The Governors family of Safari Camps in Kenya are recognized as the Best in all of Africa and set the standard by which all others are judged.

Governors' Camp now has six award winning properties located throughout Kenya.

Best Value: Travel + Leisure Magazine (2001) Rates Governors Camp as the fifth best value Hotel/Resort in the world ... and the best value Hotel/Resort in all of the Middle East & Africa. Governors is the first property in Kenya to have won this prestigious award.

Masai Mara offers the Best Game Viewing area in Africa: Governors Camp is the ONLY camp located right in the heart of the prime game viewing area of the world famous Masai Mara game reserve. 

Our Camps have the Best Location in the Masai Mara: Governors properities are the ONLY Safari Camps located directly in the Prime game viewing area of the Masai Mara and are directly on the route of The Great Wildebeest Migration. The Head of the BBC Natural History Unit,  which filmed the Big Cat Diary from one of The Governors Camps,  described the area as, '' The prime wild life real estate in the World''.

Widest Variety Of Actvities: The Six Governors Camp Properities offer the widest variety of game viewing experiences and activities. Conde Nast Travel Magazine (1999) Voted Governors Camp The Best Hotel Worldwide For Location And Activities

Traditional Experience: Governors Camps Offer a true traditional safari experience in a natural and unspoiled setting. Nowhere else can you get so close to the wildlife while enjoying the comforts of a Luxury Hotel.

Governors' Camp now offers exciting Field Guide Training courses to our clients. The Governors' Field Guide Training Course is one of the best new opportunities that I have come across in some time. Not only does it provide a whole new insight into the Mara and the 'bush' for those in the business but it gives Governors' clients the opportunity to brush up on their bush craft and have a whole lot of fun at the same time. It is also a great add-on holiday option for safari visitors who, for the first time, have the opportunity to participate in the bush experience 'hands on'.

Throughout Africa, one family of safari camps provides the standard by which all others are judged; the Governors' Family of Camp.

It began in 1972 with Africa’s first luxury safari camp, Governors’ Camp, built on the spot once reserved exclusively for Kenya’s Colonial Governors. We kept the name and the best of the traditions: every desire is catered for, no luxury overlooked. If you are seeking for something special look no further.

Over a quarter of a century later there are six camps and lodges in the family each with its own style, its own character. You can spend almost your entire stay in Kenya in a Governors’ Camp. We’ve been much imitated the length and breadth of the continent, but never surpassed.

You’ll be in the hands of some of the most experienced people in the safari business. Our camp managers have spent years living in the bush, our chefs are trained by professionals from top hotels and restaurants around the world, our guides and drivers all know the parks and animals intimately.

From the start we’ve stood out for our commitment to the environment. We work with conservation groups to preserve endangered species and bring benefits to local communities.

Your security and safety is always in our minds. You may be in wildest Africa but our communications networks mean you can be in touch with anyone, anywhere if necessary. Miles from civilisation you can rely on us.

ONE FAMILY, THE BEST PEDIGREE

The Masai Mara Game Reserve

Choose from four tented-camps all in the classic safari style. Each tent has it’s own en-suite bathroom with constant hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. Lighting is by gas, kerosene lantern and candlelight.

        the original                            intimate and secluded.

the top of the range                             exclusive and luxurious

beauty and quiet

Leave the world far behind on an emerald island in this inland sea. Enchanting cottages are hidden around a private bay, each individually decorated for that special touch.

Lake Victoria

peace and calm

Enjoy the comforts of a colonial life on a Kenyan farm. The lakeside house is built around a courtyard, surrounded by flowers, antelope and hippo graze the lawns.

The Great Rift Valley

Stay in any of our hotels and almost all your activities are included in the price. Hot air balloon flights and some game-walks are the only additional costs. All activities can be tailor-made, just tell us what you want and we’ll do our best to make it happen. There are no hidden extras.

THE MASAI MARA ACTIVITIES

The thrill of a brush with Africa’s big game is what brings people to the Masai Mara. Get up close to the big cats on a game drive in our custom-built four-wheel-drive vehicles. You can take as many drives as you like, all included in the room rate. Come face to face with nature in the raw on a walking safari. Or see life in a traditional Masai village.

HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARIS

For the experience of a lifetime, drift with the dawn over the plains on a hot-air balloon safari then feast on a champagne breakfast in the bush.

LAKE VICTORIA ACTIVITIES

Just 40 minutes flying time from the Masai Mara, at Lake Victoria, you can try to catch one of the biggest fish you’re ever likely to land, take a dip in at the source of the Nile, see the lake’s wonderful bird life, and explore the beautiful island scenery.

THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY

Search out endangered rhinos, see the Great Rift Valley’s lakes tinted rose-coloured by millions upon millions of pink flamingos, horseride through herds of gazelle and brave the hippo pools.

The current cost of the return flights on Air Kenya Aviation from Nairobi to the Masai Mara is US $194 per adult return and US $97 per child under the age of 12. The flight timings are as follows:

NB; the Kenya Wildlife Service have indicated that park fees for Lake Nakuru National Park will increase to US$30 per adult per day from 1st January 2003. It is possible that Park Entrance Fees in the Masai Mara will also be increased to US$30 per adult per day from 1st January 2003.

This rate includes the charter flight from the Masai Mara to Mfangano Island and return to the Masai Mara, activities in the morning (boat excursion, fishing, bird watching, walks and village visits), as well as breakfast and lunch. Mfangano Island Camp operates with a 5 seater aircraft and our costings are based according to this aircraft. However, we are able to obtain charter costs for bookings in excess of 5 clients and the relevant cost if applicable, will be given to the agent at the time of reservation.

Our policy at Governors' Camp is 4 clients per vehicle for game drives, but a maximum of 6 may be carried in comfort in a standard Landrover. Larger vehicles are available. Should clients wish to guarantee use a driver and vehicle exclusively during their stay we suggest they book the sole use of a safari vehicle in advance.

Rates: Green Season Rates are not applicable to incentives or other large groups with special requirements.

Insurance: It is a condition of using our properties that all clients take out appropriate travel insurance prior to departing their country of residence. Safaris in Africa are an adventure holiday and accordingly Governors' Camp (Musiara Limited) cannot be held responsible for any incident that may occur whilst using any of our services.

Cancellations: Bookings cancelled or reduced in number between the following days from noon of the accommodation date are charged as indicated:
· 45 - 21 days - 33%, 20 - 14 days - 50%, 13 days - arrival - 100%
If any room or portion of the reservation is re-sold then no cancellation fee will be charged for accommodation re-sold.

Tour Leader: Bona fide tour leaders and guides are charged as indicated in this contract. However, for those tour leaders/guides accompanying groups of 15 or more full paying clients, we allow one bona fide tour leader/guide complimentary per every 15 full paying pax in the group. The number of tour leaders/guides in such large groups must be indicated at the time of booking for them to qualify for this complimentary accommodation.

Payment Terms: Full payment is due 30 days before arrival of clients.

Incentives and Large Groups (as a guideline, large groups are reservations where the booking occupies a majority of the rooms available at that camp): Deposits and/or full payment prior to arrival may be required for these groups. Special requirements (menus etc), deposits, special terms and cancellation policies for these groups will be discussed and agreed in advance on a group-by-group basis.

We will endeavour to maintain these rates and advise clients as soon as possible of any increases. However, due to currency fluctuations and increases in costs beyond our control we reserve the right to increase rates without notice. All rates are subject to change. Use of these rates indicates acceptance of our terms and conditions of business.

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