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Kicheche Mara Camp

Address:   Masai Mara Northern Conservancy, Kenya

Kicheche Mara Camp is a traditional safari camp, situated in a small, picturesque valley in the north of the Masai Mara. It is small and intimate, with only 8 tents offering accommodation to a maximum of 16 guests.

Every tent had an ensuite bathroom and a view facing a small stream and escarpment. There is a camp lounge that offers a wonderful view down the Acacia lined valley. Dining can be enjoyed either with the camp hosts or privately, often out under the stars.

Game drives are offered in the early morning and dusk when the animals are at their most active. There is also the option of enjoying a walking safari with one of the camps expert guides, a wonderful way to see the smaller flora and fauna often missed in a vehicle and also to enjoy the peace and solitude of the wilderness.

Visits can also be made on request to the local Masai Village and the local schools which the camp supports.

Going on a safari hideaway vacation is the experience of a lifetime. Kicheche Mara is just one campground that can make this dream come true. Nestled in the wild prowess of Masaai Mara, Kicheche Mara opens up the experience of a luxury camp to visitors.

The Kicheche Mara Camp prides itself on the hospitality it shows to visitors. One will truly feel like a guest staying in one of the only 8 tents on site. Every tent has access to a bathroom and electric lights. Guests can choose from tents with a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds.

Kicheche Mara Camp is located in Acacia Valley. Acacia Valley is situated in the Mara North Conservancy, an area famous for great game viewing. Traveling to Kicheche Mara Camp is not difficult, as the Shikar airstrip is located only 20 minutes away.

There are plenty of activities that guests can enjoy at the Camp. The lounge offers guests access to playing cards and a variety of novels. One may even wish to sit down to a board game with another guest at the Camp. There are also local crafts that guests can create. For a quiet place to study and read, the library offers a serene atmosphere.

Game drives occur on a daily basis. Game drives provide guests with the opportunity to take photographs of wildlife at a close proximity. Guides of game drives are experienced in approaching wildlife without invading their territory. Walking tours also occur on a daily basis. An armed ranger accompanies all walking group tours to provide for the maximum safety of the group.

Village visits also provide guests a way to immerse themselves in the local Maasai culture. The villages will offer the guests to learn and experience the local customs, such as crafts and dancing. Guests also may have the opportunity to purchase traditional souvenirs on sale at the Maasai villages.

For families that may want to hire a photographer for the trip, the Mara Camp can recommend a few very talented professional photographers. There is nothing more enjoyable than having portraits of the family on such a unique safari vacation.

The dinners hosted by the Mara Camp are exquisite. Guests can dine together at a large table, or they may choose to dine alone. The menu features African dishes and fresh pastries. Fresh produce is also flown in on a daily basis. Meals are served outside, however, there is a mess tent that can be utilized for poor weather conditions.

The Mara Camp also seeks to make a family's visit as easy as possible. Included in its rates is a laundry service provided on a daily basis. The Mara Camp also provides guests with a night watchmen service to protect the camp at night. One of the most popular services offered to guests is the tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and biscuits brought to their tent every morning. Guests consistently cite this as one of their favorite parts about staying at the Kicheche Mara Camp.

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