Kitich Forest Camp

Kitich Forest Camp Kitich is perfect for guests to unwind and recharge while enjoying the true wilderness of Northern Kenya, the forest and the Mathews range.

Imagine waking up to a cacophony of bird song, unforgettable views across the valley frequented by elephants. By day, guests can explore forest trails and crystal clear mountain streams by foot. The local Samburu guides share their extensive knowledge of the abundant hardwood trees, cycads, orchids, birds and butterflies. The guides know how to gently follow the trails cut through the bush by elep

hant, bushbuck and buffalo that call the forest home. Unlike most of Africa, guests can swim and relax in the springs and rivers around Kitich camp making this a truly unique experience. Kitich Camp is a truly remote and private location in a stunning forest glade on the upper slopes of the Mathews Mountains (also known as the Lenkiyio Hills). The forest of the Mathews Mountains covers about 900 km², or 222,000 acres, and the astounding peaks rise 6000 ft. from the surrounding lowlands. At night, the atmosphere is magical, and the glade is lit for guests to observe the cautious trail of nocturnal visitors, including Melanistic (black-coated) leopard, elephant, bushbuck, and buffalo – all of which come to drink and hunt by the river. With just six tents situated under a dense tree canopy, overlooking the stunning Ngeng River, this camp is a low-key classic. At Kitich, we provide old fashioned safari comforts, including soft & fresh linen, comfortable double beds, iced drinks, and gracious dining – all in a wonderfully peaceful setting.

An elephant in the valley. They appear from the forest and we usually hear them before we see them --------------------...
27/08/2026

An elephant in the valley. They appear from the forest and we usually hear them before we see them

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Picnic with a view, it doesn't get much better than this. Our Kitich tiffin boxes are one of the ways we are working to ...
24/08/2026

Picnic with a view, it doesn't get much better than this. Our Kitich tiffin boxes are one of the ways we are working to reduce waste and single use plastic out here in the forest.

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Walking with our guides through the forest is as much a botany lesson as a safari. They know every plant, every use, eve...
21/08/2026

Walking with our guides through the forest is as much a botany lesson as a safari. They know every plant, every use, every story. We have over 160 kilometres of trails to explore.

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The Giant Cycads of the Mathews Range are among the oldest plant species on earth, prehistoric, slow-growing and found r...
18/08/2026

The Giant Cycads of the Mathews Range are among the oldest plant species on earth, prehistoric, slow-growing and found right here in camp.

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Hidden in plain sight. We are set deep in the forest you almost have to know where to look 🌳🌳---------------------------...
15/08/2026

Hidden in plain sight. We are set deep in the forest you almost have to know where to look 🌳🌳

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A step beyond the forest and the landscape opens up completely. Wide sandy riverbanks, acacia trees, and the unhurried p...
12/08/2026

A step beyond the forest and the landscape opens up completely. Wide sandy riverbanks, acacia trees, and the unhurried pace of a camel safari through the Samburu lowlands.

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There's no better place for your morning yoga or meditation. The magical forest of the Mathews, food for the soul,------...
09/08/2026

There's no better place for your morning yoga or meditation. The magical forest of the Mathews, food for the soul,

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In the evenings, chatting with the guides, sharing stories and learning more about for the forests, community and the fo...
06/08/2026

In the evenings, chatting with the guides, sharing stories and learning more about for the forests, community and the forests, the community and the Samburu way of life.

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Meals at camp are unhurried, long tables, good conversation and the kind of view that makes you forget what day it is. ...
03/08/2026

Meals at camp are unhurried, long tables, good conversation and the kind of view that makes you forget what day it is.

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The Samburu carry their identity with extraordinary care, the beadwork, the headdress, the adornments earned through ce...
30/07/2026

The Samburu carry their identity with extraordinary care, the beadwork, the headdress, the adornments earned through ceremony and age. Every detail means something and every piece has a story.

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Mathew's Forest
Wamba
743-00517

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+254718139359

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