Kicheche Bush Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Masai Mara, Kenya

Rates From $920

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About This Lodge

Kicheche Bush Camp is a small, intimate tented camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, bordering the vast plains of the Masai Mara Reserve. The camp offers a classic safari experience defined by its calm atmosphere and proximity to wildlife. 

With only six custom-designed tents, the experience is highly personalized, focusing on high-quality guiding and low-density tourism within a prime predator-viewing area. It provides a grounded base for travellers who seek the simplicity of the early tented safari combined with high-level service and expert guiding.

Location & Setting

The camp sits within a thicket of African Olive and Euclea trees, allowing it to blend naturally into the environment. It lies within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a successful model where tourism fees directly fund the protection of 35,000 acres of open grassland and escarpments. 

This private location ensures uncrowded game viewing, allowing wildlife to move freely across the plains while offering guests seclusion.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided in six spacious, fully insect-proof safari tents set at ground level. Interiors feature a soft mix of canvas, linen, and light wood, creating a private retreat after a day on the plains. 

Each tent includes a private veranda and en-suite bathroom with a dresser and flushing toilet. The hot water is delivered via a traditional safari bucket shower, completing the authentic immersion into the bush environment.

Facilities & Experiences

Shared camp life centers around the open-sided main mess tent, which houses a comfortable lounge and dining area. Meals often shift outdoors, allowing guests to dine under the sky. Evenings are spent gathered around the open fire, sharing sightings and stories. 

The camp caters specifically to photography enthusiasts, operating custom 4×4 vehicles fitted with beanbags and platforms for professional and amateur use.

  • Bar / Lounge
  • Eco-Friendly
  • Family Rooms
  • Fitness Center
  • Kids-Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wildlife Viewing

Seasonal Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences

Room TypeShoulder Season( Jan – Feb 2026)Peak Season ( July – Oct, 20Dec – 2Jan, 2027)Green Season ( March – 23 May – 30June, Nov – 19Dec,2026)
Standard$1,010$1,315$920

Important Rate Notes

  • Board Basis: Full Board and game activities
  • Location: Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Masai Mara
  • Access: Flight to Olare Motorogi Airstrip
  • Wi-Fi: Available in main areas

Activities

  • Tracking big cats with Silver-level guides
  • Learning about Maasai sustainable community development at The Maa Trust
  • Extended game drives into the Mara ecosystem with no time limits
  • Sleeping out under the stars during an overnight fly-camp experience

Who it Suits

  • Experienced safari travellers who value simplicity and authenticity
  • Wildlife photographers seeking custom vehicles and expert positioning
  • Guests who prefer small, communal camps over large lodges
  • Couples and families with older children who want a deep wildlife focus

Our Sustainability & Community Impact

The camp partners with the local Maasai to install predator-proof bomas that reduce livestock conflict. It maintains a low-impact footprint, ensuring the campsite can be removed without leaving a trace.

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