Samburu District – Matthews Mountains – Northern Kenya
Kitich is one
of a small band of owner-operated & hosted camps in Kenya. The
camp is the inspiration of Guilio Bertolli, who left his olive oil
farm in Italy for Africa as a nomadic traveller many years ago and
fortunately settled here in the remote Matthews Mountain range,
an intensely beautiful and rarely visited area of Northern Kenya.
Due to the pristine,
unexplored nature of the area, Guilio prefers to avoid traditional
game drives, taking guests walking in the forest instead, tracking
& stalking elephants & other wildlife, guided by the Samburu
who have walked these paths for hundreds of years.
New to Kitich
are camels – five days of nomadic life on a camel assisted
walking safari through the scenic Mathews Mountain range.
Summary:
The small camp (4 luxurious tents with al fresco stone bathrooms), nestles in a grove of fig and palm trees. The main gathering area includes
a bar, sitting room and a fireplace and the dining room overlooks a stunning river glade, home to elephant, leopard, bushbuck, giant forest hog, rhino & buffalo.
Activities:
- guided
game walks
- stalking
and tracking in the old traditions of Africa
- natural
swimming pool
- birdwatching
- visits
to local Samburu families
- and
on occasions the Samburu market
- no
early rising is suggested or requested at Kitich
- the
game is around all day long
Best Time:
Mid December to end of March & July to end of October.
Rates (in US dollars):
on
request
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