Packing for a difference

If you’re visiting us and would like to make a donation that could make a big difference to a child, local community or school, we would be delighted to help you get involved.

How It Works

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Governors’ Camp Collection proudly supports nine schools and a community center through our Children in the Wilderness program:

In the Masai Mara

  • Mara Rianda Primary School (Located 30 minutes away from our camps and can be visited by our guests)
  • Enkereri Primary School
  • Margaret Kenyatta Primary School
  • Irbaan Primary School
  • Kisaruni Girls Secondary School
  • Kisaruni Boys Secondary School

In the Great Rift Valley

In Laikipia

  • Suguta Mugie Primary School (located 15 minutes away from Governors’ Mugie House and can be visited by our guests)
  • Luoniek Secondary School

How You Can Help

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  • Donate Supplies: You can bring supplies with you or we can purchase and distribute much-needed items on your behalf, supporting local businesses in the process. See the list of specific needs below.
  • Visit a School: If you are interested in visiting a school during your stay with us, we would be happy to arrange a visit during term time (outside of the examination period).

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Most Needed Items

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Basic Stationery

  • Chalk (white and coloured)
  • Pencils, crayons, markers, erasers
  • Glue sticks, pencil sharpeners
  • Pens (blue and black ballpoint)
  • Exercise books (lined and squared)
  • Compasses, protractors, rulers, scissors
  • Calculators
  • Art supplies (paints and colours)

Learning Materials

  • English dictionaries
  • Encyclopedias
  • Educational magazines
  • Wall charts (human body, math, language, science, world maps)
  • English flashcards (alphabet, math, word)
  • Reading books (for any age group)
  • Educational games (puzzles etc).
  • Solar lights or torches (used for doing homework in homes without any electricity)

Sports/outdoor activity equipment

  • Soccer balls, Basket balls, Volley balls, Netballs
  • Jumping/skipping ropes/hula-hoops
  • Team uniforms (second hand are gladly accepted)
  • Shoes (football, running shoes etc- second hand are gladly accepted)
  • Caps/hats
  • Medals and trophies (Used are also perfect)
  • Reusable water bottles

Clothes/shoes/toys

  • Second hand clothes and shoes of any size can be donated to underprivileged members of the community
  • Second hand toys/teddies/story books

First Aid/Health Kits

  • Sanitary items (reusable sanitary pad kits are preferred- we can source these in Kenya)
  • Band aids, bandages

We suggest you choose some items from these lists, rather than gifting other items that may be politely declined – such as candy/sweets and balloons which are harmful for the children and the environment.

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If you have any questions or would like to plan for a donation or a school visit, please email impact@governorscamp.com

Thank you in advance for your support.