Safari overview
6 Days · 5 Nights · From USD 5,026
Experience the Masai Mara from every angle on this stunning 6-day safari, combining luxurious tented camps with an exhilarating overnight walking safari and authentic fly camping in the heart of the conservancies. Led by one of Kicheche's expert Silver KPSGA guides, your journey moves seamlessly, with game drives, night drives, and sundowners overlooking endless plains delivering countless wildlife photography opportunities across Naboisho and Olare Motorogi Conservancies.
At the heart of the adventure lies a guided walking safari through the Seketa Valley and surrounding escarpment, culminating in a night under canvas at an exclusive fly camp, where you'll uncover the smaller wonders of savannah life, birds, grasses, insects, and even visit a traditional Maasai homestead. This is an outstanding, immersive safari for travelers seeking not just sightings, but a genuine, multi-sensory connection to the wild heart of the Mara.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi on the scheduled morning or afternoon flight to the Masai Mara. Touch down in this magnificent wilderness, and your guide will be there to greet you before setting out across the plains where you will have your first wildlife sighting en-route to the camp. After lunch, relax and absorb the surroundings before setting off on an afternoon game drive in the conservancy till sunset. Return to the camp at dusk for hot showers, then an aperitif by the fireside with your hosts before settling down for dinner.
Overnight at Kicheche Valley.
Day 2: Kicheche Valley
An early start to the day with piping hot coffee or tea brought to your tent. Your guide will take you on a morning game drive to explore the savannah and see what nature has to offer. This afternoon, take another evening game drive before getting back to the camp for dinner. Night game drives are also available and can be undertaken before or after dinner.
Overnight at Kicheche Valley.
Day 3: Kicheche Valley - Kicheche Fly Camp
Take an early breakfast before checking out of the camp and commencing your guided walk. The route heads west from Kicheche Valley and will take 4 to 5 hours before arriving at the fly camp in Naboisho Conservancy adjacent to a stream. There, we enjoy a delectable bush lunch and have some recovery time in the shade. In the afternoon, we will explore the beautiful surrounding area on foot. There is also an opportunity to visit a Masai homestead outside the conservancy and to witness cattle being brought back from the plains to their barricaded home for the night. Back to the fly camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Kicheche Valley Fly Camp.
Day 4: Seketa Valley - Kicheche Bush Camp
You are awoken at dawn with a hot drink before continuing the journey on foot in the cool morning. Your guide will continue to uncover points of interest on the journey along the escarpment and Seketa Valley of Olare Motorogi Conservancy to reach Bush Camp just before lunch. You will then take an afternoon game drive in the conservancy.
Overnight at Kicheche Bush Camp.
Day 5: Olare Motorogi - Kicheche Bush Camp
Rise early with tea or coffee brought to your tent. Enjoy a morning game drive in the Conservancy. You will see differing terrain along with plenty of animal and bird species. Your afternoon game drive will be followed by sundowner drinks overlooking the plains before returning to camp at dusk.
Overnight at Kicheche Bush Camp.
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast in the camp, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
Walking & Camps Information
Walking
- The walking will not be strenuous, and there will be many intervals at various points of interest. The distance covered daily will be approximately 10km, taking around 6 hours.
The Camps
- KICHECHE VALLEY Our newest and most luxurious camp is nestled in a secluded valley with a host of resident wildlife on your doorstep. The Naibosho Conservancy is flourishing with a fantastic array of wildlife on offer and opens up a whole new area of the Mara to explore while game driving or walking.
- KICHECHE BUSH CAMP is located in a prime wildlife area in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, the camp is unfenced, and the animals are free to roam through camp. It's in a great place to see the wildebeest migration, and the camp itself gives you a real feeling of being in the wilderness. Yet, it is very comfortable, with professional and genuinely friendly service.
- FLY-CAMP A lightweight fly-camp, staffed by a cook and a camp hand, with small dome tents for two people equipped with camp beds, bedrolls, chairs, and a washstand. Basic bathroom facilities are available (long drop toilet and bush shower). A lightweight mess shelter will be used in the event of rain. The fly camp is set up on an exclusive basis and can cater to a maximum of 6 people. The itinerary works as well with Kicheche Bush Camp first.
What to take
- We advise that you wear sturdy walking shoes or boots.
- Water, sun cream, and a hat are other essential items and don't forget your binoculars.
- If you like, you can carry with you a small, light backpack.
VISA & HEALTH INFORMATION
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Malaria medication is recommended
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Payment policy
- 30 percent at the time of booking
- Balance 60 days prior to your arrival
Standard cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation or variation of services for whatever reasons, the Company shall be entitled to charge cancellation fees as set out hereunder:
- Cancellations received between 60 days to 45 days prior to commencement of Services shall be charged at 30% of the total cost of Services;
- Cancellation received between 44 days to 8 days prior to commencement of Services shall be charged at 60% of the total cost of Services;
- Cancellations received within 7 days or after commencement of Services shall be charged at the full cost of Services;
- The liability to reimburse the Company for the cancellation fees, non-refundable booking fee, no show fees, administration fee and the like, shall in no way limit or restrict the general rights of the Company to collect damages for breach of contract.
Inclusions
- Return flight ticket to Masai Mara
- Airstrip transfers
- Full board accommodation including picnics & drinks
- Shared game-viewing drives
- Night game drives at Kicheche Valley
- Sundowner, picnic breakfast
- Laundry
- Yoga mats
- Guided bush walks
- Conservancy fees
- Community Trust contribution
- Temporary Membership Flying Doctors Emergency Rescue (AMREF) cover
- All Government taxes and levies
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Any international flights
- Tips and Gratuities to Driver / Guide, porters, bar and waiters
- Visa fees as applicable
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend you get it to protect yourself against unforeseen risks)
- Optional activities, International airfares and departure taxes
- All items of personal nature such as laundry, tobacco, phone calls etc
- Any items not mentioned above
Pricing
From USD 5,026
Rates are multiplied by the number of travellers. Children are charged at 50% of the adult base rate. Final pricing remains subject to terms and conditions.
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