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Little Govenors Camp

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 4****

Little Governors' Camp was built in 1976, around a small watering hole that teems with birds and wildlife. The camp, sister to Main Governor's Camp, has it's own exquisite independent character, in a romantic setting. Getting there is an adventure in itself as have to cross the Mara River, by boat, then a short walk through the forest escorted by armed guards.

Location

At Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya... The distance from Nairobi is approximately.295 Kms (5 hours) and about 45 minutes by air to Musiara airstrip which is served by scheduled flights twice daily from Nairobi.

Climate

Warm during the day and cool at night. Long rain season end of March to end of May, short rain season in November.

Hotel Details

Number of Rooms

17 tents (12 twins and 05 doubles).

 

ROOM DCOR: Comfortable and tasteful spacious luxurious safari tents, tucked away amongst trees, each with a private terrace and verandah from which animals are viewed.

 

ROOM AMENITIES: In keeping with safari tradition lighting is by gas and kerosene lanterns, or by candlelight, en-suite shower/basin and flush toilet/Bidet; running cold and hot water, 220 Volt plugs at reception and Hot-water bottle in bed.

 

SPECIAL FEATURE: Tent No. 17 recommended for honeymooners. Game package that includes game viewing drives and nature walks.

Food & Drink

Open bar and restaurant tent with view over the marsh and the plains, whose atmosphere is enhanced at night by the camp fire in front of the dining tent. Bush breakfast & bush dinner can be organised on request at a supplementary cost. Room service on request, tea and coffee is served at the rooms with wake up call. Special dietary available with notice

General Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • Laundry - daily at no extra cost.
  • Telephone, Fax and Email in camp.
  • Radio contact with other camps and Nairobi office.
  • Musiara - all weather airstrip
  • Children of all ages are catered for.
  • Rate includes airstrip transfers, accommodation, meals, 3 game drives daily and laundry.
  • Rate excludes flights, drinks, park fees and optional activities

Recreational Facilities

  • Game drives using the camps open-sided 4x4 wheel drive vehicles.
  • Balloon Rides with champagne breakfast on landing (extra cost)
  • Guided game walks in the morning or evening and ends with either champagne bush breakfast or sundowners respectably (extra cost)
  • Cultural Tours - to a nearby Masai Manyatta (village) and donation made directly to the local community
  • Lake Victoria - day excursion to Lake Victoria by charter flight. Boat rides and fishing on Lake Victoria. Excursion with overnight in Mfangano Island Camp highly recommended (all at an extra cost).

Current Situation
19.05.2012


partly cloudy
20°C
Sunrise 06:27:00
Sunset 18:28:00

Today's Forecast
19.05.2012


scattered thunderstorms
16 °C (Low)
26°C (High)
 

Tomorrow's Forecast
20.05.2012


scattered thunderstorms
16 °C (Low)
26°C (High)
 

 
airOn request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.