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We were very sad to learn that a shining beacon for black rhino conservation, Baraka, has died at 31 years old, last we...
19/08/2026

We were very sad to learn that a shining beacon for black rhino conservation, Baraka, has died at 31 years old, last weekend.

As the first black rhino born within the conservancy, Baraka faced challenges early on, losing an eye during a territorial dispute. When cataracts later developed in his remaining eye, the Ol Pejeta team took proactive measures by relocating him to a secure enclosure, where he received the care and respect that he rightfully earned.

Baraka served as an invaluable ambassador for black rhinos within the conservancy, allowing countless visitors to engage with and understand this remarkable and endangered species. We know that this loss will be profoundly felt by his dedicated caretakers.

The name Baraka translates to “blessing” in Swahili, and he embodied this sentiment for all who had the privilege of meeting him.

Rest in peace, cherished Baraka.

Kicheche Laikipia I Kicheche Camps

04/08/2026

Mews Bulletin

New additions to the Ilkisiausiau pride (Mara Naboisho Conservancy, which is almost 60 strong, and the expanding River Pride (Mara North Conservancy (Masai Mara, Kenya).

Big ahh factor for our guests and guides.

Kicheche Valley Naboisho


Kicheche Mara North


Mara Predator Conservation Programme

01/08/2026

Fast, to feast, to full.

Absolutely wonderful to see Kulete and her boy Sadala flourishing in the Naboisho Conservancy lately.

📍Kicheche Valley Naboisho
Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Guides and
Mara Predator Conservation Programme

27/07/2026

Three’s a charm

Among the bee-eaters, the Little Bee-eater (Merops pusillus pusillus) really stands out.

These tiny wonders are distributed widely across Africa and are not at risk of extinction. They often perch in exposed, low locations, which makes them a delightful subject for photographers. Their vibrant orange and green plumage provides surprisingly effective camouflage.

Their feathers are breathtaking, but the finer details, like the striking red eye and the flash of bright blue above the eye, are equally captivating.

They hunt for their food mid-air, embarking on approximately 40 flights per hour, achieving success in about 30% of their attempts. Bees and wasps make up around 75% of their diet, with the remainder consisting of other flying insects.

Bees and wasps are tricky eating but the bee-eater knows how to get rid of both sting and venom by bashing and squeezing the bee on a branch first. This behavior has been shown to be innate. It takes about ten tries for a young bee-eater before the technique is mastered.

📍Kicheche Valley Naboisho
Mara Naboisho Conservancy
#📹

24/07/2026

Leopard O’clock around the Kicheche block.

Guests have been treated to a leap
of leopards lately, with stunning sightings from all four Kicheche Camps in their conservancies.

Kicheche Mara North - Mara North Conservancy (Masai Mara, Kenya)


1. Nape’s boy Olomelok
2. Kivuli
captured by guides
, and

Kicheche Bush Olare
Olare Motorogi Conservancy

3. Natito & cub
#📷

Kicheche Valley Naboisho
Mara Naboisho Conservancy

4.Sankuet
📹

Kicheche Laikipia - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

5. Young Male
#📷 guest CT

19/07/2026

Cuddle Puddle

The legend Osupaat showing his extraordinary bond with his sub-adult sons.

Osupaat formed his four-member coalition with his three sons in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, to protect the Hammerkop pride territory after his brother and co-ruler, Nyekundo, was killed in early 2024.

📍Kicheche Bush Olare
Guide



18/07/2026

Drink in the view.

All our patrons (two-legged and four) enjoyed their first drink of the day.

📍Kicheche Laikipia camp waterhole, Ol Pejeta Conservancy

.safaris

14/07/2026

Fast Food

This female from the Purungat pride ( Mara triangle), filling her paws with the rich pickings of the migration melee.

A hearty meal for one.

📍Kicheche Mara North Mara North Conservancy (Masai Mara, Kenya)
#📸 Tinka Jimmy guide

03/07/2026

Pachyderm Periscopes

Elephants are the animal kingdom's unrivaled smell champions. They possess nearly 2,000 olfactory receptor genes—double the amount of dogs. By raising and swiveling their trunks in the air, they can catch airborne scents to locate hidden food, distant rainstorms, lost herd members, and identify water sources up to 12 miles (19 km) away.

Such a privilege being amongst these gentle giants, in their beautiful wild space.

📍Kicheche Mara North
Mara North Conservancy (Masai Mara, Kenya)
#📷 Jamlex Ntirra Mara Elephant Project

30/06/2026

Monkey see, monkey do.

Sankuet teaching her boy Oloshipa essential survival and hunting skills through play. Whilst he is currently performing processes purely by mimicry and observation without necessarily knowing the why, these skills are vital for him to flourish when he leaves his mother between 18-24 months.

Absolutely delightful dappled show for Johnson and his guests. The vervet monkeys weren’t so impressed!

📍Kicheche Valley Naboisho

Mara Naboisho Conservancy
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