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Little Governors’ Camp
Little Governors’ Camp is intimate in character, with just 17 tents situated around a large watering hole, attracting diverse wildlife and bird species.
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’ Camp is ideally located around a seasonal marsh near the Mara River, providing breathtaking views of the Oloololo Escarpment and the surrounding Masai Mara wilderness.
- Game drives
Guests can enjoy up to three daily game drives, leaving from the camp at sunrise, late morning, or late afternoon. For a more immersive experience, extended full-day or half-day game drives with picnic meals are also available.
- Tents
Little Governors’ Camp offers 17 spacious, comfortable tents nestled in the edge of the forest. Each tent overlooks a seasonal marsh that’s frequently visited by animals. The tents feature polished wooden decks with large verandas, allowing guests to relax and witness wildlife up close. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, flush toilets, and showers.
- MEALS AND DRINKS
Start your day with a continental and full English breakfast, followed by a three-course lunch served al fresco on the deck, overlooking the marsh (weather permitting). Dinner consists of a mix of buffets and plated service.
For game drives, picnic or packed meals are available. Bush meals can also be arranged at an extra cost. Special dietary requests can be accommodated with prior notice.
The nightly rate includes all soft drinks, beers, house wines, and non-premium spirits. Premium wines, champagnes, spirits, and liqueurs are available for an additional charge.
- Facilities, Electricity and Wifi
- Our mess tent features a bar with views of the waterhole, a dining tent, a small gift shop, and a reception area. Guests can enjoy a relaxing spa treatment from the comfort of their tent, using 100% natural products by The Wild Herb Company.
- Toiletries; we provide a natural range of ‘Cinnabar Green’ tn the tents, refilled in reusable metal canisters to reduce plastic waste. All toiletries are handmade in Kenya with natural ingredients, supporting the eco-friendly practices at Little Governors’ Camp.
Each tent is equipped with electric lights, 220/240 Volt UK plugs for charging electronics, and solar-powered electricity. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the camp.
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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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Little Governors' Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya