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MAIN GOVERNORS CAMP

 

 

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 5****

 

 

 

LOCATION: Along the Mara River in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, on a magical setting. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors and their royal visitors.

 

 DESCRIPTION: 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, complimented by the sort of good food which would have been impossible in the bygone days of the grand safari. Maintaining these unique qualities as a tradition, the camp has been refined and improved through the years.

Here, they take special care to preserve an atmosphere in which today's traveller can share the same elemental landscape that inspired Hemingway and magnetised adventurers the world over.

The site and size of a safari camp is critical to its vitality. Governors' Camp, with its 38 tents set amongst the trees along the Mara river, also has unrivalled views over the plains and is visited and re-visited by guests who find its continued excellence, personal style and family feeling quietly reassuring.

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 38 tents lining the riverbank

ROOM DÉCOR:  They have uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains.

 

 

 

ROOM AMENITIES: All guest facilities are under canvas and keep the authentic, traditional safari atmosphere. All guest tents have en-suite bathrooms with shower and basin, running cold and hot water as well as a flush toilet. Gas and paraffin lamps are used for lighting.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Each morning a breakfast feast is prepared over blazing coals: mountains of bacon, eggs the way you like them, fresh milk flown-in daily, hot-baked croissants, exotic fruits, and freshly-brewed Kenya coffee.

Lunch, like breakfast is a buffet, this time roast meats hot and cold, fresh salads and delicious desserts. Both meals are served on the shady riverbank with views across the Mara’s plains.

The dining, an open fire place and the bar tent are in the centre of the camp. Next to the reception is a small gallery with local paintings and handcrafts as well as a small souvenir shop. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style in the open. Dinner is served in the dining tent. For dinner there is usually a menu with a choice of main courses. A traditional camp fire is lit at sunset every evening.

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

Curio Shop is open daily

Laundry: Daily at no extra cost

Credit cards: Visa, Master, Eurocard, American Express and Traveller Cheques are accepted

Communication: Telephone, Fax and Email in camp.

Radio contact with other camps and Nairobi office

 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

There are various activities on offer: game drives in open Landrovers, game walks or balloon flights (optional, with extra cost) over the wide plains of the Masai Mara.

 

Day excursions to the Lake Victoria are also on offer. However, we recommend booking this excursion well in advance and combining the Lake Victoria trip with an overnight stay. (Optional, with extra cost)