Experience the annual migration
Governors' Camp is located in Masai Mara,the heart of Africa's Great Plains. With an area of 1,672 km² of unspoiled nature, this is one of the most fantastic areas of Kenya and Africa. With its rolling gold-colored grasslands, dotted with acacia trees, winding rivers, beautiful forests this is an important habitat for various wildlife species and birds. The highlight, of course, is the annual migration, between July and October, when one and a half million wildebeest, together with large numbers of zebras and gazelles make the dangerous journey from the dry soils of Tanzania to this part of Kenya.
The camp is located in a magical spot on the banks of the winding Mara River, full of bird life, hippos and crocodiles. But also elephants that take a walk during the day, and sometimes even through the camp. For adventurous guests, the camp offers a safari with hot air balloon or a sensational walking safari, where you literally go 'among the wild animals'. Of course under the guidance of very experienced guides. Some of the 37 luxury canvas tents are located, somewhat tucked away in the forest, on the banks of the Mara River. From your porch you have spectacular river views. The other tents offer views of the vast plains of the Masai. The central part of the camp has a bar with terrace, and tent in which meals are served. Of course with spectacular views!
Tips & Tops Governor's Camp:
- Governors Camp was recently awarded a Silver Eco Rating of Ecotourism Kenya
- The canvas tents, in classic safari style, offer the comfort of a luxury hotel
- The tents have recently been renovated, offer plenty of space and light and feature a large en-suite bathroom and porch
- The camp is located in nature in the most beautiful part of the Masai Mara
- This part of the Masai Mara has the best game-viewing capabilities and conditions
- The guides are highly trained and enthusiastic experts who know the area like no other
- The camp features a number of bespoke 4WD's for wildlife spotting
- Various activities are organised from the camp
- Game viewing, hiking safaris, a hot air balloon safari, cultural visits to the Masai, day trips to Lake Victoria and migration
- The camp has a spa, where after a day of game-viewing it is wonderful to relax
- Furthermore, you can enjoy a bush breakfast or dinner and romantic sundowners.
Little Governors' Camp: even more luxury and privacy
Want something more luxurious and privacy? Little Governors' Camp is a short distance from Governors' Camp and can be reached by boat crossing the Mara River. The camp has 17 luxurious en-suite tents tucked around a large waterhole with numerous birds and many wild animals quenching their thirst here. Everything here is focused on the 'outdoors'. From your large wooden porch you don't have to miss anything that happens in and around the watering hole. Sometimes you have to make way for warthogs and elephants that visit the camp. Especially during a popular time: lunch. Little Governors' Camp was also recently awarded a bronze Eco-Rating of Eco-Tourism Kenya. The spacious canvas tents with en-suite bathroom have recently been renovated and have polished wood floors with large porches. Breakfast and lunch are of course open-air. In the evening, the fire is created and you can enjoy an excellent dinner in the eatery.