Little Governors' Camp

Little Governors' is intimate in character, with just 17 luxury en-suite tents tucked around a large watering hole that teems with both birds and wildlife.

The camp is approached by a boat ride across the Mara River, then an escorted walk through the riverine forest. Vehicles are left on the far river bank, and the camp is therefore quiet and undisturbed. Please note that there are a number of steps that need to be negotiated, but arrangements can be made to avoid these if required.

The camp is totally unfenced, and there is a resident family of warthogs that wander freely through the camp. Guests may need to make way for elephants which sometimes visit the camp at lunch time.

Guided game drives go out twice a day into the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve and surrounding areas in custom designed vehicles and exceptionally highly trained and experienced guides to give guests unmatched game-viewing and photographic opportunities in this prime wildlife area.

Or why not leave the vehicle behind and take a walking safari for the true thrill of the bush. Down on the same level as the animals you will experience the untamed beauty of the Mara. The walking safaris take place in a private concession area adjacent to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, where the scenery differs from inside the Reserve and picturesque acacia trees dot the hilly landscape. You will also be accompanied by a Masai scout, who will provide a wealth of information on the traditional medicinal uses of plants and Masai folklore.

The guest tents at Little Governors' have great wooden decks with large verandahs for guests to enjoy the constant game activity that takes place around the watering hole at the camp. In keeping with safari tradition, lighting is by gas and kerosene lanterns, or by candlelight.

The main guest areas consist of an open bar and dining tent with views over the waterhole, the open plains of the Masai Mara and the Oloololo Escarpment.

Rates Include

Mara Reserve fees; Governors Community fees; airstrip transfers; all meals; twice-daily shared safari activities with a Little Governors' Camp guide; and a laundry service are included.

Children Policy

Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request.

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and camp manager.

Guest Rating: 4.3 / 5.0 based on 3 ratings

General Information For Guests

The tents are all en-suite with a shower, basin, flush WC, bidet and hot/cold running water. There are electric lights in each of the tents with plugs for charging camera batteries, laptops, tablets and mobile phones.

Little Governors Camp runs on 100% solar energy. All water is heated by solar water heaters.

The camp has a bar and dining tent.

Room service is available on request. Tea and coffee is served in your tent with your morning wake up call.

There is a curio shop.

Balloon safaris at dawn can be arranged (additional cost).

Maasai cultural experiences at a Maasai village (manyaa) can be arranged from camp or pre-booked, with a fee payable direct to the community.

Visits to the camp's responsible tourism projects can be organised from camp. The Mara Rianda Primary School and Mara Rianda Medical Centre are inspirational projects supported by Governors’ Camp Collection. There is no cost to visit the project/s but a donation of any kind is welcome.

Bush breakfasts, lunches and dinners can be organised on request (additional cost).

There is mobile reception in the camp and Wi-Fi connection.

Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted. The lodge will not accept US dollar bills older than the year 2000.

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and camp manager.

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