Governors' Camp, Kenya

Governors’ Camps, set in some of the most beautiful parts of Africa, provide the old-fashioned pace of life accompanied by the best of 21st century support in the heart of some of East Africa’s Prime Wildlife Areas. Air services bring you to your camp effortlessly, and ingredients for gourmet meals are flown in daily. Accommodation is in huge tents in the Masai Mara, service is personal, attentive and friendly. Security and safety are ensured with constant radio and medical back up, introducing you to the thrilling pleasures  of some of the world’s most magnificent wildlife spectacles, pampered in luxury, but in tune with the simply rhythms of life.

Governors Camp has just been awarded a Silver Eco Rating from Eco- Tourism Kenya due to sustainable tourism practices in place in camp.

LOCATION

Inside the Masai Mara National Reserve in the heart of one of the best wildlife viewing areas, which means you won't waste time getting to the action.

HOW TO GET THERE

1. Governors Aviation: Twice daily flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport and Loldia House or other locations in Kenya  to Musiara Airstrip, 45 minutes appoximatley. ). 
2. Air Kenya or Safari Link: Twice daily scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Musiara Airstrip (duration approx. 45 minutes). 
3. Charter flights: From all airports/airstrips in Kenya to Musiara Airstrip
4. Road transfer: Ex / to Nairobi is possible. Duration approx. 6 hours (depending upon road conditions)

TENTS 

37 tents line the riverbank, tucked into the forest they enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. 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. There is a bar tent with deck overlooking the Mara River and dinning tent with views over the plains.

HIGHLIGHTS

Game Viewing in custom built 4wd vehicles is guided by highly trained enthusiastic experts who know this area of the Masai Mara and its wildlife like their home. Also, enjoy hot air balloon safaris,  Masai cultural visits, Lake Victoria day trips, Spa in Camp, bush breakfasts and dinners and sundowners. Masai Mara is widely regarded as year-round safari destination and is open to travel throughout the year particulary in the Great Wildebeest Migration Season, between June and November.