Reviews of Kicheche Valley
Wildlife sightings and reviews
65 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kicheche Valley and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Kicheche Valley review"
Great viewing of a very large pride of lions with young cubs, a cheetah and older cub and a spectacular leopard encounter. However it is worth mentioning that the cheetah population has considerably reduced due to the large lion numbers, with the cheetahs being displaced.
Minnie and her hospitality team were extremely good and the camp was very comfortable." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
"Kicheche Valley review"
Again the tents and food are fabulous with plenty of time out following the wildlife. We had an excellent guide in Johnson who worked hard to ensure we saw as much as possible and I was positioned well for photography, including an early start to get photos in the rising sun. We had a vehicle to ourselves. The visited started very well with sightings of cheetah, leopard and lion all in the open on the plain on our first drive. Johnson stayed with us to hike to the fly camp and on to Bush camp.
The camp is well located and we saw plenty of wildlife in the conservancy. It was very interesting to hear how the conservancy works and the how the community and the environment benefit from the camps.
As an example of the extra thought given by the manager, a couple staying at the camp were a recently retired couple from the US on their first ever trip outside the US. On their last night the camp staff came out and sang and danced and presented the couple with a local gift as a memento of their visit." See all these reviews: 14n in Kenya
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The only possible aspect that we were less keen on was communal eating at lunch and dinner throughout.
Bernard, our safari guide, was so knowledgeable and passionate about the animal and bird life in the Masai Mara. As a keen photographer, he managed to enhance our photos by his efforts to find good light and angles. The jeep was well maintained and had all the necessary extras, such as, ponchos for colder times, drinking water, sanitiser." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
"Prepare to be spoiled by Kicheche Valley!"
The tent was very spacious, clean and nicely decorated with all the comforts that you would not expect in the bush. Our tent, laundry and morning wake ups with coffee delivery was serviced by the same person during our stay who looked after us royally and kept our tent spotless. Kicheche Valley is very eco conscious and you won't see plastic. We received personal aluminum water bottles which we could refill during our stay and take home.
There was a large water dispenser of drinkable water in our tent and in the main lodge. At the end of each game drive, our water bottle was collected and refilled for us for our next morning's game drive. Loved having a hot water bottle given to us for the morning game drive and at night we came back to a cozy bed with a hot water bottle under the sheets.
The food was excellent! Buffet lunch with vegetarian and meat or fish choice, several salads. Dinner was full service. Your wine glass is never empty with the attentive staff. The tables are not communal so it's nice to get time alone with your partner during meals.
Lastly, our guide Johnson was kind, knowledgeable and patiently answered our questions. We shared many laughs. Enjoyed the bush breakfast which Johnson expertly set up every morning for us. You are given a breakfast menu with choices the day before. You will also be asked for your sundowner drink of choice with delicious snacks which was always a great way to end the day. Amazing, rich wildlife sightings and very respectful of the number of trucks allowed per sighting.
We were sad to leave and would not hesitate to return to Kicheche Valley. Fantastic team led by the manager Minnie and our guide coupled with great wildlife sightings made this camp our favourite." See all these reviews: 6n in Kenya
"Kicheche Valley review"
A very nice camp. with excellent rooms, first class management and staff, excellent food and an excellent guide (Mika). We very much enjoyed this camp, which was a relief.
There was lots of game to see, and to be found." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
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The facilities were great, the food amazing, the animal drives were sensational and the early morning sunrises were beautiful. We got lucky with animal sightings another wonderful life experience" See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
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Other than that the wait staff was spectacular and the food was the best of the whole trip.
Our guide was SUPER knowledgable and informative.
The accommodations were excellent and the variety of animals we were able to see made it a very special part of the trip." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Kenya
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