the most incredible sound I’ve ever heard. The whole experience was exceptional and it’s hard to put it into words that will do it justice. Thank you Kicheche team xx

The best holiday experience I’ve ever had. I’m widely travelled and absolutely loved this place. The immersive safari experience was trouble free. From arrival to departure every possible detail was anticipated. Fabulous meals and accommodation, patient guides, and additional touches were provided every day.

Even better than could possibly have been imagined, so amazing, can't wait to go back. Kicheche is absolutely lovely. Staff were amazing, food delicious. Jimmy our guide was incredible, we saw lions, cheetah, leopard, elephants, zebra, giraffes, cape buffalo, wildebeest, baboons, more types of gazelle/antelope than I remember, hippos, crocodiles, beautiful birds, and more. I've stayed in South Africa and Botswana places that were a higher price point because they were permanent structures not tent, but we missed nothing at Kicheche and I like the tents even better. Highly recommend asking for a tour of their gardens, recycling, water treatment, solar, etc. Lots of companies say they care about conservation and sustainability but Kicheche has taken more steps than most to minimize their impact on this beautiful place, without sacrificing anything in the luxurious experience.