Location & Facilities

The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, its waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile.

Some of the 37 tents line the riverbank, with uninterrupted views over the Mara River others have views across the sweeping plains. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it’s still Africa’s best.

All guest facilities are under canvas and keep the authentic, traditional safari atmosphere. All guest tents have en-suite bathrooms with shower and basin, running cold and hot water as well as a flush toilet. Gas and paraffin lamps are used for lighting.

The privately located Justus Suite is perfect for honeymoon couples, as is tent 37 which has incredible views over the Mara plains and its wildlife.

The dining tent, campfire and the bar tent are at the centre of the camp.  Next to the reception is a small gallery with local paintings and handcrafts as well as a small souvenir shop. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, alfresco. Dinner is served in the dining tent. For dinner the menu offers a choice of four courses, including a choice of main courses. A traditional campfire is lit at sunset every evening and after dinner clients enjoy sitting around the campfire, reminiscing about their safari in its evocative light.

The Masai Mara is a unique area with a constant and unrivalled flow of wildlife throughout the year. From July to October the Mara becomes a backdrop for one of the last great natural wonders of the world, when 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra surge up from the Serengeti plains in their annual search for the seasonal grasses that sustain them. The spectacle as the vast herds cross rivers and sweep through the golden grasses, is punctuated by individual struggles with the predators, which are in turn drawn to take their part in this dramatic event.  Whilst the migration is spectacular, game viewing at all other times of the year remains almost unrivalled anywhere in Africa.

Accommodation & Rates

Governors' Camp has 37 luxury tents and is located right in the heart of the best game viewing area of the Masai Mara.  The entire camp is under canvas with all of the comforts of a luxury hotel.
All of the guest tents at Governors' Camp have recently been renovated and upgrade.

Our guest tents are now much bigger, lighter and brighter with new beige tents, new larger bathrooms and extended verandahs. The camp is looking stunning.

Some of the tents have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara, others look over the banks of the meandering Mara River.

All tents are classic safari style each with en-suite bathrooms and a private verandah.

Rates:

High Season: From : USD521 per person sharing per night
Children under 12 – USD339per child per night
(16 July – 31 Oct; 15 Dec – 31 December)

Mid Season: From : USD394 per person sharing per night
Children under 12 – USD256 per child per night
(01 Jan – 31 March; 01 June – 15 July;  01 Nov – 14 Dec)

Green Season: Camp Closed
(1 Apr – 31 May)

Single Room rates from USD528 to USD596 per night

Rates include full board accommodation, 3 meals per person per night, bottled water, laundry, applicable VAT, and transportation of tourists. Transportation of tourists will be by custom built boat to / from the lodge, to the local village and school, and to principal points of interest around the island. The amounts invoiced for transportation of tourists are shown separately on each client invoice.

Rates exclude all drinks, personal expenses and gratuities. . There are no park fees applicable to visits to Mfangano Island

Activities

Activities
 The following excursions are available from all Governors’ Camp properties in the Masai Mara

• Game Viewing in our Custom built 4wd vehicles
• Walking Safaris
• Cultural Visits
• Support of our local schools
• Lake Victoria day trips
• Hot Air Balloon Safaris
• Great Wildebeest Migration
• Spa
• Specialist guiding: ornithology, photography
• Meals & sundowners in the Bush
• Relaxation in Camp

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further detail on any of the activities mentioned above.

How to get there

Air Kenya or Safari Link: Twice daily (10:00 hrs & 15:00 hrs) scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Musiara Airstrip (duration approx. 45 minutes). Clients met on arrival and transferred by a Landrover to the camp (duration approx. 15 minutes). Return Musiara Airstrip – Nairobi twice daily (11:00 hrs & 16:00 hrs)

There are scheduled flights from other airstrips in Kenya such as Nanyuki, Samburu, Lewa, Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa, Ukunda (Diani)

Charter flights: From all airports/airstrips in Kenya to Musiara Airstrip

Road transfer: Ex / to Nairobi is possible. Duration approx. 6 hours (depending upon road conditions)