Kicheche Conservancy Safari
Laikipia & Masai Mara - 7 Days/6nights
Day 01: Nairobi - Nanyuki -Ol Pejeta Conservancy
You will be met at Nairobi JKIA airport or your Nairobi hotel and transferred
to Wilson airport for the flight (8 am or 10.20 am) to Nanyuki airstrip.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to the camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy,
journey time is approximately one hour. Lunch at camp then relax until
afternoon tea is served. Venture out onto the rolling plains on a game
drive to enjoy the wonderful array of game on offer. Game driving in the
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a rare pleasure with few vehicles permitted access.
This evening enjoy a sundowner drink followed by a spotlight drive back
to camp. Take a hot shower before joining other guests for a drink around
the campfire or in the cosy lounge tent. Dine with your hosts either under
the stars or in the adjacent dining tent.
Overnight Kicheche Laikipia Camp
Kicheche Laikipia Camp
The camp consists of six luxurious tents nestled at the foot of indigenous
forest overlooking a waterhole in the centre of the Conservancy. The Camp
will be hosted by Andy and Sonja Webb, a very experienced management couple,
ensuring you have a wonderful stay at our bush hideaway. Andy is reckoned
to be one of the finest walking guides and birders on the whole continent
and Sonja is not only an outstanding cook but also a wonderful host, many
people have enjoyed their legendary hospitality in the Mara and we are
delighted to have them at the helm of our new property. They along with
our experienced guides will co-ordinate your activities during your stay.
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy
There is a huge amount of game on this 90,000 acre Conservancy including
Kenya’s largest population of black rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe,
lions, cheetah and more. There are few vehicles on the Conservancy therefore
game viewing is a very private and rewarding experience.
On the Conservancy there is also an opportunity to take Night Game Drives
which focus on species not seen on regular day drives. Interpretative
Game Walks are another activity permitted on the conservancy, these provide
ideal opportunities to learn about the building blocks of the eco-system
whilst providing some exercise. There is also a Lion Tracking program
which monitors the lions of the area (some have been collared with receivers)
As part of the program we are able to track the lions with a portable
satellite dish and remit the data to the study centre. Other attractions
include the Chimpanzee Sanctuary for orphaned chimps. The Sanctuary is
an excellent venue to observe the two families and learn about the perils
facing chimpanzees in the wild. We offer private visits to the Sanctuary
outside the normal visiting hours.
Day 02: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
An early start to the day with piping hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate
brought to your tent. This morning take a longer game drive and enjoy
a sumptuous picnic breakfast out on the plains. Return to camp for an
al-fresco lunch and relax viewing the game and birdlife around the waterhole.
This afternoon we will take you to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary on a private
visit. Following some time with the chimps continue on your evening game
drive until dusk.
Overnight Kicheche Laikipia Camp
Day 03: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
This morning one can take a walking excursion with one of our guides
and a ranger. Walks range from 2-3 hours and can be adapted to suit your
preference. Enjoy a picnic breakfast out on the plains before returning
to camp. This afternoon one can explore the wilderness again on a game
drive, visit the ranching program or the Wildlife Centre. Drinks tonight
will be around the campfire or in our cosy lounge, dinner will be served
in the adjacent dining tent.
Overnight Kicheche Laikipia Camp
Day 04: Nanyuki- Masai Mara - Olare Orok Conservancy
Following a leisurely al fresco breakfast depart for Nanyuki airstrip
at 9.45 am for your flight to Masai Mara. Upon arrival at Olkiombo airstrip
your Kicheche guide will be there to welcome you and drive you to camp
whilst enjoying a short game drive en route. At the camp you will have
a bit of time for leisure, lunch and afternoon tea. Then you will set
off for your afternoon game drive, sun downers overlooking the plains…
back in camp in time for showers and drinks around the camp fire.
Overnight Kicheche Bush Camp
Kicheche Bush Camp / Masai Mara : A
Small, classic, intimate, luxury tented camp completely unfenced, accommodating
a maximum of twelve guests. Kicheche offers a certain ‘quality’
of wilderness living, but it is a canvas bush camp and the natural sounds
of the bush are all part of the experience. The tents are spacious, fully
insect proof and all with en-suite private bathrooms and flushing toilets.
Kicheche has a big plot here so all tents are at least 40 metres apart.
The camp host is Greg Poole, a qualified guide who has spent years guiding
all over the continent. His wealth of knowledge and considerable humour
makes him ideally qualified for this sort of bush hospitality.
