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Phone +254 (20) 273 4000
Fax +254 (20) 2734023 or +44-20-7900-3992
Address 1st Floor, Block A, Nairobi Business Park at Ngong
Racecourse, Ngong Road, Nairobi
P.O. Box 48217 Nairobi
Email info@governorscamp.com
Rates Single US$360 Double US$550 (rates refer to high season)
Located in the northern
edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve, this luxurious safari
camp is entirely under canvas, yet it's as comfortable (and
pricey) as any 5-star hotel could be. The name is a reminiscence
of Kenya's colonial days, when the campsite was exclusively
reserved for the Governors and their royal guests.
Set amidst a forest along the banks of the
meandering Mara river, in a spot much appreciated by crocs
and hippos, Governor's Camp counts 76 beds within 36 tents,
all with en-suit bathrooms with hot and cold running water
and flushing toilets. Décor is classic safari-style,
tents spacious and tasteful. Some are located along the riverbank,
offering spectacular views of the animals that come to the
river to drink, while others look towards the almost infinite
plains.
Built in 1972, Governor's offers a wide range
of activities, including 3 daily game drives guided by expert
resident drivers, balloon safaris every morning (followed
by a champagne bush breakfast), and daily walking safaris
in a private concession area adjacent to the reserve. Moreover,
visits to a nearby Maasai village can be arranged, as well
as day fishing excursions to Lake Victoria and overnight expeditions
to Mfangano Island Camp.
The camp counts an open bar and restaurant
tent, where buffet breakfast and lunch are served. Bush breakfast,
lunch and dinner can be organised on request. Additional services:
gift shop and daily laundry at no extra cost.
Governors' Camp has been regularly
voted among the best hotels in Africa and around the world
by travel industry magazines (for example, Gold List Awards
in 2004 and 2003 by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine).
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