Since its founding in 1972, the Governors’ Camp Collection has set the standard for luxury safaris in East Africa. Created in Kenya’s most legendary scenery, like the Masai Mara, Laikipia and the Great Rift Valley, the collection offers travellers unparalleled access to wildlife, genuine hospitality, and a conservation tradition that underlies every stay.
Here we’ll explore the four distinguished properties that make up the Governors’ Camp Collection in Kenya:
Each camp reflects the Governors’ ethos: Immersive, environmentally responsible safaris in some of Kenya’s most wildlife-rich regions.
The Governors’ Camp Collection is a trusted name in African safaris, operating for more than 50 years with first-rate operational standards. Founded and operated by the same family, Governors’ continues to uphold true hospitality, leadership in conservation, and responsible travel.
With operations in Kenya and Rwanda, the Collection’s camps are cleverly designed and ecologically accredited. Solar power, rainwater harvesting, and effective waste management facilities are standard in all camps. Beyond their green credentials, Governors’ has good community relations too, offering employment, sponsoring schools, and funding healthcare programs.
In 2025, the Governors’ Camp Collection was once more recognised at the World Travel Awards as Kenya’s Leading Tented Safari Camp Operator. The camps are regularly featured in magazines such as Condé Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure, a sign of both its commitment to excellence and its heritage.
Located on a prime spot along Mara River, Governors’ Camp was the first permanent tented camp of the Masai Mara and remains a flagship of the region. It is an amalgamation of tradition and luxury, with unrestricted views over the river and expansive plains.
Spacious canvas tents, twin, double, or family, are carefully positioned for ultimate privacy and game viewing. Each has an en-suite bathroom and veranda, where guests can sit and view passing wildlife.
Governors’ Camp is ideally located for daily game drives with resident lion prides, elephant herds, and seasonal migration herds that are easily accessible. From July to October, the camp spoils guests to unprecedented proximity to the Great Wildebeest Migration. At other times, guests experience quieter sightings, prolific birdlife, and predator activity against the Mara’s changing seasonal background.
Other activities include hot-air balloon safaris, bush breakfasts, and excursions to adjacent Maasai communities. This camp is suitable for first-time safari clients, families, and those seeking total immersion in the Masai Mara.
For those in search of exclusivity and subtle sophistication, Governors’ Il Moran Camp offers a premium safari experience in a hidden setting. Located under ancient fig trees on a secluded part of the Mara River, the camp is designed for guests who have high value on privacy, exceptional service, and lavish comfort.
Il Moran has just ten tents, but a spacious interior room, king-size bed, Victorian bathtub, and hand-carved pieces of furniture in each one. Wide verandas overlook the river, a serene spot to observe the wilds in comfort and tranquillity.
Dining at Il Moran is a tailored affair with meals being eaten in-camp, under the stars, or by the river. The kitchen features fresh, local produce, and the staff provides warm, attentive service with every meal.
Governors’ Il Moran is ideal for honeymooners, couples, and repeat safari visitors seeking a more tranquil, personalised stay in the Mara. Exclusive-use bookings for the camp are also an option.
Situated within a 50,000-acre private conservancy in Laikipia, Governors’ Mugie House offers an upscale and conservation-focused safari experience within one of the most biologically diverse environments in Kenya. Strategically located on a scenic hill, the lodge consists of just seven stylishly appointed stone cottages with sweeping views over the Laikipia plains.
Guests can relax in the spacious main house with open log fires, dine on gourmet dinners, pamper themselves at the spa, or swim in the infinity pool over a wildlife-rich waterhole. The estate is powered by solar energy and offers free WiFi in the main house and a gift shop selling well-chosen local crafts.
Activities at Mugie include day and night game drives, e-bike safaris, canoeing on Mugie Dam, guided bush walks, lion tracking, anti-poaching demonstrations, Pokot and Samburu community visits, scenic sundowners, and golf on the nine-hole course. Endangered species such as Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Jackson’s hartebeest, and reticulated giraffe are visible.
Governors’ Mugie House is suitable for travellers who want to combine exclusivity and comfort with genuine conservation travel. Visit Governors’ Mugie House.
On a private ranch on the northwestern edge of Lake Naivasha, Loldia House is a peaceful and chic hub for visitors to or from the Masai Mara. With spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley and close proximity to some of Kenya’s most beautiful lakes and escarpments on a 6,500-acre ranch, the lodge offers itself as an ideal setting for an enchanting experience.
Accommodation is provided with a master bedroom in the main house, en-suite cottages within the garden, and two luxury suites overlooking the lake, all tastefully designed in classic country decor. The lodge contains an infinity pool, spa tent, gift shop, and shaded verandas looking out at Mount Longonot and the lake.
Activities involve boat safaris on Lake Naivasha, day excursions to Lake Nakuru National Park, guided walking in Eburu Forest, Hell’s Gate National Park visits, and game drives on Loldia Ranch. The unstructured atmosphere of the lodge and easy-going nature make it ideal for families and travellers seeking rest and the outdoors.
Loldia House is eco-rated GOLD by Eco-Tourism Kenya and provides guests with natural, refillable amenities from Cinnabar Green. Visit Loldia House.
Optional extras (available at extra cost):
Each visit also helps support Governors’ conservation and community development programs.
Kenya is an all-year-round safari destination, with every season offering something special:
Laikipia, where Mugie House is found, has good game viewing year-round, including less common northern species. Daytime warmth is followed by cooler nights, so multiple layers are recommended.
It is common for visitors to begin their safari in Nairobi, flying in to the camps on Governors’ Aviation’s daily scheduled services from Wilson Airport to the Masai Mara, Loldia, and Mugie.
Early booking is necessary to secure your preferred travel dates, especially during Migration season. Book your Governors’ experience now.
Every one of the Governors’ Camp Collection’s properties offers something different.
Choose Governors’ Camp for traditional safari authenticity and superb game viewing. Choose Il Moran if you like refined comfort and personal service. Mugie House offers seclusion, conservation, and a slightly off-the-beaten-track location. And Loldia House has the ideal combination of relaxation, scenery, and easy activity to complete your safari adventure.
Wherever you are accommodated, you’ll be welcomed by passionate hosts, in view of spectacular wildlife, and within a heritage of conservation and care.
For further information on arranging a safari, go to the experience page or contact our team to begin creating your tailor-made itinerary.
