High in a valley that looks down into the heart of the conservancy – there is not a single light in view at night – Kicheche Valley is a terrific property. Top-level guides, a Gold Eco rating for sustainability and original safari tents with wonderful light floors made from recycled tetrapak, which give them a refreshingly contemporary look, are huge selling points.
The six tents have a nice mix of Persian carpets, Congolese wall-hangings and straw mats, and there is a well-priced spa offering massages and beauty treatments. Activities include walking safaris, night drives, village visits and a fly-camping expedition that enables you to walk from here to Kicheche Bush, in the neighbouring Olare-Orok Conservancy.
All the tents have electric sockets and the safari jeeps are designed with photographers in mind, thanks to the addition of bean bags. Guests must be 12 and over.