Reviews of Kicheche Mara
Wildlife sightings and reviews
104 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kicheche Mara and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Kicheche Mara review"

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Mara review"
Manager Andrew was very welcoming & friendly.
Guides David & George were amazing!" See all these reviews: 15n in Kenya

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
3 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
5 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wildebeest
3 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Mara review"
Some beautiful beaded locally made items and many hand crafted treasures were my enjoyment to see and buy.
Game drives were filled with wildlife and just chilling in the tent or taking a walk with a ranger added to the serenity of this magnificent place." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Kicheche Mara review"
Andrew was a wealth of information about how the conservation works and the relationship with Masai people… this was an eye opener & was happy to learn from him!
I enjoyed beading with Maasai women" See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Kicheche Mara review"

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
8 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
8 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Mara 25"
As ever, a great stay with exciting experiences of fantastic wildlife. Great guiding." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Mara review - best camp of my trip"
Incredible attention to details in a subtle manner, hospitality at its best. The tents are simply perfect with an authentic style, the food is delicious and varied with fresh ingredients straight from their garden. The entire team is caring.
The best aspect for me was having an excellent guide (Dikson): He is passionate, yet humble. His knowledge of the bush is outstanding: Apart from being an excellent spotter, he seems to be able to predict the next move of animals (e.g. leopards which we saw every day!), and he positions the vehicle perfectly every time for the best photographic opportunities.
Fantastic experience." See all these reviews: 16n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Kicheche Mara review"
The guiding and sightings were amazing as was a full Christmas dinner including a whole roast turkey. Andrew and the team made me feel so welcome and provided an incredible stay.
As with all Kicheche properties this is your home away from home and it did not disappoint. The accommodation, hospitality, and food and drink are amazing.
The whole experience was superb with sightings and scenery that were spectacular.
I have stayed at all the Kicheche properties and they all have unique identifies whilst retaining the core values that make them such wonderful additions to any itinerary.
I cannot praise the lodge, staff, and my experience highly enough it and I aspire to return soon." See all these reviews: 18n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
5 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Mara review"
"Kicheche Mara review"
Fenceless site in the middle of forest, a stream hidden but behind the camp area, large tents, attention to details about everything, eager willingness to meet out requests (if there were any) ... were all apparent during all three days.
Kitchen staff met our group's vegetarian and vegan needs with enthusiasm. They even created a special vegetarian entrée with both meals even as the menu for the day would have other vegetarian accompaniments. Food quality was simply outstanding. The rest of the support staff was equally courteous as kitchen and dining area team.
Our guides were seasoned veterans and real fun to communicate with, hang out with and learn from. Our safari trips were leisurely and went far beyond just tracking and seeing the animals around us. The guides were genuinely interested in answering all of questions, their depth of knowledge about the area, wildlife, and even stars during night drive were all amazing. If and when we return, we will be sure to look them up.
The conversations with all staff members conveyed genuine warmth. It created a personal touch that one would not find in most places.
The camp manager was great, a seasoned veteran in the safari industry as well as deeply knowledgeable about Africa, wildlife, flora and fauna, and host of other things. His camp assistants were eager to take care of our inquiries and needs.
The camp's "back operations' tour" including its own garden and us planting trees in memory of our family members who aren't with us were two great "gravy on the cake" experiences. We also took about 150 charcoal seed balls and scattered them along a ditch; hopefully to grow into yet another series of trees for wildlife to shelter within.
The camp manager and his team's responsiveness during a minor medical emergency was remarkable and sincerely appreciated.
Hats off to Kicheche organization, because we had precisely same experience at Kicheche Mara as well." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
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