Reviews of Kicheche Valley
Wildlife sightings and reviews
69 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"
You have a porch area that looks out onto the valley. It is not a fenced camp, so the animals can walk right up to you. We had several giraffes pass in front of us. At night, the frisky lions were always quite close and vocal. No going outside after dark without an escort!
The tents are more spacious and comfortable than most hotel rooms. The oversized shower had plenty of hot water any time you wanted it. There are plenty of charging ports (UK, European, US, and USB). The staff are simply outstanding in their desire and ability to please. The kitchen staff provides amazing meals and can accommodate almost any request regarding a particular diet.
The game drive guides are excellent. They aim to give everyone their own vehicle/guide whenever possible. Their five seat (2/3) vehicle has plenty of legroom and the open sides offer great visibility. Many other companies only use six seat vehicles, even for only two guests. They are the same size as Kicheche's vehicle but have an extra row of seating. As you can imagine, that can get quite tight, especially for a tall person like me. You are going to be in that thing for eight hours a day, getting tossed about on the rut filled roads. Always ask for a two-row vehicle!" See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya; 4n in Rwanda

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

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 Valley review"
The camp is superbly managed by Minnie. The food and ambience is as good, or better, than anywhere else we have been.
Our driver was excellent, very personable, empathetic and knowledgeable. The wildlife was good.
Attention to detail and actions to create an enjoyable stay are excellent, and as good as anywhere we have been (which includes a lot of places in Africa and South America).
As you are aware we definitely want to return." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya

Buffalo
3 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Eland
6 sightings

Elephant
5 sightings

Giraffe
7 sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Valley review"
It is a wonderful location within a stunning Conservancy. Mini and the team are outstanding and my stay was full of wonderful memories and experiences.
From receiving a wonderful welcome, to the outstanding guiding and the amazing staff, Kicheche Valley Camp is a very special destination.
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.
I have stayed at all the Kicheche properties and they all have unique identities 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 return later this year." See all these reviews: 18n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
8 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Valley review"
"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

Buffalo
5 sightings

Cheetah
2 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"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

Buffalo
7 sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
4 sightings

Elephant
6 sightings

Giraffe
6 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kicheche Valley review"
"Kicheche Valley review"
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

Buffalo
1 sighting

Cheetah
1 sighting

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
8 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"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

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"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

Buffalo
2 sightings

Cheetah
4 sightings

Eland
5 sightings

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
6 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
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