Monday, 26 January 2026

Kicheche Mara Valley Camp

A few photos in and around the camp.  The basics are "Kicheche" brand through and through and of a high standard, but the staff here are particularly lovely and nothing is too much trouble.


The main sitting area, not that we had more than a few minutes before lunch/dinner to enjoy the surroundings.


I would say that drinks aren't quite as free flowing as they were in previous years but I guess the camps are trying to make savings and certainly there is no question of a refill if you ask.


I do miss the communal meals though, it's nice to meet new people and also to chew over the day's sightings as no other truck ever finds the same animals.


This is a separate little area to sit with the "shop" a few souvenirs and beaded work made by the local Masai women.  I bought us two coasters for our bedside tables.


Unfortunately Mr & Mrs Big Lens thought it was there personal space to leave their camera equipment around.


The Dassies (Hyrax) are very entertaining, this one was a good 12' up in a tree.


Weaver birds also nest just near the common area.



Esther, a very competent guide and a brilliant driver - for us she just needs to widen her focus a tad more.