Kitich Camp is a classic safari camp located in a remote forest at Mathews Range south of Lake Turkana in Laikipia; it’s a relatively simple and very comfortable safari camp with just six tents situated under a dense tree canopy, overlooking the stunning Ngeng River that attracts plenty of wildlife close to the lodge. It’s a lovely retreat for guests who appreciate remoteness and gentle nature walks.
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Kitich Camp is beautifully perched on the upper slopes of Mathews Mountains (also known as the Lenkiyio Hills); it’s a simple authentic camp owned and run by an Italian/English couple (Liz & Stefano Cheli). The camp is nicely designed to give the feeling of an old-fashioned forest camp with the high canvas and thatched roof tents, spacious rooms with wide open windows and classic African furniture/artifacts.
The Mathews Range is a chain of mountains that runs from Samburu on the south, through the wild lands of South Horr to Lake Turkana; it’s a beautiful forest area with more rainfall than its neighboring regions, thus attracting more wildlife. Attractions are centered on forest nature walks, taking in the flora and fauna, watching wildlife and interacting with the local Samburu people.
Accommodation is six exclusive en-suite tents, three with double beds and three with twin beds; each tent is nicely designed overlooking the lush gorge of the Ngeng River and consists of a main bedroom with en suite bathroom, a dressing area, a private verandah and a lounge area.
Meals at Kitich Camp are prepared from locally fresh products and spices, the menu combines African and western cuisines with additional fun dishes for kids. The meals are served at the dining area or at your private verandah or on a private nicely set candle lite bush table (on request).
Additional hotel facilities at Kitich Camp include a swimming area, a dining area, a bar and lounge area with Wi-Fi connection, a family room, miles of wilderness to explore, a river that attracts animals close to the lodge, a camp fire area. Additional services include airstrip transfer, laundry and baby-sitting services.
Activities at Kitich Camp include guided day and night game watching trips, forest nature walks, cultural tour to the Samburu villages, star gazing activities, camel riding tours, river swimming, sun-downers candle lit dinners, campfire entertainment and bird watching.
The most recommended way to get to Kitich Camp is via chartered flight or scheduled flight to Ngelai airstrip then a 45 minutes road transfer to the Camp.
Kitich Camp is located on the northern parts of Kenya, the region is said to be semi desert; the weather is warm all year round with day temperatures getting up to 30°C, but comfortable with minimum humidity, and cool nights of about 15°C ; the rains are in March/April and November.
Other attractions near Kitich Camp would include going on a safari tour to Buffalo Springs National Reserves, Shaba and Samburu national park, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy; Mountain climbing at Mount Kenya and mount Lololokwe, Visit the Chimpanzees refugee center at Ol Pajeta, flying excursion to the mysterious Lake Turkana and Chalbi desert among other attractions in the region.
Kitich Camp is located in the middle of a very remote area; there are no modern shops or market places nearby; so it’s advised to buy all your essential items in major towns before traveling to Kitich Camp.
Camps and lodges with similar settings and standard to Kitich Camp include Saruni Lodge,Laikipia Wilderness Camp, Sosian lodge, Loisaba wilderness camp, Ol Malo lodge, The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille , Sabuk Lodge, Joy's Camp, Elephant Watch Camp, Sasaab Camp and Segera camp all in the Laikipia and Samburu region. Tortilis Camp, Amboseli Porini Camp and Ol Kanjau Camp at Amboseli national camp. Mahali Muzuri Camp, Ol Seki Mara Camp, Rekero Mara Camp, Naibor Camp, Serian Mara North, Little Richard's Camp, Rekero Naboisho Camp, Kilima Camp, Cottar's 1920's Camp and Governors Camp all at the famous Masai Mara reserve.
