Hi, we had a great time in 2018 when Darren and Emma were there. They left earlier this year apparently (I emailed the camp and asked recently as we were thinking of returning). Not sure where they went sadly

If you have private use of the vehicle the drives are tailored to your wishes. I leave just before sunup to be out for sunrise photos and for the best wildlife viewing. You may elect to have an amazing picnic breakfast for you so you don't have to return to camp until just before lunch at 1pm, in time to take a shower if you wish. Afternoon game drives general start around 3:30 to 4, at your discretion you have helped yourself to afternoon tea. Because the camp is located in a conservancy rather than the Reserve, most people stay out to view the spectacular sunsets while enjoying sundowner drinks and bitings (snacks). Then it is back to camp for a washup, before dinner cocktails around the fire followed by dinner. There really isn't much to do in camp between drives, but I think you can see drives take most of the day if you wish. You will likely want the in between time for a good nap or downloading photos. This camp is really geared to guests who are avid wildlife viewers and photographers. If you are looking for a pool and spa facilities there are other camps that provide those. I can't recommend this camp highly enough, primarily because of the guides. All are top notch and do everything they are able to make your safari the trip of a lifetime. They seem to almost be able to conjure up the animals you want to see. I have stayed at this camp six times and will be back again, once this August and again in September.

All camps have water dispensers in the tents plus you are provided with your own reusable Kicheche 750ml water( to take home) and your guides have extra litres to top up as much as you need throughout your game drives.

Hi Claire, All of the Kicheche camps attract photographers because of the quality of the guides, all are silver level guides with extraordinary knowledge of the flora and fauna, their understanding of the wildlife and spotting skills are renowned. Also Kicheche camps are in the Masai Mara Conservancies and not the Reserve. This makes all the difference because there is a restriction on vehicles around wildlife - max 5 vehicles where you can have 20 or more minibuses and other vehicles in the reserve. Kicheche have open roofed and sided landcruisers which cater for everyones spectacular viewing whether it is just using binoculars but to be honest you are invariably respectfully close to the Big Cats/Elephants etc that Iphone snaps are often pretty good these days. Serious photographers tend to book weeks at a time so you wouldn't feel out of place. Depending how many nights you have I would recommend doing two camps and a fly camp in between. Out of the three camps in the Mara Bush Camp is closest to the reserve should you be there during migration ( approx June - Oct) and want to try and see a Wildebeest crossing but otherwise there is so much game and resident wildebeest in the Kicheche conservancies that you will not be short of wildlife encounters.