Governors Camp Masai Mara

Governors Camp Masai Mara is situated on the banks of the Mara River. This is in the west of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The setting for Governors Camp in Masai Mara National Reserve is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors.

This luxury Masai Mara safari camp is nestled in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River. The river’s water teems with bird-life, hippo and crocodile. This is in the heart of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve.

Governors Camp was created in 1972. This luxury Masai Mara safari camp set new standards in luxury as a tented camp.

Nestled in a riverine forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, Governors’ Camp possibly occupies the best wildlife viewing location in the Masai Mara National Reserve.

It is perfect for couples, families, and friends wanting to experience the best of what a safari in the Masai Mara has to offer.

The entire Governors Camp is under canvas. Some of the twenty-five tents enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River, while others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. The tents are big and bright and allow in lots of natural light.

All tents are classic safari style, each with en-suite bathrooms and a private verandah. There is a bar tent with a deck overlooking the Mara River and a dining tent with fantastic views over the plains.

Governors Camp spa tent offers a range of massages using 100% natural products by The Wild Herb Company. Please take a look at the treatment list here.

Governors’ Camp, a pioneer in sustainable tourism, has been awarded a GOLD Eco Rating from Eco-Tourism Kenya. This recognition is a testament to Governors Camp unwavering commitment to eco-friendly practices in camp.

By choosing to stay at Governors Camp, you are not just experiencing the beauty of the Masai Mara, but also contributing to its preservation.

Governors camp has put emphasis on comfort and service, complimented by excellent food. It is a great place to be when on a 2 nights luxury Masai mara safari. All these would have been impossible in the bygone days.

This luxury Masai Mara safari accommodation property has maintained these unique qualities as a tradition. Governors Camp has been refined and improved through the years to match any luxury safari in Kenya.

Accommodation at the Governors Camp, Masai Mara

Governors camp in Masai Mara consist of 37 tents. These are broken into twenty four twins and twelve double spacious and luxurious safari tents. All the accommodation units at the luxury Masai Mara safari camp are entirely under canvas.

Each tent comes with private verandah, en-suite bathrooms with shower and basin. They also come with flush toilet, bidet and hot and cold running water.

The 37 tents line the riverbank and are tucked into the forest. Visitors on Kenya luxury safari here enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River.

Others tents at the Governors camp have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. This luxury Masai Mara safari camp has set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it’s still one of the best luxury camps in Africa.

Other Facilities at the Luxury Masai Mara Safari Camp

Everything at the Governors camp is under canvas. There is a bar tent with deck overlooking the Mara River and dinning tent with views over the plains. Governors Camp was awarded a Silver Eco Rating from Eco- Tourism Kenya. This is due to its sustainable tourism practices in place in camp.

Where is Governors Camp Location

Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, in the heart of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve.

Game Drives

Governors’ Camp offer up to three game drives per full day on Kenya safari in Masai Mara, which take place inside the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Please note that some game drives may be shared with other guests on African safaris; if you require a private vehicle kindly book and pay for this in advance.

Tents

Governors’ Camp has 25 tents in total:

• 16 classic safari tented accommodations.
• 8 specially designed family tents.
• 1 Suite (the ‘Justus Suite’)

Spacious luxurious safari tents entirely under canvas, each with a private verandah. En-suite bathrooms with shower, basin, flush toilet and hot and cold running water.

Meals And Drinks

Breakfast is a continental and full English buffet, with eggs cooked any style. Lunch is a plated service chosen from a three course service, served on the lawn (weather permitting). Dinner is a mix of buffets and plated service.

Picnics / packed meals can be provided for those who would like to head out on full or half day game drives. Bush meals are available to book at an extra cost. Governors’ Camp cater for special diets on request and with advance notice.

The nightly rate includes all soft drinks, beers, house wines and ‘non-premium’ spirits. Champagnes, selected fine wines, premium spirits and liqueurs will be charged as extras. For Groups and Incentives, we reserve the right to charge drinks on consumption or to levy a drinks supplement.

Facilities, Electricity And Wifi

• Mess tent with bar and deck overlooking the Mara River, dining tent, souvenir shop, reception and spa tent.
• Governors’ Camp spa tent offers a range of massages using 100% natural products by The Wild Herb Company – please view the full treatment list HERE.
• Toiletries; Governors’ Camp provide a natural range of ‘Cinnabar Green’ toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap and body lotion) in the tents. These products are refilled into reusable metal canisters so as to reduce on plastic waste. They are also handmade in Kenya with natural ingredients and are therefore in keeping with the sensitive environment in which we operate. We urge you to please use our products rather than your own. These toiletries are supplied for the duration of your stay with us, and if you would like to buy some to take onwards with you, we sell the full range in the camp gift shop.
• Electric lights in the tents with 220 Volt UK plugs for charging cameras and phones. Wifi available in camp.

Highlights

• TV

Facilities

• Airport transfer