GOVERNORS’ CAMP
Governors’ Camp is situated on the banks of the Mara River in the west of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Created in 1972, it set new standards in luxury as a tented camp, putting particular emphasis on comfort and service. The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors and their royal visitors.
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Governors’ Camp Description
Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with hippo and crocodile.Some of the 36 tents line the riverbank, with uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains. Today it’s still Africa’s best. Everything is under canvas, all tents have en-suit bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets.
Special care has been taken to preserve an atmosphere in which today’s traveller can share the same elemental landscape that inspired Hemingway and magnetised adventurers the world over. All guest facilities are under canvas and keep the authentic, traditional safari atmosphere. 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. 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.
As in the past Governors’ Camp emphasises enjoying the wild splendours of Africa in the highest possible style. Evenings are devoted to cocktails around a bonfire and dinner by candlelight.”
Activities and Wildlife
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.
There are various activities on offer at Governors’ Camp: game drives in open Landrovers, game walks or balloon flights over the wide plains of the Masai Mara. Day excursions to the Lake Victoria are also on offer. The thrill of a brush with Africa’s big game is what brings people to the Masai Mara. Get up close to the big cats on a game drive in a custom-built four-wheel-drive vehicle. Come face to face with nature in the raw on a walking safari. Or see life in a traditional Masai village.
For the experience of a lifetime, drift with the dawn over the plains on a hot-air balloon safari then feast on a champagne breakfast in the bush. Just 40 minutes flying time from the Masai Mara, at Lake Victoria, you can try to catch one of the biggest fish you’re ever likely to land, take a dip in at the source of the Nile, see the lake’s wonderful bird life, and explore the beautiful island scenery.
All awaits you at the incomparable Governors’ Camp!
