Governors Camp

Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

(Governors’ Camp is situated on the banks of the Mara River in the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, 320 km South West of Nairobi. Governors' Camp Masai Mara is only 45 Minutes away by air from Nairobi Wilson Airport and by road it takes 6 hours)

Governors’ Camp Masai Mara

Governors’ Camp Masai Mara View Rates, Discounted Prices - Book & Save Now!

Governors’ Camp; Governors’ Camp is situated on the banks of the Mara River in the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, 320 km South West of Nairobi. Governors’ Camp setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya's colonial Governors and their royal visitors. Now Governors' Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, its waters teeming with hippo and crocodile.

Governors’ Camp is set on the banks of the meandering Mara River at a location traditionally reserved for Kenya's colonial Governors. The area surrounding Governors Camp is home to substantial herds of elephants, hippo and buffalo whilst also providing home for the herds of migrating zebra and wildebeest.

The nearby plains are the classical image of savannah Africa, dotted with acacia trees and fringed by the inspiring Siria escarpment. Hardly surprising that Governors’ Camp was the setting for the film 'Out of Africa', and that much of the BBC's 'Big Cat Diary' is also filmed nearby.

Governors’ Camp consists of 37 tents offering views of either wildebeest herds on the distant Mara plains or of elephants drinking from the river. During the evening hippos and elephants graze in the grounds of the camp making the Masai askari (warden) guiding you back to the tent especially comforting. The gas-lit tents are comfortable and spacious with the shower room being well-equipped. Candle-lit evening meals are of a high standard from a buffet bar and generally are eaten alfresco.

Governors’ Camp is one of the few camps within the Mara that provide three game drives every day and being a stone's throw away from the Mara River ensures that the action during the migration season (July-October) is a short game drive away. Not only are grazing animals particularly common in this area but big cat sightings are also particularly prevalent. The bushlands around Rhino Ridge are also good areas for spotting one of the Masai Mara’s 20 or so black rhinos.

In addition Governors’ Camp can provide alternative means of wildlife viewing - on foot outside the National Park or with a complementary bird walk around the camp to admire the 82 species of bird. Sunrise balloon safaris also begin from the camp offering a spectacular way of witnessing the diversity present within the Masai Mara. It is also possible to combine a stay at Governors with a relaxing break on the shores of Lake Victoria at Mfangano Island Camp, the 40 minute air transfer being available from the camp's airstrip.

Best time to visit Masai Mara Game Reserve

Kenya's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November. The arrival of the Migration in the Masai Mara usually starts towards the end of July with the animals staying in the Mara until October.

Governors’ Camp Accommodation & Safari Package Rates & Prices

Notes

* Rates quoted above are Per Tent Per Night

* Justus Suite Governors’ Camp supplement 60 US Dollars per night for the Suite

Governors’ Camp Accommodation Rates include:

* 3 Game Drives Daily custom built 4WD vehicles into the famous Masai Mara National Reserve
* Full Board accommodation inclusive of Taxes

* Local Masai Villages (Manyattas) Visits

* 3 meals per person per night
* Airstrip Transfers

* bottled water
* Laundry

Governors’ Camp Accommodation Rates exclude:
* Flights

* Park Fees

* Activities & Extras

* Holiday supplements

* Drinks and personal expenses

* Manyatta entrance fees and Park Fees

Governors’ Camp Activities

Governors’ Camp has the best location, the best guides, the best vehicles and the widest variety of things to do. Governors’ Camp Masai Mara offers the best game viewing in the Masai Mara. “The following excursions are available from Governors’ Camp in the Masai Mara ”

• Spa
• Walking Safaris
• Cultural Visits

• Relaxation in Camp
• Lake Victoria day trips
• Hot Air Balloon Safaris

• Support of our local schools

• Great Wildebeest Migration

• Meals & sundowners in the Bush
• Specialist guiding: ornithology, photography

• Game Viewing in Custom built 4wd vehicles

Booking & Reservations for Main Governors’ Camp situated along the Mara River in the Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

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