Description

Welcome to The Governors' Camp 

The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.

Some of the 37 tents line the riverbank, tucked into the forest they enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it’s still Africa’s best.

Everything is under canvas, all tents have en-suit bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. There is a bar tent with deck overlooking the Mara River and dinning tent with views over the plains.

Governors Camp has just been awarded a Silver Eco Rating from Eco- Tourism Kenya due to our sustainable tourism practices in place in camp.

Governors Camp Fact File

• Location: On the banks of the Mara River in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
• Number of beds: 37 tents (74 beds)
• Double & Twins: 24 Twins, 12 double tents, 1 Suite (Justus Suite)
• Facilities: En-suite bathrooms with shower, basin, flush toilet, bidet and hot and cold running water
• Tents: Spacious luxurious safari tents entirely under canvas, each with private verandah
• Electricity:
• Electric lights in the tents. 220 Volt plugs at reception
• Bar / Restaurant: Open-sided bar and dining tent with view over the Mara river and the open plains of the Masai Mara
• Room service: Room service on request. Tea and coffee is served in the tents with the morning wake up call
• Bush meals:
• Bush breakfast, lunch & dinner can be organised on request at a supplementary cost
• Souvenirs: Curio Shop is open daily
• Laundry: Arranged daily at no extra cost
• Credit cards & Cash
• Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Please note we cannot accept US dollar bills older than the year 2000.
• Communication:
• Telephone, Fax and Email in camp.  Cellphone reception and wifi connection in camp.
• Musiara Airstrip: Length 1.600 m, all weather gravel airstrip, Coordinates: S 0117.98 E 3503.92

Contact details:

• Governors‘ Camps, Musiara Limited
• Nairobi Business Park, Block A, Ngong Race Course
• P.O. Box 48217, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya Tel: (+254) 20 2734000/5  Fax: (+254) 20 2734023/24
• Email: reservations@governorscamp.com
• Member of: Classic Safari Camps of Africa

How to get there

General information

• Seasons: Open throughout the year. Peak season months August and September and 15th – 31st December.  High season months January – March inclusive and June, July, October, November and 1st – 14th December.  Green season – April and May
• Children: All ages are welcome and catered for.
• Rate includes: Airstrip transfers, accommodation, meals, 2 game viewing excursions daily and laundry
• Rate excludes: Flights, drinks, Park entrance fees 
• Health: Preventative Malaria medication is recommended
• Luggage restriction: Maximum 15 kg luggage per person in small air craft including hand luggage

Rooms Types

Luxury Tent

Governors' Camp has 37 luxury tents and is located right in the heart of the best game viewing area of the Masai Mara.The entire camp is under canvas with all of the comforts of a luxury hotel. The tents are big, bright and allow in lots of natural light. All tents have verandahs, some with views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara, others look over the banks of the meandering Mara River. All tents are classic safari style each with en-suite bathrooms and a private verandah.