Olare Orok Conservancy
– Masai Mara, The only private
Conservancy in the Masai Mara eco-system. The Conservancy not only offers
outstanding wildlife viewing it also offers an uncrowded wilderness. There
are 30,000 acres of rolling grassland, hills, escarpment and the Motorogie
plains located immediately to the north of the Ol Kiombo area of the Reserve.
Within Olare Orok there is great walking country and also the opportunity
to overnight in a fly camp. The Conservancy is a ground breaking venture
between the local Masai landowners and several small eco-camps including
Kicheche Bush Camp. More details are available at www.oocmara.com
Day 05: Olare Orok Conservancy
Rise early with tea or coffee brought to your
tent. At dawn set off for another game drive on the plains. Return to
the camp for a leisurely breakfast. Lunch and a chance to enjoy a siesta
in one of the hammocks slung between the trees. This afternoon you may
wish to visit a traditional Maasai manyatta (village) or take another
evening game drive. Return to camp for an evening around the campfire
Overnight Kicheche Bush Camp.
Day 06: Olare Orok Conservancy
This morning take an escorted game walk, which takes approximately 2
hours and offers another perspective in viewing the terrain and fauna
whilst crossing the plains. This afternoon you may wish to visit a traditional
Maasai manyatta (village) or take another evening game
Overnight Kicheche Bush Camp.
Day 07: Masai Mara - Nairobi
An early morning game drive in the Olare Orok conservancy or, if you
are departing in the afternoon, a full morning game drive with a picnic
breakfast is a popular trip. After returning to camp for lunch we transfer
you back to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi (departures at
11 a.m. & 4 p.m.)
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2010 Rates
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Peak Season:
01 Jul to 31 Oct ’10 & 15 Dec to 04 Jan ‘11
6-night package :US$3415
per adult & US$2050 per
child under 12 yrs.
Kicheche Mara Camp reduction:US$180
incl reduction in Conservancy fee
Single room supplement (15th Jul–31st
Oct only) – US$780 + US$65 on airport transfers for single
travellers
Extra nights:
Kicheche Laikipia:US$315
per person per night US$65
Conservancy fee
Kicheche Bush:US$415 per
person per night + US$90 Conservation
fee
Kicheche Mara:US$365 per
person per night + US$80 Conservancy
fee
5th night onwards rate reduction:
Kicheche Bush:US$340
per person per night +US$90 Conservancy
fee
Kicheche Mara:US$300
per person per night +US$80 Conservancy
fee
Child under 12 years to pay 50% on accommodation for extra night
+ Conservancy fee: US$42 per day at
Laikipia, US$45 per day at Bush Camp,
US$40 per day at Mara Camp.
Shoulder Season:
05th Jan to 31st Mar ‘10
6-night package :US$3245
per person sharing & US$1950 per
child under 12 yrs
Kicheche Mara Camp reduction:US$165
including Conservancy fee
Supplement for single traveler on airport
transfers - US$60 per person. Single room supplement - Nil
Extra nights:
Kicheche Laikipia:US$345 per
person per night + US$65 Conservancy
fee
Kicheche Bush:US$375 per person
per night+ US$90 Conservancy fee
Kicheche Mara:US$330 per person
per night + US$80 Conservancy fee
Child to pay 50% on accommodation for extra night + Conservancy
fee US$$42 per day at Laikipia, US$45
per day at Bush Camp and US$40 per
day at Mara Camp.
Green Season:
01 to 30 Jun & 01 Nov to 14 Dec ‘10
6-night package
:US$3010 per person sharing & US$1810
per child under 12 yrs.
Kicheche Mara Camp reduction:US$150
incl reduction in Conservancy fee
Supplement for single traveler on airport
transfers - US$60 Single room supplement - Nil
Extra nights:
Kicheche Laikipia:US$315 per
person per night + US$65 per day Conservancy
fee
Kicheche Bush:US$340 per person
per night + US$90 per day Conservation
fee
Kicheche Mara:US$300 per person
per night + US$80 per day Conservation
fee
Child to pay 50% on accommodation for extra night + Conservancy
fee of US$42
per day at Laikipia, US$45 per day
at Bush Camp and US$40 per day at Mara
Camp
Rates Include: Airstrip
transfers, all game drives in 4WD vehicles, services of camp guides,
full board accommodation, game walks, flights Wilson/Nanyuki/Masai
Mara/Wilson, Nairobi airport transfers, drinks (soft drinks, beer,
house wine and local spirits), laundry and all Conservancy and Reserve
fees.
Rates Exclude: Visa,
Items of a personal nature (shop, tips etc…).
***Camps closed April / May ***
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