Governors’ Main Camp

Governors’ Camp nestles in a forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, in a setting that, almost a century ago, was reserved exclusively for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Today, it is the largest and most popular of the three Governors’ Mara camps – with 37 tents – ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.

This traditional camp is unfenced, so grazing animals often pass through. Guides are on hand to escort guests to and from their tent after dark. There’s an open-sided bar tent with views over the Mara River and a restaurant tent for candlelit dinners. Breakfast and lunch buffets are served al fresco and the campfire is lit at sunset.

Governors’ also has an eco-friendly ethos that includes a ‘zero waste’ policy and a 40-year long commitment to local communities, which explains why it has just been awarded a Silver Eco Rating by Eco-Tourism Kenya.

The tents that line the riverbank are tucked into the forest and they enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara. Everything is under canvas, all tents have en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, and flushing toilets.