GOVERNOR'S CAMP
Masai Mara , Kenya

Introduction

A century ago this camp site, in the western plains of the Masai Mara Game Reserve was reserved for Kenya' s colonial governors. They selected this location for its natural beauty and superb game viewing. Built in 1972, Governor' s Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, teeming with hippos and crocodiles.

Camp Description

The camp comprises of 37 tents, each other private veranda and en-suite facilities. Some of the tents have views over the meandering Mara River while others look over the sweeping Masai Mara plains. There are 24 twin rooms, 12 double rooms and 1 suite. At the centre of the camp there is a dining tent, campfire and bar. Next to the reception is a small gallery with local paintings and handcrafts.

Game Viewing

Governor' s Camp is ideally situated to maximize the game viewing experience of its guests throughout the year. It is also located in one of the most spectacular parts of the Masai Mara. The camp is at the heart of the wildebeest migration that passes through this area between July and September. The Mara River sees some of the most dramatic scenes of wildebeest and zebra crossing the river and facing the waiting crocodiles. This is the quintessential time for ‘annual migration' . The Masai Mara is a large game reserve in south western Kenya which is the continuation of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The park boasts astonishing amount of game. Gazelle, wildebeest and zebra graze in large numbers and where prey is found so are predators. The famous black-maned Mara lions, cheetah and leopard hunt these grazing herds of ungulates. Great herds of elephant browse amongst the rich grasslands while hippo and crocodiles keep cool in the Mara and Talek Rivers. Each year, in the deep south of the Serengeti the wildebeest start their great trek in search for the sweet grass of the Masai Mara. This is known as the Great Migration. It is estimated that more than a half million wildebeest enter the Masai Mara and are joined by another 10 000 from the Loita Hills in the east of the Mara. There is nowhere else on earth to compare this wildlife marvel.

Wildlife Activities

• Game drives in open Land rovers

•Balloon flights and game walks

• Day excursions to Lake Victoria

• Masai cultural tour

How To Get There

SUNSAFARIS can arrange scheduled flights to the Masai Mara' s airstrips.

To/From Nairobi: There are twice daily (10h00 and 15h00) scheduled flights (45 min flying time) from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Musiara airstrip. Return Musiara airstrip to Nairobi are twice daily at 11h00 and 16h00. There are scheduled flights from other airstrips in Kenya, such as Mombasa, Malindi, Diani, Nanyuki, Lamu, Lewa and Samburu. Transfer time from the airstrip to the camp is 15 minutes. Flight times are subject to airline changes.

Child Policy

Children are Welcome. No Children under the age of 12 allowed on bush walks.

ELECTRICITY

There are gas and paraffin lamps in tents. 220V and 240V plugs available at reception