Kicheche Valley Camp

Modest and spacious, the main lounge/dining tent is simply done out in traditional safari style, with open sides to allow the welcome breeze to pass through. The floors and steps are of cool stone, and lead to a veranda overlooking a natural spring and the bush beyond. Meals (plentiful and really good) are served at a long table, locally crafted decorative items are dotted around to create a sense of place, and the library is loaded with reference books.

Stone footpaths lead to six spacious tents that are set amidst the bush on raised platforms. All are equipped in authentic safari style with welcoming beds, locally designed bedding and rugs, comfortable seating and a writing desk, along with insect-proofing. The wooden floors lead through to the lovely en-suite bathrooms with twin hand basins, and the large windows and wraparound decks make sure you miss none of the action.

Activities here are centred on the daily game drives. You'll enjoy the less crowded aspect of this rich wildlife area, with its wild cats and herds of elephant (and, if you're lucky, the migration, which sometimes passes through here). Take guided walks to test your bush knowledge, enjoy bush picnics and sundowners with views of the reserve's lovely valleys, rivers and plains, and track nocturnal species on a night safari. Finally, meet the Masai and experience their fascinating culture.