Kicheche Bush Camp

This airstrip is even more basic than others we’ve landed at and doesn't appear to even have a hut toilet (pity!).  We were met by Charles (and luckily there was a loo at the end of the field) and taken more or less directly to Kicheche Bush Camp but of course incorporating a bit of a game drive on the way.

Arriving at the camp we were greeted by the comedy double act of managers of 7 years.  His humour relies more on sarcasm and making people feel uncomfortable (will probably get wearing after a while) but she is just plain funny.

On the walk to our tent we passed some fresh lion prints which reaffirmed the need to call for an Askari (watchman) before leaving the tent at night.  The last two camps were fenced so only harmless small animals were around).

There are 3 tents each side of the communal areas and our tent is the middle one, although they are so far apart you have total privacy.

This is the first proper "tent" we have stayed in and it is absolutely fabulous. We have a verandah, bedroom, bathroom with bucket shower, loo.   It.s fully furnished and really not at all what you would think of a tent - this photo doesn't really show just how large the tent is.

I really didn’t know what a bucket shower was, I assumed you stood under it, stark naked, and said “go” whereupon you were drenched with a bucket full of, hopefully, warm water.  So I couldn’t work out how you then rinsed your hair etc.  Obviously it’s far more sophisticated than that, there is a rose on the end of a pipe and an on/off chain.  The bucket load will last approx. 6 mins – wow! and you just arrange what time you would like the water to arrive.

The common areas consist of a large seating area and another part which is used for evening dinners. 

 

Lunches are buffet style and eaten on the lawn.

Our first meal was absolutely delicious - of the quality and flavour produced by Ruth in Kaingo, Zambia - all the food has been good so far but this is just superb.