Masai Mara Luxury Tented camps

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GOVERNOR'S IL MORAN CAMP

 

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****

Member of the Classic Safari Camps of Africa.

 

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 and once per day from Nanyuki.

 

 

DESCRIPTION: Governors’ Il Moran Camp is hidden in the shadow of ancient trees, along the banks of the Mara River. It is an exclusive camp whose original size was reduced in order to preserve the surroundings and make a contribution to reduce the impact of tourists on the environment. The camp recreates the atmosphere of the original hunting camps. Birds and butterflies abound, elephants wander through the camp at night, leopards call nearby.

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 10 double suite tents.

Room décor:

Spacious, luxurious safari tents furnished to a superior standard. The beds have been hand carved from specially selected wood from fallen, ancient olive trees. The interior of each tent also includes a Victorian style bath, flushing lavatory and double sinks, and a large, extended veranda designed for private dinner at the privacy of the room.

 

Room amenities: En-suite bath, shower, basin, flush toilet, running cold and hot water.

 

Special features: The superior and private camp in the family of the Governors.

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Open bar and restaurant tent with view over the Mara River.

During the day meals served outdoors amongst trees and dinners served on candlelight deep in the bush. Complimentary wine is served with dinner. These are truly unforgettable experiences.

Bush breakfast & bush dinner can be organised on request at a supplementary cost. Special diets are available on notice.

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

·         Gift Shop

·         Laundry services as part of the accommodation

·         Bureau De Change and use of Credit cards.

·         Telephone, Fax and Email in camp.

·         Radio contact with other camps and Nairobi office.

·         Musiara  all-weather airstrip

·         Electricity: gas and paraffin lamps in tents. 220 Volt plugs at reception.

·         Room service on request, tea and coffee is served at the rooms with wake up call.

·         Children of all ages are catered for.

·         Rate includes airstrip transfers, accommodation, meals, 3 games drives daily and laundry, drinks except champagne and spirit. (Rate excludes flights, drinks and park fees).

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Not available

 

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 (included in high season)

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).

 

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