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Little Governors’ Camp
Little Governors’ is intimate in character, with just 17 tents tucked around a large watering hole teeming with both birds and wildlife.
Located on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve, the camp is accessed by a very short boat ride across the Mara River and an escorted walk through the riverine forest. Vehicles are left on the far river bank, and the camp is, therefore, quiet and undisturbed. The guest tents at Little Governors have wooden decks with large verandahs, and guests can enjoy the constant game activity around the marsh in front of the camp.
Breakfast and lunch are served in the open air, and the resident families of warthogs frequently wander past the main deck. Since our Mara camps are unfenced, all kinds of wildlife visit the camp, and guests may need to make way for elephants, who often visit during lunchtime! In the evening, a warming log fire burns in front of the bar tent, and a candlelit dinner is served in the dining tent.
We offer a range of massages using 100% natural products by The Wild Herb Company. These can be done in the privacy and comfort of your tent. Please take a look at the treatment list here.
Eco-Tourism Kenya has awarded Little Governors’ Camp a GOLD rating for its sustainability efforts and environmentally friendly practices.
Quick info:
- Location
Little Governors’ is perfectly positioned around a seasonal marsh close to the Mara River, with views across the Oloololo Escarpment.
- Game drives
We offer up to three game drives per full day, departing from camp at sunrise, late morning, or late afternoon. Alternatively, guests can go on half-day or full-day extended game drives with picnic meals.
- Tents
The 17 guest tents at Little Governors’ are all tucked into the edge of the forest overlooking a seasonal marsh that is frequented by many animals. Each tent is spacious and comfortable with polished wooden decks with large verandas to enable guests to relax and enjoy the panorama of animals visiting the watering hole in front. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with shower basin, flush toilet, hot and cold running water.
- MEALS AND DRINKS
Breakfast is a continental and full English buffet, with eggs cooked any style. Lunch is a plated service chosen from a three course service, served al fresco on the deck, overlooking the marsh. (weather permitting). Dinner is a mix of buffets and plated service.
Picnics / packed meals can be provided for those who would like to head out on full or half day game drives. Bush meals are available to book at an extra cost. We cater for special diets on request.
The nightly rate includes all soft drinks, beers, house wines and ‘non-premium’ spirits. Champagnes, selected fine wines, premium spirits and liqueurs will be charged as extras. For Groups and Incentives, we reserve the right to charge drinks on consumption or to levy a drinks supplement.
- Facilities, Electricity and Wifi
- Mess tent with bar overlooking the waterhole, dining tent, souvenir shop and reception.
- We offer a range of massages using 100% natural products by The Wild Herb Company. These can be done from the privacy and comfort of your tent – please view the full treatment list HERE.
- Toiletries; we provide a natural range of ‘Cinnabar Green’ toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap and body lotion) in the tents. These products are refilled into reusable metal canisters so as to reduce on plastic waste. They are also handmade in Kenya with natural ingredients and are therefore in keeping with the sensitive environment in which we operate. We urge you to please use our products rather than your own. These toiletries are supplied for the duration of your stay with us, and if you would like to buy some to take onwards with you, we sell the full range in the camp gift shop.
- Electric lights in the tents. 220/240 Volt UK plugs in tents for charging cameras and phones. All power to camp is supplied by solar energy. Wifi available in camp.
Little Governors' Camp
Masai Mara experiences
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General info:
- Getting to Camp
Daily flights from Nairobi to the Masai Mara are available with Governors’ Aviation and other select airlines.
- Children
We welcome children of all ages to camp. Although Governors Camp is better suited to families with very young children. High chairs and baby sitting service available. Special children’s meals and early mealtimes available.
- Room Service
Room service is available on request. Tea and coffee is served in the tents with the morning wake up call.
- Laundry
Arranged daily at no extra cost.
- Credit cards & Cash
Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Please note we cannot accept US dollar bills below the year 2004.
- 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
- RATE INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Rate includes: Local airstrip transfers, accommodation, meals, all soft drinks, beers, house wines and ‘non-premium’ spirits, up to three game drives daily and laundry.
Rate excludes: Flights, champagnes, selected fine wines, premium spirits and liqueurs, park fees and community fees (which are subject to change), bush meals and anything of a personal nature e.g. gratuities, gift shop, spa etc.
- Health and Insurance
Preventative Malaria medication is recommended. More information is available on our Health Planning page. Please make sure you have fully comprehensive medical and travel insurance arranged before visiting Little Governors’ Camp.
- Musiara Airstrip
Musiara Airstrip is the airstrip serving Little Governors’ Camp. Length 1.600 m, all weather gravel airstrip, Coordinates: S 0117.98 E 03503.92
- Luggage restriction
Please note there is a strict 15 kg luggage allowance per person (in soft bags), including hand luggage on all Masai Mara flights.
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CONTACT DETAILS
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Little Governors' Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya