Kicheche Mara North

Mara North Conservancy, Kenya

Kicheche Mara North

Eco Lodges

since august 2014

Keeping with the commitment of The Long Run’s 4Cs, Kicheche Camps collaborates with the local community via the Kicheche Community Trust to support traditional and sustainable ways of living that are in harmony with wildlife and the environment. All guest donations and bed-night contributions to the Trust are channelled into projects impacting its conservancy communities.

Kicheche Mara North is located in a prime wildlife area along the Olare Orok stream, is completely unfenced, and consists of nine standard tents and one family suite. Spread across 71,000 acres of wilderness, Mara North Conservancy is one of the largest community and privately owned conservancies globally. One bed per 350 acres of wilderness is a guarantee of low-density tourism. Kicheche is committed to bettering the lives of the community in the long run through better access to quality education for all children, providing quality healthcare to the community, and empowering women and youths through skills training programs, self-help groups, and revenue-earning projects.

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CONSERVATION

To perpetuate Kicheche’s model of conservation to prolong prolific wildlife and biodiversity.

Committed to sustainable operations and effective waste management.

COMMUNITY

Kicheche’s social and economic empowerment is to be able to influence the policies that govern wildlife and biodiversity conservation.

Employment opportunities for the locals, who support their families of 8 to 10 members.

CULTURE

The destination’s vibrant culture is a key element in its attractivity, and Kicheche aims to enable the conscious Kicheche traveller to have a positive impact on the local communities.

Beading lessons with local Maasai women.

COMMERCE

25% of Kicheche's turnover goes into wildlife conservation, securing wildlife habitat, and management of conservancies.

To offer travellers a safari with a purpose, a premium safari experience while contributing to the preservation of local biodiversity and the well-being of communities.

Kicheche Mara Camp’s Highlights

The camp is a classic, intimate, luxury bush camp, completely unfenced and consisting of nine standard tents and one family suite. The guest tents have undergone a transformative upgrade, featuring a splendid new open design. They blend well with the rugged beauty of Mara North Conservancy, overlooking the expansive plains beyond.
Game drives in customized 4WD safari vehicles with one of our Silver guides. Watching wildlife at close range, but without encroaching on their space, is endlessly fascinating and our guides’ instincts and safari experience will provide superb wildlife photography opportunities.
A different perspective is gained through escorted walks on the savannah. Our interpretive guides will point out the spoor of a leopard, the nest of a rare bird or signs of recent migration activity that would pass unnoticed by the eyes of strangers.
Guests learn the Maasai beadwork process while being guided by Maasai women to create their own pieces. They gain insight into the culture, symbolism, and social significance of this craft, providing a one-of-a-kind cultural experience.