Governors' Camp, established in the 1970s, is one of the Masai Mara's original luxury tented camps, positioned directly on the banks of the Mara River in a section of the reserve known for consistent game density and, during migration season, river crossing activity within reach of camp.
Quick facts
- Location: On the Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve
- Style: Classic luxury tented camp
- Established: One of the Mara's original camps, dating to the 1970s
- Distinctive feature: Direct riverfront position in a high-density game-viewing area
Why Governors' Camp stands out
Governors' longstanding presence in the Mara means genuinely experienced guiding staff and a well-established relationship with the surrounding conservancies and reserve management. Its riverfront position puts hippo and crocodile activity within sight of camp, alongside the general game density the northern Mara is known for.
Frequently asked questions
Is Governors' Camp inside the Masai Mara reserve itself, or a private conservancy?
Inside the main reserve, giving access to the full public reserve's game-viewing areas.
What makes the riverfront position significant?
Hippo and crocodile activity is visible from camp, and the location sits within a section of the Mara known for strong general game density.
Governors' Camp is available across our Kenya safari collections.