Governors' Camp Collection

Classic Mara camp, rooted on the river.

Name: Governors’ Camp
Address: Musiara Marsh, Masai Mara, Kenya

Set along the Mara River in the Masai Mara, Governors’ Camp has welcomed safari travellers since 1972 with the enduring charm of a classic tented camp and notably strong leopard and lion viewing.

LuxurySafari camp24 roomsMasai Mara National Reserve

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Overview

Set along the Mara River in the Masai Mara, Governors’ Camp has welcomed safari travellers since 1972 with the enduring charm of a classic tented camp and notably strong leopard and lion viewing.

Located adjacent to Musiara Marsh within the Masai Mara National Reserve, Governors’ Camp places guests in a wildlife-dense river and marsh ecosystem with year-round game viewing, classic canvas accommodation, and direct reserve access.

Choose Governors’ Camp for classic under-canvas safari heritage, strong predator viewing, and immediate access to the central Masai Mara ecosystem.

Highlights

Original Masai Mara camp on the Mara River
Strong leopard and lion viewing
Classic tented safari atmosphere since 1972

Standout points

Africa’s first permanent luxury tented camp
Mara River frontage
Adjacent to Musiara Marsh
100% solar-powered operation

The stay

入住，在的荒野中体验独特的Safari之旅。

The area around camp supports lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, hippo, crocodile, and other plains game, with seasonal wildebeest migration activity nearby.

Core themes

Masai Mara safari camp
Mara River camp
Musiara Marsh wildlife
classic tented safari

Rooms & stay

The camp has 24 tents in total, including 19 luxury tents and 5 family tents, all under canvas with en-suite bathrooms and private verandahs.

Classic tented safari camp

Rooms

Amenities

En-suite bathroomsPrivate verandahBar tentDining tentSpa tentGift shop220V UK plugsWifi in camp100% solar power

Best for

First-time safari travellersFamiliesWildlife enthusiastsPhotographers

Location & setting

Set on the Mara River beside Musiara Marsh, the camp occupies a prime central reserve position for wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.

Park

Masai Mara National Reserve

Useful links

Official site

Dining

Breakfast includes continental and full English options, lunch is served as a three-course plated service on the lawn when weather allows, and dinner alternates between buffet and plated service.

Dining options

Continental breakfastFull English breakfastThree-course lunchBuffet and plated dinnersPacked picnic mealsBush meals at extra cost

Experiences

Governors’ Camp is a long-established safari camp inside the Masai Mara National Reserve near Musiara Marsh, positioned on the Mara River in one of the reserve’s best-known wildlife areas.

Safari-focused

Yes

Activities

Daily game drivesHot air ballooningMasai cultural visitWildebeest migration viewingBush dinner

Nearby attractions

Mara RiverMusiara Marsh

Access & transfers

Governors’ Camp is typically accessed via Musiara Airstrip, followed by a short transfer to camp.

Daily flights from Nairobi to the Masai Mara are available with Governors’ Aviation and other select airlines, with local airstrip transfers included in rates.

Transfer options

Daily flights from Nairobi to Musiara Airstrip

Local airstrip transfers