Kitich Camp is a truly remote and private location set in a pristine forest on the upper slopes of the Mathews Mountains (also known as the Lenkiyio Hills). The camp has guarded this vast natural forest for more than 40 years and was originally set up in the 1970s as a private hideaway for his friends by the celebrated hunter and conservationist Miles Burton. The forest covers some 900 square kilometres of Mathews Mountains' peaks, which soar so high above the lowlands that the BBC described the area as a “biological bonanza" on a "sky island".
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New and refreshed camp with brand new tents! There are only six tents – three with double beds and three with twins, so the lodge is peaceful and private. Each tent overlooks the lush gorge of the Ngeng River and consists of a main bedroom and an en-suite bathroom with traditional safari “butler” shower and composting toilets. The decor is tranquil and comforting, with warm blankets to protect you against chilly evenings.
A top-of-the-world swim in a diamond-clear pool that flows out of a spring in the mountains. Magic!
Nightfall doesn't bring an end to the game-viewing. Keep an eye out for animals emerging from the forest at night to drink from the river.
Many of the forest's most magical inhabitants are best observed on foot – 150-plus butterfly species, more than 350 species of birds, wild forest orchids and the endemic giant cycad.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Kitich Forest Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Kitich Forest Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Kitich Forest Camp start from around $590, or US$590, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Hike, bike & ride through this remote, sparse and spectacular mountain range in northern Kenya.
