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Is Kicheche Camps a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Kicheche Camps is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Kicheche Camps?
Kicheche Camps has 5 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Kicheche Camp Ltd') from 2 reviews and 3.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1 review, each read on its own platform and never added together.
- 5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. On the Google listing 'Kicheche Camp Ltd' (corporate office) and, Hardy Business Park, Junction of Koitobos road. Camps with listings of their own are not added in.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in Kicheche Camps' name was found.
- Trustpilot
- 3.2 out of 5 from 1 review. On the Trustpilot profile 'Kicheche', newest review 18 October 2023.
Where are Kicheche Camps' camps?
Kenya only ('Kicheche operates exclusively in Kenya's private wildlife conservancies'). Four camps: 'Four small luxury camps in the Maasai Mara Conservancies and Laikipia' (three in the Mara, one in Laikipia).
- Countries
- Kenya only ('Kicheche operates exclusively in Kenya's private wildlife conservancies').
- Camps
- Four camps: 'Four small luxury camps in the Maasai Mara Conservancies and Laikipia' (three in the Mara, one in Laikipia). Owned versus managed is not stated.
- Where they are
- Kicheche Bush Olare (Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Masai Mara) Kicheche Mara North (Mara North Conservancy) Kicheche Valley Naboisho (Naboisho Conservancy) Kicheche Laikipia (Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Wilderness Zone). A fly camp links Valley Naboisho and Bush Olare on the walking safari.
- Land and traversing
- All camps are in private conservancies. Mara: over 150,000 acres of private conservancies bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve, 'one guest bed per 350 acres', off-road game drives; land leased from 1,800 landowners.
- Mobile and seasonal camps
- No mobile camps. A lightweight fly camp (small dome tents for 2) is used for the Walking Wilderness Safari between Valley Naboisho and Bush Olare, best in the drier months, maximum six guests.
- Camp sizes
- 'Just 6-10 tents per camp' and 'small guest numbers (12-20 max)'. Each camp has a family suite (two en-suite bedrooms, up to five guests) and quad tents sleep up to four (not at Bush Olare).
How much does Kicheche Camps cost?
Kicheche Camps publishes its own rates: Kicheche Mara North: peak (1 Jul-31 Oct, 20 Dec-2 Jan 27) 995; mid (3 Jan-28 Feb) 730; regular 625. Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho: peak 1,095; mid 840; regular 765.
- Rates by season
- Kicheche Mara North: peak (1 Jul-31 Oct, 20 Dec-2 Jan 27) 995; mid (3 Jan-28 Feb) 730; regular 625. Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho: peak 1,095; mid 840; regular 765.
- Prices published
- All in US dollars.
- What the rate includes
- Mara North includes: airstrip transfers, full board with picnics and drinks, shared game drives, sundowner, picnic breakfast, laundry, yoga mats, guided bush walks, children's activities, beading lessons, community discovery trip, Community Trust contribution. Valley Naboisho adds night drives. Extra: conservancy fees (US$130 adult, US$65 child per night), late departure (US$150pp peak, US$100pp other), extra packed lunch US$30, Masai village visit US$30, exclusive vehicle, massage, Mara Reserve fees, ballooning.
- Minimum stay
- Minimum stay: 2 nights at Kicheche Mara North, Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho (2026 rack rates).
What are Kicheche Camps' booking terms?
Kicheche Camps' published terms: 20% non-refundable deposit to confirm a booking.
- Deposit
- 20% non-refundable deposit to confirm a booking. Provisional bookings are held for 7 days.
- Cancellation charges
- Date changes or cancellation: 45 days or more, loss of deposit; 45 to 31 days, 50% charge; 30 days or less, 100% charge. Travel insurance is strongly advised.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Kicheche Camps best for?
Best for: Small camps in Mara conservancies, on Kicheche Camps' own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- Minimum age 7 at Kicheche Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho. Mara North child rate is ages 3-11, Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho 7-11; young adults (12-17) pay child rates if sharing a triple or quad. Family suites at all camps (two en-suite bedrooms, up to 5 guests, exclusive vehicle).
- Teenagers and families
- Family suites include exclusive use of a vehicle. Young adult rates for ages 12-17.
- Honeymoon
- Honeymooners Package at Kicheche Valley Naboisho: bride receives 50% off (25% off July to September), a half-hour complimentary massage and a bush dinner by the tent; must travel within 12 months of the wedding. Maasai Blessings ceremonies are also offered.
- Solo travellers
- Single supplement per night (2026, valid for 2 singles, double from the 3rd single): Mara North peak US$260, mid US$175, regular US$165. No separate solo offers stated.
- Private guide and vehicle
- The Walking Wilderness Safari is privately guided for a maximum of six guests. The long stay discount also applies to exclusive vehicle charges.
- Activities
- Game drives (off-road in Mara conservancies), guided bush walks, wild camping/fly camp, night drives (included at Valley Naboisho; offered at Laikipia), picnic breakfasts, sundowners. Laikipia Active: Mount Kenya hike, Ol Pejeta cycling, anti-poaching dog experience, Ngare forest walk.
When is Kicheche Camps not the right choice?
Kicheche Camps is not the fit if its own published limits rule you out: they are below, in its own words.
- Children
- Minimum age 7 at Kicheche Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho.
- Single travellers
- Single supplement per night (2026, valid for 2 singles, double from the 3rd single): Mara North peak US$260, mid US$175, regular US$165.
What are the best alternatives to Kicheche Camps?
