Kenya Hotels

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LITTLE GOVERNORS CAMP

 

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

 

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.

 

DESCRIPTION: 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.

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 17 tents (12 twins and 05 doubles).

 

ROOM DÉCOR: 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 & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

 

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.
• 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
• 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).

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Not available

 

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