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Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp

Reviews of Kicheche Bush Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

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

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Feb-2019, 73 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Kicheche Bush Camp.
Lion

100% success

Leopard

90% success

Cheetah

89% success

Wild dog

4% success

Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Spotted Hyena

99% success

Wildebeest

97% success

Hippo

97% success

Eland

87% success

Striped Hyena

9% success

Black Rhino

3% success

Pangolin

2% success

Aardvark

0% success

Showing 21-30 of 104
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Gwendolyon
Ithaca,NY

"Perfection!"

4 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2023
"I didn’t think anything could be more perfect than our experience at Kicheche Mara until arriving at Kicheche Bush Camp. As with Kicheche Mara, the people, food, tents, and guides were beyond our wildest expectations. The greeting and reception when we arrived, the comfort of the “tents”, the thoughtfulness in remembering and catering to each guest’s needs, the laundry service, the wake up coffee, tea and cookies, the amazing and delicious meals, it was all perfect.

Kicheche Bush camp is slightly smaller than Kicheche Mara making the experience a bit more personal. With the smaller camp it was easier for us to meet most of the staff and make more of a connection.

Ann and Dido welcome you and from the very beginning confirm food preferences and any other needs that may not have been communicated to them earlier. Abraham and Kennedy do everything to make sure you have everything you need during meals and just relaxing. Brian took care of our tent making sure everything was perfect for our comfort. Beatrice was a joy to be around and ensured that all our food needs were attended to. Charles and Gladys prepared the most delicious meals and desserts. Peter ensured our safety to and from our tents in the dark.

I am in awe of the amount of knowledge shared by the guides. Every animal, every plant, every bird and their song. Everything about their behavior. The connection with some of the animals, knowing their history and behavior. We drove both with the seasoned Patrick, and the younger Josphat. In addition to all the knowledge they bring (and continue to learn in the rare moment of them not knowing something) Patrick’s keen eye for the perfect photo, and Josphat’s sense of humor, made driving with each of them unique and exceptional experiences." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

3 sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

2 sightings

Elephant

3 sightings

Giraffe

4 sightings

Hippo

2 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

6 sightings

Spotted Hyena

5 sightings

Wildebeest

4 sightings

Zebra

5 sightings

Gar
USA

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2023
"The staff was very warm and welcoming upon arrival. Management often joined us for meals, which I loved having that time to get to know them and visit with them.

The food and beverages were excellent - a variety of choices and excellent food. They made it a point to accommodate any special requests there may have been. Abraham prides himself on his Masai Tea - as he should! Do try it! Many choices available for cocktails and tea time as well.

Tents were comfortable and had all the amenities needed. A bit more rustic than the first camp in Mara North, but still very comfortable.

The last night we pulled into camp, we were treated to a tribal greeting and dance. There really aren't words to describe this warm, enveloping experience they shared with us. A few tears of gratitude and awe were shed that evening - being able to be a part of this was beyond my wildest dreams." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

2 sightings

Eland

4 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

3 sightings

Leopard

3 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Ms J from FL & IL
USA

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2023
"Absolutely fantastic experience.

Staff went way beyond normal excellence to provide Maasai entertainment, safari walk guide, help with a Halloween surprise, and even allowed me to ride a motorcycle.

Lodging was fantastic too, although the king bed mattress (in Sambuyu? Name might be incorrect) is a bit worn out. Might just need to be flipped.

Prices in gift shop were very good, and several of us purchase items, especially Kicheche caps." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

4 sightings

Eland

7 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

3 sightings

Leopard

4 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

6 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Liz C
Sussex

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 25 Oct 2023
"This was my favourite stay and the density of wildlife was incredible. One gripe - I loved the fact that they are promoting women to be guides and we had a lovely guide Esta but she was very new and inexperienced.

Part of the reason to choose a high end camp is because of the guides and I would have expected the camp to have someone with her to help. Her English was not great and at times we did not understand what she said." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

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

Mrs H.
Canada

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 17 Oct 2023
"Again amazing, the staff, accommodations, food and quality of the guides surpassed all expectations." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Ms LW & VB NH
USA

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 17 Oct 2023
"Again- what a great experience.

The Bush Camp is a little different from the Valley Camp but the same quality of service is still evident.

The food continues to be amazing- we invited their chef to come back to the states with us!

We couldn’t imagine that our animal sightings could get any better but each day brought new experiences. We witnessed 3 cheetah cubs checking out the world on their first day leaving the den!

Thank you." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Foxy
Yorkshire, UK

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 17 Oct 2023
"Staff and food were excellent. Tents were not as luxurious as Valley Camp which was fine, but it may be worth future groups visiting here first then Valley Camp tents would be step up?" See all these reviews: 15n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

2 sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wild dog

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs B
Middlesex

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 9 Sep 2023
"Kicheche Bush is a beautiful place which is stylish, comfortable and providing high levels of service alongside superb access to wildlife which is supplemented by skilful and knowledgeable guiding.

It feels intimate and friendly but the attention to detail and the determination to ascertain and meet each client's needs and preferences is very impressive." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs B
Essex

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 30 Aug 2023
"Another really friendly welcome when we arrived at Bush Camp. All the staff were fantastic. Tobin was a great host making the evening meals a really friendly time.
It's small camp that really is in the middle of the bush and completely unfenced.

Charles our guide was also fantastic who had great knowledge and respect for the wildlife. We saw lions, a leopard and cheetahs on every game drive. One highlight was following two male lions as dusk fell until they roared. That was one of the things I really wanted to hear." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

4 sightings

Eland

2 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

4 sightings

Leopard

4 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

The Rileys
Cincinnati

"Kicheche Bush Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 29 Jul 2023
"Kicheche Bush Camp is a top-notch photography-focused camp. We had such interesting conversations with these well-traveled guests who shared their experiences with us. Dido and Sharon were very attentive. Dido joined us for dinner each evening and made sure that our every need was met. The tents are comfortable and very spacious. The shower is huge! One of the best parts was hearing the lions roar every night and morning. I miss the sounds of the African night.

Our guide was James, who is not only a top-level guide but also an award-winning photographer himself. He knows Olare Motorogi Conservancy so well and can answer any question about the animals, knows the great viewing spots and is just a great person. He made our experience extra special, including our visit to the Masai village. After we saw all of the amazing birds in Laikipia and Valley Camps, James made a special effort to find new birds we hadn't seen or to get us in perfect photo spots for birds doing interesting things. I would never have expected to enjoy watching bee eaters and lilac breasted rollers, while my husband and James snapped away, instead of only watching the big animals. We saw so many animals during our safari, had a luxury experience at Bush Camp, and absolutely can't wait to return!" See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

4 sightings

Eland

5 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

6 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

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