Angama, Borana Lodge, Cottar's Safaris, Enkewa Camp, Entumoto Safari Camp and Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps also own and run their own camps in Kenya only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- Angama: best for: The Mara Triangle and Amboseli.
- Borana Lodge: best for: A Laikipia conservancy lodge for families. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Borana Lodge') from 87 reviews.
- Cottar's Safaris: best for: A family-run Mara camp in Olderkesi. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Cottar') from 132 reviews.
- Enkewa Camp: best for: Owner-run camps in the southern Mara.
- Entumoto Safari Camp: best for: A family-run camp in Mara Siana. 5 out of 5 on Google (listing 'ENTUMOTO') from 8 reviews and 3.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1 review.
- Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps: best for: Kenya conservancy camps at Amboseli and Mara. 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 121 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Kicheche Camps?
Run by its founders Greg Monson (Founder and MD) and Paul Goldstein (Founder), with Graham Wood as partner since 2019 (his 'investment in Kicheche').
- Trading name
- Trading name 'Kicheche Safari Camps' (page title and copyright line), also 'Kicheche Camps'. The privacy policy is headed 'Privacy Policy for Kicheche Camps Ltd.' and names Kicheche Camps Ltd. as data controller.
- Based in
- Camps are in Masai Mara and Laikipia, Kenya.
- Owner or parent
- Run by its founders Greg Monson (Founder and MD) and Paul Goldstein (Founder), with Graham Wood as partner since 2019 (his 'investment in Kicheche'). Described as a 'small, independent company'.
- In its own words
- 'Spearheading Sustainable Safaris'.
- Conservation model
- Founding members of three Masai Mara conservancies, leasing land from 1,800 landowners across 150,000 acres. '$1.5 million annually goes directly into wildlife conservation.' Kicheche Community Trust: the company gives over $60,000 a year, the rest comes from guests; four pillars (Environment, Education, Health, Empowerment).
- Certifications
- Ecotourism Kenya Gold Eco Rating: 'All Kicheche Camps have maintained Gold level for many years', audited every two years.
How do you book Kicheche Camps?
Direct to guests through the reservations team ('Check Availability', enquiry forms) and through agents: a Kicheche Agents Portal ('Register as an Agent', 'Login') and a 2026 rack rate sheet addressed to agents.
- Where it sells
- Direct to guests through the reservations team ('Check Availability', enquiry forms) and through agents: a Kicheche Agents Portal ('Register as an Agent', 'Login') and a 2026 rack rate sheet addressed to agents.
- How it is paid
- Direct bookings through the reservations team and agent sales through the Kicheche Agents Portal. The 2026 rack rate sheet thanks 'all our agents'.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
- Planner partnerships
- Sells through agents: Kicheche Agents Portal ('Register as an Agent', 'Login') with sales material and a rate sheet thanking 'all our agents'.
Kicheche Camps: the questions people ask
How many camps does Kicheche Camps have?
Four camps: 'Four small luxury camps in the Maasai Mara Conservancies and Laikipia' (three in the Mara, one in Laikipia).
When are Kicheche Camps' camps open?
No mobile camps. A lightweight fly camp (small dome tents for 2) is used for the Walking Wilderness Safari between Valley Naboisho and Bush Olare, best in the drier months, maximum six guests.
What activities does Kicheche Camps offer?
Game drives (off-road in Mara conservancies), guided bush walks, wild camping/fly camp, night drives (included at Valley Naboisho; offered at Laikipia), picnic breakfasts, sundowners. Laikipia Active: Mount Kenya hike, Ol Pejeta cycling, anti-poaching dog experience, Ngare forest walk.
Does Kicheche Camps have honeymoon offers?
Honeymooners Package at Kicheche Valley Naboisho: bride receives 50% off (25% off July to September), a half-hour complimentary massage and a bush dinner by the tent; must travel within 12 months of the wedding. Maasai Blessings ceremonies are also offered.
How does Kicheche Camps fund conservation?
Founding members of three Masai Mara conservancies, leasing land from 1,800 landowners across 150,000 acres. '$1.5 million annually goes directly into wildlife conservation.' Kicheche Community Trust: the company gives over $60,000 a year, the rest comes from guests; four pillars (Environment, Education, Health, Empowerment).
What is included in Kicheche Camps' rates?
Mara North includes: airstrip transfers, full board with picnics and drinks, shared game drives, sundowner, picnic breakfast, laundry, yoga mats, guided bush walks, children's activities, beading lessons, community discovery trip, Community Trust contribution. Valley Naboisho adds night drives.
What deposit does Kicheche Camps ask for?
20% non-refundable deposit to confirm a booking.
What are Kicheche Camps' cancellation charges?
Date changes or cancellation: 45 days or more, loss of deposit; 45 to 31 days, 50% charge; 30 days or less, 100% charge. Travel insurance is strongly advised.
Does Kicheche Camps charge a single supplement?
Single supplement per night (2026, valid for 2 singles, double from the 3rd single): Mara North peak US$260, mid US$175, regular US$165. No separate solo offers stated.
Does Kicheche Camps accept children?
Minimum age 7 at Kicheche Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho. Mara North child rate is ages 3-11, Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho 7-11; young adults (12-17) pay child rates if sharing a triple or quad.
Does Kicheche Camps offer a private vehicle?
The Walking Wilderness Safari is privately guided for a maximum of six guests. The long stay discount also applies to exclusive vehicle charges.
Where are Kicheche Camps' camps?
Kicheche Bush Olare (Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Masai Mara) Kicheche Mara North (Mara North Conservancy)
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