Governors' Camp | Iconic Mara River Camp Est. 1972

Maasai Mara · Kenya

Governors Camp Masai Mara

Governors' Camp · Iconic Mara River Camp Est. 1972

The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.

Some of the 37 tents line the riverbank, tucked into the forest they enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it’s still Africa’s best. Everything is under canvas, all tents have en-suit bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. There is a bar tent with deck overlooking the Mara River and dinning tent with views over the plains.

Accommodation Highlights

  • Located on the banks of the mara river

  • 37 Safari Tents overlooking the Mara River, each with a double and single bed.

  • The camp offers two bars, a main dinning room, an open-air dinning area and tree house coffee deck

  • Adjoining Rooms

  • Hairdryers

  • Gift shop

  • Special diets

  • Baby sitting

  • Sundowners

  • Swimming pool

  • Honeymoon suite

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