Governors’ Camp

Welcome to Governors’ Camp is situated on the banks of the Mara River in the west of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Created in 1972, it set new standards in luxury as a tented camp, putting particular emphasis on comfort and service, complimented by excellent food, which would have been impossible in the bygone days. Maintaining these unique qualities as a tradition, the camp has been refined and improved through the years.

The camp consists of 37 tents consisting of 24 twins and 12 double spacious and luxurious safari tents entirely under canvas, each with private veranda, en-suite bathrooms with shower, basin, flush toilet, bidet and hot and cold running water.

The Governors’ Il Moran Camp is located in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, in a wooded section of the park on the Mara River that attracts lots of wildlife and birds. About one hundred years ago this place set aside for the governor of Kenya and his royal guests. Today, here are the four modern, luxury tented camps of Governors’, all a colonial ambiance. The other three Governors ‘Camps are The Governors’ Main Camp, Little Governors ‘Camp Governors’ Private Camp.

The Camp consists of ten spacious and comfortable safari tents spread throughout the area. All tents are equipped with toilet, shower with hot and cold-water supply each with a private veranda with authentic furniture. From your tent you have a nice view of the river, where possible, crocodiles and hippos from the river ford. There is no electricity in the tents but in the evening, there is enough light of the paraffin and gas lamps, creating a special atmosphere. In the morning, guests wake up with a coffee and tea, during which time the freshly baked breads and breakfast prepared.