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Governor's Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya's Luxury Lodges
LOCATION: At Masai Mara
Game Reserve, Kenya. The distance from Nairobi is approximately.295
Kms (5 hours) and about 45 minutes by air to Musiara airstrip which
is served by scheduled flights twice daily from Nairobi.
Official Category - 4 Star
DESCRIPTION: Little Governors'
Camp was built in 1976, around a small watering hole that teems
with birds and wildlife. The camp, sister to Main Governor's Camp,
has it's own exquisite independent character, in a romantic setting.
Getting there is an adventure in itself as have to cross the Mara
River, by boat, then a short walk through the forest escorted by
armed guards.
NUMBER OF ROOMS: 17 tents
(12 twins and 05 doubles).
ROOM DÉCOR: Comfortable
and tasteful spacious luxurious safari tents, tucked away amongst
trees, each with a private terrace and veranda from which animals
are viewed.
ROOM AMENITIES: In keeping
with safari tradition lighting is by gas and kerosene lanterns,
or by candlelight, en-suite shower/basin and flush toilet/Bidet;
running cold and hot water, 220 Volt plugs at reception and Hot-water
bottle in bed.
SPECIAL FEATURE:
- Tent No. 17 recommended for honeymooners
- Game package that includes game viewing drives
and nature walks.
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
Open bar and restaurant tent with view over the marsh
and the plains, whose
atmosphere is enhanced at night by the camp fire in
front of the dining tent. Bush breakfast & bush dinner can be
organised on request at a supplementary cost. Room service on request,
tea and coffee is served at the rooms with wake up call. Special
dietary available with notice
GENERAL FACILITIES:
- Gift Shop
- Laundry - daily at no extra cost.
- Bureau De Change and use of Credit cards
- Telephone, Fax and Email in camp.
- Radio contact with other camps and Nairobi office.
- Musiara - all weather airstrip
- Children of all ages are catered for.
- Rate includes airstrip transfers, accommodation,
meals, 3 game drives daily and laundry.
- Rate excludes flights, drinks, park fees and optional
activities
Recreational Facilities:
- Game drives using the camps open-sided 4x4 wheel
drive vehicles.
- Balloon Rides with champagne breakfast on landing
(extra cost)
- Guided game walks in the morning or evening and
ends with either champagne bush breakfast or sundowners respectably
(extra cost)
- Cultural Tours - to a nearby Masai Manyatta (village)
and donation made directly to the local community
- Lake Victoria - day excursion to Lake Victoria
by charter flight. Boat rides and fishing on Lake Victoria. Excursion
with overnight in Mfangano Island Camp highly recommended (all
at an extra cost).
CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Not
available
CLIMATE: Warm during the
day and cool at night. Long rain season end of March to end of May,
short rain season in November.
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